DETAILS for Advanced Sen Therapy Workshop

May 18, 19, 20, 2012
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10am-5:30pm
 Pier 4 Hotel, Somers Point, NJ

An incredible class for the serious student seeking to understand the ‘whys’ of thai massage and take their practice to a higher level.

Includes an easy-to-understand overview of all the Sen lines the first day, and then two-days learning a new routine.

Total of THREE days, come for just the first day, the last two days if you've already taken the Sen overview, or all three days.

$100/Friday, or $180/Sat&Sun, or $250/Fri&Sat&Sun if paid by April 25
Friday: First day: Dive deeper into understanding the energetic philosophy behind Nuad Bo-Rarn. Uncover the underlying reasons related to Sen lines for different stretches in the regular routine. We will fully explore specific sen line locations, indications, and comparisons to other eastern and western systems. Minimal hands-on, mostly in-depth experiential learning (draw the Sen lines on each other!) & discussion. Take this day by itself if you are a beginning student or curious to better understand the Sen lines, then continue with the next two days if you want to learn a hands-on application for Sen Lawusang/Ulankga.
Saturday & Sunday: two days:  For therapists from any of the major styles  with prior completion of Levels I&II (Front, Side, Back, Sitting Positions) with ITM or similar, OR at a minimum, student should be comfortable with Front & Sitting Positions, and be able to perform a 90-min floor session, AND who have already had the Sen Overview class offered on Friday. Take these two days if you are already well-familiar with the Sen lines. Have fun giving and receiving with other experienced therapists while learning a new routine to balance one of the sen lines, new techniques & a deeper understanding of previous techniques.
 

Sen Lawusang/Ulangka therapy helps relieve problems associated with the ears, neck, chest, shoulder, arms, and more. Deep work on the hara and chest, and a great variety of stretches in Sitting Position. A wonderful 60-minute comprehensive routine, done primarily from Front & Sitting Positions. Enliven your thai practice with new moves that you and your client's will love. 

 

Instructor and Class Format

Rose Griscom follows the ITM and Old Medicine Hospital protocol, has been teaching Thai massage for over 17 years, and specializes in sharing this work with a wide-range of students. She originally studied with Arthur Lambert at ITM-USA in Florida, and then with Chongkol Setthakorn at ITM in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Rose spent 3 years assisting Arthur, and then took over ITM-USA when Arthur moved to Thailand. She trains therapists at top spas around the country, leads workshops in the NJ/PA area, and has a private practice in southern NJ. Her personal practice includes vipassana meditation and chi kung.

 

Class begins with the traditional Om Namo chant, ringing of the bells, and warm-up movements. Teaching is devoted to clear, thorough demonstrations, with the students being led through the techniques with the instructor's direct supervision. Lots of multi-discipline teaching and hands-on aids. Each class includes a textbook. Videos are available for sale.

 

For the hands-on classes on Saturday & Sunday, be prepared to work and be worked on. Dress in loose comfortable clothing and have clean feet. Try not to arrive hurried and harried, but allow enough time to slip into the timed timelessness that this work involves. Eat lightly before class, as many of the movements compress the abdomen. Try to be well-rested and alert and receptive.

 

Classes are approved for continuing education credits by the NCBTMB (#152830) and THAI (#1064).

 

Come join us for a great few days!

Date & Time:
May 18, 19, 20, 2012
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10am-5:30pm each day, varying CEs depending on which days you take
 Pier 4 Hotel, Somers Point, NJ
 hour lunch break

Special Reduced Price if paid by April 25 of only
$100 for just Friday,
$180 for just Saturday &Sunday,
$250 for all three days, Friday & Saturday & Sunday
 
after April 25th,  $150 for just Friday,
$230 for just Saturday &Sunday,
$295 for all three days, Friday & Saturday & Sunday

click here to register from our on-line secure site   Register

 

Workshop Location: Pier 4 Hotel, 6 Broadway Avenue and the Bay, Somers Point, NJ  08224-0215,
ask for 'Dawn', toll free: 888-927-9141, 609-927-9141, www.pier4hotel.com
a small, friendly, family-owned hotel on the outskirts of the sailing town of Somers Point, overlooking the open bay at the foot of the Rt. 52 bridge leading to the scenic barrier island resort of Ocean City.

Many restaurants (some with live music) within walking distance or a short drive, including the Crab Trap, Sandi Pointe, the Anchorage, Charlie's, Gregory's, the Inlet, and the Point Diner.

Accommodations on-site are all double queen-bed rooms with microwave & mini-fridge & continental breakfast included. Rates are $90/night, but ask for the THAI MASSAGE DISCOUNT when you make your reservation.

 

Directions:
from NYC and points NORTH-take the Garden State Parkway SOUTH to Exit 30/Somers Point/Ocean City. Go straight through the toll booth (EZPass or exact change $1), watch the speed limit, continue straight through the traffic light at Rt.9/New Rd, to the intersection at Rt. 52 (where the old traffic circle used to be-watch for heavy construction here). Turn RIGHT at this intersection toward the Crab Trap Restaurant. Just past the Crab Trap, make a slight LEFT into the parking lot for the Pier 4 Hotel. Meeting room is downstairs toward the left.

from Philadelphia and points WEST-take I-95 or I-76 EAST across the Walt Whitman bridge, then merge onto the Atlantic City Expressway. Continue to Exit 7-S/Garden State Parkway SOUTH. Continue south to Exit 30/Somers Point/Ocean City. Go straight through the toll booth (EZPass or exact change $1), watch the speed limit, continue straight through the traffic light at Rt.9/New Rd, to the intersection at Rt. 52 (where the old traffic circle used to be-watch for heavy construction traffic here). Turn RIGHT at this intersection toward the Crab Trap Restaurant. Just past the Crab Trap, make a slight LEFT into the parking lot for the Pier 4 Hotel. Meeting room is downstairs toward the left.

from Cape May and points SOUTH-take the Garden State Parkway NORTH to Exit 29/Somers Point/Ocean City. Continue RIGHT at the off-ramp. At the first traffic light at MacArthur Blvd, turn RIGHT. Continue to the Rt. 52 bridge construction (watch for heavy construction traffic here), looking for the Pier 4 Hotel on the RIGHT, just behind the Crab Trap Restaurant.

Public Transit from NYC: there is an easy express bus via NJ Transit from the Port Authority in NYC to the bus station in Atlantic City for only $39 RT, then a $40 taxi to Somers Point. Details here.

 

Places to Stay:
Pier 4 Hotel, at the classroom site, $90/night for two queen-beds (easy to share and split the cost), includes continental breakfast, micro & fridge in the room, ask for the THAI MASSAGE DISCOUNT when you make your reservation, call 'Dawn' at 888-927-9141, pier4hotel.com
 Marriott Residence Inn Atlantic City at Somers Point, 1/4 mile up the street from the classroom site, comfortable modern rooms with continental breakfast included, double rooms or suites available, 3-bedroom suite with full kitchen & 2 bathrooms has separate queen bedroom, loft queen bedroom, and sofa-bed for $170/night. Located at 900 Mays Landing Rd, Somers Point, NJ  08244, 609-927-6400, marriott.com, 888-236-2427
Econolodge Motel, 1/4 mile from the classroom site along a busy road, inexpensive but safe and clean, about $45/night. Located at 21 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point, NJ 08244, call 'Issac' at 609-927-3220
Northwood Inn B&B, lovely & classic bed & breakfast in Ocean City, about $140/night, located three blocks from the beach and boardwalk at 401 Wesley Ave, OC, NJ 08226, call 609-399-6071 or NorthwoodInn.com
 

Roommates: If you would like someone to share a room with, let Rose know (rose@thai-massage.org or 609-390-1016), and we'll get you in touch with each other.