Workshops

Ro-Yoga from time to time host a series of workshops run a by world class yoga teachers and body-work professionals.

I am pleased to announce Helen Noakes, Chavutti Teacher, will be running a 10 day workshop, resulting in an officially recoginised qualification later in the year, details below.

History of Chavutti
Chavutti Thirumal (massage by foot pressure) originated and developed in South India alongside the Kalari system (a martial art), Kathakali dancers and practitioners of yoga. This 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

Indian rope massage is entirely unique: your body will be massaged by my feet whilst my 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. A full session can last up to two hours.

Course Details and Requirements
The full course is a post-graduate-level training and to attend you would be required to hold one the following qualifications or have relevant experience, such as:

• an anatomy and physiology qualification such as I.T.E.C

• a massage or bodywork qualification

• yoga / dance / nursing training or experience

• and 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 quaiflied 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.