Module 1

Both shoulders - work to relax the whole body

One shoulder - work more specifically on that rotator cuff

Rocking is beneficial as it sends vibration to the other parts of the body and relaxes not just the immediate areas being worked on.

Breathing out and in, as we shift our weight in and out.

Shoulder pain is often not just some sign of problems of the shoulder muscles, but the whole neck-hand line is ideally taken into consideration and worked on.

Great to see Shama's gentle way of handling the client.

Thoughts I had was, cupping the shoulder and doing the circular motion was going to be a bit too hard for me, as I'm about 100lb and often my clients are bigger than me.  Not sure I'll feel comfortable straddling over them.  But that sure seemed like it was going to feel great!!

I will definitely work on my kids, who are on the PCs too much - to see if I can get their shoulders to roll back in the right place.  I'll be able to straddle over them

Report and Feedback #2

Thanks for the response Shama.  I can surely see your intention behind.  It is wonderful to be introduced to the MANY variations in your videos.  Because each person, clients and therapists do differ in their thickness, sizes, we need to find what works for us.  I do feel I'm getting a boost by taking these courses.  I'm sure eventually I will be able to find what works for me, if I am able to stay in this business long enough, while taking care of myself (pacing, receiving massages etc).  However the reality is many of us wear ourselves out before we're able to do so by performing the limited techniques and moves that we're learned at school or elsewhere - which may not be the best for us (finger overuse, not so great body mechanics etc).

I love that you offer so much varieties - you could do this, you could do that, for larger clients this works, she's small so she doesn't need this, position yourself this way to do it right etc.

I am seeing there's a lot of kneeding, rocking, grasping in your Thai Massages.  I like that. 

Not a lot of gliding (since it's done over clothing and no oils are used, understandably).

Does the energy flow better because there's more elasticity in the joints?  More space and unstuck physical barriers?  More fluidity because of less adhesion?

Perhaps I am still limited to see things through the western lens, but trying to grasp the concept of better energy flow.  I see that as one goal of Thai massage - correct?

I wish I was able to be on your ... carpet?  Mat?  (it's surely not Table).

Thanks so much!

Feedback/Report for Module 3:

First I have to say I am simply jealous of the good work the model gets to receive!  It's not easy to find a practitioner that fits your "wanted" list perfectly.  I'd love to have a nice long session around my neck and shoulder.  Perhaps I need to specify that.  Huge sidetrack....

Traction / Triangle / Row Boat Technique / Rocking / Shoulder Throwing 

Lovely relaxing methods that I think are so effective for normalizing muscle tones.

I am not sure if these methods itself will remove trigger points - what do you think?
I think after gentle trigger point therapy, these are great ways to finish up to relax those muscles and for follow ups.

So many new techniques that I am eager to apply!

Thanks ...

Wow - time flies!!  

I was busy with searching for places to work and had gone through a couple of steps - I'm excited to report that I found a local chiropractor with an ideal set up, and I'll start renting next January!

This video course, I admit, in the meantime (during my search/interview/negotiations/soul-searching...) had been pushed aside....  Hadn't forgotten, and will be back to catch up!  Just wanted to give some quick update!!

To all us busy bees out there, back on to our excellent learning - what a pleasure to be able to invest our time and energy to further our skills in healing.

Sincerely