Darunee Gor giving a seated Thai Massage stretch by the window of the sea-view shala

Thai Massage Training

The practice of love and kindness — become a certified Thai Massage practitioner on Koh Tao.

From 13,000 thb

In short

Blue Chitta runs Thai Massage trainings on Koh Tao with Darunee Gor, who has trained Thai Massage practitioners since 2014: a 3-day Foot Massage training (13,000 thb), a 7-day Thai Massage training (20,000 thb) and a 10-day Healing Massage training (30,000 thb). Staying in our sea-view dorm adds 800 thb a night, subject to availability. A 3,000 thb non-refundable deposit reserves your place; booking 3 months ahead takes 10% off, booking with a friend 5%. Every training includes certification, a manual and e-books, daily meditation and a daily meal.

DiscoverJoin a daily activity: a yoga class, a freediving session or a meal at Prana Café. Low commitment, high enjoyment.ExperienceImmerse yourself in the Blue Chitta lifestyle on a yoga or freediving retreat. We suggest 3 or 7 days, and you can always stay longer.Go deeperStay for a career: get certified as a yoga teacher, a freediving instructor, or both, on our monthly trainings.

Know before you go.

Become a certified Thai Massage practitioner on Koh Tao with Darunee Gor: 3-day foot massage (13,000 thb), 7-day Thai massage (20,000 thb) and 10-day healing massage (30,000 thb) trainings. Book online with a 3,000 thb deposit.

Trainings
3-day Foot Massage · 7-day Thai Massage · 10-day Healing Massage
Teacher
Darunee Gor, training Thai Massage practitioners since 2014
Dates
Choose your start date when you book
Stay
With or without stay — the dorm is +800 thb a night, subject to availability
Deposit
3,000 thb, non-refundable
Certification
Thai Massage certification, manual and e-books
Discounts
Early bird −10% when you book 3 months ahead · book with a friend −5%

Dates, availability, requirements and booking details are confirmed directly by the Blue Chitta team.

What's included.

Everything below is part of the price. Anything that isn't, we list separately.

  • Thai Massage certification
  • Manual and e-books
  • Daily morning meditation and breathing class
  • Training with Darunee Gor
  • One meal and drink at Prana Café every day

What's on offer.

Each path, and what it covers.

  1. A day on the training

    • 8:00 — Meditation & breathing class
    • 9:00 — Breakfast at Prana Café
    • 2:00–5:00 — Thai Massage training
  2. 7-day Thai Massage Basics

    • Holistic Thai Massage and its history
    • Thai Massage as a bridge to meditation, and the practice of love and kindness
    • Physical and energetic anatomy
    • Benefits and restrictions
    • Practice: back, shoulders, abdomen, side and supine positions
  3. 3-day Foot Massage

    • A scientific approach to foot massage and the roots of the energy lines
    • Anatomy of the feet, health benefits and contraindications
    • Practice: receiving and giving foot massage, reflexology
  4. 10-day Healing Massage

    • Thai Massage guidelines and trauma awareness
    • Designing each session for the client
    • Common mistakes, and directions for developing your practice
    • Practice: healing massage, therapy, rehabilitation, energy transfer and polarity

What it costs.

Prices in Thai baht. Live availability and any current offer are confirmed when you book.

3-day Foot Massage training
13,000 thb
3-day — with stay (3 nights)
15,400 thb
7-day Thai Massage training
20,000 thb
7-day — with stay (7 nights)
25,600 thb
10-day Healing Massage training
30,000 thb
10-day — with stay (10 nights)
38,000 thb
Early bird
−10% when you book 3 months ahead
Book with a friend
−5%

Meet Darunee Gor

Pee Darunee Gor is famous on Koh Tao for her healing Thai Massage and has been training Thai Massage practitioners since 2014. Her approach is deep and precise, and considers both the physical and the energetic body.

Darunee Gor teaching a Thai Massage class in the shala

Hands-on, every day

Most of each afternoon is practice: giving and receiving massage on the mats in our sea-view shala, with Darunee guiding every stretch and position.

A Thai Massage demonstration in the shala at sunset, palm trees and sea through the open windows
Students watching a Thai Massage demonstration in the sea-view shala

Stay with us

Stay on-site at Blue Chitta, steps away from the sea, in our sea-view dorm with private pod beds, AC at night and beach access. It adds 800 thb a night to your training, subject to availability — choose it when you book.

Not sure yet? Ask us.

Tell us your dates and your level, and we'll come back with the honest answer, including if something else here suits you better.

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Questions, answered clearly.

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Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Every training includes Thai Massage certification, a manual and e-books.

Can I stay on-site?

Yes. A bed in our sea-view dorm adds 800 thb a night, subject to availability: 15,400 thb for the 3-day training with stay, 25,600 thb for the 7-day and 38,000 thb for the 10-day.

How do I book?

Book online and pay a 3,000 thb non-refundable deposit, or pay in full. Booking 3 months ahead takes 10% off and booking with a friend takes 5% off — we take the discount off your balance.

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