Baan Hom Samunphrai; Calendar, Courses & Activities

Courses & Events

DATE	COURSE		DEPOSIT
	2020-2021 CALENDAR
	August 7th, 2020 WE WILL REOPEN IN SEPTEMBER! We are now accepting Reservations in all our 2020 classes with No Deposit required. You can apply for a Student Visa with a letter from us, and the 14 Day Quarantine can be done in Chiang Mai -- we'll pick you up at your door when you're finished! If you are in Thailand already you can join any of our classes with No Quarantine! Click here for *Student Visa and Quarantine Information*
Aug 7th, 2020	REOPENING DETAILS We have places left in all our classes coming up, and are now accepting additional Reservations by e-mail with no deposits. Students who already have deposits and/or reservations are guaranteed places, but you must now confirm your places. If any of you would like to change to another date, please let us know as soon as possible so we don't overbook classes. NOTE: If you are already in Thailand there is NO QUARANTINE required. NOTE from HOMPRANG: I have been working closely with the Thai Ministries of Education and Public Health to prepare Baan Hom Samunphrai to hold classes in the safest way with temperature-taking and appropriate distancing. Everybody will have their own private bedroom, of course, and there will be additional facilities for hand washing. As a student you will have all your meals here with us and do very little if any traveling around, so you will be as safe as you can be anywhere. And don't worry, you won't be bored! Students already in Thailand are welcome to phone me to discuss the details any time: 081.885.1429. How I hope we'll all see each other very soon! with love, Maw Hom
	REOPENINGS!
Sept. 11th to 20th, 2020	60hr WOMBLIFTING, POSTPARTUM CARE & RELATED HERBAL THERAPIES (Live-in: 9 study days + 1 day off = 20,900 baht. Non-live-in: 9 study days = 14,400 baht One of Homprang's most intense courses, students must be prepared to concentrate every minute during the hours in class and then practice, practice, practice. Includes both intricate acupressure work and abdominal manipulation as well as herbal compresses, traditional steam treatments, postpartum care for mother and baby, and herbal preparations as they are needed. This course is often taken more than once by students who would actually like to practice Womblifting professionally as a single course is rarely enough. The course is also of great interest to professional midwives and doulas from all over the world.	OPEN with Limited places.	Now Open for E-MAIL RESERVATIONS.
Sept. 25th to Oct. 7th, 2020	80hr THAI MASSAGE COURSE (Live-in: 12 study days + 1 day off = 27,400 baht. Non-live-in: 12 study days = 14,200 baht) Topic: Thai Traditional Massage (Nuad Boran) and Rasidaton (Thai Yoga). This course concentrates on the classic two hour Thai Massage: legs, arms, side, prone and sitting positions. Because technique with fluency is the focus, the stomach, face, and head are less the focus than the simple grace of touch and flow over the whole body, the latter being far more difficult to acquire than any of the technical parts. Hardworking beginners can get started on the full Thai Massage 'set' in this course, while professionals can improve their technique, refine their touch, and learn how to look after both themselves and their clients even better -- a very slight adjustment to the therapists position, for example, can add years to his or her professional life. Rasidaton (Thai Yoga) is included in all of Homprang's courses, but it's particularly important in this one. Serious beginners who want to do more than just "get started" in one visit to Thailand should consider taking the following course as well. Do ask about that if your interested.	OPEN with Limited places.	Now Open for E-MAIL RESERVATION.
Oct. 12th to Nov. 5th, 2020	150hr THAI MASSAGE COURSE (Live-in: 22 study days + 3 days off = 51,700 baht. Non-live-in: 22 study days = 35,200 baht.) At the beginning this course concentrates on the fundamental parts of the Thai Traditional Massage, the legs, arms and trunk along with the different positions. The second half of the course introduces the energy points and sen lines, and moves on to the shoulders, head and abdomen. There is a written as well as a practical exam at the end. Suitable both for beginners and advanced students, Homprang is assisted by her much loved sister-in-law, Ajarn Bang, as well as by a professional Intern, so everybody gets the practical attention they need at their own level. A very intense course, there is a great deal to master by participants at all levels, and everybody is encouraged to practice out of class in the evenings and on days-off. An added perk is that the ancient Loi Kratong Festival will be held on November 1st this year, and everybody will get to make their own banana-leaf floats to float away their sins on the river with flowers, candles, and incense. And fireworks galore!	OPEN with Limited places.	Now Open for E-MAIL RESERVATION.
Nov. 9th to 18th, 2020	60hr WOMBLIFTING, POSTPARTUM CARE & RELATED HERBAL THERAPIES (Live-in: 9 study days + 1 day off = 20,900 baht. Non-live-in: 9 study days = 14,400 baht One of Homprang's most intense courses, students must be prepared to concentrate every minute during the hours in class and then practice, practice, practice. Includes both intricate acupressure work and abdominal manipulation as well as herbal compresses, traditional steam treatments, postpartum care for mother and baby, and herbal preparations as they are needed. This course is often taken more than once by students who would actually like to practice Womblifting professionally as a single course is rarely enough. The course is also of great interest to professional midwives and doulas from all over the world -- working together in a class with such a diversity of students is a privilege indeed!	OPEN with Limited places.	Now Open for E-MAIL RESERVATION.
Nov. 21st to 25th, 2020	'SEMINAIRE HOLISTIQUE' with JUDITH MORLET (in French)	Contact Organizer	click on title & here for more on Judith Morlet
Nov. 28th to Dec, 4th, 2020	A 40hr HERBAL WORKSHOP including 'FOOD AS MEDICINE' (Live-in: 6 study days + 1 day off = 14,300 baht. Non-live-in: 6 study days = 9,600 baht) By popular demand, Homprang is offering this course twice in 2020. You can click on the title of the course for more information on Homprang's herbal work in general and can also have a look at the section of Related Photos on the Homepage. In addition there is a Sample Program from a workshop Homprang gave two years ago-- it was written in collaboration with her Bhutanese intern, Jamtsho Sonam, who has a strong background in Plant Medicine. Students must remember that Homprang is a traditional doctor, mid-wife & herbalist, and has no academic background to distract her. That is why no two classes of hers are ever the same, and why her work is always so fresh and relevant. That is also why so many of her students sign up for some of her courses two or even three times! The exact content of the course will be determined not by a formal syllabus but by the season, the climate, social as well as natural, and above all by the interests of the specific group. So if you have special interests, please do let Homprang know what they are. Each day will begin with a session of Rasidaton (Thai Yoga) at 7am followed by herbal work, study, talk, and visits here and there in Chiang Mai from 9am to 4pm. There is then a herbal steam bath at 6pm followed by a delicious Thai meal at 7pm -- and if you are very lucky Homprang will be there to talk you through it!	Open with Limited places.	Now Open for E-MAIL RESERVATION.
Dec. 7th to 19th, 2020	JANET PEACOCK - 80hr THAI MASSAGE COURSE. This is an annual Advanced Study Group -- the students have already done a whole Thai Massage training course with Janet Peacock.	Keep in touch with Janet!	contact: jpthaimassage @gmail.com
	2021 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR
Jan. 4th to 28th, 2021	150hr SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE COURSE (Live-in: 22 study days + 3 days off = 51,700 baht. Non-live-in: 22 study days = 35,200 baht.) The Special Therapeutic Course introduces cutting-edge acupressure techniques that are used to treat serious conditions including migraine, numbness, stroke damage, intractable back conditions, and many other ailments not usually addressed by Thai Massage. A background in Thai Massage is very helpful but not essential. Indeed, the course is open to any Professional Therapist with a strong background in energy work like Shiatsu, for example. Indeed, the most important qualification is substantial, hands-on experience of working with serious conditions over a number of years, and a desire to go further in alleviating the suffering of those who carry them. If you are still not sure if this course is appropriate for you, please do e-mail us with your questions, and of course tell us a bit about yourself and your professional background so that we can help you make the right decision. The treatments in this course are evolving all the time, and many advanced students and professional therapists choose to take it more than once. The exchange with such students is also extremely important to Homprang, as she regards the class as a Lab as much as a Training Ground.	OPEN with Limited places	Buttons will go up about 6 months in advance. Let us know before then and we'll pencil you in.
Feb 1st to 13th, 2021	SPIRIT WINDS 80hr THAI MASSAGE COURSE (Live-in: 12 study days + 1 day off = 27,400 baht. Non-live-in: 12 study days = 14,200 baht) Topic: Thai Traditional Massage (Nuad Boran) and Rasidaton (Thai Yoga). This course concentrates on the classic two hour Thai Massage: legs, arms, side, prone and sitting positions. Because technique with fluency is the focus, the stomach, face, and head are less the focus than the simple grace of touch and flow over the whole body, the latter being far more difficult to acquire than any of the technical parts. Hardworking beginners can learn the full Thai Massage 'set' in this course, while professionals can reassess their technique, refine their touch, and learn how to look after both themselves and their clients even better -- a very slight adjustment to the therapists position, for example, can add years to his or her professional life as well as deepen the effectiveness of all their body work. Rasidaton (Thai Yoga) is included in all of Homprang's courses, but it's particularly important in this one. One hour everyday at 7am.	Contact Organizer	Information about The Global Women's Thai Healing Collective will be posted soon.
Feb 15th to 25th, 2021	「且行且珍惜」重拾女人身體力量子宮藥草按摩工作坊之旅(click on title for more info.) OLD MEDICINE FOR NEW WOMEN: A WOMB MASSAGE JOURNEY a 60hr Workshop in Mandarin with Eartha Su assisting Homprang. https://www.facebook.com/blossomjourney.net/		info@ blossomjourney .net xiayisusu@ gmail.com
Feb 27th to March 7th, 2021	哈科米中港台身心舒緩營 ANNUAL HAKOMI RETREAT at Baan Hom Samunphrai for Mandarin Speakers.
March 10th to 22nd, 2021	80hr THAI MASSAGE COURSE (Live-in: 12 study days + 1 day off = 27,400 baht. Non-live-in: 12 study days = 14,200 baht) Topic: Thai Traditional Massage (Nuad Boran) and Rasidaton (Thai Yoga). This course concentrates on the classic two hour Thai Massage: legs, arms, side, prone and sitting positions. Because technique with fluency is the focus, the stomach, face, and head are less the focus than the simple grace of touch and flow over the whole body, the latter being far more difficult to acquire than any of the technical parts. Hardworking beginners can get started on the full Thai Massage 'set' in this course, while professionals can improve their technique, refine their touch, and learn how to look after both themselves and their clients even better -- a very slight adjustment to the therapists position, for example, can add years to his or her professional life. Rasidaton (Thai Yoga) is included in all of Homprang's courses, but it's particularly important in this one. Serious beginners who want to do more than just "get started" in one visit to Thailand should consider taking the following course as well. Do ask about that if your interested	Open	Buttons will go up about 6 months in advance. Let us know before then and we'll pencil you in.
March 25th to April 3rd, 2021	60hr WOMBLIFTING, POSTPARTUM CARE & RELATED HERBAL THERAPIES (Live-in: 9 study days + 1 day off = 20,900 baht. Non-live-in: 9 study days = 14,400 baht One of Homprang's most intense courses, students must be prepared to concentrate every minute during the hours in class and then practice, practice, practice. Includes both intricate acupressure work and abdominal manipulation as well as herbal compresses, traditional steam treatments, postpartum care for mother and baby, and herbal preparations as they are needed. This course is often taken more than once by students who would actually like to practice Womblifting professionally as a single course is rarely enough. The course is also of great interest to professional midwives and doulas from all over the world -- working together in a class with such a diversity of students is a privilege indeed!	Open	Buttons will go up about 6 months in advance. Let us know before then and we'll pencil you in.
April 4th to 18th, 2021	CLOSED for SONGKARN 2021
April 20th to May14th, 2021 4th to 18th, 2021	150hr THAI MASSAGE COURSE (Live-in: 22 study days + 3 days off = 51,700 baht. Non-live-in: 22 study days = 35,200 baht.) At the beginning this course concentrates on the fundamental parts of the Thai Traditional Massage, the legs, arms and trunk along with the different positions. The second half of the course introduces the energy points and sen lines, and moves on to the shoulders, head and abdomen. There is a written as well as a practical exam at the end. Suitable both for beginners and advanced students, Homprang is assisted by her much loved sister-in-law, Ajarn Bang, as well as by a professional Intern, so everybody gets the practical attention they need at their own level. A very intense course, there is a great deal to master by participants at all levels, and everybody is encouraged to practice out of class in the evenings and on days-off.	Open	Buttons will go up about 6 months in advance. Let us know before then and we'll pencil you in.

FAQs About Course Registration

DEPOSITS. Our classes are closed at 12 and often fully booked. For this reason we must ask for a 25% Deposit to reserve a place, insuring that nobody is turned away when there is still space remaining. We refund deposits but only if a cancelled place can be filled again before the beginning of the class. Indeed, we keep a Waiting List just for this purpose. On the other hand, cancellations happen rarely. and refunds can take some time as the enrollment sorts itself out.

You should click on the PayPal Button in the right hand column above to pay the deposit -- (the Logo is in Thai but the instructions are in English). The Deposit includes a +/- 4% fee to cover the PayPal Transfer and Currency Conversion charges. To pay with your credit card you must first click on the PayPal Button and then click on Pay with my credit or debit card at the bottom of the PayPal pop-up window. Otherwise you must have a PayPal account of your own.

SETTING UP A PAYPAL ACCOUNT OF YOUR OWN. If you have a PayPal account of your own you can make the payment without using the Button -- ask us for instructions before you choose this option. We credit students for whatever sum arrives in our account, so nothing is ever lost, for you or for us. Indeed, more and more students are using this option to pay their final bill as well.

FULL PAYMENT The rest of your student fees should be paid by the end of the first week of the course. If you are paying by PayPal you must have opened an account of your own before you come to Thailand, otherwise you may find you are unable to use PayPal. As an alternative we would suggest you arrange with your home bank to use your ordinary ATM card while you are here, which is quick, safe, and probably the cheapest way to obtain cash in Thailand. But you must inform your bank beforehand or they will assume your card has been stolen.

LIVE-IN STUDENTS. Most of our students live here with us -- the place is beautiful. the food delicious, the company good, and above all the students get to spend a whole lot more time with Homprang and her family. Traditional medicine differs widely from region to region all over the world, and those differences have arisen not out of ignorance but out of the enormous variety in the cultural patterns, religious beliefs, family structures, diets, and climates of each region. We strongly recommend you immerse yourself in this training as deeply as you can by living here with us, and in the end we're cheaper than living in a guesthouse in town anyway.

REFUNDS FOR MISSED MEALS. A refund for a missed lunch or dinner can be claimed by those who are here as Room & Board Guests and by Students on their Days-off, but you must tell us by 9.00am for a lunch (100 baht) and 1.00pm for a dinner (150 baht). There is no refund for students on Study-Days as the Live-in Student rate is already a reduced fee.

NON-LIVE-IN STUDENTS Of course we understand that some students already have a place of their own in Chiang Mai and/or a significant-other who works in town, or whatever. And we'll look after you well anyway, don't worry. (Non-live-in students must pay the same deposit as live-in students, but, everybody is credited for the whole sum that we receive on their final bill, so nothing is wasted or lost.)

WHEN TO ARRIVE & DEPART. Most live-in students arrive the day before the class begins because the Rasidaton (Thai Yoga) is at 7am on the first morning. If you arrive the day before the class begins, your dinner and bed for that night will be considered as part of your first day of class, which means your course fee covers you through to the end of the last day of class (plus one final steam bath if you wish). You are welcome to arrive even earlier than the day before and can also stay on after the class finishes. Needless to say there is a charge for extra nights and meals.

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