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Books, websites and DVD's are resources, not teachers.
I think I had almost 100 hours with a teacher before I read a book. And when I did, it had very little in common with what I was taught ... even though it was written by my teacher.
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- What is your primary interest in the Thai healing arts? (Please provide a detailed answer.)
- Practitioner. Most clients are either staff or patients referred from a free clinic. I do not charge for my services but accept donations for supplies.
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- What kind of Thai modalities do you have training in? (Please provide a detailed answer.)
- Most music, yoga, cheap novels and bad movies.
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- At 3:49pm on November 9, 2009,
Paul Fowler said…
- Hi Harry! Thanks for connecting. I certainly do remember you. Good to hear you are back in Thailand (assuming you've been back to India in the meantime!). I'll be heading back in February so if you are there, perhaps we'll reconnect in person! The name of the guesthouse that I stay in is called Bupatara. It is just a few steps down down the street from Wild Rose. If you still want to find them, just go to Wild Rose and ask them and they will direct you. And if you see Rose, please give her my love. Peace to you, friend.
Paul (the taller and haired Paul
- At 8:47pm on March 17, 2009,
Paul Weitz said… - Harry,
How are you? This is Paul Weitz. We met at Pichest's in late November 2008 or somewhere around there. Hope all is well with your practice and your life. It was nice to hang out with you that week. I've studied a bit with Pierce too. Keep up the great service to humanity.
Blessings, Paul (the shorter and bald Paul
- At 12:48pm on December 26, 2008,
Jo Jensen said… - I enjoyed hearing of you class at Sunshine. It was just a year ago I was there. I would love to go back. We also discovered PunPun. It was a great place to eat. Did you stay there? I stayed at Inspire House, which is right North (at least that is the direction I though I was going) about a block of Sunshine. It was econmical and quite fine for no more time than I spent in my room.
- At 9:44pm on October 25, 2008,
Jaye Marolla said… - Hi Harry,
I'd love to get together! I'm not familiar with PunPun but I'm sure I could find it, or we can meet in the city, whatever works for you all. My number is 0847069573. Let's connect as the date grows nearer. Look forward to meeting you and your wife.
Blessings
- At 9:51am on August 23, 2008,
Jo Jensen said…
- I was extremely happy with my experience at Sunshine. (I studied advanced Thai there) The lady I went to Thailand with is returning to Sunshine in January for this same class and to retake the class with Arno in Pia. Although I have not taken the class I would imagine that it would be worthwhile.
- At 9:29am on August 15, 2008,
Laura Covington at Bodhi Tree said…
- Reusi Dat Ton are self exercises of the ascetic. Reusi are the hermits or yoginis of different professions, like herbal medicine, massage, mediation exercises, tattooing, magic... They also create a connection to the spiritual world. The Reusi established the practice of Reusi Dat Ton. Similar to yoga, the exercises are designed to increase flexibility and strength but also aid in health problems. There are also a series of movements for self-massage. I believe the most notable difference in practicing Reusi Dat Ton verses yoga (maybe even Qi Gong) is the breathing rhythms. You begin with a deep inhale at the beginning of the posture, move through the posture holding the breath, then exhale coming out of the posture. It proved to be a challenge and confirmed I am a shallow breather. But at the end of my course and doing all 50 poses 3 times, I felt more control over my breath and a deeper relaxation form within. An amazing experience!
I found little literature in Thailand about this practice. One book in English and Thai (the one Susan has), one all in Thai but good pictures, and a few DVDs from Wat Po. It seems to be gaining popularity in the schools of Thailand so I am sure more is to come. Every teacher is different in the way the poses are performed and the order they come in, but this is no surprise now after studying with different Thai teachers!
- At 10:10am on August 5, 2008,
TaoMountain said… - Hi Harry. Sounds great. Please do make these case notes, and share them with us. This kind of information is SO valuable to the wider success of Thai massage as a medical modality. I have begun to collect some case notes in the Virtual Library section of the TM website ( see http://www.taomountain.org/main/thai-massage-articles.html ). In order to contribute to this collection, your case notes should be based on the Old Medicine Hospital sen system, and ideally would be annotated on the TM SOAP note form. This is to ensure that your notes are accessible and understandable to other members. If you'd like to contribute to this knowledge-base, please by all means do!!!!
- At 8:30am on August 5, 2008,
TaoMountain said…
- Hi Harry. Hello in India! Tell us more about the clinic... sounds like wonderful work. When I was in India (8 months 1997-98) I had the pleasure of giving a few Thai massages and they were well received, but that was just between a few friends. I imagine that the Indian public is receptive to Thai massage because of the similarities with yoga, etc., from their own culture. But that's just a guess. Tell us about your experiences! (Feel free to start a new Topic in the forum any time about this or anything.) Welcome and thanks for your support and interest in TM.
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