Welcome to Classes at The Naga Center
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Above you will find links to all catagories of classes offered at The Naga Center. Click on the desired link and you will be taken to a page detailing class options in that catagory. Occassionally we will put a special class here on this page if it does not fit into any of the other class categories, or if it is brand new and we are so excited about it that we need to put it in as many places as possible; so be sure to glance down. We are working on a new website that will better accomodate for these special classes, but for now you can find them here.

Introduction to Vedic Astrology
Wednesday Evenings April 28th - June 9th

Traditional Thai Medicine consists of many branches, with Thai bodywork, or Thai massage, being the main branch known in the West. In Thailand a traditional medicine practitioner may specialize in one branch, but will be well versed in the medical theory that underlies all the branches, and will have a working knowledge of all the branches. As The Naga Center grows we are bringing in more and more classes that allow students to better understand the various branches of Thai medicine. One such branch is astrology, and the primary astrology system used in Thailand is Vedic Astrology.
Vedic astrology is utilized by traditional medicine practitioners in Thailand to help patients better understand health conditions that they are prone to and how best to take care of themselves based on their astrological chart. Those who have a basic understanding of Thai element theory will be able to utilize Vedic Astrology to better guide their clients in health and lifestyle choices.

The "Introduction to Vedic Astrology" course consists of 7 unique lessons that provide an overview of Vedic Astrology - the timeless "science of light" from ancient India. The course will meet once a week for two hours and offers beginning information regarding the Vedic perspective of the heavens, including the Vedic zodiac, planets, houses etc.
The course will also provide the introductory skills necessary to begin the analysis and interpretation of the Vedic Astrology natal chart/horoscope. The course includes weekly homework assignments and a final exam and meets requirements for 12 credit hours toward degree certification with the American College of Vedic Astrology.

This unique class is taught by Michael Vogt, a practicing Vedic Astrologer of 19 years and founding member of the American College of Vedic Astrology.

Pre-requisite: none
Cost: $200
April 28th - June 9th
Class meets Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Class Class
creating workshops and classes
Ever wanted to teach a class about something you love? In this four hour workship we will explore ways to create classes in non-acadmenic subjects. From healing arts classes to tarot, from knitting to nutrition; if you have a passion that you would like to share with others, this little workship will help you to structure your class, find your teaching voice, create the ambiance you desire, and provide you with tools for working with groups and individuals. This class fun and easy class is taught by Nephyr Jacobsen, founder of The Naga Center. She created it because she loves teaching and wants to help others who have thought about teaching jump in.

Pre-requisite: none
Cost: $49.00
April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 6th - 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thai Massage In-Depth Six Month Certification Program

This 150 hour program meets for one long weekend session a month (friday noon through Sunday 6 p.m.) for six months; with one five day class the last month. Students participating in our In-Depth program will be taken through Thai Massage Levels I, II, and III in a continuous study program that provides a comprehensive understanding of Traditional Thai Massage that is rich in history, culture, spirituality and the traditional medical theory that underlies Thai bodywork. This class goes beyond being a compilation of our Level I, II, and III intensives, as it stretches and expands the subject matter for a penetrative examination of Thai healing. Students are expected to complete homework assignments and practice sessions between monthly meetings and the program will finish with two days of supervised clinic where participants will work with a variety of client needs and challenges. Class size is kept small so register for this incredible program early.
Pre-requisite: Instructor approval upon completion of application - no prior massage experience required
Cost: $2,229
$500 deposit required upon registration. Payment plan available at $346 per month after deposit
$1,999 if paid in full at time of registration
for dates of each session, click on the massage classes link above

The Naga Center offers classes in Thai Massage, Thai Herbalism, Thai Language, Theraveda Buddhism (the form of Buddhism practiced in Thailand), and more. Our class lists and class descriptions are ever changing. Please check back frequently to see new additions and changes to class descriptions as classes evolve.