2019 Prana Experiences:
(Free for ZMC Students)
Herbal Compress Certification
DATE: FRIDAY JAN 11, 2019
TIME: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Zion Massage College
DETAILS: The application of an herbal compress adds comfort and a grounding touch to any massage therapy session. Essentially, herbal compresses are large packets of steamed and heated herbs or heated cloth that are infused with essential oils. These heated packets are rhythmically pressed into the body in a compressive and grounding way. Herbal Compresses feel amazing!
Participants will learn how to make and apply therapeutic herbal packets to enhance their massage therapy session. Students learn about the medicinal properties of herbs, how to assemble, heat and apply herbal compresses during a Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage. Participants receive a Continuing Education Certificate for 8 hours of training in Therapeutic Herbal Compress Massage.
Thai Massage Level I Mastery Training
(This training will fulfill 30 hours of ZMC’s in-program Thai Massage Level I course)
DATE: FRIDAY JAN 18-20, 2019
TIME: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Learn to give a full one to three-hour comprehensive Traditional Thai Massage
Nuad-Bo-Rarn (Ancient Thai Massage) Thai Yoga Massage Level 1
Learn to give a one and a half hour comprehensive Traditional Thai Massage.
Learn to give a full one to three hour comprehensive Traditional Thai Massage!
Nuad Bo-Rarn (Ancient Thai Massage)/Thai Yoga Massage Level 1 introduces the basic principles and theories of acupoints, sen lines, Eastern energetic anatomy and physiology, Thai asanas/postures, wind gates and wai mantras. In addition, students learn the historical and spiritual contexts which have shaped the development and theories of Traditional Thai Massage.
Thai Massage combines elements of Ayurveda, Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine and, Thai Animism. In addition, Thai Massage is the original sports massage. The modality utilizes techniques such as pin and stretch, pin and bind, compression, joint mobilization, spinal mobilization, muscle and fascia unwinding.
Participants learn to give a 1 – 3 hour comprehensive Thai Yoga Massage Session.
Padre Canyon Hike
DATE: FRIDAY FEB 8, 2019
TIME: 7:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (We will carpool from the ZMC Parking Lot. The school van can hold up to 12 people)
DETAILS: This is a beautiful semi-strenuous 5 mile hike through Snow Canyon. It begins behind Tuachan Amphitheater and ends up inside Snow Canyon state park. We pass many interesting and breathtaking geographical features including arches, and hoodoos in Utah’s Redrock Country.
Please RSVP by calling 435-261-4203
Bodies Exhibit, Las Vegas
DATE: FRIDAY FEB 22, 2019
*ZMC students can attend one complimentary Prana trip to the Bodies Exhibit. This experience is offered quarterly. 4 Hours of Anatomy makeup is given for this Prana Trip
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (We will carpool from the ZMC Parking Lot. The school van can hold up to 12 people)
DETAILS: The Bodies Exhibit is an anatomy exhibition which features real bodies, and explores the human musculature and the systems of the body. BOOK NOW
Please RSVP by calling 435-261-4203
Study Abroad Chiang Mai, Thailand
DATE: MARCH 10th – 23rd 2019
*ZMC students can attend one complimentary Study Abroad Prana Experience. Students choose between an experience in Thailand or Nepal. In order to enhance the student therapist’s knowledge, expertise and skill, they learn to compare and contrast both Eastern/Traditional Massage and Bodywork and Western Modern approaches to Massage and Bodywork. In addition, students learn about the culture, history and health practices of the region in which they study. In most traditional forms of Massage Therapy and Bodywork, practitioners do not work in isolation; instead, they combine healthy dietary practices, meditation, contemplative exercise such as Yoga, Qi-gong, or Reusi dat tan, and other healthy mind, body, spirit practices with Massage and Bodywork.
ZMC Includes:
- Flight, Guesthouse stay, and Massage training are provided for the student by Zion Massage College.
Student Provides:
- Students are responsible for their meals and incidentals such as massage treatments, souvenirs, additional elective trainings, additional excursions and tuk-tuk rides.
*At lease two months in advance, students must make a commitment to the experience that they will be attending. Students must also meet Standard Academic Progress in order to attend the study abroad Prana experience. Please see the study abroad field trip rules and release form for more information.
Herbal Compress Certification
DATE: FRIDAY March 29, 2019
TIME: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Zion Massage College
DETAILS: The application of an herbal compress adds comfort and a grounding touch to any massage therapy session. Essentially, herbal compresses are large packets of steamed and heated herbs or heated cloth that are infused with essential oils. These heated packets are rhythmically pressed into the body in a compressive and grounding way. Herbal Compresses feel amazing!
Participants will learn how to make and apply therapeutic herbal packets to enhance their massage therapy session. Students learn about the medicinal properties of herbs, how to assemble, heat and apply herbal compresses during a Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage. Participants receive a Continuing Education Certificate for 8 hours of training in Therapeutic Herbal Compress Massage.
Thai Cooking Class
DATE: SATURDAY April 27th, 2019:
TIME: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Participants learn about the benefits of a traditional plant based diet. Join Rebecca in making delicious Thai Green Curry, Panang Curry, Papaya Salad and Mango and Sticky Rice! Join us to learn how easy, fun, healthy and delicious traditional, tasty, natural food is to make and serve.
Meditation Backpacking Retreat
DATE: FRIDAY – SATURDAY, May 10th-11th 2019
(Limited to 10 total participants) (8 Hours of Makeup in Eastern Bodywork classes or Business Ethics is allowed for this Prana Trip)
TIME: 9:00 a.m. Friday -4:00 p.m. Saturday (We will carpool from the ZMC Parking Lot. The school van can hold up to 12 people)
DETAILS: For this silence and meditation retreat, we will be hiking Zion National Park’s West Rim. The views and natural beauty on this hike are incredible! The total hiking distance for this trip is approximately 13 miles long. Participants will participate in both group and individual meditation throughout the day. Upon registration, participants will be given packing instructions, detailed schedule and instruction on each meditation technique, which we will practice. We will be staying overnight in a campsite along the route. *Each participant must have a backpacking backpack, tent, sleeping bag, 1.5 gallons of water and enough food for the trip.
Please RSVP by calling 435-261-4203
Bodies Exhibit, Las Vegas
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019
*ZMC students can attend one complimentary Prana trip to the Bodies Exhibit. This experience is offered quarterly. 4 Hours of Anatomy makeup is given for this Prana Trip
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (We will carpool from the ZMC Parking Lot. The school van can hold up to 12 people)
DETAILS: The Bodies Exhibit is an anatomy exhibition which features real bodies, and explores the human musculature and the systems of the body. BOOK NOW
Please RSVP by calling 435-261-4203
Angel’s Landing Hike
(Limited to 10 total participants)
DATE: FRIDAY, June 7, 2019
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (We will carpool from the ZMC Parking Lot. The school van can hold up to 12 people)
DETAILS: Angel’s Landing is a 5 mile strenuous hike with breathtaking views of Zion National Park. The final section has sheer dropoffs and participants will need to feel comfortable holding onto chains in order to reach the top section of the hike. This is one of the most popular hikes in ZNP . Hopefully, the crowds will be a bit lower for our September excursion. We will stop for lunch at Oscars Cafe (in Springdale) after the hike.
Please RSVP by calling 435-261-4203
Indian Cooking Class
DATE: FRIDAY JUNE 14, 2019:
TIME: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Participants learn about the benefits of a traditional plant based diet. Join Rebecca in making delicious Palak Paneer, Lentil Dahl, Naan and Raita! Join us to learn how easy, fun, healthy and delicious traditional, tasty, natural food is to make and serve.
Study Abroad Khatmandu, Nepal
DATE: June 21st – July 5th
*ZMC students can attend one complimentary Study Abroad Prana Experience. Students choose between an experience in Thailand or Nepal. In order to enhance the student therapist’s knowledge, expertise and skill, they learn to compare and contrast both Eastern/Traditional Massage and Bodywork and Western Modern approaches to Massage and Bodywork. In addition, students learn about the culture, history and health practices of the region in which they study. In most traditional forms of Massage Therapy and Bodywork, practitioners do not work in isolation; instead, they combine healthy dietary practices, meditation, contemplative exercise such as Yoga, Qi-gong, or Reusi dat tan, and other healthy mind, body, spirit practices with Massage and Bodywork.
ZMC Includes:
- Flight, Guesthouse stay, Massage, Meditation and Traditional Yoga training and workbook are provided for the student by Zion Massage College.
Student Provides:
- Students are responsible for their meals and incidentals such as massage treatments, souvenirs, additional elective trainings, additional excursions and tuk-tuk rides.
*At least two months in advance, students must make a commitment to the experience that they will be attending. Students must also meet Standard Academic Progress in order to attend the study abroad Prana experience. Please see the study abroad field trip rules and release form for more information.
Bodies Exhibit, Las Vegas
DATE: FRIDAY, AUG 9, 2019
*ZMC students can attend one complimentary Prana trip to the Bodies Exhibit. This experience is offered quarterly. 4 Hours of Anatomy makeup is given for this Prana Trip
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (We will carpool from the ZMC Parking Lot. The school van can hold up to 12 people)
DETAILS: The Bodies Exhibit is an anatomy exhibition which features real bodies, and explores the human musculature and the systems of the body. BOOK NOW
Please RSVP by calling 435-261-4203
Padre Canyon Hike
DATE: FRIDAY AUG 16, 2019:
TIME: 7:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (We will carpool from the ZMC Parking Lot. The school van can hold up to 12 people)
DETAILS: This is a beautiful semi-strenuous 5 mile hike through Snow Canyon. It begins behind Tuachan Amphitheater and ends up inside Snow Canyon state park. We pass many interesting and breathtaking geographical features including arches, and hoodoos in Utah’s Redrock Country.
Please RSVP by calling 435-261-4203
Study Abroad Chiang Mai, Thailand
DATE: OCT 20th – OCT 31st, 2019
*ZMC students can attend one complimentary Study Abroad Prana Experience. Students choose between an experience in Thailand or Nepal. In order to enhance the student therapist’s knowledge, expertise and skill, they learn to compare and contrast both Eastern/Traditional Massage and Bodywork and Western Modern approaches to Massage and Bodywork. In addition, students learn about the culture, history and health practices of the region in which they study. In most traditional forms of Massage Therapy and Bodywork, practitioners do not work in isolation; instead, they combine healthy dietary practices, meditation, contemplative exercise such as Yoga, Qi-gong, or Reusi dat tan, and other healthy mind, body, spirit practices with Massage and Bodywork.
ZMC Includes:
- Flight, Guesthouse stay, and Massage training are provided for the student by Zion Massage College.
Student Provides:
- Students are responsible for their meals and incidentals such as massage treatments, souvenirs, additional elective trainings, additional excursions and tuk-tuk rides.
*At least two months in advance, students must make a commitment to the experience that they will be attending. Students must also meet Standard Academic Progress in order to attend the study abroad Prana experience. Please see the study abroad field trip rules and release form for more information.
Ashiatsu Mastery Workshop
(27 Hours of NCBTMB CE Credits Given to Participants)
DATE: NOV 8th – 10th, 2019
TIME: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily (3 day workshop)
The practice of Westernized Ashiatsu most resembles India’s Chivutti Thirumal , an ancient (2,000 plus year old) Ayurvedic massage from the Yogic and Martial Arts Tradition. However, instead of performing the massage on a mat, A-Shiatsu is given on a sturdy massage table, which allows the client to lie prone with his/her head comfortably aligned in a straightforward position in a modern face cradle.
The massage therapist uses special oils which correspond with the client’s mind/body/spirit type and, utilizes his or her feet to apply a deep Effleurage like strokes to the client’s body. This traditional massage originated in Kerala India and was the prescribed healing treatment for musculoskeletal and energetic healing for India’s Kalari Martial Artists. In Yogic tradition, there is a depiction of the goddess Kali massaging the body of Shiva with her feet, which is widely believed to be a representation of the Chivutti Thirumal massage tradition. Chivutti Thirumal is also known by the name Keralite Massage and Kalarin Massage. The sequences within the massage focus on Ayurvedic energy channels known as “Nadis,” translated in Sanskrit as the river that circulates Prana. The long fluid strokes and circular patterns of Chivutti Thirumal are said to balance the client’s chakras and allow for inner and outer physical and spiritual transformation.
In this A-Shiatsu Prone Basics Course, the Massage Therapist learns techniques to treat the back, arms and legs of the client using various therapeutic positions. A-Shiatsu is a deep, flowing, compression massage that induces a meditative state in the client and allows for profound physical emotional healing.