Thai Massage Vacanza organizes Thai-Yoga-Massage courses: weekend workshops and multi-day retreats for beginners and advanced. The weekend workshops take place in a quiet neighborhood in Basel or other Swiss city. Thaimassage Vacanza has been organizing summer retreats in the Swiss Alps since 2011 and weekend workshops for advanced students with various renowned teachers in Basel since 2016.
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1. Intro Workshops
In this course you will learn the basic principles and techniques for different positions (back, prone and sideposition). You will use your whole body to touch the receiver. We learn specific Thai massage techniques such as mobilization, stretching and acupressure, a Thai-yoga massage sequence that involves the whole body from foot to head, being mindful throughout the massage and how you can take care of your own well-being during a massage.
Thaimassage Intro Workshop in Bern:
with Jinjur van Vogelpoel
Sat/Sun – 12./13.09.2026
2-day Thaimassage Intro Workshop for Beginners
Date: Sat, 12.09.2026 (8.30 – 18h) & Sun, 13.09.2026 (8.30-17h)
Location: Raum für Empathie, Lorrainestrasse 32, 3013 Bern
Costs: CHF 300.00
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2. Basic Workshops
Thai Massage Basic Course for Beginners in Bern – 4 Weekends
with Jinjur van Vogelpoel
Fri/Sat/Sun, 09–11 October 2026 (Fri 6.30–9.30 pm / Sat 8.30 am–6.00 pm / Sun 8.30 am–5.00 pm)
Fri/Sat/Sun, 20–22 November 2026 (Fri 6.30–9.30 pm / Sat 8.30 am–6.00 pm / Sun 8.30 am–5.00 pm)
Fri/Sat/Sun, 05–07 February 2027 (Fri 6.30–9.30 pm / Sat 8.30 am–6.00 pm / Sun 8.30 am–5.00 pm)
Fri/Sat/Sun, 12–14 March 2027 (Fri 6.30–9.30 pm / Sat 8.30 am–6.00 pm / Sun 8.30 am–5.00 pm)
Location: Raum für Empathie, Lorrainestrasse 32, 3013 Bern
Fee: CHF 1,200.00 (excluding meals and accommodation)
Important Note: These four weekends form one complete and progressive foundation course and can only be booked as a full course. Booking individual weekends is not possible.
This basic course covers exactly the same material as our 9-day Beginners Retreat. All techniques, treatment sequences, and theoretical foundations are taught in the same depth; the only difference is that the curriculum is spread over four weekends.
The course is taught in English. German translation is available if needed.
Course Content
This foundation course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of traditional Thai Yoga Massage. Step by step, you will learn how to perform a complete two-hour full-body treatment, developing a coherent treatment sequence that is safe, mindful, and therapeutically effective.
The treatment includes work on the Sen energy lines, rhythmic compressions, passive stretching, gentle joint mobilisations, and a variety of pressure techniques. The entire body is treated systematically from the feet to the head in supine, prone, side-lying, and seated positions.
A strong emphasis is placed on healthy body mechanics and ergonomic working methods. You will learn how to use your entire body efficiently, working with body weight rather than muscular force, allowing you to treat in a fluid, effortless, and sustainable way. At the same time, we cultivate mindful touch, presence, and sensitivity to the individual needs of the receiver.
In addition to the practical techniques, the course offers a solid understanding of the history, philosophy, and fundamental principles of traditional Thai Yoga Massage, as well as its therapeutic application for a variety of common physical complaints.
As Thai Yoga Massage has its roots in Buddhist philosophy and the tradition of Yoga, meditation, yoga, breathing practices, Tai Chi, and chanting are an integral part of the course. These practices cultivate body awareness, mindfulness, inner stillness, and presence, forming the foundation for authentic, high-quality therapeutic work.
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1-Day Advanced Workshop in Static Thai Massage in Mels:
with Felicitas Matzer
Date: Sun, 01.11.2026 – 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
Location: Hatha Yoga School, Im Stoffel 29, 8887 Mels
Fee: CHF 145.00
The course is taught in German and English.
Immerse yourself in the art of slow, precise touch. Using deep, mindful pressure and the principles of gravity and body weight, we will learn how to open energy channels, release blockages, and support the free flow of energy through the Sip Sen lines.
You will discover how to use your knees, forearms, and feet efficiently, allowing you to work with power and precision while protecting your hands and joints. The practical work is complemented by quiet, meditative elements that support the body’s natural healing processes and foster a deep connection between heaven and earth.
Grounding. Precise. Profound. Equally nourishing for giver and receiver.
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BASIC Refresher & Deepening Workshop
with Jinjur van Vogelpoel
Saturday, 14th November 2026 (10:00 am – 5:30 pm)
Venue: Raum für Empathie, Lorrainestrasse 32, 3013 Bern, Switzerland (2nd floor, right-hand side)
Course Fee: CHF 80.00
Open to everyone who has completed a 9-day Thai Massage Beginners Course.
This Refresher & Deepening Workshop is also part of the Thai Massage Vacanza Diploma Training (Diploma Unit 3).
We begin the day with an optional group meditation at 9:15 am. The official Thai Massage class starts at 10:00 am.
During this refresher day, we will review and deepen the most important techniques, treatment sequences and core principles of the Beginners Course. Together we will reinforce what you have learned, refine the quality of your touch and develop greater confidence in your practice. There will also be plenty of time for individual questions, personal feedback, hands-on corrections and the exchange of experiences with fellow practitioners.
This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to refresh your knowledge, clarify uncertainties and gain new inspiration for your own treatments. Through guided practice you will strengthen your confidence, precision and ease, allowing your Thai Massage to become more intuitive, effective and enjoyable.
Who is this workshop for?
For everyone who has completed our 9-day Thai Massage Beginners Course and would like to refresh their knowledge, deepen their skills and further develop their treatment practice.
Aim: To gain greater confidence, clarity, quality and enjoyment in the practice of Thai Yoga Massage.
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