WELCOME TO THE OSTEOTHAI CIRCUS
By Osteothai Co-founder Arno L’Hermitte
JAN 27 to FEB 21, 2025 / Luang Prabang – Lao
A residential seminar for advanced practitioners.
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Next to the breath taking turquoise Kuang Sii Waterfalls in Laos, Luang Prabang.
A message from Arno
I want to humbly express my gratitude, and honor my legendary teacher, Arjan Pitchett Boonthumme, for his eternal inspiration, dedication and innovations till the last breath. He would approach holistically each session according to time, place and the circumstances of the patient , in a contemporary and revolutionary vision.
Osteothai is a graceful dance, where Thai Massage meets Osteopathy. A total body adjustment and reset.
Osteothai, in my opinion, remains a Thai Massage, given with grace, precision and intuition.
I will present what I do in my practice , and reveal a sequence .
A General Osteothai Routine, for a two hours session base .
Out of the thousands technics, gestures and possible options….
This selection, Highly therapeutic and non-diagnostic, is a practical routine and at the same time the essence of the practice . It should be adjusted according to the patient , conditions, etc….
That will be discussed in class with many case studies and therapeutic modalities.
We will address the different spheres, Joints, skeleton, internal organs and Myo-Fascial system with a step by step presentation supported by a new Osteothai Circus manual.
The Osteothai General Routine is a delicate, slow, yet powerful integration.
An invitation to practice the oriental art of Thai massage , combined with the knowledge and subtle contribution of western Osteopathy and its many treasures. May you learn it now under the guidance of a team of professionals.
As usual, «the Circus» will offer excellent vegetarian food from Mark and Joe,
Yoga, meditation, herbal steam sauna, kirtans, organic dancing, and countless natural pool baths..
The price is 2400 € all included.
15% Off for Thai Circus former student.
See you on the platform by the cascading pools.
Arno LHermitte
Registration is still open for the 2025 Thai Massage Circus!
Join the annual Thai Massage gathering in Northern Laos
WHEN
From January 27th to February 21st, 2025.
Traveling day and gathering on January 27th, in front of Jooma Bakery in Luang Prabang, at 1pm.
Closing circle on February 21st in the morning, followed by departures to town or airport ..
WHERE
The Circus land is located 1km before the famous Kuang Si waterfalL in Luang Prabang province in Northern Laos. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the village from Luang Prabang.
FOR WHOM
Anyone who has some previous experience in Thai Massage and feel like joining along an intense one-month immersion.
HOW LONG
Four weeks training, 6.30 hours of Thai massage class per day. Morning Daily optional meditation and yoga practice. Pause on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays.
WITH WHO
Several highly experienced international teachers.
HOW MANY
Every year for the past decade, the Circus gathers a big family with a maximum of 40 students.
PRICE
The price is 2400€, for the whole 4 weeks residential training.
A deposit of 600€ is required to book your spot.
The cost includes the course fee, acommodation, 3 vegetarian meals a day, sauna twice a week, and the training manual.
The circus provides sleeping mats, blankets, pillows and tents. Bring your own sheets.
The price is identical if you decide to stay in the big teck houses, a hut or a tent…first registered, first served !
The Circus Village is located close to Luang Prabang , by the famous Kuang Sii waterfall.
Immerse your spirit in a One-month Thai Massage experience. Take part in morning meditation and daily yoga. Enjoy cold rivers, warm fire, herbal steam sauna, delicious vegetarian meals, and countless moments of joy…
TRAINING PROGRAM
Major Thai massage principles
The Thai Massage Circus principles are the essence, the core of the practice. Those principles are here to highlight the «how to do» rather than the «what to do ». Therefore principles lead to freedom!
This art of the practice became part of the foundation for many schools around the world, with Arno’s famous keys-words, such as «Perfect fit », « Nest the touch » , « skin credit », etc..
Energy line system
Overall presentation and therapeutic applications of the energy line system in Thai Massage.
Major Thai massage principles
The Thai Massage Circus principles are the essence, the core of the practice. Those principles are here to highlight the «how to do» rather than the «what to do ». Therefore principles lead to freedom !
This art of the practice became part of the foundation for many schools around the world, with Arno’s famous keys-words, such as «Perfect fit », « Nest the touch » , « skin credit », etc..
Energy line system
Overall presentation and therapeutic applications of the energy line system in Thai Massage.
Anatomy
•Anatomy of the movement : functional anatomy, landmarks and palpation.
•Applied anatomy to Thai Massage practice
Biomechanics
• Types and classification of joints in the body
•Axes and movements of the major joints of the body.
•Spine particularities
• Anatomy of the movement: functional anatomy, landmarks and palpation.
•Applied anatomy to Thai Massage practice
Biomechanics
•Types and classification of joints in the body
•Axes and movements of the major joints of the body.
•Spine particularities.
Clinical approach
• Indications and limits of Thai Massage practice
• Therapeutic case studies in small groups
Thai massage and pregnancy
• Benefits and contraindications during pregnancy
• Specific cases and ailments (sciatica, circulatory problems, etc..)
Contribution of Osteopathy
• Presentation of structural and functional osteopathic approach
• Joints therapy
• Internal organs routine
• Myofacial sphere
Optional
• Daily morning meditation and yoga practice
• Several workshops: dance, water therapy, and AcroYoga..
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
From January 27th to February 21st (Jan 27th and Feb 21st are arriving and departure dates)
A deposit of 600€ is due at registration to book your spot.
The total cost of the course is 2400€.
The flight and personal extra expenses are not included.
Space is limited so you may register as early as posible to ensure your spot !
Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred to any future Circus edition.
06:15 am – Bell wake up !
06:30 am to 07:00 am – Meditation
07:15 am to 08:15 am – Yoga class
08:30 am to 10:00 am – Breakfast & free time
10:00 am to 01:00 pm – T.M class
01:00 pm to 03:00 pm – Lunch & rest
03:00 pm to 06:30 pm – T.M class
06:30 pm to 07:30 pm – Dinner
07:30 pm to 10:00 pm – Free time to rest or optional evening activities on the land : herbal sauna (twice a week) , kirtans (chanting), fire circle, contact dance, acro-yoga… The teaching platform is always open for late practice and sharing.
After 10 pm, we respect NOBLE SILENCE until the end of meditation the next morning.
The course includes 1 day and a half to rest every week :
Wednesday afternoon and Saturday are off.
Free transportations are provided for everyone on these days to go and back from Luang Prabang.
Our big “Tuk-Tuk” (truck) :
- leave at 1.30 pm and are back at 7 pm every Wednesday
- leave at 10 am and are back at 7.30 pm every Saturday
All accomodations are at the same price, you choose upon registration. (“First registered, first served”!)
The circus camp offers 4 types of accomodations :
- individual tent
- individual happy bamboo hutt (no electricity or water)
- double river bamboo bungalows for couples or friends (electricity but no water)
- shared traditional teak Lao houses (large rooms with 3 beds, electricity, bathroom, hot shower and toilet)
All accomodations include pillow, blankets and sleeping mats.
* a torch (important)
* a yoga mat ( we have some basic ones but bring your own is better)
* swimming suits
* towels for river bathing and shower
* your own sheets to go with blankets we provide
The weather is usually dry and sunny during this season. But it gets quite chilly at night and in the early morning.
Our kitchen team is doing the miracle of serving three healthy meals a day in the jungle, based on good natural and local products. When booking please inform us if you follow a particular diet, if you have allergies and so on..
The Circus kitchen is vegetarian, creative and delicious. We serve eggs (separately) on regular basis.
Upon arrival you will get a one month visa, which costs about 30$ (usd) or the equivalent in Thai Baths. You will be asked one passport photo that can be taken in the airport.
The circus Team will take care of renewing your visa during the course.
Kuang Sii village is only a ten minutes walk from the Circus camp, with spectacular waterfalls, small restaurants, groceries, tuk-tuks…
The circus organises laundry service twice a week with our lao team.
We have electricity on the land for charging electronic devices.
Send us a message,
lets talk about the Circus!
WHATSAPP
Arno LHermitte +33749360348
EMAIL
info@thaimassagecircus.org
MORE THAN A TRAINING,
A LIFE EXPERIENCE
Major Thaï massage principles
· Several highly experienced Thai and international
· Thai Massage masters and Yoga teachers
Anatomy
· Palpatory anatomy workshop
· Applied anatomy to Thaï massage practice
Biomechanics
· Types and classification of joints in the body
· Axes and movements of the major joints of the body
· Spine particularities
Therapeutics points
· Contribution from Thaï massagepoints therapy, Shiatsu and Traditionnal Chinese Medecine (TCM)
What can we learn from osteopathy ?
· Concept of general free osteopatic treatment
· Internal organs routine
· Cracking or not cracking?
Clinical approach
· Indications and limits of Thaï massage practice
· Case studies in small groups
Thaï massage and pregnancy
· Benefits and contraindication during pregnancy
· Specifics ailments (sciatica, circulatory problems, etc)
Thaï massage classical routine : a blessing or a curse ?
· Basic technics improvement and interest of the routine
· Free your hands and develop your own Thaï massage
AcroYoga
work shops
· Several acro yoga work shops
· Yoga teachers
Carring
community life
· People from all around the world
· Share knowledge and experiences with people passionate by body work
And more surprises
We'll enjoy our free time mixing everybody's hobbies
- SERVE
- TRUST
- SURRENDER
- BE ONE
- SHARE
- BE YOURSELF
