It's a fun story ... about 5 years ago when I was living at Shoshoni Ashram in the mountains of Colorado, a guest to the ashram took my yoga class and sat next to me afterward at lunchtime. We had a pleasant conversation and exchanged emails -- and that was the end of it.
Fast forward to Spring 2023, I checked my overflowing email inbox and there was a message that seemed to pop out at me. A name that was not familiar, David Roma. I opened it anyway, and it turned out it was that very same guest, reaching out to invite me to be a Guest Teacher at his Thai Yoga Massage Jungle Retreat. As soon as I read the words, I experienced a whole-body YES!!! As if I needed more confirmation, I watched the video that showcased the venue (scroll down and you'll understand what I mean). And the more I learned about David and his Thai Massage school, the more excited I became to be a part of it!
A LIFE-CHANGING Experience
It's quite challenging to convey the majesty of the experience in Thailand. Life-changing hardly touches it ... waking up to the sounds of gibbons in the morning, fresh, clean, nourishing food, receiving and learning Thai Massage for ten whole days, swimming in pristine waters, the karst cliffs and gorgeous weather, seeing elephants, monkeys, caves, beauty all around ... it was a stunning experience. You can read more and see photos from last year's trip on the Blog:
Yoga in Thailand - 2025 - HERE WE COME!
So I'm heading back to Thailand with David to guest teach again this year, and I humbly invite you to join me!!! The retreat center location is unreal ... all-inclusive private bungalows on a floating raft in the middle of a gorgeous river, immersed in the Khao Sok National Park.
Monday Jan 20 - Tuesday Jan 28, 2025 Praiwan Raft House | Jungle Yoga | Thailand Roma Thai Yoga Massage Training & Jungle Yoga Retreat
I'll guide a yoga, pranayama and meditation practice each morning and will take the Thai Yoga Massage training right along with you. David Roma has a wonderful reputation as a gifted teacher and is beloved by his many students. Evenings at the retreat are for swimming or lounging, exploring the nearby National Park, paddling in Kayaks. This is sure to be a life-changing experience for everyone involved.
I can hardly believe it ... can you?
THE VENUE
The Praiwan Raft House, aka Jungle Yoga, is a unique location for a Thai Yoga Retreat - a floating jungle raft house set in a 160-million year old rainforest.
THE INSTRUCTOR
David Roma, founder and director of Roma Thai Yoga Massage
David is a Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist, a member of AMTA, Thai Healing Alliance, Certified Yoga Instructor and an Instructor for the Sunshine School of Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Jessie Tierney, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Experienced Yoga Teacher
Jessie is a Certified FSM Practitioner, Certified Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath Practitioner, and has advanced training in Visceral Manipulation, Functional Manual Therapy, and Therapeutic Yoga.
THAI YOGA MASSAGE TRAINING
This course will provide you with a strong foundation in the study of Thai Massage. Experienced massage therapists and newcomers to the art will be met and guided through an interactive teaching / learning environment.
NCBTMB Approved 30CEU
*All levels of experience are welcome and Continuing Education Units are awarded to those who complete the training. The course is open for complete beginners, repeaters and advanced students, as well as bodyworkers of other therapies.
Reach out directly to me or David (Roma Thai Yoga @ gmail . com) for more information and to reserve your space!
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