Wat Po massage courses

Posted by Sukhumwit Steve on September 16th, 2011 filed in Temples, activities

Over the past few decades numerous people have visited Thailand for the sole purpose of learning traditional Thai massage techniques at source. In Bangkok there are a number of facilities where people can learn how to give massages which are both relaxing and curative. Po Temple, in the centre, is the most famous of these and thousands of satisfied masseuses and masseurs will attest to the quality of the courses offered here.

The temple, to locals it is known as Wat Po, is close to the iconic Grand Palace and is home to one of Bangkok’s finest Reclining Buddha statues. The traditional massage school is contained within the compound of the 17^th century temple. Courses offered at the school are mostly 30 hours and start on Mondays.

Wat Po’s signature Hands-on courses as well as ones such as Massage for Women, Foot Massage and Aromatherapy Massage are among the offerings. Those with prior massage experience can take the longer 200-hour Professional Therapy option.

Course attendees learn the correct postures in practical sessions to help patients relax as well as ease muscle pain and immobility, and stimulate bloodstreams. The innovative foot treatments teach attendees to relieve aches in feet and balance the four body elements. Course commencement dates and current fees are available at http://www.watpomassage.com.