Thai Massage & Assisted Yoga teacher training - gold coast
a healing journey through movement, stillness & sacred touch
As the world accelerates, we come back to what is timeless: a steady breath, a grounded body, a gentle hand.
Step into a nurturing 5-day immersion in the lush embrace of the Gold Coast Hinterland, where the ancient art of Thai Yoga Massage meets intuitive yoga assisting. This is more than a course — it’s a remembering. A homecoming to healing through hands, heart, and breath.
Led by Michelle Cassidy — a Thai masseuse of over 18 years, trained and accredited by the International Training Massage School (ITM), Chiang Mai — this training draws on deep tradition and living wisdom. For nearly two decades, Michelle has woven therapeutic touch and artful adjustments into every yoga and Pilates class she offers. Now, she shares these sacred practices with you.
what you'll learn
🪷 Traditional Thai Massage Foundations
Learn the rhythmic, flowing sequences of Northern-style Thai Massage — known as “lazy man’s yoga” — performed on a mat, guided by the breath, and grounded in compassion.
🌿 Assisted Yoga & Intuitive Adjusting
Explore how to support students in postures with presence and sensitivity — enhancing alignment, spaciousness, and trust in the body’s intelligence.
🌼 Sen Energy Lines & Subtle Anatomy
Understand the energetic pathways of the body and how to restore balance and flow through pressure, rocking, stretching and stillness.
🌀 Touch as Language
Develop the skills to offer healing touch with attunement, consent and care — whether in classes or private sessions. Learn when to support, when to guide, and when to simply hold space.
🧘 Daily Practice & Integration
Ground your learning through morning meditation, gentle movement, and partner-based exploration. You’ll embody the teachings before sharing them.
who this training is for
✨ Yoga and Pilates teachers wanting to deepen their hands-on assisting
✨ Bodyworkers and therapists looking to expand their toolkit
✨ Space-holders who want to guide with grounded presence
✨ Anyone drawn to the healing power of touch and connection
WHAT OUR graduate STUDENTs SAY
What an awesome week learning, studying and growing!
Thai massage training was not only a great opportunity to learn new skills, but an awesome experience to further connect with some incredible members of the Essence of Living community.
So let me just start by saying I’d do it again, no questions asked!
Throughout my journey I discovered some limitations within myself which I was able to overcome under Michelle’s loving guidance & in the process stumbled upon self-growth unlike anything I’d ever experienced.
I still can’t quite put my finger on this internal evolution, but I have come to accept and surrender to whatever I needed to release.
This led me to realise that whether I was studying Thai massage for internal or external reasons I’d somehow met both through the training. It has given me the confidence to grow and share from a deeper more aligned place.
This was by far was the biggest thing for me.
This was closely followed by the awareness I’d developed about different people’s needs beyond the physical.
Finally, from this experience I now know that things are happening for a reason, life is playing out as it’s meant to, and it’s our mindset that colours the path we’re walking upon.
Tristan St Leon
23rd - 27th march 2026
Lectures and training: 5 days in person | Monday - Friday | 6.30am - 2pm
Where: Gold Coast Hinterland
certification
Upon completion, you’ll receive a 50hr Thai Massage & Assisted Yoga Teacher Training Certification, accredited by Essence of Living International Academy.
Whether you are expanding your offerings or beginning a new chapter in holistic wellness, this course will support you to touch lives with confidence and care.
📍 Gold Coast Hinterland
Nestled among ancient gums, birdsong and wide open skies — this training is a full-bodied exhale. A place to learn, to listen, to land.
🌸 Enquire or Enrol
This journey is about more than learning technique — it’s about reclaiming touch as sacred, and learning to guide others with love, skill and intuition. Book a call with Michelle to learn more.
Book a call with Michelle
While you can scroll down and find all of the information about dates, cost, location, assessments and facilitators, we think it's amazing to discuss such a life changing opportunity with a real person!
Michelle has been running Essence of Living since 2004 and these teacher trainings are truly her passion. She would LOVE to discuss any questions you have! Book a call with her!
don’t see a time your like ? click hereASSESSMENT
In order to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to be a Thai Masseuse & give supported yoga assists there are a number of assessments required as a part of the course.
- 1 x Practical 1.5hr Foundation Thai Massage Assessment
- 1 x Practical 1.5hr Intermediate Thai Massage Assessment
- 500 word reflective essay on ‘Encyclopedia of Thai Massage’ by Dr. Pierce Salguero & David Roylance
- 1 x Design, Plan & Facilitate a 1hr Thai Massage for a friend or family member.
- Personal reflective report & Client feedback report
Many of these pieces of assessment will be delivered during your training, however you do have a total of 6 months to complete all of your assessment
REQUIRED READING
There is one book required to complete the course, this can also be referenced within the training.
You do not have to read them cover to cover before training commences.
- Encyclopedia of Thai Massage’ by Dr. Pierce Salguero & David Roylance
Online retailers we suggest to find your materials include Book Depository, Amazon and AbeBooks. Fishpond.
course curriculum
Techniques, Training and Practice
Teaching Methodology
Anatomy and Physiology
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
Practicum
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