September 2026

SAWADEE KAH
A SEASON OF CONNECTION With Thai Bodywork • Education • Self-Care • Community
As the seasons change, there is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, our practice, and the people around us. This month, I’m sharing a few ways we can continue that journey together through Thai Bodywork, education, self-care, and mindful connection.

FEATURED: DEEPEN YOUR THAI BODYWORK PRACTICE
There is always another layer to discover. Thai Bodywork invites us to work with the whole person—through movement, breath, rhythm, compression, stretching, energy lines, and mindful presence. Whether you are beginning your Thai Bodywork journey or looking to expand an established practice, upcoming trainings offer opportunities to learn, practice, and integrate these traditions into your work.

Upcoming Thai Bodywork Trainings
Registration and inquiries are open for upcoming Traditional Classic Thai Bodywork and Table Thai Bodywork trainings.
Our programs are designed for massage therapists, yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of Thai bodywork.

Upcoming opportunities include: Web Link
Yoga Central, Canton, Ohio — October & November 2026
Full Classic Thai Bodywork 
Weekend 1: October 3–4
Weekend 2: October 16–17
Weekend 3: November 21–22
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

The Hive Holistic Arts Center, Sanford, Michigan - December 2026
Tok Sen, Intro Pa khai Ma, Table Thai or Intro to Thai Massage
December 5 & 6
Main Street Yoga, Hudson/Akron, Ohio — February 2027
Full Classic Thai Bodywork training
40-hour program
Friday evening and Saturday/Sunday training schedule
Release Yoga, Green/Akron, Ohio — Spring 2027
Traditional Classic Thai Bodywork

MORE THAN A TECHNIQUE
Thai Bodywork is not simply a series of techniques to memorize.
It is a practice of listening.
Listening to the body.
Listening to the breath.
Listening through the hands.
And learning when to move, when to pause, and when simply to be present.
My goal as a teacher is to help students develop not only their technical skills, but also their confidence, awareness, and connection to the practice.

EXPERIENCE THAI BODYWORK
Sometimes the best way to understand the work is to experience it yourself. My first time was in class! It was just something I knew I needed and had been looking for. 

Sessions may include elements of Thai Bodywork, assisted stretching, compression, breath awareness, and other therapeutic approaches tailored to the individual.

SELF-CARE FOR THE PRACTITIONER
We spend so much time caring for others.
But who cares for the caregiver?
Self-care is not an afterthought. It is part of developing a sustainable practice.

Simple daily rituals—movement, breath, meditation, herbal practices, mindful touch, and moments of stillness—can help us return to ourselves. I encourage students and practitioners to explore self-care not as another item on the to-do list, but as a way of creating space to listen and restore.

KEEP LEARNING
For those looking to continue their education, additional offerings include:
Thai Herbal Compress & self-care
Reusi Dat Ton
Tok Sen
Thai scraping & Gua Sha
Thai Sen energy work
Advanced Thai Bodywork
Barefoot Thai Bodywork & flow
Thai for the Table

Every class is an invitation to learn something new—and perhaps see something familiar in a different way.
A NOTE OF GRATITUDE
To everyone who has attended a class, received a treatment, practiced alongside me, hosted a training, shared this work with others, or simply followed along--Thank you.

Traditional Thai Bodywork continues to grow because people choose to learn it, practice it, respect it, and share it.
I am grateful to be part of that continuing journey.
May we continue to learn with curiosity, practice with compassion, and touch with intention.
With gratitude,
Sarah Cheiky