Advanced Thai Massage: Side Position
Sunshine's Classic Advanced Side Position Course
Next class: 22 to 26 Sep 2025
This special course teaches you how to perform a complete Thai massage with your client lying comfortably on their side. The side position massage is a cherished technique within the Thai massage tradition, offering unique benefits and approaches that differ from the traditional face-down or face-up positions.
Why Learn Side Position Massage?
Massaging clients in the side position allows practitioners to access specific areas of the body more effectively, especially for those who may have difficulty lying on their stomach or back. This technique is particularly valuable for clients with back pain, pregnant women, or anyone seeking a gentler, more supportive massage experience.
Course Highlights
Throughout the course, you will learn step-by-step how to deliver a full-body Thai massage in the side position, incorporating traditional methods passed down through generations. Our experienced instructors will guide you through each technique, ensuring you gain confidence and skill in this specialized form of massage.
What Makes This massage Course Special
Side position massage opens new ways to help your clients. In Thailand, experienced practitioners often work with clients in this position. It is gentle yet powerful.
Many people find more comfort lying on their side than on their stomach. This includes:
• People uncomfortable when lying on their belly
• People with back problems
• Pregnant women
• Anyone who feels emotional stress
Who Can Join This Course
You are welcome to join if you have finished a beginner's Thai massage course and have some practice giving massages. This course will build on what you already know.
Your Learning Journey
You will study from Asokananda's respected advanced course book. Our teachers also bring years of real practice experience to share with you. They will guide you step by step through each technique.
What You Will Master
By the end of this course, you will know how to:
Give full body massage in the side position. Help clients with back pain. Make pregnant women comfortable during massage. Support people working through emotional challenges
Work on hip mobility
Our Teaching Method
We keep our teaching clear and simple. You will learn each technique step by step. Our teachers watch and guide you as you practice, making sure you learn to work safely and effectively.
Growing as a Practitioner
This course will help you grow as a Thai massage practitioner. You will be able to help more people and work with different needs. It is an important step in your massage journey.
Everyone with a background in Thai massage is welcome.
5 days / 30 CE Hours, Baht 8’500.- ( approx. EUR 234.- , US$ 258.-)
Future classes:
- Mon, 22 Sep 2025 to Fri, 26 Sep 2025
- Mon, 20 Oct 2025 to Fri, 24 Oct 2025
- Mon, 8 Dec 2025 to Fri, 12 Dec 2025
- Mon, 2 Feb 2026 to Fri, 6 Feb 2026
- Mon, 9 Mar 2026 to Fri, 13 Mar 2026
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 to Fri, 1 May 2026
- Mon, 1 Jun 2026 to Fri, 5 Jun 2026
- Mon, 13 Jul 2026 to Fri, 17 Jul 2026
- Mon, 10 Aug 2026 to Fri, 14 Aug 2026
- Mon, 21 Sep 2026 to Fri, 25 Sep 2026
- Mon, 19 Oct 2026 to Fri, 23 Oct 2026
- Mon, 7 Dec 2026 to Fri, 11 Dec 2026
This Side Position course is often taken with the Advanced: Stretches.
It is conveniently scheduled the following week:
