POST GRADUATE CHAVUTTI THIRUMAL MASSAGE COURSE

Chavutti Thirumal (massage by foot pressure) originated in South India alongside the Kalari system (a martial art), Kathakali dancers and practitioners of yoga. The massage technique was developed for maintaining suppleness in the body and for treating pain and swelling caused by combat.

It is equally suitable however as a treatment for those not involved in regular or strenuous physical exercise who wish to encourage their own fitness and well-being. Some of the benefits of this massage technique are that it:

 

• Encourages muscle tone
• Assists in releasing muscle tension
• Improves circulation
• Connects the breath and the spine to aid deep relaxation
  
  Chavutti Thirumal massage is entirely unique.  The body is massaged by feet whilst the practitioner’s balance is held by a suspended rope.  Long sweeping movements are incorporated, with varying degrees of pressure as appropriate for each client. Working with the breath is an integral part of the treatment.   The focus is strongly on body mechanics, sensitivity and aligning ourselves with intuition.  A full session can last up to two hours.
  
  Chavutti is great for the practitioner as well as the client.  It grounds the body, keeps you aware of your own physical fitness and is very invigorating and energizing.    The practitioner can give a deep tissue massage without having to use their hands and it can prevent the onset of classic practitioner “burn out“.
  
  
  
  COURSE DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
  The full course is a post-graduate-level training and to attend you would be required to hold one of the following qualifications or have relevant experience:
• an anatomy and physiology qualification such as I.T.E.C
• a massage or bodywork qualification
• yoga / dance / nursing training or experience
• a love of bodywork.

The course provides around 50 hours of tuition broken down to an average of 4 hours per day.
The course includes a combination of theory, practical and case studies.

 

On this course, you will be...

 

• learning the sequence of moves incorporating some advanced massage techniques
• fusing deep tissue work and breathing techniques.
• learning protection techniques allowing full conservation of your energy whilst you are giving treatments
• learning about ethics
• embarking on 3 case studies where you will be practising on clients
• taking consultations and progressive notes
• receiving massages from the teacher
• given certification after completing the final massage with the teacher
• discussing business and marketing of your services as a qualified Chavutti practitioner
• receiving continued support and constructive feedback
  
  

 

Please bring comfortable clothing - rope and oils will be provided.

 

It is important that we all have fun!!!!! So come with an open mind, a free spirit and a sense of humour, as well as a serious intention to learn.

 It is my wish to teach as many people as possible as there are very few practitioners in this amazing form of massage.   Do not hesitate to contact Helen for more information.

For application forms, please see the Application form page.
Dates for courses.   Please see the Courses page.