200 Hour Thai Massage Training
A transformational training experience.
June 2024 - December 2024
A Doorway to Self-Growth & Self-Healing
Informed by Buddhism, Thai bodywork is a Physical Expression of Compassion. In other words, “Compassion in Action.” Blue Lotus celebrates and nurtures the growth of mindfulness, compassion, loving kindness and equanimity all while learning a playful and energetic yet deeply relaxing modality. Thai bodywork, at its core, opens the door to personal growth where your healing is its purpose. And when the understanding of your own healing journey is embodied, you can share that gift with others who are ready to receive it.
The Blue Lotus Connection
After many years of graduating classes, the Training Program at Blue Lotus continues to evolve as a dynamic learning experience that honors both the technique and spirit of Thai bodywork.
With the support of experienced teachers, helpful assistants, a steady community of students, and many opportunities to learn and grow, the Blue Lotus’ 200 hour program sets the stage for personal breakthroughs and openings while giving you unparalleled training in the exploration of healing touch.
Whether you are an experienced bodyworker or have never experienced healing touch in your life, you will find that this program challenges you in many, often unexpected, ways. We guarantee that you will emerge after seven months, with a stronger, more flexible and more relaxed body, heart and mind as well as many wonderful gifts that you can share with the world.
Meet Paul Fowler, Lead Trainer
Paul Fowler was named the “Best Thai Massage Therapist in Chicago” by Chicago magazine in 2005. Featured in Time Out Chicago, Fox News, WGN morning news, and public television, he is a 2001 graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy.
After spending nearly a year in Thailand in 1999, studying with Pichest Boonthamme, perhaps the greatest living teacher of the art, he began teaching Thai massage in 2001. He goes back to Thailand yearly to reconnect with his teacher and deepen his practice and understanding.
Before discovering Thai massage, he taught for seven years in the Chicago Public Schools. He combines his years of teaching experience, his many hours of dedicated practice, as well as his authentic training in Thailand, to communicate his extensive knowledge simply and thoughtfully.
Experience Thai Bodywork & Paul’s master teaching style at this 2-day workshop
(plus, earn 16 CEUs provided by NCBTMB
May 4 & 5 | 9:30am - 5:30pm
Whether you are a massage therapist, yoga student or just interested in learning the basics of floor-based touch, movement and stretching, you are welcome to join this class.
If you have bodywork experience, you will find a ton of good and useful techniques that you will be able to translate directly into your practice. If you do not have bodywork experience, you will be given a great foundation from which to begin your exploration into the world of touch.
Blue Lotus Thai Healing Studies seeks to promote health and peace through excellence in education, compassion in action, service to our community, and honoring the connection to Thailand and the lineage of Thai bodywork.
The actual content of the program has been carefully aligned with our shared beliefs. The following statements represent the choices we have made based upon our highest ideals:
Development of compassion, loving kindness, mindfulness, understanding, patience & wisdom is the highest good.
Thai bodywork, sometimes called “compassion in action”, can help us to gain a better understanding of these ideals.
Seva is a powerful way to nurture and grow these ideals.
Tension in our mind and body is a main cause of pain and suffering in the world.
Therapeutic touch can help transform physical and mental dis-ease.
Sharing compassionate touch is one of the greatest gifts we can give and receive.
Schedule 2024 dates:
June 6-9
July 11-14
August 8-11
September 19-22
October 17-20
November 14-17
December 12-15
Hours:
Thursday eve 5pm-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 9am-5pmIn addition to the 7 training weekends, you will be required to do out of classroom study and practice in between the weekends. You will need to perform six 90-minute Thai bodywork sessions on family or friends in between each session. You are also required to receive a number of professional Thai bodywork sessions, develop a movement and meditation self-care practice, do community service, and complete regular reading and writing assignments. There may be some extra expenses incurred for receiving sessions.
Through the process of learning the practice of giving Thai bodywork, you will also be “getting into your own body” and learning ways to nurture yourself so that you can hold space for others. We hope you will join us on this challenging, yet rewarding adventure into the “yoga of touch” !
162 CE’s for massage therapists available upon completion of the 200 Hour Training.
Cost
The first four people to enter the code DoGood will receive a 10% discount
Early Bird ends March 31 - $3,000 in full | $600 payment plan deposit | $450 payment plan (6 monthly payments) | $3,300 Payment Plan Sum
Registration - $3,300 in full | $600 payment plan deposit | $500 payment plan (6 monthly payments) | $3,600 Payment Plan Sum
Late Registration - $3,600 in full | $600 payment plan deposit | $550 payment plan (6 monthly payments) | $3,900 Payment Plan Sum
Deposit is non-refundable
Notes
* Make 6 monthly payments during the course of the training.
** The price you pay will be determined based on the date you pay the deposit as laid out in the table above. Once you fill out your application, we will send you a link to pay the deposit.
If you choose to be on a payment plan, we do monthly auto-debits from your credit card. If you pay-in-full, you can either pay the deposit online (same as payment plan people) and then contact us to pay the balance or just contact us and pay the full amount.
If you plan to pay in full, you can pay by check or cash, or you can pay with a credit card or PayPal. If you choose to use a credit card or PayPal, there is a 3% fee.
Other Things To Budget For
One Book: Approximately $20
Thai Bodywork Mat (Required): From $140 to $300, depending on your preference. Blue Lotus sells a wide variety of high-quality mats.
Four Professional Thai Bodywork Sessions: From $50 to $130 each
Advanced Thai Massage Training 50hr.
Paul Fowler, with the assistance of Jenn Cooper, will be teaching four weekend classes for people who have experience with Thai Bodywork. You can take them individually or, for a big discount, you can sign up for all four.
Each two day weekend will focus on a different part of the body and common conditions that affect these parts. You will learn a number of mini sequences for each of these conditions. For example, for rotator cuff issues, you will learn a sequence that specifically addresses that issue. Each sequence will give attention to each of the relevant layers (skin, tissue, sen, bone, and organ) and include numerous techniques, many of which you can take and utilize in different situations.
Weekend 1 – TBD
Feet, ankles, knees, hips
Weekend 2 – TBD
Hips, mid / low back
Weekend 3 – TBD
Mid / upper back, shoulders, neck
Weekend 4 – TBD
Face, shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers
Times
9am-5pm
Cost
$1200 to take all four (56 hours of hands-on in class training)
$375 per weekend if you take them a la carte.
This is not a beginners course. In order to participate in this training, you must have graduated from the Blue Lotus 200 hour training or have equivalent training and experience.
Interested in Training
with Blue Lotus?
If you are interested in our program, take five minutes and fill out the application above. When we receive it, Paul will call you and give you the opportunity to learn more about the school. If, after your conversation, you are convinced that you would like to enroll, we will send you link for you to pay the deposit. By filling out the application, you are not committing yourself to the program, just taking the first step to see if this is the right program for you.
Training Contact Information
Paul Fowler
773-841-6018
info@bluelotusthai.com
For studio related inquiries and basic course info karampal@satnamyogachicago.com