Advanced training module

Thai Yoga Massage during Pregnancy

A three-day advanced course (20h)

You love giving Thai Massage treatments and would like to master more techniques and materials to also work with pregnant women. Maybe you would even like to specialise on pre-natal care. This course will provide you with all the knowledge and confidence to give a pregnant woman a complete and balanced Thai Yoga Massage, at any stage of their pregnancy. 
Kat conveys the material in her crystal-clear and soulful manner.
Jacqueline
Participant

UPLEVEL YOUR BODYWORK SKILLS

DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE AND BROADEN YOUR TOOLKIT TO HELP YOU OFFER MORE TARGETED AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS.

Upcoming courses in Lisbon, Portugal

3-DAY ADVANCED MODULE (20H)

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PURE NURTURE

Why is Thai Yoga Massage so great during pregnancy

As much as we are connecting with both mum and baby during a Thai Massage, the focus is really on the mother. It’s about supporting her during times of great change, physically and emotionally. We can offer nurturing touch and deep connection to the Self, as well as help alleviate tension and other ‘side-effects’.   

It has been proven that massage in general during pregnancy can help to reduce stress, release tension, balance hormone levels, improve the potential for successful delivery and promote the health of mother and baby. The advantage of Thai Yoga Massage for pregnancy is that it takes place on the floor and that we can use a range of bolsters, cushions and blankets and different body positions, so that the mother and the bump are supported and comfortable throughout the session and can fully enjoy the benefits of this gentle bodywork.

Pregnant women have reported a relief from nausea and fluid retention, release of tension in their back, around their hips and neck, an improvement in their breathing capacity, and the ability to sleep much better after having received a Thai Massage.

During pregnancy, many women feel a little overwhelmed, stressed and emotional. And those feelings naturally get stored in the body and translate into physical discomfort. As with all Eastern practices, in Thai Massage we work on the whole Being, looking to re-establish balance and harmony on all levels.

HOLDING A SAFE SPACE

Communication is key

Yes, we need to know the contra-indications and how to manage the big belly and all that, but the main thing is to listen to the mother. She knows best. So whilst we might be used to avoiding verbal communication during a ‘normal’ treatment in order to support the relaxation response, when working with pregnant women, it is absolute key to check in with the mother, give her explicit permission to change position when she wants, give her complete control over her own body, and thus establish an open, kind and clear communication flow between us and the mother.

It will require a little more creativity and we need to be open to change our treatment plan from one moment to the next. The more we learn to fully integrate this communication flow in our treatment, the more the mother will feel safe and truly cared for.

PRACTICE & STUDY

Course overview

This course is for anyone with some prior Thai Massage training and who wishes to have the techniques and confidence to give a complete and balanced 1.5h treatment to pregnant women.

In this course you will learn: 

The session is all about nurturing the mother to be!

Overview

Schedule & location

Friday: 

Saturday & Sunday: 

Plus one case study of a 90-minute treatment to be completed within 4 weeks of the training.

​This training takes place at Little Yoga Space in Lisbon
Rua da Assunção 42, 1100-044 Lisboa

A Scaled Pricing Structure for Accessibility

Pricing for Complete Training

This training course is offered with a scaled pricing structure with three options rather than one fixed price. The intention is to allow more people to access the course, supported by the community and those who have access to more funds. Please choose the option that feels appropriate to you and your circumstances. You will not be asked to justify your choice.
 

360€

/ Tier 1

Rebalancing

For those with financial means who want to support the participation of others and help rebalance systemic inequity.

320€

/ Tier 2

Fair

For those with medium incomes and who have sufficient financial resources and can pay the fair value for the training.

280€

/ Tier 3

Supported

For those who currently have limited financial resources and can benefit from a place supplemented by the community.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE

  • 3-day live training 
  • Comprehensive course manuals
  • Review of 1 documented case study
  • Mentorship by email and WhatsApp during the case study period
  • Certificate upon completion

PAYMENT PLANS

Payment in instalments is available. You can specify this on the registration form.

Testimonials

"It gave me so many tools and inspiration"
I loved the Pregnancy Thai Yoga Massage Course! It gave me so much tools and inspiration, that I felt so confident to go out and share what I learned with my pregnant students. Kat is so talented and knowledgeable, I learned so much from her, she is very inspiring. I really recommend this Course.
Milagros Virasoro
"Lovely, intimate workshop."
Katrin understands the special nature of treatment during pregnancy and the importance of doing less with more support and presence. She conveys the material in her crystal-clear and soulful manner. Would recommend it to anyone working or wishing to work with pregnant women.
Jacqueline Mangold

Any Concerns?

Common Questions Answered

I understand that you might have some concerns before joining the training. Here are answers to the most common questions I get asked. If you have other doubts, please use the contact form to get in touch. 

No prior experience with pregnancy treatments is necessary, but you should have a foundational training in Thai Massage (or a similar bodywork modality). This course is designed to build on that base and offer clear, practical tools for working safely and confidently with pregnant clients.

Yes, we’ll explore considerations for each trimester, including the unique needs and precautions for early pregnancy. You'll leave with a nuanced understanding of how to adapt your work across the full spectrum of pregnancy.

Absolutely. This course is designed to give you practical techniques and principles you can integrate immediately into your sessions – always with a strong emphasis on safety, sensitivity, and individualised care.

There is no final assessment or exam at the end of this course. However, you will need to complete one documented case study for review. 

Do you have any questions?