TEAM
Arno L´Hermitte
FOUNDER AND TEACHER
Originally trained in physiotherapy and Osteopathy in France and England, I have been studying, practicing and teaching Thai Massage for about 20 years.
The path took me at the door of precious teachers in Northern Thailand, particularly Arjan Chayuth , Arjarn Pitchett and the unforgettable experience assisting Asokananda in the Lahu village for about a decade.
While running my own clinic of Physio and Osteopathy in Tahiti in 2000, I was in charge of pro-athlets , rowers with massive bodies. i decided to put them on the floor and start to integrate Eastern and Western approach and create the Osteothai.
In 2007, I had the vision of the Thai Massage Circus and together with friends, we built the dream. After years of amazing gathering in Lao, the Thai Massage Principles presented in the circus (as the essence of the practice) are nowadays fondation for many schools around the world.
I have been very lucky to teach in many countries of all continents, and fortunate to meet extraordinary people on my way.
When not teaching, I share my time between Europe and South-East-Asia.
Itzhak Helman
TEACHER
Itzhak Helman is a trained as a Thai massage teacher since 1997, he is an authorized teacher of The Sunshine Network. Over the last 20 years, he has been practicing Thai yoga massage together with developing is own independent method combining: vipassana meditation, yoga and Thai massage as one unit.
His main inspiration is based on the Eastern philosophy of his teacher Asokananda as well as other great masters like Piched and Chaiyuth. From 2001- 2005 Itzhak made Auroville Universal Township in India as his home, there he was engaged in Therapy work at the Quiet Healing Center together with teaching students from all over the world.
Currently, Itzhak is based in Thailand Chiang Mai giving courses at the Sunshine Massage School and around the world. Itzhak is known for his passionate and honest way of teaching.
Mark Ping
CHEF
After a classical culinary education, Bamboo found his passion for cooking high vibes food at age 20 when he took a position at the Omega Institute, a retreat center in upstate New York. Bamboo has been a part of the Thai Massage Circus since 2009. This will be his eighth year as head chef.
Bamboo specialises in vegan whole foods and catering to unique dietary restrictions. At the Circus he shares international cuisine for our international group. Expect delicious versions of local Asian dishes, inspired fusion, and familiar comfort foods from around the world.
Bamboo and his wife Joti, a yogini and nutritionist from England, run The Beet Box vending plant based street food at USA music and yoga festivals. They enjoy catering retreats in the off season and will be at the Circus with their two sons, Escher and Jaya, age 4 and 2.
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EMAIL
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