Koh Phangan Island (also written Ko Pha-Ngan) in the Gulf of Thailand (part of the Surat Thani province) is perhaps best known for its so-called Full Moon Parties at the Haad Rin Beach.
Although tourism is the main industry and still booming, the island fortunately has been able to conserve many unspoiled natural areas. The interior mountains are generally hard to access and more than 50% of the island is a national park with pristine rain-forest.
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Koh Phangan has a highly spiritual atmosphere, which is a remarkable contrast to its (infamously) wild Full Moon Parties. The island boasts many Buddhist temples and a dynamic spa, retreat, Yoga and meditation industry. Thai Boxing i.e. Muay Thai camps and Thai Cooking schools are abundantly present on the island too.
And what about Thai Massage (or Thai Yoga Massage)? In fact, perhaps somewhat surprising, there are not that many Thai Massage schools and trainers to be found in Koh Phangan.
However — a number of spa retreats, resorts, and training hosting centers also regularly offer Thai Massage training events. Those training courses are generally given by invited or visiting teachers, offered mostly in the tourist high season, say from November up to March.
The bigger part of visiting Thai Massage teachers originate from Europe, Australia, Canada, and the United states, and Thai teachers are the exception. Nonetheless, there are certainly some local Thai Massage schools and teachers to be found that offer Thai Bodywork courses and workshops.
It’s obviously true that the real Thai Massage adapt would most likely be better off in Bangkok or in Chiang Mai when it comes to choice of training, but on the other hand, Koh Phangan has a lot to offer which certainly compensates the lack of Thai Massage course varieties and styles.
Well then, let’s go take a look at what we’ve spotted on Koh Phangan. Below you’ll find an overview of the local Thai Massage schools and a choice of retreat centers.
Thai Yoga Massage Schools and Training Courses in Koh Phangan
Athicha Pratumthai Traditional Thai Massage School
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Koh Phangan
C&M Culture Center
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Koh Phangan
Chakra Natural Therapies for Health by Yan
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Koh Phangan
Chantima Holistic Massage Training
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Koh Phangan
Chi Massage Academy
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Koh Phangan
OTHER COUNTRIES
Hungary
OTHER PLACES
Budapest
Cosmic Energy Thai Massage
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Koh Phangan
Good Luck Pengsri
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Chiang Mai, Koh Phangan
Good Luck Pengsri is a Thai Massage therapist and instructor working in Chiang Mai and Koh Phangan. He initially learned to massage from his mother who had learned from her mother. He has further learned under Masters Khun Ni and Khun Jid.
He offers Thai Massage, traditional Thai Abdominal Massage, Chi Nei Tsang, and Toksen training and treatments.
Home of Healing Arts Koh Phangan
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Koh Phangan
Kimmana Nichols
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Koh Phangan
OTHER COUNTRIES
Indonesia
OTHER PLACES
Bali, Ubud
Kornthip Massage
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai, Koh Phangan, Mae Hong Son, Pai
Kornthip Hattavej Massage Training, run by Pensiri Matchachan (Waree), offers private training & intensive treatments of Abdominal Healing massage, Thai Massage, Thai Oil massage, Thai Foot reflexology, Hot Stone massage, and Herbal Compress Massage.
Nancy Huettig
PLACES IN THAILAND
Koh Phangan
PANVIMAN Spa Academy
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai, Koh Phangan
The PANVIMAN Spa Academy is part of the Panviman Group of Resorts. The group represents a “Boutique Group of Resorts” with International Hospitality Standards. The academy offers education in both Thai and Western massage, bodywork and beauty therapies. The academy aims at training that is focused on the Spa, Holistic and Aesthetic Therapy industry. Offers a broad range of Thai Bodywork course modalities.
Samma Karuna
PLACES IN THAILAND
Koh Phangan
Samma Karuna is an international school of self-realization and spiritual awakening. Regular programs include Thai Massage workshops, Social, Active & Still Meditations, Yoga Classes, expressive sessions based on conscious movement and music, Cathartic techniques, Pranayama, Tantra, lectures on self-development, and mindfulness practice.
Serenity Residence Yoga
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Koh Phangan
Siam Healing Centre
PLACES IN THAILAND
Koh Phangan
The Siam Healing Centre offers Thai Massage courses and treatments, regular Yoga classes and accommodation.
ThaiVedic Yoga
PLACES IN THAILAND
Koh Phangan
OTHER COUNTRIES
Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Portugal
OTHER PLACES
New South Wales (Australia), Bali, Kyoto, Lisbon, Tokyo, Ubud
The Sanctuary Thailand
PLACES IN THAILAND
Koh Phangan
The Sanctuary Thailand is a resort retreat center with a strong focus on healing and learning. They regularly offer Yoga and Thai Massage events. Check out their schedule for upcoming courses.
Yang Tai Chi Koh Phangan
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Koh Phangan
