Level 3 of the school is the elbow course.
If you master this course after Basic and Professional, you will have a wide range of traditional Thai treatments. This course is especially recommended for women who are not good at pushing with their fingers or for people with small bodies.
When performing Thai traditional rites, clients with large physical differences and those who like to push hard are a big hurdle. Even if you have technology, it won't help if you feel like it's not enough. Pressure is a very important factor. Therefore, techniques using elbows and knees are essential.
The features of the elbow course are
*The angle is 90 degrees or 45 degrees (treatment at the angle that applies the most effective pressure)
＊Basic, professional line approach
＊Use very different techniques for thighs and calves
＊The angle of the elbow is also 90 degrees and 45 degrees
*Learn 4 positions: supine, sideways, prone, and sitting
＊Lots of stretching techniques
＊How to do a comfortable arm roll
＊How to shift your weight using elbows and how to put your weight on it
I hear many therapists complain about hurting their fingers and lower back, but I believe that by first mastering the elbow technique, you can reduce your problems by half. Also, some shops seem to prohibit elbows due to accidents caused by treatments using elbows, but if you learn the correct position and its relationship, I think such accidents will decrease.
Correct posture looks beautiful. The traditional Thai style is fixed. When you get into that kata, the techniques are decided. Doing it yourself won't work. That's why it's so important to take it in as it is.
I once received a treatment that combined traditional Thai and Khmer methods on a remote island in Cambodia (Koh Rong). The smooth arm roll and moderate elbow pressure were very soothing.
As you get better at it, you will be able to give a massage that feels better than pressing with your fingers.
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