Thai Massage Workshop – Temple of Touch with Sidney Nicol
The Temple of Touch presents an immersive Thai Massage workshop, led by the experienced instructor Sidney Nicol. This unique and playful event is designed for anyone interested in learning, giving, and receiving the ancient healing techniques of Thai Massage. Participants can attend solo or bring a partner, as the workshop includes movement exercises and effective communication practices.
Thai Massage is a traditional healing art that combines yoga-like body postures with massage techniques, following a network of energy lines that run throughout the body. This holistic approach promotes physical and mental wellness by increasing flexibility, relieving tension, and enhancing breath awareness.
What Participants Will Learn:
- How to guide a partner through gentle assisted stretches, increasing range of motion and flexibility.
- Techniques for using body weight and rhythmic pressure with hands, elbows, knees, and feet to apply massage effortlessly and effectively.
- Essential body mechanics to ensure the safety of both the giver and receiver during the massage.
- Skills for building connection and trust through clear communication, including how to give and receive feedback during the massage.
- The practice of mindfulness and sacred presence, cultivating a deeper sense of awareness and calm in a safe, supportive environment.
- The physical and emotional benefits of Thai Massage, from relieving deep muscular tension to improving overall wellness and connection with others.
Meet the Instructor – Sidney Nicol: Sidney Nicol is passionate about sharing the gift of conscious touch through Thai Massage, seamlessly integrating mindfulness, communication, and movement. With over two decades of teaching experience, she has led workshops at prestigious institutions like Stanford University and numerous yoga studios across the Bay Area. Sidney is certified as a Massage Therapist, having begun her focus on Thai Massage in 2006 after training at the renowned Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok. Her additional studies at Twin Lakes College of Healing Arts and Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage further deepened her expertise. Besides massage, she is also an experienced instructor of Yoga, Qigong, and Brazilian Dance, ensuring that her teaching approach is holistic and deeply rooted in various movement traditions.
For more about Sidney’s work, visit her on Facebook or follow her on Instagram.
Who Can Attend: This workshop is open to everyone – couples, friends, family members, or individuals who come solo. No prior experience is necessary, as the workshop caters to all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience in massage, you’ll gain useful techniques that can be shared with loved ones in a casual, relaxed setting.
The workshop is inclusive of all gender identities, sexualities, ethnicities, and LGBTQ+ participants, creating a welcoming and affirming environment for everyone.
Physical Requirements and Preparation: While the workshop is accessible to all, there is a moderate level of physical effort required. Participants should be prepared to engage in movements that involve lifting, kneeling, and balancing. Modifications will be provided to accommodate varying levels of flexibility and physical ability.
Participants are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and flexibility, as the massage is practiced on a floor mat with both the giver and receiver remaining fully clothed.
Additional Information: If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the event in exchange for a ticket, please complete the volunteer form.
Please note that no refunds or exchanges are available for this event. However, tickets may be sold or gifted to another individual if you are unable to attend.
This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill, deepen your connection with others, and experience the healing power of Thai Massage in a supportive and mindful environment!