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Thai Yoga Bodywork 300hr Certification Program

THAI YOGA BODYWORK 300HR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Thai Yoga Bodywork offers a variety of trainings and traditional healing modalities based in eastern philosophy and medicine in the Minneapolis area, the US, and abroad with Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT, certified instructor, Registered Thai Therapist, and member of Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI).

Tanya, and her assistant teachers, offer one of the only full certification programs in the US. She travels and teaches this amazing form of healing infusing it with her experience in yoga, ayurveda, energy medicine and yoga therapy studies.

Devanadi’s Thai Yoga Bodywork’s 300hr Practitioner Training and Certification offers Continuing Education (CEs) via NCBTMB, various guest teachers, and is a licensed school with the state of MN.

+ SCROLL DOWN past the Certification Courses to see our many upcoming CE and GUEST workshops

What is Thai Yoga Bodywork?

Based on the northern style of traditional Thai Massage (Nuad Boran), Thai Yoga Bodywork is a sacred healing treatment that integrates Traditional Thai Medicine, elemental theory, and Buddhist spiritual practices. The first spiritual roots of this ancient system date connect to over 2,500 years ago at the time of Buddha in India, and were carried through the Buddhist teachings into SE Asia. These teachings merged with traditional therapies of the region at that time and because what we now call today “Traditional Thai Medicine.”

Unique from other types of bodywork and massage, Thai Yoga Bodywork also combines rhythmic massage, assisted Yoga poses, acupressure along pathways of movement in the body known as the “Sen,” healing energy work, and meditation.

Schedule your one-on-one Thai Yoga Bodywork session today!

Intro & Partner Workshops

  • Intro Workshops - Get Started Dates Vary Learn More

    MAY SESSION:
    Dates:
      Saturday, May 18, 2024
    Times: 1-4pm (US Central)
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost: $60 per person or $108 per couple (make it a date night!)

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    JUNE SESSION:
    Dates:
      Saturday, June 8, 2024
    Times: 1-4pm (US Central)
    Teacher: Peter Loeffler, RTT
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost: $60 per person or $108 per couple

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    Called “Nuad Boran” or “ancient healing” in Thailand, Thai Yoga Bodywork is a sacred healing treatment that integrates traditional Thai medicine, elemental theory (similar to Indian Ayurveda), and Buddhist spiritual practices.

    Unique from other types of bodywork and massage, Thai Yoga Bodywork is also a form of Yoga Therapy that combines rhythmic massage, assisted Yoga poses, acupressure along pathways of movement in the body, healing energy work, and meditation.

    This is a great add-on for yoga teachers, massage therapists, bodyworkers, energy workers, or anyone wishing to learn more about this amazing style of healing with roots in Yoga and Ayurveda.

    Bring your honey and make it a Yogi Date!

    Participants will explore

    • Thai Yoga Bodywork history, benefits, and contraindications
    • How to give a therapeutic sequence for feet, legs, hips, back, upper back, neck, and shoulders
    • Basic relaxation techniques to perform at the end of a sequence. Students will pair up with a partner to give and receive (yay!) as you learn the techniques.

    CEs: 3

    Prerequisite: No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Certificate of completion given at end of workshop per request. Please register so that we know you are coming and can prepare it in advance. A manual is also prepared in advance for each student.

    NOTE: Please bring a pillow and blanket, and a yoga mat if you have one.

  • Thai Yoga Bodywork for Couples & Friends TBA Coming soon! Learn More

    Yogi Date Night!
    DATE:
    TBA COMING SOON!
    TIME:
    TBA
    TEACHER: Peter Loeffler, RTT or Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    COST: Specially Priced at $75 (for two) – price includes PDF manual

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    Cancellation Policy: No refunds. Credits, less a cancellation fee of $25, given 7 or more days before the series begins. No credits within 7 days.


    It’s time to treat yourself and your sweetie or your friend! This workshop will guide you though some of the wonderfully relaxing, releasing and nurturing techniques of Thai Yoga Bodywork.

    It’s time to treat yourself and your partner or buddy! This workshop will guide you though some of the wonderfully relaxing, releasing and nurturing techniques of Thai Yoga Bodywork. Learn how to give a basic sequence of stress-releasing stretches, twists and massages to someone special in your life. Switch halfway though and receive the techniques yourself. Make it a date, and come unwind with your honey! Includes manual with instructions and photos emailed to you to help practice. No yoga experience necessary!

    NOTE: Please  a pillow, 1-3 blankets, and a 1-2 yoga mats if possible.

Practitioner Trainings: Courses for 300hr Certification

  • Level 1: Foundational Training June, August or September 2024 Learn More

    JUNE 2024 Training
    When: Tuesday-Friday, June 11-14, 2024
    Times: 8am – 5pm daily
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi School of Yoga & Wellness – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost – Level 1 Only: 
    $600 ($700 after May 11, 2024)
    Cost – Level 1 & 2 Discount:
    Register for both June 11-14 (L1) & June 17-20 (L2): $1100 ($1300 after May 11, 2024)

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    AUGUST 2024 Training – DULUTH, MN
    When: Friday-Monday, Aug 23-26, 2024
    Times: 8am – 5pm daily
    Teacher: Margaret Harstad, RTT
    Location: Muggymoose – 394 S Lake Ave. #303, Duluth, MN 55802
    Cost – Level 1 Only: $600 ($700 after July 23, 2024)
    Details & Registration are all being handled by Muggymoose. Learn more here:

    DETAILS HERE

    SEPTEMBER 2024 Training
    When: Tuesday-Friday, September 17-20, 2024
    Times: 8am – 5pm daily
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi School of Yoga & Wellness – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost – Level 1 Only: 
    $600 ($700 after Aug 17, 2024)
    Cost – Level 1 & 2 Discount:
    Register for both Oct 8-11 (L1) & Dec 17-20 (L2): $1100 ($1300 after Aug 17, 2024)

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    For all trainings above:

    Payment plan available: Pay $100 non-refundable deposit, then pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    Early Bird Payment Details: Pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    CEs: 36 with NCBTMB, IAYT, & Yoga Alliance


    Foundational Training: Level 1

    This 36 hour training is the first course in the 300 Hour Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner Training & Certificate Program with Tanya Boigenzahn. You will learn a complete sequence that will allow you to give a 1 to 1.5 hour Thai Yoga Bodywork session to another person.

    Students will receive a manual outlining the Thai Yoga Bodywork techniques that is also filled with an appendix full of Energy Work techniques, chakra info, meditations, and more.

    Topics Covered

    • History and roots of Traditional Thai Massage
    • Benefits and contraindications of receiving as well as giving
    • Sequences including: Supine, Arms, Prone, Seated, and Relaxation
    • Techniques from a variety of positions as you partner up with another and practice in class
    • Ergonomics and proper body mechanics as a giver
    • The basics of our subtle anatomy (chakras, meridians, biofield)
    • How to assess the biofield and chakras before a session begins
    • Basic energy work techniques you can use in a session
    • Tools for growing your self care, intuition and healing skills

    This intensive differs from other Thai Yoga Massage trainings in that you will also learn to assess the chakras, aura, and meridians of the body in order to facilitate your growth in both giving bodywork sessions, and also your own development as a healer. We also study elemental theory, yoga, meditation and self-care tools.

    Prerequisite: None. Knowledge of anatomy, yoga, bodywork is helpful, not required.


    CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. This training requires 2 weeks notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a studio credit, less $100 cancellation fee per registration. If cancel within 2 weeks, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. No shows will receive no credit.

  • Level 2: Foundational Training June or December 2024 Learn More

    JUNE 2023 Training
    When: Monday-Thursday, June 17-20, 2024
    Times: 8am – 5pm daily
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost – Level 2 Only: $600 ($700 after May 11, 2024)
    Cost – Level 1 & 2 Discount: Register for both June 11-14 (L1) & June 17-20 (L2): $1100 ($1300 after May 11, 2024)

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    DECEMBER 2024 Training
    When: Tuesday-Friday, December 17-20, 2024
    Times: 8am – 5pm daily
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi School of Yoga & Wellness – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost – Level 1 Only: 
    $600 ($700 after Nov 17, 2024)
    Cost – Level 1 & 2 Discount:
    Register for both Sept 17-20 (L1) & Dec 17-20 (L2): $1100 ($1300 after Aug 17, 2024)

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    For all trainings above:

    Payment plan available: Pay $100 non-refundable deposit, then pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    Early Bird Payment Details: Pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    CEs: 36 with NCBTMB, IAYT, & Yoga Alliance


    Foundational Training: Level 2

    Students will learn how to create a 2 hour session that includes a full body treatment, as well as how to adjust their sessions depending on their client’s needs.

    We will continue to learn how energy moves through the body from an Eastern perspective, and how this knowledge can help with relieving certain common conditions such as neck and shoulder pain, poor digestion, low energy, PMS, etc.

    Topics Covered

    • 3 new sequences: Side-lying, Inverted, and Abdominal
    • New sequences for Legs, Prone and Seated positions
    • Intermediate Thai Yoga Bodywork techniques that you can use in place of your Level 1 techniques for appropriate clients
    • Specific info on the Sen (meridians), acupressure points and methodology for various conditions
    • Basic foot and hand reflexology
    • New healing energy techniques connecting chakras and limbs
    • More about the tradition of Thai massage, including morning ceremony and how to make a puja table (fire offering)

    Prerequisite: Level 1 or other Thai massage training (must get instructor’s approval), plus 10 practice sessions from your last training. You may take any of Tanya’s Intermediate courses (Levels 3-5) in any order after completing Level 2.


    CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. This training requires 2 weeks notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a studio credit, less $100 cancellation fee per registration. If cancel within 2 weeks, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. No shows will receive no credit.

  • Level 3: Thai Element Theory & Sen Lines November 2024 Learn More

    NOVEMBER 2024 Training
    When: Tues-Fri, November 12-15, 2024
    Times: 8am – 5pm each day
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost – Level 3 Only: $600 ($700 after Oct 12, 2024)
    Cost – Level 4 & 3 Discount: Register for both March 12-15, 2024 (L4) & Nov 12-15, 2024 (L3): $1100; ($1300 after Feb 12, 2024)
    Cost – Level 5 & 3 Discount: Register for both Aug 6-9, 2024 (L5) & Nov 12-15, 2024 (L3): $1100 ($1300 after July 6, 2024)

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    For all trainings above:

    Payment plan available: Pay $100 non-refundable deposit, then pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    Early Bird Payment Details: Pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    CEs: 36 with NCBTMB, IAYT, & Yoga Alliance


    Thai ELEMENT THEORY & Sen Lines

    Go deeper as we explore not only a variety of new techniques including advanced positions as well as variations on techniques you already know.

    Learn about the 5 elements, constitutions, and how to work with clients based on their imbalances through the study of Thai Element Theory.

    Topics Covered

    • New techniques for all positions
    • Advanced techniques for the already flexible client
    • Basics on Thai Element Theory
    • Thai Element Theory vs. Indian Ayurveda
    • The 10 Thai Sen (pathways of movement in the body)
    • How to recommend yoga postures for a client’s post-care
    • New healing energy techniques to detox a client’s energy field
    • Basic Thai Herbalism
    • Philosophy of Thai Spiritual healing

    Prerequisite: Level 2 or other Thai massage training (must get instructor’s approval), plus 10 practice sessions from your last training. You may take any of Tanya’s Intermediate courses (Levels 3-5) in any order after completing Level 2.


    CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. This training requires 2 weeks notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a studio credit, less $100 cancellation fee per registration. If cancel within 2 weeks, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. No shows will receive no credit.

  • Level 4: Sequencing & the Energy Body March 2024 Learn More

    MARCH 2024 Training
    When: Tues-Fri, March 12-15, 2024
    Times: 8-5pm each day
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost – Level 4 Only: $600 ($700 after Feb 12, 2024)
    Cost – Level 4 & 5 Discount: Register for both March 12-15, 2024 (L4) & Aug 6-9, 2024 (L5): $1100 ($1300 after Feb 12, 2024)
    Cost – Level 4 & 3 Discount: Register for both March 12-15, 2024 (L4) & Nov 12-15, 2024 (L3): $1100; ($1300 after Feb 12, 2024)

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    For all trainings above:

    Payment plan available: Pay $100 non-refundable deposit, then pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    Early Bird Payment Details: Pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    CEs: 36 with NCBTMB, IAYT, & Yoga Alliance


    Sequencing & the Energy Body

    New techniques and sequences for all positions, including backwalking, Thai inversion therapy, and sequencing sessions based on energetic (chakra) assessments.

    Topics Covered

    • New techniques and sequences for all positions, including backwalking
    • Thai inversion therapy
    • Sequencing sessions based on energetic (chakra) assessments
    • Marma points and acupressure for a variety of issues
    • More theory on the Thai Sen (meridians) in relation to other systems including Chinese Medicine and Indian Ayurveda
    • More theory on the Sen (pathways of movement) in relation to other systems including Chinese Medicine and Indian Ayurveda

    Prerequisite: Level 2 or other Thai massage training (must get instructor’s approval), plus 10 practice sessions from your last training. You may take any of Tanya’s Intermediate courses (Levels 3-5) in any order after completing Level 2.


    CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. This training requires 2 weeks notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a studio credit, less $100 cancellation fee per registration. If cancel within 2 weeks, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. No shows will receive no credit.

  • Level 5: Special Populations Including Pre/Postnatal August 2024 Learn More

    AUGUST 2024 Training
    When:
    Tues-Fri, August 6-9, 2024
    Times: 8-5pm each day
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost – Level 5 Only: $600 ($700 after July 6, 2024)
    Cost – Level 4 & 5 Discount: March 12-15, 2024 (L4) & Aug 6-9, 2024 (L5): $1100 ($1300 after Feb 12, 2024)
    Cost – Level 5 & 3 Discount: Register for both Aug 6-9, 2024 (L5) & Nov 12-15, 2024 (L3): $1100 ($1300 after July 6, 2024)

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    For all trainings above:

    Payment plan available: Pay $100 non-refundable deposit, then pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    Early Bird Payment Details: Pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    CEs: 36 with NCBTMB, IAYT, & Yoga Alliance


    Special Populations Including Pre/postnatal

    This course will help you sequence sessions for special populations such as prenatal & postnatal, fertility issues, MS, fibromyalgia, paralysis, etc.

    Topics Covered

    • New techniques and sequences for all positions
    • Prenatal, postnatal and fertility sequencing and theory
    • Hour+ long side-lying sequence for prenatal clients or those who have trouble laying on their backs comfortably
    • Fibromyalgia, MS, and other systemic disease sequencing and theory
    • Sequencing sessions for people with injuries or range of motion issues
    • New acupressure points
    • Thai Rishi Yoga
    • Meditation practice, intention setting, karma Thai yoga and more

    *or other Thai massage training (must get instructor’s approval), plus 10 practice sessions from your last training. You may take any of Tanya’s Intermediate courses (Levels 3-5) in any order after completing Level 2.

    Prerequisite: Level 2 or other Thai massage training (must get instructor’s approval), plus 10 practice sessions from your last training. You may take any of Tanya’s Intermediate courses (Levels 3-5) in any order after completing Level 2.


    CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. This training requires 2 weeks notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a studio credit, less $100 cancellation fee per registration. If cancel within 2 weeks, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. No shows will receive no credit.

  • Level 6: Advanced Training TBA 2024 Learn More

    When: TBA 2024
    Times: 8-5pm each day
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT
    Cost (non TYB 300hr Program Graduates): $600 ($650 after early bird)
    Cost (TYB 300hr Program Graduates): $500 ($550 after early bird)
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Payment plan available: Pay $100 non-refundable deposit, then pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    Early Bird Payment Details: Pay in full by the early bird date to receive the early bird pricing or your registration will be updated to reflect the regular pricing.
    CEs: 36 with NCBTMB, IAYT & Yoga Alliance

    REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ONCE WE SCHEDULE DATES


    Sensing Energy Blocks, Intuitive Work & Embodying the Role of a Healer

    This course is an ADVANCED COURSE offered for graduates of our Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner Certification AND current RTTs from another school or teacher.

    In this course, let go of the manual (although there will be one, of course) and learn to use your intuitive abilities to become a skilled master in the arts of Thai Bodywork.

    Topics Covered

    • New techniques and sequences for all positions
    • Intuitive building exercises
    • Taking your existing sequences out of the box
    • Centering practices for self-care, detox and letting go
    • Ethics, business practices, and documenting for auto insurance
    • New acupressure and marma points
    • Thai Rishi Yoga
    • Traditional Thai healing practices (Thai smoke healing)

    CEs: 36
    Approved by THAI, Yoga Alliance and NCBTMB

    Prerequisite: Must have completed Levels 1-5 with Tanya or other have your RTT from another teacher or school.


    CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. This training requires 2 weeks notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a studio credit, less $100 cancellation fee per registration. If cancel within 2 weeks, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. No shows will receive no credit.

Continuing Ed & Guest Workshops

  • TYB Practice Jams for Continuing Students Sat, Feb 17 Learn More

    Dates & Times:
    Saturday, February 17 | 1:30-4:30pm
    Sunday, March 17 | 1:30-4:30pm

    Teacher: Jamie Reinbold, RTT, RYT 200
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    Cost: $35 per workshop

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    Prerequisite: Thai Yoga Bodywork Intro Level 1 from Devanadi OR any other teacher or school. Open to everyone with an interest and some previous study in Thai Yoga Bodywork.

    Practice jams provide the opportunity to grow your understanding of Thai Yoga Bodywork among a community of fellow practitioners.

    At each session we’ll explore a topic with demonstration and instruction, then practice, and share group discussion to learn from one another’s experience. Topics include:

    • Sensing exercises: practice sensing blocks using various methods to interpret the information available from the physical and energetic body
    • Intuitive session flow: create a flow of a session based on intuition and what you sense from your client
    • Variations of techniques: understand the effect of changing the angles and approach of techniques
    • Lines and blocks: Use palms, thumbs, forearms, elbows, knees, and feet to open and release the areas of the body

    Join us to deepen your practice and connection to the lineage of healing.

    NOTES:

    • Please arrive by 15 min early to help set up so that we can start promptly at the start time.
    • Bring a TYB futon if you have one. Limited to 12 students. Please pre-register if possible to ensure these events run and stay organized. Namaste!

    Cancellation Policy: No refunds. This workshop requires 48 hours notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a studio credit, less $10 cancellation fee per registration. If cancel within 48 hours of a workshop/training, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. No shows will receive no credit.

  • Thai Yoga Bodywork Adjustments for Yoga Teachers Saturday, June 1, 2024 Learn More

    When: Saturday, June 1, 2024
    Times: 8-10am
    Teacher: Tanya Boigenzahn, RTT, ERYT 500, YACEP
    Cost: $65 ($55 for Devanadi TT grads)
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    CEs: 2 for RYTs (Yoga Alliance) & NCBTMB

    Pre-requisite: Be a student or graduate of a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training

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    Infuse your teaching with amazing techniques from the Thai Yoga Bodywork repertoire. We’ll learn adjustments for hamstrings, hips, back, shoulders, chest and more, as well as relaxation techniques and even a little flying! Learn proper alignment, stances, and how to protect your back, plus proper ergonomics. We’ll also go over how to discern how far to adjust someone in a pose and discuss the subtleties of energetics. Take your teaching to the next level. Specifically geared towards yoga teachers and yoga teacher trainees.

    This workshop is also highly recommended for those planning on registering for our Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner Training.

    Certificate of completion given at end of workshop for all attendants if requested.


    CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. This workshop requires 48 hours notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a studio credit, less $15 cancellation fee per registration. If cancel within 48 hours of a workshop/training, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. No shows will receive no credit.

  • Thai Herbal Compress Therapy Training July 26-28, 2024 Learn More

    Dates: Friday-Sunday, July 26-28, 2024
    Time: Fri-Sat: 9am-5:30pm + Sun: 9am-2pm
    Cost: $315 ($360 after May 26)
    Location: Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
    CEs for LMTs: 18 with NCBTMB
    + materials fee (total ~$70 once confirmed) paid directly to Jenn (Venmo or PayPal) covers ingredients and materials for making compresses, and also a steamer to take home with you.

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Training Program Details

Come take a weekend Intro Workshop to get the basics, or earn your CTT (Certified Thai Therapist) status with this comprehensive training program that you can use on your clients, friends or family.

There is no pre-requisite, just an eagerness to be of service for the benefit of others.

This program is specifically designed for: bodyworkers, massage therapists, yoga teachers, or anyone wanting to learn Thai Yoga Bodywork. This program is also designed to help complete your requirements towards gaining your CTT (Certified Thai Therapist)  with Devanadi’s Thai Yoga Bodywork Program, RTT (Registered Thai Therapist) status with THAI & continuing education credits with NCBTMB.

TOTAL: 300 Hours to complete our Practitioner Certification Program

NOTE: Devanadi also offers CE courses with Tanya, guests and retreats for current and certified students.

Program Requirements

  • 180 Training / Contact Hours

    Tier 1: Foundations Trainings

    • Level 1: Fundamentals Training – 36 hours
    • Level 2: Fundamentals Training – 36 hours

    Tier 2: Intermediate Trainings

    May be taken in any order after completing Tier 1

    • Level 3: Thai Element Theory & Sen Lines – 36 hours
    • Level 4: Sequencing & the Energy Body – 36 hours
    • Level 5: Special Populations Including Pre/Postnatal – 36 hours

    Total: 180 Contact/Training Hours

    All Trainings are NCBTMB & THAI approved

    Upon completing Levels 1-5 (or Tiers 1 & 2) you will have 12 months to finish your Practitioner Development Requirements and Practice Sessions in order to graduate from this program. Please note that all of these requirements are discussed in detail during training.

    As with the THAI Alliance, we recommend that you practice for at least 1 year before submitting for certification, as well as complete your training in a maximum of 4 years.

    Supplemental Trainings

    You may supplement your training and add hours with other related and approved workshops such as:

    • Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork (2, 3 or 8 hour options)
    • Thai Yoga Bodywork for Couples (2 hours)
    • Thai Yoga Bodywork Adjustment Clinic for Yoga Teachers (3 or 4 hour options)
    • TYB Practice Jams
  • Practice Sessions

    50 sessions needed for Practitioner Status (RTT) w/THAI (must be a minimum of 1.5 hours each)

    50 Practice Sessions (75 hours)

    A minimum of ten (10) Practice Session Forms per training either done on your own OR during optional scheduled Practice Sessions open to the public (facilitated by a certified Thai Yoga Bodywork therapist). You will need to complete 20 1.5-hour sessions and 30 two-hour sessions. Practice session instructions will be given in each Level of training.

    Client Review Form

    Click here for form. One (1) session with a client or other TYB practitioner who agrees to submit a Client Review Form. This should be used as a Practice Session and may be included in your 50 required sessions.

    Test Out Session

    One (1) practice session or test-out with Tanya or TYB graduate. Complete this requirement as you near graduation. The test out may be used as a Practice Session and may be included in your 50 required sessions.

    Total: 90 Practice Hours (minimum – most are non-contact hours, but some may be part of our

  • Practitioner Development

    6 hours of Karma Thai Yoga

    Click here for form. Suggestions include offering Thai Yoga to communities in need, assisting in workshops, etc. More info provided during your first Level 1 training.

    8 hours of Continuing Education Workshops AND/OR Reading

    seek topics related to Thai Massage (i.e. Ayurveda, anatomy, yoga, energy medicine, TCM, etc.) OR a trip to Thailand to study Thai massage. Must provide transcript, copy of certificate of completion or equivalent

    Paper, Case Study OR Book Reports (15 hours):

    Choose from one of the following:

    • write a 5-7 page paper a topic of your choice from one of the following categories: Energetics of Thai Massage, Thai Herbal Therapy, Ayurveda, Spiritual Practices of Traditional Thai Medicine
    • write a case study from 4 or more sessions with a client
    • write up three 200 word book reports on the 3 most compelling things you read about on any books related to Thai massage, subtle anatomy (chakras, etc), Thai Herbal Therapy, Ayurveda, Spiritual Practices of Traditional Thai Medicine.

    Total: 30 Practitioner Development Hours

  • Advanced Trainings

    May be taken in any order after completing all of Tier 2 (levels 3-5).

    These workshops are a curriculum for continued study and/or to earn hours and training towards Advanced Practitioner status (350 CONTACT hours) with THAI.

    Level 6: Advanced Training: Sensing, Energy Blocks and Intuitive Work – 36 hours

Certificate & Program Completion Details

After your initial Level 1 training, you will be eligible to apply for Basic Membership with THAI which will allow you to be listed in the members’ area of the THAI web site, and have complete access to the THAI archives for networking and research.

Upon completing Levels 1-5 (or Tiers 1 & 2) you will have 12 months to finish your Practitioner Development Requirements and Practice Sessions in order to graduate from this program. Please note that all of these requirements are discussed in detail during training.

Once you complete ALL the above trainings and requirements, you will automatically earn your Certification of Completion in the Thai Yoga Bodywork 300 Hour Practitioner Training & Certificate Program with Tanya Boigenzahn.

Accreditations & CE’s

  • THAI: Recognized by THAI (Thai Healing Alliance International) towards Membership requirements.
  • NCBTMB: Tanya Boigenzahn is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
  • Yoga Alliance: These hours sometimes count towards Yoga Alliance CEs.

300 Hour Program Completion Benefits Include:

  • Receiving your Certification of the entire program for your credentials through Devanadi’s Yoga’s licensed school of Thai Yoga Bodywork
  • Being listed on thaiyogabodywork.com Graduates Page
  • Discounts (when applicable) on further Thai Yoga Bodywork trainings with Tanya
  • Advanced notice on trips to study abroad in Thailand
  • CEs for each course through NCBTMB for Licensed Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers
  • May be eligible for CEs for each course through Yoga Alliance for Registered Yoga Therapists (RYTs)
  • Eligibility for Practitioner Level Insurance Coverage & Membership through ABMP or BeYogi
  • Eligibility to apply for Practitioner Level Membership with THAI to earn your RTT once you reach 250 contact hours between at least two teachers and have been studying for at least 1.5 years* (NOTE: THAI is discontinuing it’s RTT credential at the end of 2021.)

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Bring Devanadi's Thai Yoga Bodywork Training to You!

Traditionally teaching of Nuad Boran was passed in the oral tradition from teacher to student. If you are unable to make any of the dates offered for any of the trainings, live outside the area, or would prefer the guidance and benefit of working directly with a teacher, please request a training with us privately or with a small group.

Training Includes:

  • 4 consecutive or various days of instruction or with a group of 4 or more per training
  • Feedback based on your personal strengths and weaknesses
  • We can pick the dates depending on our schedules
  • A plan on how to continue to practice and grow your skills
  • A manual for whichever Level you are learning
  • Once you pass your final review of the techniques, you’ll earn your Certificate of Completion which acknowledged by NCBTMB and THAI for CE credit

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