Thai Massage Workshop - Temple of Touch with Sidney Nicol

Learn Thai massage techniques, fine tune presence and enjoy playfulness with partner movement exercises, breath mindfulness and clear communication. Bring a special someone or arrive solo to partner up.

Come to learn the techniques of Thai Massage! This is an ancient and unique healing modality with body positions similar to yoga combined with massage which follow a system of energy lines throughout the body. Sessions provide benefits of increased flexibility and range of motion, deep release of muscular tension as well as a space to practice mindfulness and breath awareness. Everyone Welcome to this workshop! Useful skills will be learned for ALL levels of experience. No partner needed. ALL gender, sexuality, ethnic, LGBTQ+ identities are welcome. Because Thai Massage is practiced on a floor mat and received clothes on you can easily share these techniques throughout your life with friends, family and loved ones within any casual setting.

In this workshop you will:

Learn how to move your partner into enjoyable assisted stretches and range of motion

Use your body weight and rhythmic compression with use of hands, elbows, knees and feet to apply pressure effortlessly

Learn proper body mechanics to keep yourself safe while giving massage

Gain communication skills of giving & receiving feedback

Practice the art of sacred presence in a safe environment

Receive massage while resting in trust

Create connection using conscious touch and breath integration

Please note: There is a moderate level of effort and flexibility needed to give Thai Massage. We will be moving, lifting, kneeling and balancing. Modifications will be given to help accommodate your ability.

Attire: Please dress in comfortable clothing allowing for ease of movement and flexibility.

Instructor: Sidney Nicol

Teaching massage techniques while weaving in tools for communication and mindfulness is Sidney’s mission in sharing the gift of conscious touch. Her belief is that everyone should know how to massage their loved ones with mindfulness, joy and ease! She has taught Thai Massage workshops at Stanford University, at many yoga studios throughout the Bay Area and privately. She is also a long time instructor of Yoga, Qigong and Brazilian Dance. Certified as a Massage Therapist in 1999, Sidney’s focus broadened to Thai Massage since her first training in 2006 at the Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok, Thailand. Further study and apprenticeship at Twin Lakes College of healing Arts and Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage.

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Event Venue

The Center SF, 548 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, United States