THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL OSTEOTHAI TOUCH: AN INTRODUCTION

This experiential seminar will introduce the students to the different types of touch and the precision of Osteothai. According to the vision of David Lutt, co-founder of Osteothai, the multidimensional touch is an expression of the different qualities of the four elements: earth, fire, water, and air.

This workshop will give the students a new perspective on how to combine Traditional Thai Massage and principles of osteopathy, to support the system in its self regulation, by precise and different touch qualities.

What will you explore in greater depth?

A focused review of the Earth touch (Stability), the defining approach of  the Traditional Thai Massage. It represents grounding, rhythmic, and secure pressure. It is expressed through the palms and thumbs to provide support, build trust, and work deeply on the energy lines (Sen).

Introduction to the Fire Touch (Transformation). It is the precise and dynamic touch that generates shifting in the autonomic nervous system and allows greater mobility. It consists in techniques based on rhythm, oscillations, harmonics, repetitive movements: the art of rocking.

Introduction to the Water touch (Fluidity). This is the touch that allow us to connect with the fluidic world of the fascia and viscera. The technique of “non-technique.”

Introduction to the Air Touch (Vitality): the delicate touch opens the connection with the body’s energetic space to enhance its vitality.