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Partner Thai Massage

with Nancy Ellis
Saturday, February 25th  |  3-5:30pm
Yoga Hive Whitefish Studio
Reserve your space - $95
 Please Note: Workshop Cost is Per Person
In this playful workshop, you and a partner will learn a full body-healing sequence of Traditional Thai Massage Therapy. This hands and feet on approach, supports the flow of energy, grounds the nervous system and releases tightness. Come ready to
give and receive this amazing bodywork and leave with therapeutic tools for a lifetime! Guidance, demonstrations and handouts will be offered. No yoga or massage experienced required, but must be able to kneel and sit on the floor.


Please Note: Feel free to register without a partner! We will pair you with a new friend!
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Why Thai?

Benefits to the Receiver
  • Increased range of motion
  • Decreased pain & soreness
  • Release blockages
  • Enhance lymphatic flow
  • Deepens body-mind-spirit connection
  • Stretches and lengthens the body
Benefits to the Giver
  • Moves the blood and lymph
  • Enhances meditation and concentration
  • Awakens loving kindness and compassion
  • Deepens body-mind-spirit connection
Reserve your space - $95
 Please Note: Workshop Cost is Per Person

How to Prep

Plan to wear loose, stretchy and most of all, comfortable clothing.

* Please bring a pillow with an extra pillow case.

Yoga Hive Mats, Bolsters, Blocks and Blankets will be available for use.


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Register for Partner Thai Massage Workshop - $95
 Please Note: Workshop Cost is Per Person

Meet Your Guide

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Nancy Ellis - LMT, CAP

Nancy has an eastern medicine approach to wellness.  When working with clients she integrates the healing tools of Ayurveda, Thai bodywork, yoga, massage, astrology and meditation, together we begin a journey together bringing you back into harmony with your true nature. She is passionate about educating the community with seasonal Ayurvedic workshops and various courses. 
Saffron Sun Healing Arts is located in downtown Whitefish, Montana.                                            


Ayurveda 
Nancy is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner with my established wellness practice, Saffron Sun, since 2008.  She graduated in 2006 from the Ayurvedic Academy of Seattle (now Kerala Ayurveda), and continued with the International Academy of Ayurveda in Pune, India, acquiring over 800+ hours in Ayurvedic training and clinical hours.  Her six month study and travels in India gave her  a profound knowledge of the culture, rituals, nutritional routines and sacredness of this mystical country



Nancy’s approach to healthcare is one of practicality, where ancient wisdom meets a modern world.  Diet and nutrition recommendations are based on the individual's constitution

according to the 5 elements.  A custom-tailored daily routine, herbal recommendations, seasonal diet, yoga practices, meditation, pranayam, mantra and supportive lifestyle guidance are all part of an in-depth Ayurvedic consultation. 
Nancy has taught the Ayurvedic curriculum for yoga teacher training programs in the following studios-The Bhaktishop, Tiffany Cruikshank Yoga Pearl, Yoga for Life, The MAC Athletic Club, The YogaHive, Shanti yoga and YogaKoh 

Bodywork & Massage
Nancy is a Licensed Massage Therapist trained in Thai massage & medicine, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue and Swedish massage.  She has a holistic approach to bodywork, and honor the client’s specific needs in treatment.  

Nancy was trained in Thai bodywork with Jennifer Vanderburg of Montana Thai Therapeutics through the highly esteemed Naga Center of Portland, Oregon.   Internationally, she studied in Thailand under Mama Lek (may she rest in peace) in Chiang Mai and the Pai Traditional Thai Massage School.  A therapeutic Thai bodywork session involves opening the channels of the body(wind gates) through Sen line work, increasing circulation with deep compression of the tissues, coaxing length into the body through traction of the limbs and range of motion movements to lubricate the joints. This meditative style of bodywork is both calming and energizing. 
Depending on your needs, your therapeutic bodywork session may include hot herbal compresses, gua sha, tuning forks and medicinal liniments or balms


Yoga
30 years ago Nancy found herself in Berkeley, CA stepping onto the yoga mat and into a diverse world of so much more!  It was the foundation of yoga practice, that led her to study many ancient traditions of medicine, movement and meditation.  She earned her 200 YTT from Bhodi Yoga International, in Valencia, Spain.  The training was  focused on a weaving of traditional Buddhist teachings, mindfulness, metta (loving kindness), pranayam and classical hatha asana.   Nancy’s yoga classes are thoughtfully planned and sequenced according to the season, time of day and doshic nature of the students with focus on the breath, fluid movement and mindful alignment.  Throughout her yogic journey, her personal practice has taken many directions from the initial years of ashtanga, to a more vinyasa and bhakti style practice, and now in the vata stage of life she leans into the slow Yin and restorative style.  


Vedic Astrology
Nancy began her fascination and in depth studies of Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) in 2005, in Seattle, WA.   Her readings are educational, in-depth and empowering to the individual.   Vedic Astrology is a spiritual astrology that shines a light into our karmic blueprint and supports are free will to make choices that support our path.  Towards consciousness.  Through the guidance of Vedic Astrology we lean into the strengths presented in the birth chart and timing of benefic transits, as well as skillfully navigate any weakness in the chart.  She has met many Jyotish masters in India,  and her primary teachers are Dennis Flaherty of Northwest Vedic Sciences, and world renowned Joni Patry of the Galactic Center.  She also honors teachers Sri Yukteswar, Dr. David Frawley, Dennis Harness and late mantra teacher Thomas-Ashley Farrand.  She is active in medical astrology research and is currently teaching a foundational Vedic Astrology course in Montana.  Her readings are available in person or via zoom.
You can learn more about Nancy at www.saffronsunhealingarts.com  
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  • Home
    • New to Yoga
    • Community Donation
    • Host a workshop or rent our studio
  • About
    • Pricing >
      • Gift Cards
      • Financial Assistance
      • Members Only
    • Contact
    • Our Team
  • Classes
    • Class Styles >
      • Goat Yoga
      • Haymoon Resort Yoga
      • Perinatal Yoga - For All Levels
      • Private Yoga
      • SUP
      • Brides
      • Corporate Yoga
    • Schedule
    • Livestream Yoga
    • On-Demand
  • Workshops
    • Solstice Sound Bath with Shelle
  • Trainings
    • 200 Hr. In-Studio Yoga Teacher Training
    • 200-Hr YTT Intensive - Mexico
    • 200-Hour YTT Intensive - Montana
    • Yoga Teacher Enhancement Program
  • Retreats
    • Sacred Goddess Within, A Tuscany Retreat
  • Shop