Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: August 30 and 31, 2025
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Workshop Price: $350
Location: Florida School of Massage
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
CE Hours: 18 national and Florida CEs for LMTS

To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page

Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com

Workshop Description

In this weekend workshop, we will break down the classic Hatha Yoga sequence as taught to Ariela by the Sivananada School of yoga in South India, and we will add her many years of experience as a Thai Massage teacher to help deepen the postures.

Every asana will be demonstrated for the instructor to feel the essence of the posture and then we will use Thai Massage techniques to shoot of energy lines and help develop a deeper awareness through assisted stretching. All levels are welcome. One must not need any experience to join.

In ancient days when the Yogi was in isolation they learned to do self massage. There is a technique in the lineage of Thai Massage called Reusi Dat Ton. We will learn what’s known as the hermits massage. What does one do when there is no one to take care of us. We practice Ruisi. It is believed that this is where Thai-Massage came from.

We will practice a full Sivananda Sequence for different constitutions. Gentle and grounding, heating and stimulating and energetic and increasing of energy, Learning to assess what’s best for each individual will be the goal of the practice.

* Each Asana will be broken down and explained as to the therapeutic benefit.
* A Thai Massage Assist will be shown for each posture.
*Awareness and practical use of Pranayama will be shared in ines posture and as an assist in Deepening.
*Joint and self massage techniques will be shown so all can take care of oneself between clients

What to bring

Please bring a yoga mat. If you need one let Ariela know. We can bring Chocolate for the chocolate alter so we can enjoy sharing during breaks. It is recommended to bring a lunch to class since we have an hour break at 12.