Join Catia for this comprehensive 50 hour certified course. An introduction to the Osteo-Thai Biodynamic Therapy - ‘The touch of presence’.
Welcome to the sacred dance of mindful touch.
Learn to touch, feel, be present and heal.
This course offers a comprehensive foundation in Thai Massage, Osteopathy, and Craniosacral Therapy. Led by Catia, it integrates core principles from Chinese Medicine, Reflexology, and Herbalism, equipping you with a well-rounded approach to holistic bodywork.
About the training
You will learn about the principles and foundations of .…
Thai Massage
Thai massage blends acupressure and assisted yoga. It promotes relaxation and flexibility through rhythmic pressing and stretching.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy focuses on the musculoskeletal system, using manual techniques to improve circulation, relieve pain, and enhance health.
Craniosacral
Craniosacral therapy uses light touch to relieve tension and improve cerebrospinal fluid flow, promoting healing and peace.
Key Themes & Anatomy
Explore essential themes such as:
Joints and Fascial Connections – Understanding mobility and structural relationships
Reciprocal Tension – Balancing forces within the body
Meninges – Insights into protective layers of the central nervous system
Comprehensive Anatomy – Detailed study of various body systems and functions
Is This Course for You?
This course is open to everyone, regardless of massage experience, and is especially suited for yoga and movement professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of touch. Whether you’re looking to assist students more effectively or simply build confidence in the art of touch, this course provides hands-on training in how and where to connect through touch. You’ll learn to tune into the sensitivity of your hands, cultivating a heightened awareness of how to feel, listen, and facilitate healing.
Your journey will begin by refining your own senses and discovering a sacred touch unique to you. Guided practices will help you connect with your body’s sensations, rhythms, and subtleties, laying the groundwork for the therapeutic relationship. As you cultivate presence, compassion, and intuition, these qualities will naturally shape the way you approach touch and healing with clients.
This week-long immersion is also an invitation to reconnect with your inner self. Many of us lack time and space to explore our deeper feelings, so throughout the course, we’ll engage in practices—seated, walking, and even dancing meditations—that encourage inner listening and body awareness. By fostering presence, kindness, compassion, and balance, you’ll develop a transformative practice that enhances your therapeutic skills and enriches your personal journey.
Why Study Bodywork?
Bodywork is an ancient, transformative healing art that fosters a profound connection between practitioner and client. Through this course, you will:
Enhance your focus, sensitivity, and presence
Develop a deeper understanding of the body’s systems
Guide others on a healing journey through the art of touch
Training location— award winning Suryalila Retreat Centre
Suryalila is an inspiring and beautiful retreat space. It provides the opportunity to learn in a calm environment surrounded by nature, helping to absorb the teachings from the course and deepen your practice. You will be nourished from head to toe with daily yoga/movement practice, nutritious and delicious vegetarian meals and time to rest and restore by the pool or in the beautiful gardens. The perfect recipe to nurture your entire body systems.
Schedule
Saturday 8 March
15:00 Arrival
17:30 Welcome meeting: refine your sensations
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Meditation
Sunday 9 - Friday 14 March
08:00 Morning Movement Practice
09:30 breakfast
10:30 Osteothai – theory and practice
13:30 lunch
15:30 Osteothai – theory and practice
19:00 dinner
20:00 every other day evening session
Saturday 15 March
08:00 Morning yoga
09:30 breakfast
10:30 last class
13:30 goodbye lunch and certification
Certification
On completion of this course you will be certified with 50 hours of bodywork training - a foundation for you to start your practice as a massage therapist, and use your new skills of healing touch for assisting students in class, or to simply give loving, mindful touch to family and friends.
Pricing
Prices include accommodation, meals and course tuition.
