Teaching Yoga

50-Hour Thai Yoga Massage Training Program

May 11th to 15th, 2026

Monday-Friday 9:00 – 14:00

50-Hour Manas Yoga Studio Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Your essential guide to learn Thai Yoga Massage

Begin your journey to become a Thai Yoga Massause with Erika.

Our comprehensive 50-hour Thai Yoga Massage Training Program seamlessly integrates theoretical concepts with practical techniques, teaching you the science behind massage while mastering the art of therapeutic touch. This intensive program covers the unique and ancient healing art of Thai massage, which incorporates gentle mobilizations, marma points, stretching, and compressions using the hands, thumbs, forearms, elbows, and knees.

Traditional Thai massage is performed on a comfortable mat on the floor (easily adaptable to massage tables) while the recipient remains fully clothed in loose, comfortable attire. This meaningful technique washes away the stress and strains of everyday life through joint mobilization, stretching, and work along the body’s energy lines (“Sen” lines) and pressure (Marma) points.

Course Structure

Day 1: Foundations of Thai Yoga Massage (10 hours)

Introduction to Thai Massage
Buddhist influences and spiritual foundations
Philosophy & Energy Concepts
The Four Foundations

Day 2: Metta & Professional Foundations

Metta (Loving-Kindness) Practice
Professional Practice Standards
Hands-on Introduction

Day 3: Body Systems & Thai Massage

Musculoskeletal System
Circulatory & Lymphatic Systems
Nervous System
Energy Systems Integration

Day 4: Fundamental Techniques

Hand & Thumb Techniques
Forearm Applications
Beginning Compressions
Core Techniques

Day 5: Complete Thai Massage Sequence

Full Body Flow Part
Full Body Flow Part 2
Integration & Certification

Assessment Methods

Practical Demonstrations: 60%
Written Knowledge Assessment: 20%
Professional Practice Evaluation: 20%

This program prepares graduates for a fulfilling career helping others achieve optimal health and wellness through the ancient art of Thai Yoga Massage.

Investment

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€ 1,800*

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*A non-refundable deposit of € 500 is required to secure your space.

*The YTT must be paid in full 45 days prior to the start date. *Please refer to our Terms & Conditions with regards to cancellations and refunds. *Members get a 10% discount on this yoga teacher training.

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Erika Smith Iluszko Studio Owner | Meridian Yoga Practitioner

My love for movement and spirituality was evident from an early age. Trained in dance, Kung Fu, and multiple yoga traditions, I sees movement as a universal language that connects body, mind, and spirit. After devoting and following the eight limbs of yoga for about two decades, I decided to do the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Madras, India. Since then, I have attended numerous trainings and workshops which had a huge impact on the way I teach.

My unique approach weaves together classical yoga philosophy with Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern fascia research, and integrative healing arts. My teaching transcends conventional instruction, creating spaces where students discover their innate wisdom through embodied exploration.

I see nothing external to my yoga practice as I find everything in life is deeply connected and that ultimately no teacher is greater than the one within.

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As Lead Faculty, I guides aspiring teachers beyond mechanical alignment into a deeper understanding of yoga as a transformative practice. My methodology emphasizes:
- Cultivating sensitive awareness over pursuing perfect form
- Developing intuitive understanding rather than following rigid rules
- Fostering personal insight instead of chasing external achievements
Drawing from my extensive background in psychology, movement studies, and traditional healing arts, I help students bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding. My teachings are characterized by patient, compassionate presence and a profound respect for each student’s individual journey.

Through this kind of teaching, ordinary practice becomes an extraordinary exploration of human potential, where every breath and movement reveals new layers of self-discovery. My approach honors yoga as both an ancient philosophical system and a living, breathing practice of radical presence.