What it's about
This is the basic course of the Spazio Kailash Thai massage school led by Federica Gazzano, the starting point for anyone who wants to learn Traditional Thai Massage, professionally or for family and friends. The school follows the northern style, in which assessment draws on meditation-trained intuition and on the theory of the elements. This edition runs on weekday mornings instead of the usual three weekends.
The 48 hours combine theory and practice. Theory covers the history and legend of Thai massage, its links with Buddhism, professional conduct, indications and contraindications, the concept of energy, the sen lines and an outline of the elements. In practice, participants learn a complete sequence in supine and side positions, the use of hands, feet and knees, body weight and breath, and how to treat the ten sen with palms and thumb pressure.
No prior experience is needed; booking follows an interview with the teacher. Classes are on Thursday mornings, 09:00 to 13:00, at Spazio Kailash, Via Melano 6, Rivoli Torinese: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 October, 5, 12 and 19 November 2026, and 14, 21 and 28 January and 4 February 2027. The fee is €750 (€610 for current students), with a €200 deposit, and groups are limited to ten. A final exam leads to a certificate recognised by the F.I.T.T.M.