tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51921231092751619762009-10-14T02:58:00.747+01:00" It is like a thousand gentle waves washing the body" Chongkol Setthakorn Welcome to ShenMantra Blog!Francesca Canzanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13069904644821416165noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192123109275161976.post-25038592714755574942009-06-20T18:13:00.002+01:002009-06-20T18:19:28.201+01:00

Yasothon Hospital, Thailand, has set a successful example of using Thai traditional medicines to solve the modern problem of waiting lists.The introduction of traditional treatment, when combined with modern medicine, can reduce the number of patients waiting for treatment, the hospital says. "Traditional Thai medicine requires a small investment, but it could effectively treat patients

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As Aung San Suu Kyi is put on trial on Monday, demonstrations will take place in more than 20 cities, including London, Bangkok, Sydney, San Francisco, Pretoria, Perth, Ottawa, Tokyo, Melbourne, Canberra, Taipei, Toronto, Indiana, Barcelona, Paris, Stockholm, Barcelona, Boston, Cadiz, Sevilla, Washington DC, and Kuala Lumpur.In London there will be a demonstration from 12noon – 1pm outside the

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I was recently asked by F.H.T. (Federation of Holistic Therapist) to write an article about studying Thai massage in Thailand.Here it is and I hope you will find this shared experiences useful.I chose to study Thai massage in Thailand because I thought that it would be an invaluable experience to combine the traditional training with the culture and philosophy behind thisancient healing

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BANGKOK : Posted: 24 April 2009Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva announced that he would lift a state of emergency in Bangkok on Friday, saying that his government wanted reconciliation after violent street protests.Abhisit imposed emergency rule in the capital and five surrounding provinces on April 12 after rallies against his government disrupted a summit of Asian leaders in the coastal

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A startling and fascinating aspect of Thai Buddhism lies in the belief of the Thai populace in the magic powers of some of their Buddhist Masters, and in the fact that from time to time these Masters provide hard evidence of their powers! Many Masters make amulets with sundry powers (and sometimes surprising!), distributing them to their followers or selling them in the temple shop to support the

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Songkran Day (Thai New Year) Song-kran originated in Sanskrit as “pass or moving forward”. This meaning has an astrological definition of the Sun moving from one zodiac sign to another. When movement changes from Pisces to Aries, it is called Maha Song-kran. Song-kran period generally are on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of April each year. It is normal practice for people within the South East Asian

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"The ordinary mind is the ceaselessly shifting and shiftless prey of external influences, habitual tendencies, and conditioning; the masters liken it to a candle flame in an open doorway, vulnerable to all the winds of circumstance." Sogyal Rinpoche

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The new voluntary regulator, the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) opens it registers today to nutritional therapists and massage therapists.The aromatherapists' register is expected to be open in the next few months.Nine other therapy registers remain in development.The FHT has negotiated a discount in fees and will facilitate members' applications as described on the "Request

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This booklet is offered freely in an attempt to assist in relations between Thai people and foreigners and also to give travelers better insight into Thai culture.People traveling in a new land often cause offense or insult without even knowing they are doing so, and with no ill intention.It is our sincere hope that this little booklet will help to lesson this.'' Two roads diverged in a wood;I

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Venerable Ajahn Sucitto - Meditation: A Way of Awakening:Theory: EmbodimentJust as someone who mentally encompasses the great ocean will include in that all the rivers that run into the ocean, so…whoever develops mindfulness directed to the body will include in that all the skilful states that support supreme understanding. [Ang, Ones, 11]We can sit, stand, walk or even lie down to meditate.

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May This Mantra bring you all joy and happiness.http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1__-kk3vu3Y

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****** LATEST NEWS ********Congratulations to Dan Baines, Boguslaw Szypula, Kate Hartley, Melanie Taylor, OliviaCyrus and Marta Zarzecna that yesterday, after completing the Thai Yoga Massage Diploma Training, have successfully passed their practical exam with excellent results, and are just a step away from the hard earned title of Thai Yoga Massage Therapist!It was a pleasure to have them as

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Sat Nam To You All.Have a wonderful 2009. Shen Mantra is currently organising this year's diary for upcoming courses and retreats.The website will shortly be updated with all the upcoming Events, Workshops, Courses, Retreats and varuious information.Please feel free to contact us at any time.Warm RegardsShen Mantra Teamwww.shenmantra.com

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Christmas is the time to spread the message of love, harmony and peace. Of course it is a time to get showered with gifts and wishes, but in the midst of all the commercialism, we should not forget the real spirit of the Christmas.Wishing you all good health and a wonderful festive season!Thank you for your support and remember to be kind to yourself and the planet.FrancescaShenMantra Training

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While performing the wind releasing pose (pavana mukta-asana) you are encouraged to hug your knees and bring them as close to the shoulders as possible while compressing the thigh against the chest. You are simply trying to stop blood flow into the leg. Why do we want to do that? After all, isn't yoga about increasing blood flow, warming the body with increased circulation and hyper-oxygenating

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THAI TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: Outlawed a century ago as quackery, Thai traditional medicine is on the road to recovery as patients, disillusioned with western treatments, look to home-grown healers Chompoo TrakullertsathienOUCH! Massage therapist Kanong Muenhan straightens a patient's arm to stretch his tight tendon at Nong Yah Nang Temple's clinic in Uthai Thani. Thai traditional healing arts are

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The North of Thailand is well known for the distinct ethnic groups, the Hill-tribes, who live there, still maintaining their own cultural identities. These tribes-people are recent migrants to Thailand having only arrived a little over 100 years ago from China, by various routes and for different reasons. Despite the clear differences between the tribes, their dress, speech, rituals and attitudes

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This pose looks easy but the effect of maintaining an awareness of your body while relaxing makes it quite difficult.Savasana is, of course, a fantastic resting pose. But it is a lot more.It is important for the therapist to learn and to be aware of his/her own body before working on others.1 Lie down on the floor on your back, your arms should be away from your side and your legs should be

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To be still and to move, to move and to be still, this is the art of Yoga. Backbends open the core, unravel our defenses and touch our vulnerability. For this reason, we can meet resistance in the form of physical symptoms and emotional release as we coax the body into unwinding the protective stance of flexion. The therapist must be attentive to the signs and layers of resistance in the client,

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Nearly all yoga styles are rooted in hatha yoga, yoga�s physical discipline that focuses on developing control of the body through asanas or poses. In Sanskrit, ha represents sun and tha represents moon. Hatha represents the duality in life � yin and yang, masculine and feminine, darkness and light. It leads the way to balancing these opposing forces. It is the yoga of physical well-being. While

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In recent years, holistic treatments for Mind, Body, and Energy have slowly begun to gain acceptance by the Western world.While Western medicine still emphasizes body treatments such as prescription drugs, surgery, and so on, alternative or complementary therapies have lately gained much respect in the eyes of the public, and even are begrudgingly accepted in some medical circles. Techniques

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Myth: Thai Massage always has to involve sex.Fact:Massage can, but does not always have to, involve sexual activities. Massage can beneficially be given to infants and it is a common practice among mothers in many different cultures. Massage can be done for the purpose of relaxation or for relieving the symptoms of certain ailments. Massage can be practiced between parents and children, between

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At Shen Mantra we believe in flexibility and run regular courses at various venues/ locations and even countries .Flexible schedules and timetables available on a regular basis.Location not suitable either? Once more, flexibility is the key. We are willing to travel.Prices may therefore increase depending on location and number of students.- Small classes- One to one- Refresher classes- Advanced

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Dear all,hope everyone is extremely well and practising Thai Yoga Massage to high standards!Due to busy schedules, I will not be able to run an other Thai Yoga Massage Course till next Sept/October but will inform you all on dates as soon possible.Also, due to high demand I will soon be offering a variety of related Courses:Thai Foot ReflexologyThai Herbal Compress & Ayurveda/ThaiThai on the

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