
The Diploma of Eastern Therapies
and Bodywork (ETB) is a 4-semester program that provides in-depth training in the disciplines of Traditional Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Marmatherapy and Yanumoja
Yogatherapy.
| General Introduction |
Total Requirements |
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| Foundations in Eastern Therapies and Bodywork |
1.2 credits |
18 hours |
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| During this
course, students learn the general background and cultural context for
Eastern Therapies and Bodywork with specific attention to Indian,
Chinese and T'ai indigenous medicines. This course offers an
introduction to the theoretical principles and the history of
spirituality and medicine. Both energy medicine and healing are
defined, and basic energetic anatomy is explored, all through a
comparative approach of Yogic, Ayurvedic, Thai and basic Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) systems. |
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| Total |
1.2 credits |
18 hours |
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| Foundations of Yogatherapy |
Total Requirements |
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| Yogatherapy Foundations | 0.6 credit |
9 hours |
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| In this course, students learn the general background and cultural
context for Yogatherapy as they explore the history of yoga and
therapeutic yoga and delve deeply into yogic philosophy (e.g. Classical
vs. Tantric, 8 Limbs in Yogatherapy, Yanumoja, and journeywork and
themes). |
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| The Yogic Body, East and West | 3 credits | 45 hours |
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| Students learn Eastern and Western anatomy as it relates to
Yogatherapy. They integrate anatomy, indications and contraindications
through experiential learning strategies and explore theory and
application of alignment principles, hands-on corrections,
modifications, restorative postures and chair yoga. Equal weight is
given to Yogic Energetic anatomy and Western anatomical perspectives. |
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| Breath and Meditation: Theory and Techniques | 1.2 credits |
18 hours | |||||||||
| In this course, students explore theory and practice techniques of
breath and meditation. They learn diagnosis and therapeutics as they
relate to breath and meditation, integrating knowledge of energetic
systems, brain functions, and physiological affects of various
techniques. |
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| Yogatherapy: Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Facilitation | 8 credits |
120 hours | |||||||||
| This course gives students an in-depth opportunity to develop practical
skills of facilitation, diagnosis, and therapeutic application and
planning through peer practice, case studies and public clinic. |
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| Technique Hours | 4 credits | 60 hours | |||||||||
| Students of yoga and Yogatherapy continually deepen their skill
development through regular practice and application of the various
techniques and principles. Throughout the duration of the program,
students maintain both a documented weekly yoga practice in classes and
at home. |
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| Yoga Teacher Training: Group Facilitation Skills |
2.7 credits | 40 hours | |||||||||
| This intensive course translates skills of one-on-one facilitation
with clients/students into a group setting. The course covers theory and skills
in group facilitation, applied techniques, sequencing, class development,
modifications, special needs, and multi-level classes. |
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| Total |
19.5 credits | 292 hours | |||||||||
| Traditional Thai Massage |
Total Requirements |
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| History of Thai Medicine and Massage | 0.6 credit | 9 hours | |||||||||
| Students learn the general background and cultural context for Thai
massage with a deepening of the historical connections of Thai medicine
to TCM, Ayurveda and Yoga. As well, students study the significance of
Indigenous Medicine (Shamanism) and Buddhism to Thai Massage. In
particular, students follow Thai Massage development from earliest
historical records to modern day practice and have an in-depth
historical connection to the Shivagokomarpaj Lineage. |
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| Classic Routine | 3 credits | 45 hours |
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| This course introduces the 10 major Sen (meridians in the Thai
tradition) with their names, locations, physical and energetic
associations and functions. Students learn indications and
contraindications in Thai massage as well as the 4 principles that
govern application of the massage. Pressure application techniques and
basic practitioner stances become the foundation for the physical work.
From this foundation, students integrate the "classic routine" - a flow
of movements, stretches and acupressure techniques that work the
client's entire body from toes to head, front and back. |
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| Practical Thai Massage (i) | 4 credits |
60 hours | |||||||||
| Students of Thai massage need to first master the movements and
techniques learned in the classic routine, and then begin to apply them
in clinic settings in order to deepen their understanding and
application of the material. To help students integrate material
learned thus far, this portion of the course is supervised practice
with case studies. |
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| Advanced Thai | 3.2 credits |
48 hours | |||||||||
| Students explore advanced energetic physiology, diagnostics and
therapeutics in traditional Thai massage. In particular, this course
focuses on advanced Sen theory - breaks and blockage in the Sen,
energetic associations of each Sen and therapeutic options for clients.
Students also learn intermediate and advanced Thai massage techniques. |
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| Practical Thai Massage (ii) | 6 credits | 90 hours | |||||||||
| This course allows students to master the movements and techniques
learned in the intermediate and advanced routines, and then apply them
in clinic settings. This portion of the course is comprised of case
studies and supervised practice on clients. |
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| Thai Massage Applications |
3 credits |
45 hours |
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| Listed on Traditional Thai Massage Certificate Program page. |
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| Total | 19.8 credits |
297 hours |
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| Fundamentals of Ayurveda |
Total Requirements |
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| History of Ayurveda | 0.6 credit |
9 hours |
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| Students deepen their knowledge of history and learn the general
background and cultural context for Ayurvedic Marmatherapy. In
particular, this course focuses on the associations of Ayurveda and
Marma healing to classic texts of Charaka, Shushruta and the Vedas. |
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| Basic Ayurveda | 2.8 credits | 41 hours |
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| This course explores basic energetic anatomy in the Ayurvedic medicine
system. Students also begin the life-long journey of pulse diagnosis
and are introduced to basic Ayurvedic theory of dosha (physiological
forces) management and the location, names and functions of Marma. |
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| Practical Ayurveda (i) | 2.4 credits |
36 hours | |||||||||
| Students integrate and deepen their basic Ayurvedic theoretical and
practical knowledge through supervised peer practice and case studies. |
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| Intermediate Ayurveda Theory | 3.6 credits |
54 hours | |||||||||
| Intermediate Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology (sub-doshas, tissues,
channels, Marma) are explored in this course. Concepts behind cleansing
and rejuvenation therapy are introduced, and students learn the
practical techniques of Marmatherapy oil massage. |
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| Practical Ayurveda (ii) | 2.4 credits | 36 hours | |||||||||
| This course allows students to practice and integrate theory and
techniques from Intermediate Ayurveda Theory through supervised peer
practice and case studies. |
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| Vital Energies of Plants | 2.6 credits |
40 hours |
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| Students learn the theory of plants as they relate to Ayurvedic energy
medicine, and the application of plants in diet as well as external
therapies. Students wild-craft plants and prepare medicated oils,
pastes and poultices. Physical techniques are explored and include
Pinda Sweda (one and two person massage) and Basti Deep Oil Well. |
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| Practical Ayurveda (iii) | 2.4 credits | 36 hours | |||||||||
| This course allows students to practice and integrate theory and
techniques from Vital Energies of Plants through supervised peer and
client practice and case studies. |
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| Total | 16.8 credits | 252 hours | |||||||||
| Integrative Eastern Therapeutic Bodywork |
Total Requirements |
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| Health, Disease and Well-being | 1.6 credits |
24 hours |
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| Students learn and integrate the health and disease process, exploring
physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects. In particular, this
course examines the disease process as seen through the eyes of Yoga
(karma, chakras, nadis), Ayurveda (doshas, sub-doshas, pathways,
tissues, channels, Marma) and Thai Shamanism and disease (phi, kwan,
etc.). |
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| Diagnostic Tools | 3 credits | 45 hours |
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| In this practical training component students learn and practice basic
diagnostic tools in the Eastern Therapeutic traditions including
tongue, pulse and Marma according to Ayurvedic models, touch diagnosis,
observations, questions, intuition and Marma diagnosis. |
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| ETB Practicum | 2.4 credits |
36 hours | |||||||||
| Case studies and supervised peer practice are used in this course to
integrate theory on health, disease and well-being. Students also
refine diagnostic tools and skills. |
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| Integrative Bodywork | 0.8 credit |
12 hours | |||||||||
| This course enables students to approach the theory and application of
the 3 traditions within Eastern Therapeutic Bodywork as an integrative
practice. In particular, the course explores energetics of Yogatherapy
as applied to Thai massage (e.g. Vayus, elements, heating/cooling,
chakras), physiological impacts of Yogatherapy in Thai massage, and
also Ayurveda and Marmatherapy as applied to Thai massage. |
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| Ethics Through the Eyes of Yoga, Meditation, and Theravada Buddhism (Thai) | 1.4 credits | 21 hours | |||||||||
| This course is a practical exposure to traditional Thai and Indian
ethics that guide the client/practitioner relationship. This is
achieved through ongoing practices of ceremony and
compassion-meditation as experiential examples of ethics as it relates
to Eastern medicine. The course includes lectures and discourse on
ethics from these vantage points. |
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| Business for Bodywork Therapists |
3 credit |
45 hours |
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| In this business course students learn essential tools for entering into business upon graduation. Students learn about business planning, marketing strategies, business set-up and record keeping. Students also explore variables involved in being a professional in their field of training, and the requirements to maintain a dynamic business that responds to the market-needs and business-trends. |
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| Client/Practitioner Interactions | 0.4 credit | 6 hours | |||||||||
| In this course students develop and deepen client-practitioner
interactive skills including the art of listening, record keeping,
follow-up, boundaries, and transference and counter-transference. |
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| ETB Clinic | 7.2 credits |
108 hours |
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| Students truly benefit from extended and in-depth supervised practice
as they deepen techniques and skills in diagnosis, therapeutic
application, follow-up and client interactions. This component includes
case studies, peer practice, and client interactions in the clinical
setting. |
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| Total | 19.8 credits | 297 hours | |||||||||
| Diploma of Eastern Therapies and Bodywork |
Total Requirements |
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| General Introduction Foundations of Yogatherapy (FYT) Traditional Thai Massage (TTM) Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Marmatherapy (FAM) Integrative Eastern Therapeutic Bodywork |
1.2 credits 19.5 credits 19.8 credits 16.8 credits 19.8 credits |
18 hours 292 hours 297 hours 252 hours 297 hours |
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| Total |
77.1 credits |
1156 hours |
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Pacific Rim College is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance. The Foundations of Yogatherapy contains a Yoga Teacher Training component that is recognized by the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level. Additionally, PRC is a member school of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.





| Winter 2013 - TTM | Winter 2013 - IETB | Fall 2013 - FYT |
Weekly Schedule |
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| Orientation |
January 8 |
NA |
August 26 |
FYT and TTM classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays (8:30am-5:30pm) and Fridays (8:30am-12:30pm). FAM and IETB classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:30am-5:30pm) and Fridays (1:30-5:30pm). |
| General Introduction |
January 8-10 |
NA | August 26-August 28 |
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| First Class Day |
January 14 |
January 15 |
August 29 |
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| Holidays | March 4-8 (Reading Break) March 29 (Good Friday) |
March 4-8 (Reading Break) March 29 (Good Friday) |
September 2 (Labour Day) October 14-18 (Reading Break) November 11 (Remembrance Day) |
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| Last Day of Class |
April 17 | April 18 |
December 12 |
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| Other |
Workshops: April 20-21, April 27-28, May 4-5 |
NA |
YTT: TBA |


| General Introduction |
$280 |
| Foundations of Yogatherapy |
$4500* |
| Traditional Thai Massage |
$4500 |
| Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Marmatherapy |
$3800 |
| Integrative Eastern Therapeutic Bodywork |
$4500** |
| Total (ETB) |
$17,580** |
