We consider this page of our website to be a microcosm of community. It is our intention to conduct business from a foundation of mutual support and respect for similar businesses, foregoing the convention of competition. We believe in abundance and hope that here you will find the path to meet as many of your needs as possible. If you have a business that you believe would be a good match, tell us about it and perhaps we can support one another in our links pages.

Inclusion on this page is not equal to a recommendation, however, we would not have included these businesses if we did not suspect that they might be better than average

Thai Massage & Herbalism Courses

Studying Thai Massage in Thailand and Domestically Some information and thoughts to help you in your quest for instruction.
Tao Moutain Association - The Tao Mountain Association of Traditional Thai Massage and Herbal Medicine – an excellent and abundant resource for information about Thai massage, history, lineage and more as well connecting with a T.M. member teacher in your area. Also note that all of our correspondence courses are offered through Tao Mountain and can be found at this link.
Thaiurveda Institute - Instructor Camille Rosado offers courses in Basic Thai massage, and Thai herbal compress massage in English and Spanish. Based in Monterey California, she also offers classes in Costa Rica and Puerto Rica. Camille is a heartfelt and enthusiastic teacher and a graduate of the Tao Mountain teacher training program.
www.thenakedmango.com -Courses in Thai herbalism taught by Kelly Bornt Kidson. Kelly is an experienced herbalist and a graduate of the Tao Mountain teacher training program. She has developed advanced courses in traditional Thai herbalism and is a guest teacher at The Naga Center. Visit her website to find out about other dates and location of her classes.
Colorado School of Thai Therapeutics - Classes are taught by Susan Lorenz, a long time student of Tao Mountain and The Naga Center. Susan is a warm and wonderful woman who we have enjoyed having as a student and happily welcome into the teaching community.
Metta Bodywork - located in Cleveland Ohio by Sarah Cheiky, a graduate of the Tao Mountain teacher training program
Three Winds Academy - School of traditional Thai massage located in Ottowa Ontario. Owned and operated by a graduate of the Tao Mountain teacher training program

Alumni of The Naga Center - (or, people to get a Thai massage from)
This is a new addition to our links page - more links will be added as we get the word out

Jacinda Phillips - in Portland Oregon
Stephanie Glass - in Portland Oregon

Theravada Buddhism

Portland Friends of the Dhamma – offers weekly meditations as well as retreats and events that support the teachings of the Buddha. Friends of the Dhamma arises from the Theravada, Thai-forest meditation lineage of Ajahn Chah and is advised by and affliated with the Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
DharmaNet – DharmaNet is a website providing an extensive list of links to Theravada Buddhist groups/organizations around the world

Professional Products

Sun and Moon Originals - Supplier of Massage mats, meditation cushions, yoga supplies, pillows, etc
Lotus Light - Colossal catalogue of everything you can possibly need as an herbalist or massage therapist
Here's The Rub - Supplier of Massage equipment, linens, essential oils, aromatherapy, etc
The Mango Grove - The Mango Grove, owned by Kelly Bornt Kidson, offers Thai fisherman pants and Thai herbal products including herbal compresses for Thai herbal massage. Kelly is an herbalist and a graduate of the Tao Mountain teacher training program.

Really Great Places in Portland – Included here are places that are not necessarily directly related to Thailand and Thai healing. It is our hope that these links will be helpful to out of town students studying at the Naga Center, as well as a way to increase community building within our city. This section is new. Please check back as we add more links to it.

Common Ground Wellness Center & Inner City Hot Springs Common Ground Wellness Center and Inner City Hot Springs is a non-profit community of health care practioners including massage therapists, counselors, acupuncturists and more. Hot tubs and sauna are communal and clothing optional, with co-ed, women only, and men only hours. Beautiful grounds and a lovely wholistic environment - call 503-238-1065 for information.

Other – good things that we don't know have a category for.

Trevor Gray - Our fabulous photographer, Trevor Gray. Trevor did the photography you see throughout the Naga Center website. Check out his website to see the scope of his art. Thai Related Research and Charitites – For Thai related research and Charitable projects.

Professional Organizations

www.americanherbalistsguild.com the premier herbalist professional organization
www.ncbtmb.com The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
www.ayurveda-nama.org National Association of Medical Ayurveda
www.iayt.org International Association of Yoga Therapists. also a 501(c)3
www.yrec.org Yoga Research & Education Center. A 501(c)3 supporting research of Yoga traditions.
www.abmp.com Associated Bodyworkers Massage Professionals. National massage trade association

Thai Language Resources
LearningThai.com - a great website for helping you learn to speak Thai - and they have good links page with only free language resources
Thai Language.com - another Thai language learning page that has a great dictionary quality. Type in an english or Thai word, and it will find the translation