Rooted in Tradition • Guided by Experience • Inspired by Connection
Knoxville, Tennessee
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HANDS-ON. HEART-CENTERED. TRANSFORMATIVE.
Journey
to the POSE
Thai Stretching for Yoga
Seven Springs Retreat Center
Maryville, Tennessee
June 18 – 21, 2026
With Kelly & Jessi
A TRAINING FOR THE YOGA BODY
Expand what’s possible
on and off the mat.
Journey to the Pose is a hands-on training designed to deepen your understanding of the body through the art of Thai stretching. You’ll learn to skillfully guide students into postures using breath, rocking, acupressure, body weight and momentum, creating spaciousness, ease and transformation.
IN THIS TRAINING YOU WILL:
Explore the principles of OsteoThai and functional anatomy
Learn active, passive and dynamic Thai stretching techniques
Develop confidence working with students and clients
Earn 15 CE hours (NCBTMB Approved)
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Jessi Townesmith
Jessi's connection to Seven Springs runs deep, as it's the place where she grew up and also gave birth to her two sons, Kai and Cedar, in the Peru yurt. Now, she joyfully shares this family land with retreat participants, offering a unique blend of vinyasa-based yoga infused with elements of dance and natural movement. Her classes emphasize the rhythm of the breath and encourage organic flow within each pose.
Jessi's background in dance and creative movement laid the foundation for her deep connection to yoga. Her passion for the holistic path of yoga has taken her across the globe, from the United States to Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Bali, and Costa Rica. A certified RYT500 instructor and doula, Jessi's teachings weave together her love for birthwork, herbal medicine, and the natural world.
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Kelly Nichols Scott
Kelly's attraction to Thai Yoga Massage was immediate. Within a couple of months of receiving her first Thai Yoga Massage, she set off on an international journey to immerse herself in Thai healing arts.
Her unique approach is inspired by her studies at Costa Rica School and the Integral Touch Institute in Thailand and Indonesia. In 2016 she met a french teacher, David Lutt, co-founder of Osteothai, a meeting of the two arts of Thai massage and Osteopathy.
In 2019 she entered a masters program in Osteothai with David Lutt and Jörg Schürp. She is the first American to complete the masters program in Osteothai and shares her passion for this practice in a holistic, culturally rich, and playful way. She resides in Knoxville, TN specializing and teaches Thai and Osteothai locally, nationally and internationally.
OUR HOME
Seven Springs Retreat Center
A sacred haven nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Reconnect with nature, soak in the springs, and nourish your body, mind and spirit.
Nourishing vegetarian meals
Springs & nature walks
Comfortable lodging
Meditation & yoga
Forest bathing
Supportive community
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Thai Yoga Training/15 CE's RYT/NCBTMB approved
Yoga & Meditation daily
3 vegetarian meals daily
Lodging/private/shared/camping
Amazing community
Natural springs
Nature walks/Forest bathing
Secure your spot with a single payment
All payments are non-refundable
Objective
We will explore all postures, including supine, prone, side-lying, and seated positions, which will complement your existing knowledge of the energetics of movement.
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Overview
Thai stretching techniques encompass active, passive, and dynamic methods based on Osteothai principles, focusing on increasing proprioceptive awareness, mobility, and overall vitality.
Benefits of Thai Yoga Bodywork
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Decrease muscle soreness
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Improve functional mobility
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Decrease risk of injury
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Improve circulation
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Develop body awareness
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Retrain the nervous system for relaxation
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Interpersonal connection and co-regulation
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Encourage breath refinement and mindfulness
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Highlight the energetics of the yoga posture
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Working with beginner students
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Working with an advanced student
