Please note: Unlike other novice Thai Associaltions we have been promoting and developing programs in Thai Yoga and Thai Massage full time since 1984! We are the oldest and original source for comprehensive recognitions and programs in the US. Our history and work is well documented. All of our recognitions, accreditations and awards are genuine and posted on this website! Unlike other association who claim to represent the Thai Yoga or Thai Massage industry everything we say and stand for can be independently verified! We have many verifiable formal recognitions, awards and certifications in Thailand from all the schools and traditions we represent in Thailand and from the various appropriate Ministry's etc. (Click Here to see the list!).

We, the Instructors, schools and practitioners, regardless of level of practice, whole heartedly support actively all genuine schools and teachers with verifiable background and credentials. Do not be fooled into supporting those instructors and schools, who have no verifiable background or authentic training and certification. Also, do not be fooled or mislead by websites and schools claiming that there is no US standards for practicing Thai Yoga! There have been standards in use, promoted and supported by ITTA since 1983! Our standards for practice and recognition are considered the highest quality and we can prove with the support and recognition of The Royal Thai Governmental agencies, and the awards and recognitions that we have received from them! No other association, or schools can make these claims and offer proof.

ITTA recognized prgrams are the only such programs in the US to currently allow graduate practitioners and students to sit for the Naturopathic National Boards for Traditional Naturopath. This is currently the highest possible standard for recognition of Thai Massage and Thai Yoga in the US.

If your interested in being part of supporting the traditions derived from Thai Ayurveda and the Lineage of Shivago, then ITTA is where you need to be. Be proud of your heritage and your industry. Lets work together for the future of Thai Yoga and Thai Massage in the US and in the world!

  Please Note:  Effective November 16, 2008, New US National Standard for Thai Yoga/Thai Massage Practitioner Recognitions for Practitioner, Instructor and Schools will go into effect. Full details on the new levels and standards for recognition will be posted on this site. To see a list of the new approval levels click here.

Our Director

On December 1st. 2006, Dr. Anthony James, ND, MDAM, ITTA Director of Education, became the first US Instructor to receive "Aacharn" (Master) Teaching Certificate in Traditional Thai Medicine and Thai Yoga Therapy (Thai Massage). (Since September of 2008, Aachan J has taught the full 200 hour Certified Thai Practitioner program as a gift of service and for no compensation seven times!)

Details on Award

More info on Aachan James and his teachings

ITTA Members: Submit your recognition photos to be featured in our ITTA congratulations section!

ITTA Administrative Secretary

Julie James CTT

ITTA Board of Advisors

Dr. Aram Amaradit, President Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society

Agnes Solis D. Ac. CMP

Mr. Surasak Srinoi

Aachan Nantipa Anantasuk (Anantasuk/ Wat Po)

Aachan Lek Chaiya (Mama Lek)

Aachan Wasson Sintorn (Old Medicine Hospital School)

Khruu Chongkol Settakorn (ITM Chiangmai)

Ethan Sissar CTI

Nihat Ayceman M.Sc., CTI

NCBTMB Approved Continuation Provider for Massage Therapy.

Thai Yoga/ Thai Massage Podcast. New lecture every week. Listen and learn!

YOGA Magazine editorial article, "What's Hot: Thai Yoga Teacher Training," page 66, January 2010 issue #84.

SomaVeda™ Summer Month long Thai Practitioner Certification Program at Thai Yoga Center, June 4th to June 30th. 2010 - Free or Reduced Tution! Sign Up Now!

26th Annual, SomaVeda™ Fall 30 Day Annual Thailand Tour and Certification Program. Survey and training in Thailand and India! November 11 to December 12th, 2010 - Early registration discounts!!

ITTA Announces all new Yoga, Ayurveda, Pancha Karma and Ayurvedic Medicinal Pharmacy and Herbal Medicine Certification Programs in Kerala, South India!

Aachan, Dr. Anthony James receives Life Time membership and Certification from The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine November 30, 2009!

MASSAGE Magazine article, "Body in Balance: Thai Massage," page 70, by Anthony James, N.D., in the June 2009 issue

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SomaVeda™ Institute operates 5 Acre National Center For Thai Yoga/Thai Massage in Plant City, Florida!

SomaVeda™ Introduces 2170 to 3000 hour HHP Diploma Program qualifying for Naturopathic Boards!

Updated Membership Directory! Our new searchable online directory is now available! Search for instructors and practitioners in your area! Members log in to the directory to update your profile.

ITTA is now offers all levels of student and professional memberships! Join now for FREE!

New Levels and Price Structure! We have lowed the cost on all New Membership Levels!

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