How much time do I have to set aside each week - will I have time to do everything?
You need to set aside 2 hours each week to do your logged case-studies, plus 1-2 hours a week to study the videos. There is minimal written work - just two assignments (maximum 200 words each) across the whole course.
I'm not very bendy - do I have to be flexible to learn this style of massage?
Nor was I when I first started learning TYM! However, through regular practice, you will likely become more flexible. I also suggest alternative versions throughout if you're unable to get into some of the positions. There's always another way!!
If I get stuck, is anyone available and accessible to answer questions?
You'll get a chance to ask questions in the Zoom coaching calls with me. In fact, I encourage you to submit questions before the call via email, so you don't forget in the meeting.
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by how much there is to learn. Are you sure I can do this?
Yes, there's lots of learn but it's very manageable. You'll learn in short sections and each section builds upon the other. By checking in regularly via the Zoom sessions, watching videos and doing the practice, I promise you'll make good progress and won't get left behind.
Isn’t TYM difficult to do? It’s such a painful massage that I’m sure it must hurt to apply that much pressure.
Firstly, TYM shouldn’t be painful! Yes, it can be deep work and your client will feel it, but it’s really important that your client can relax and release into the stretches/compressions. Secondly, like anything, it’s not difficult to do once you know how… As we’re working on the floor, it’s easy to use gravity to create a stronger pressure - you’ll be amazed at how easy it is. In fact, we often have to remind ourselves how strong it can be. And, of course, we get to use our feet which, once we’re in the right position, are incredibly effective and powerful.
Will I get immediate access to all the lessons?
Yes, all the videos are available as soon as you book on!
How many case-studies are there?
You need to complete 30 hours of case-studies. This doesn’t mean 30 different people!! I suggest you do the first 10 hours on 2-3 people, and then broaden it out to more people as you move through the course. In the final 5 weeks, each massage for your case-studies should last 90 minutes and I’d advise giving 5 people 2-3 massages each. However, this is a guide only and we’ll discuss this in more detail on the course.
Will I be fully qualified, insurable and able to work at the end of the course?
Assuming you’ve attended the Zoom calls and completed all your case-studies, then yes, you’ll be fully qualified and can add TYM to your repertoire of massages you offer.
Can you really learn TYM via video?
If you’d asked me before our first lockdown in 2020, I’d probably have said no. However, I’m now absolutely convinced that you can. Actually, I think TYM is one of the easiest types of massage to learn on video. It’s such a visual treatment, so is easy to follow online; in fact I was originally drawn to learning TYM after seeing a demonstration of it, marvelling at its dance-like quality. I’ve been observing students for years and find it fairly straightforward to gauge how it feels from just watching. And I know from experience of other students learning in this way, that it can definitely be done.
What if I'd really rather learn face-to-face?
We also offer in-person training through our Level 3 Diploma course in Thai yoga massage in Leamington Spa.
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