One of the many applications of SomaVed^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork, as taught by Dr. Anthony James

SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Mastery Certification Trainings

Hear what students have to say:

"Ethan's method was a clear presentation to his dedication to the SomaVeda practice. He was gentle and clear...  His honoring and presence of the work came through as encouragement and grace in the learning. I have learned allot that I have already started to use in my practice." - Kellie, LMT, Ithaca

                    “As a student I found his workshop opened in me a greater capacity for self-acceptance, allowing me to push my limits without straining myself. Taking a training with Ethan was a very healing experience." - Helen, 29

"Khruu Sisser volunteered to assist Aachan James in facilitating this intensive (month-long June 2010) training.  He flew all the way from New York to be a support for the entire month long program and a training partner and support for the lucky students! Over the last year Ethan has become a talented and dedicated teacher and brings his extensive training and practice as an Ashtanga Yogi and teacher to his SomaVeda^tm practice and classes. We wish to thank Khruu Sisser for sharing our mission to spread the Practical Expression of Loving Kindness with as many people as possible!"  - Aachan James and Thai Yoga Center Staff

Enjoy viewing a few of the infinite possibilities of SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga

We pay respect to Shivago, patron saint of Thai Yoga Medicine

Please read the following documents if you are considering taking one of these trainings:

1. Student Agreement

2. SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Student Rights as ITTA Members

3. International Thai Therapist Association Membership Form

4. ITTA Waiver

Intro to SomaVeda Thai Yoga Certifications

Unique Aspects of SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Healing Certification Immersion Courses

• Take a training with a friend and you each receive 10% off the tuition!

• Immersion-Style Courses:
  
  
  • In our trainings, we don't just talk about SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga and healing - we engage in it in real-time, in a practical and powerful way.  Dr. James (founder and Aachan of the SomaVeda^tm Institute) has told me countless times throughout the years that we must develop internally just as much as we learn information from outside sources, and that we must do both at the same time.
  
  
  • In our trainings we will engage every aspect of our being - our mind, body, heart, and spirit.  In doing so, something magicle happens - we have the opportunity to grow in ways that are otherwise impossible when we fragment ourselves and feed our strengths while neglecting our weaknesses.
  
  
  • Training days are usually 8 hours long. This gives us the opportunity to focus in and create a one-pointed focus of attention on what we are learning.

• A balance of self-observation and focus on others 
  • "Be what you know" is a quote that sticks in my head from Dr. James. In these immersion courses, we will have the opportunity to authentically observe ourselves, our feelings, our thoughts, and our physical body as we learn the various techniques.  We will have the opportunity to observe how we interact with others and how we relate to the material we are learning.  In doing so, we wil have a great opportunity to see what we really want to bring to the session when we work with another.  Do we want to bring our fears and projections?  Or do we want to bring receptivity? Once we choose  what we would like to bring to our session, we will then practice LISTENING to the needs, of the receiver with our whole being.
    

• Karma Yoga
  • In every training course, we engage in at least one hour of community service for the community in which the training is taking place. Dr. James is a HUGE proponent of community service and believed that community service is just as good for the "giver" as it is for the "receiver" of the help.  Which can also be said of SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork!

• Further Training Opportunities
  • The SomaVeda Institute currently offers some of the most comprehensive Yoga, Natural Medicine, Holisitc Health Practice, and other healing programs in the world.  For more information:

2012 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Certification Training Course Schedule

 

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March 2012

• March 10th and 11th, 2012, 12PM - 9PM
  

2-Day, 18-Hr Level 1 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork and Energy Healing Certification Immersion

$350, including course manual   (register by 2/25)

$300 if registeredby 2/18

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  •  @ SomaVeda^tm Yoga Space, Ithaca NY
• March 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st, April 1st (9AM - 6PM)

5-Day, 48-Hr Level 2 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork and Energy Healing Certification Immersion

$500 if registered by April 16th, 2012  

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April 2012

• April 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 2012 (9AM-6PM) @ SomaVeda^tm Yoga Space, Ithaca NY

7-day, 56-Hr Level 3 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork and Energy Healing Certification Immersion

$650 if registered by March 14th, 2012

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May 2012

• May 26th, 27th (11AM - 7PM) 2012 @ Transform Yoga, Ithaca NY

2-Day, 16-Hr Level 1 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork and Energy Healing Certification Immersion

$350, including course manual  

$250 if registered by April 26th, 2012 

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June 2012

• June 16th - 17th (9AM - 6PM) 2012 @ SomaVeda^tm Yoga Space, Ithaca NY

2-Day, 16-Hr Level 1 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork and Energy Healing Certification Immersion

$350, including course manual  

   

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• June 18th - 22nd (9AM -5PM), 2012 @ SomaVeda^tm Yoga Space, Ithaca NY

5-Day, 40-Hr Level 2 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork and Energy Healing Certification Immersion

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• June 24th - 30th (9AM - 5PM), 2012 @ SomaVeda^tm Yoga Space, Ithaca NY

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$350, including course manual  

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• July 22nd - 28th (9AM - 6PM)                                                          @ SomaVeda^tm Yoga Space, Ithaca NY

"Learning the practice of thai yoga reminded me of learning a dance routine. To learn it with your mind is a silly task, since to me, it is something to be learned through the heart and felt in the body. The moments I felt present in my heart center, the better I flowed through the routine. After breathing through each press, stretch and pull, more energy flowed through me and permeated through to my partner. Being around such warm individuals and a patient and kind instructor made it a memorable experience that I intend to make as a service that will be a part of my current practice." -Karina Antonopoulos, 24

Certification Training Sample Daily Schedule

9 - 10:30AM Yoga Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Relaxation

10:40AM - 1PM Technique, practice, flow through routines that we learned

1PM - 2PM Lunch

2PM - 4PM Discussion, questions, and review of morning lesson, new techniques covered

4PM - 4:15PM Pranayama and Meditation

4:15 - 4:45 Daily Review and flow through everything we have learned

4:45 - 5PM Closure for the day, meditation

SomeVeda^tm Thai Yoga Certification Training Course Descriptions

*** 3.5-Hr Intro Course: "A taste of  SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga Bodywork" ***

"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you"

  - John Wooden

Khruu Sisser demonstrates YaNaKa posture

“As a student I found his workshop opened in me a greater capacity for self-acceptance, allowing me to push my limits without straining myself. Taking a training with Ethan was a very healing experience." - Helen, 29

Master the Basics

• In this 3.5-Hr Workshop you will learn a simple, fun, and powerful 20-minute SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork and Healing routine that you can practice on just about anyone!
• We will learn the fundamentals of Puja, or loving affirmations, and the importance of intention in any healing work we might engage in.
• You will learn the fundamentals of proper body mechanics, breathing, and flowing transitions between postures.
• We will integrate Metta, or loving kindess into our practice
  
• A great way to connect and have fun with you partner or friend!
• A great idea for a company team-building event!
• Learn about further training opportunities as a Certified SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga practitioner and Therapist, Certified SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Instructor, and Holsitic Health Practitioner Diploma at the SomaVeda^tm Institute.

***16-Hr Level 1 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork&Energy Healing Certification Course***

View a few beautiful techniques we learn in Level 1

Learn the in's-and out's of a powerful, elegant, and therapeutic 1-Hr Thai Yoga Bodywork Sequence

"When we change the way we look at things the things we look at change" - Wayne Dyer

• In this 16-Hr certification course you will learn a 1-Hr General Balancing Thai Yoga Bodywork Sequence that will generally balance the whole body, all of the chakras, and all of the doshas.
• The course covers the basic concepts of hands on healing in a balanced session using SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga. This Yoga derived system allows the practitioner or teacher to gain a three dimensional perspective on facilitating and participating in another’s healing process.
• During this course the student establishes contact with a genuine lineage and learns how to facilitate the healing energy of the ancient masters through the practice of Puja or healing affirmations.
• Understand the basic elements of the theory of Thai & Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology.
• Understand Basic Theory: Seven Chakras, Ten Sen or Prana Nadis, Wind Gates, Asanas or therapeutic postures, Meridian’s
• Understand the concept of bodywork as a meditation
• We will have a basic qorking knowledge of The Five Traditional Treatment Attitudes of the body, know and understand indications and contraindications for specific postures
• Understand and be able to perform the basic protocol and principles of SomaVeda BET/ Bio-tapping technique for balancing and clearing negative emotion

***40-Hr Level 2 SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork&Energy Healing Certification Course***

"Energy preceeds physiology." -Dr. James, Director of the SomaVeda^tm Institute

• Southern Method, continuing the work begun in Level One . The student is introduced to the 50 plus traditional therapeutic Asana.
  
• The SomaVeda™ Therapeutic day concept and session protocol incorporating the seven additional Vinyasa, flowing sequences or treatment algorithms as well as additional practice in the meditation and healing forms of the oldest, original, and most traditional Wat Po or Wat Chetaphon based method. More commonly known as the Southern or Royal Method we explore variations from three different recognized or traditional Royal traditions: Buddhai Sawan, Wat Po and Anantasuk schools.This course is an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy training and certification program. It is required for Thai Yoga Therapy Practitioner, Thai Yoga Therapy Teacher certification.
• This Yoga therapy course is predominately hands on, with a thorough introduction to the underlying philosophy and theory of energy. “Sip Sen”, the Ten principle Sen or Nadis and the Seven Chakra. Basic western anatomy and physiology as it applies to SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga is introduced at this time.
• The SomaVeda™ student learns the concept of moving the body without effort, as well as specific postures for specific imbalances. The role of the breath in partnership within the therapeutic encounter is discussed and practiced intently. This course focuses of the use of Puja or therapeutic affirmations and Mantra in the healing process as originally introduced in the SomaVeda™ Level One course.
• All SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga Classes begin with daily Hatha Yoga and or SomaVeda™ Thai Reishi Yoga meditation and practice.
• By conclusion of this program we expect the student to show knowledge , understanding and skill in the basic techniques of SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga.

***56-Hr Level 3 Nuad Boran Northern Style SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Bodywork and Energy Healing Certification Immersion***

"One must by one's own effort rise up and open the doors that give liberty..." -Buddha

• Continuing the work begun in SomaVeda™ Level One and Two. There is no- prerequisite for attendance and certification in this class, however, Level Two “SomaVeda™ Ayurvedic Thai Yoga” is highly recommended.
  
• Explore in detail the Chinese and Hill tribe influence on hands on healing, by learning the eight basic flows of the SomaVeda™ Northern method. These flow although similar to those of of the ITM and Old medicine Hospital Traditions are taught in a manner and context with supplemental information unique to the SomaVeda™ program.
  
• Normally taught in Thailand in ten days we have cultivated the “Express” version for western students and present the same and more information in only seven days! This course is an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy training and certification program. It is required for Thai Yoga Therapy Practitioner, Thai Yoga Therapy Teacher certification.
• Understanding of the Energetic Anatomy and Physiology, Ten principle Sen or Nadis and Chakras is deepened. Basic western anatomy and physiology as it applies to the SomaVeda™ Nuad Boran (Chiang Mai thai massage school style) is introduced at this time. The role of the breath in partnership within the therapeutic encounter is discussed and practiced more intently. The course is predominately hands on, with a thorough introduction to the underlying philosophy and theory of energy. This course focuses of the use of Puja or intentional affirmations and Mantra in the healing process. This course originates from the Shivago lineage and we will learn and practice the Om Namo Mantra every day. This class is “hands on” and quite intensive. It is designed to take your SomaVeda™  Thai Yoga and Massage experience to a higher level. When this course is facilitated by Aachan James, advanced practitioner’s will also benefit from the intensive tutoring and corrective guidance of a Master Instructor. Additional Oriental and Western Anatomy and Physiology in introduced.
• The Northern style is the most Yang variation of the traditional SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga healing methods. In this course we will catalog more than two times the number of individual techniques as found in SomaVeda™ Level Two, that’s over 100 different Asana or Therapeutic postures.
  
• The course includes SomaVeda™ Thai reflexology treatment for the Hands and Feet as well as the basics of the SomaVeda™ Thai Yoga Table Bodywork techniques.
  
•  Learn the Feet and leg lines, Supine position, Side Lying Position, Prone Position, Leg Stretching and Abdominal as well as the famous SomaVeda™ seated position treatment methods and flow.
  
• During this seven day intensive there is additional practice of the meditative and spiritual aspects of training ie: Vipassana ( Insight Meditation) and Puja.
  
• This course completes the student's basic compliment of working tools. Over 100 distinctive Asana or therapeutic postures are covered in detail.
  

SomaVeda^tm Thai Yoga Certification Training Scholarship Application

• As part of the greater movement towards  more sustainable, hormanious, ethical, spiritual, and enlightened world and society, the SomaVeda^tm Yoga Space, Ithaca offers payment plans to those in need.  Note that not everyone receives a scholarship who applies!  This is done on a case-by-case basis.  Depending on your situation, we will discuss the details of the scholarship payment plan.  Please fill out the form below thoroughly.