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HOLISTIC PRACTICE
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Ilka Müller-Patham
The first step you do, leads you the way. In front of you, a life full of learning, happiness, and well-being – for your body and soul. Let me be with you along your way.
My experience and deep knowledge of ancient healing arts from different parts of the world makes my work special and profound.
I am an experienced Yoga teacher, Bodywork & Thai Yoga Massage specialist as well as an Acupuncture practitioner based on Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. I share my knowledge in courses and retreats mainly in my own Shala & Studio in Goa, India, but also in other parts of the world.
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If you are looking for the right holistic treatment for your health or if you would like to learn Thai Yoga Massage in an intimate and personalised setting, you are at the right place.
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Im looking forward to meeting you and being at your side on your journey.
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NEW Yoga Classes at Sunbird Shala​
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Morning Yoga:
Wednesdays & Fridays, 9.15-10.30 am
Evening Yoga:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 18-19.30
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​Where: Aldona, Goa, India
22-26, November 2023
Make your Wellness a Priority
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THAI YOGA MASSAGE
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THAI YOGA MASSAGE
Thai Yoga Massage (in Thai: Nuad Boran) is a unique healing art which is centuries old and combines techniques and principles of Yoga, Acupressure and Thai Traditional Medicine.
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A treatment of Thai Yoga Massage has many benefits only a few will be mentioned here:
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It helps to boost your immune system and detoxifies your body, works on your blood pressure, helps your muscles to relax and increases muscle flexibility and general mobility. It increases your breathing ability and helps you against anxiety and stress.
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With Thai Yoga Massage we can improve your alignment and the body appearance. It helps to slower the aging process and balances mind and body. It is very good for physical treatment of tight fascia, painful joints and tight muscle bands and knots. It has the ability to open your inner and outer energy lines and boosts you from inside and outside.
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In my practice Loving Kindness (Metta in Buddhist spirituality) plays a vital role. Practitioner and receiver connect on a very deep compassionate level. So it becomes a healing practice for both participants. If you want to learn this style of bodywork have a look at my courses.
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Next to Thai Yoga Massage, I offer Acupressure, Reflexology and Spiritual Guidance through mediation. Get in contact to receive more information.
MY KNOWLEDGE & HEALING ART
Over the years of Bodywork and Yoga practice I developed a unique skill set of different massage and bodywork styles and techniques as well as deep knowledge of the physical and nonphysical human body. I studied with different senior masters of the Healing Arts in India and Thailand. Looking forward to sharing my knowledge and love for this art with you. Book your treatment or course with me and dive deeper into your journey of helping and healing others and yourself.
Courses & Retreats
THAI YOGA MASSAGE BASIC TRAINING
My Basic Training Course in Thai Yoga Massage is divided in two parts, Basic 1 and Basic 2, each about 25 hours of training and a total of 50 hours of Thai Yoga Massage.
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The classes include an introduction into history and philosophy as well as different bodywork techniques like stretching, pressing, rocking in all four positions: back-lying (supine), side-lying, stomach-lying (prone) and sitting position.
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history and philosophy of Thai Yoga Massage
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basic anatomy and principles of the human body
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the basic Thai acupressure points as well as other relevant points and regions
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the energy (“Sen”) lines and their importance
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different passive yoga stretches
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how to stay healthy as a practitioner
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These techniques are good to release the muscular tension (Lactic Acid), improve the blood circulation, boost the immune system, balance the energy of the body, increase the flexibility and prevent injuries. You will learn the connection of breath and movement and how to reach a state of bliss for your client but also for the practitioner.
You will be provided with all the theoretical support needed (guide book to take notes and follow the classes).
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As a SPECIAL addition, usually all my courses include restorative and bodywork influenced yoga classes, which keep you centered, mobile, healthy and well throughout the training.
CERTIFIED COURSES 2024/25
Series on Thai Yoga Massage
Short Courses
This Series on Thai Yoga Massage is a captivating exploration of an ancient healing art that blends the principles of Yoga, Ayurveda, and traditional Thai medicine. This holistic practice, often described as "lazy man's yoga," offers a unique and deeply relaxing experience for both the giver and the receiver. Through a combination of rhythmic acupressure, gentle twisting, deep stretching, and meditation, Thai Yoga Massage aims to balance the body’s energy pathways, alleviate stress, and promote overall well-being.
As we delve deeper into this series, we'll explore the rich history and philosophy behind Thai Yoga Massage, the techniques and benefits of this practice, and how you can incorporate it into your own wellness routine.
Join us on this journey to discover the transformative power of touch and movement in fostering physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Course Outline & Certification
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This course is based on 8 Modules, which can be attended separately or in combination. If you attend all of the Modules and succeed the exam, you can receive an international certification for Thai Yoga Massage, certified by the Thai government and THAI (Thai Healing Alliance International)
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Start: 31, August 2024 - Foot Massage
INTENSIVE TRAINING COURSES
LEARN THAI YOGA MASSAGE
LEVEL 1
When: 8-11, January 2025
Place: Assagao, Goa, India
LEARN THAI YOGA MASSAGE
LEVEL 1+2
When: 8-11 + 13-16, January 2025
Place: Assagao, Goa, India
YOGA
YOGA CLASSESÂ 2024
at SUNBIRD SHALA, Quittla/Aldona
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 - 7.30 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays 9.15-10.30 am
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My evening classes at SUNBIRD SHALA, in Aldona/Quittla, Goa help you in many different ways. Through Asana practice we work on building up strength as well as on releasing tense muscles and fascia. Through long hold Asana positions, Pranayama and Mediation we calm down and heal. My experience as a Bodywork and Massage Therapist shows in my classes to a great extend. As a teacher i try to be always present and to help you with all my abilities as a stretch, bodywork and acupressure specialist. Its a unique mostly restorative practice with Iyengar, Hatha, Yin and also Pilates influences.
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It's a nice mix for beginners as well as advanced students. If you suffer from health issues please don't hesitate in joining. We will find a way for you to be comfortable.
For short term private classes please get in contact.
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MY TEACHINGS
My style of Yoga is a combination of Hatha and restorative Iyengar combined with Pilates, Thai Bodywork/Massage and the learnings from my own physical/spiritual practice. I am a 200 hrs certified Hatha and Iyengar teacher by Aum Studio, Goa under the guidance of Om Prakash Gaur. I believe that anybody is able to heal and to lead a healthy and happy life with the right guidance and help. In my classes we use props so that even with certain health issues you will be able to feel the effects of Yoga. Breathing and inner guidance is a strong foundation of my classes.
Radhika, India
Ilka has an incredibly calming energy. I credit her with helping me to truly understand the value yoga brings to my life.
Ulrich und Elke Müller, Germany
"Danke!!
Endlich werden meine Rückenbeschwerden besser und auch meine Atmung ist mir viel bewusster geworden..."
"Aufgestanden: ich: nein, jetzt Yoga?
Atmen, bewegen, entspannen puuuuuuh
Nach der Stunde: entspannt! besser atmen! einfach ein gutes Gefühl!"
Pia, India
I’ve pretty much spent my whole adult life searching for the perfect massage, or perhaps the perfect masseuse. Someone in whose presence I can feel safe and held - and destiny lead me to Ilka ...
The massage was just the right balance of pressure and gentleness and she knows intuitively how to get to those knots!
Shanto, India
“A Healing Touch”
I... It was a healing journey for me and much more than just physical work. She is intuitive and responsive to the needs of the body and emotions.
GET IN TOUCH
Yoga Classes at SUNBIRD SHALA in Quittla, Aldona, Goa, India
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Sunbird Healing Studio in Aldona, Goa, India
Tel. +9049234636