
Yoga Alliance 16-Hrs CEU
18-Minute Demo Video
3-Minute Warm-up Video
Photo Guide 12 Stretches
Zoom Exam Session
In-Person or Zoom Class
Techniques, Training & Practice: 10 Hours
Anatomy & Physiology:4 Hours
Teaching Methodology:2 Hours
Thai Yoga Stretch is online to equip you with a fundamental routine. Thai Yoga Stretch for Yoga Teachers and Fitness Professionals is a 16-hour course earning continuing education units International Yoga Alliance CEUs. See the listing on the Yoga Alliance Continuing Education directory.
Thai yoga stretch is not taught as massage. Therefore, assisted stretching applied by the educated professional yields benefits beyond self stretching.
Expand Your Skills with Assisted Stretching & Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits
Are you a yoga teacher or fitness professional looking to enhance your practice and better serve your clients? This 16-hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) Course in Thai Yoga Stretching provides hands-on training in assisted stretching techniques that improve mobility, recovery, and overall flexibility.
Earn 16 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits
Learn 12 Essential Thai Yoga Stretches
Enhance Your Offerings for Private Clients & Group Sessions
Develop Hands-On Confidence & Practical Application
Yoga Teachers – Add assisted stretching to your classes for deeper flexibility and client support
Fitness Professionals – Improve mobility and recovery strategies for your clients
Wellness Practitioners – Learn a non-invasive approach to increasing range of motion
Fundamentals of Thai Yoga Stretching – A blend of yoga and assisted movement
How to Safely Assist & Apply Pressure for Maximum Benefit
Techniques to Improve Flexibility, Mobility, & Recovery
Hands-on Practice in a Small, Focused Setting
Upon completion, you’ll receive a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Certificate for 16 contact hours.
Experience a Private & Immersive Learning Environment
Complete video tutorials for 12 fundamental stretches
Zoom session
Messaging and email support
Worksheets to follow






Earn your 16-hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Certification and start integrating Thai Yoga Stretching into your professional practice.
A group fitness instructor since 1979 and certified personal trainer since 1996, Debra blends traditional yoga with exercise science. A yoga practitioner said, “I can perform Debra’s class with my eyes closed, listening to her precise instructions.”
Debra Stefan maintains registration with the International Yoga Alliance. She is “grandfathered in” at the highest teacher ranking of over 15,000 yoga teaching hours.
She hosts private retreats at her Live-in Vegas Retreat Residence since 2008. The residential programs offer a minimum stay of 2 days by private appointment only. Zoom sessions are available on a limited basis.

Registered with the International Yoga Alliance and “grandfathered in” at the highest teacher ranking of ERYT-500 with over 15,000 yoga-teaching hours, 55 years of practice, and countless hours of group exercise and personal training.
Golf biomechanics, bicycle education, and powerlifting training are available for private and semi-private sessions.
Debra no longer offers scheduled group classes for drop-in; instruction is by appointment only.
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) ERYT-500 Experienced Yoga Teacher
Debra Stefan is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) with the ERYT-500 certification and over 15,000 teaching hours. With over 55 years of practice, she has hosted countless retreats at her Live-in Vegas Fitness Retreat Residence since 2008. In addition to yoga, she offers private and semi-private sessions in golf biomechanics, bicycle education, and powerlifting. Limited Zoom sessions are available by appointment.
What is Thai Yoga Stretching?
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Furthermore, you have your own private bedroom, a shared bath ($50 upgrade for private bath*), meal provisions, and one-on-one and semi-private personal training.
Wi-Fi access is included in the residential guest experience at no additional cost.If you are looking for an “all inclusive weight loss retreat” spa experience with a gourmet chef serving you, look elsewhere.Then, consider the habit of making your own meals under supervision so you keep it up once you go home.How does an all-inclusive Weight Loss Retreat compare to the regular Cost of Weight Loss Camp?All-inclusive is a trendy term these days, so just what does it mean? Boutique is another trendy term. So what does that mean? Does it mean 20-30 staff employees or does it refer to more personal, appointment-only, non-commercial, and certainly not open to the general public?
Cost of Weight Loss Camp – Affordable or Luxury?
Keep in mind that various pages of this site may refer to the cost of weight loss camp services in general, as well as, drop-in or day camp. This post refers to the Cost of the Residential Weight Loss Camp for live-in or sleepover clients. In fact, an affordable boutique experience by private appointment is the best way to describe it.
NOTE: Not all those reading this are candidates for the live-in weight loss retreat. So, to determine your “exercise readiness” and capacity to be an “action taker” please take complete the online questionnaire here. When you are truly ready to make a commitment, compare the cost of weight loss camp services available to you.
What does all-inclusive mean regarding a weight loss retreat?
So, there are weight loss retreats more like pricey hotel spas. Then, there is the most affordable, truly all-inclusive weight loss retreat where we spare you the extra expenses. However, the extras are always available should you want or need to buy them. Therefore, consider a few listed here:
private bath rather than sharing option
morbidly obese accommodation
geriatric or severe decondition accommodation
Optional 3rd Party Local Services Available Upon Request include:
DexaFit Body Scan, RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate Analysis,VO2 Max Cardio-Pulmonary Test)
Massage therapist
Chiropractor
Spa Treatments
So, if you value being in an affordable private residential weight loss camp with high accountability instead of a pricey large-scale public retreat in a hotel or spa, then feel free to call.
Cost of Weight Loss Camp Comparison
For live-in accommodations, you can click on the link below for a comprehensive price chart. Here is a complete service and price list for you to compare. My Las Vegas residential weight loss camp compares with four other regional options. Included are west coast options: Live in fitness in Los Angeles, California – also known as “camptechnique”, “live in fitness camp” and “live in fitness enterprise.” Then, “Utahweightlossretreat” also known as “RealLifeFitnessandHealth.” In searching, you may find similar monikers for our Las Vegas Fitness and weight loss retreat: “live in weightloss” and “live in bootcamp.” Hopefully, this will spare you any confusion. Debra Stefan residential weight loss camp operates solely since 2008 independent of any other entities or locations. Recently, we rebranded as “Vegas Fitness Retreats.”
All training requires full payment commitment prior to participation. For live-in services, a deposit of 50% is due at the time of scheduling using a bank direct wire transfer, Zelle, ACH or any other direct payment link found on www.DebraStefan.com. The remaining balance is due 15 business days prior to arrival. However, all local services require payment in full prior to participation.
Can I take a tax deduction for the cost of weight loss camp?
If a doctor has diagnosed obesity, then you may qualify for a tax deduction for yourself, your spouse, or your dependent.
Will health insurance participate in the cost of weight loss camp?
Aetna considers the following medically necessary treatment of obesity when criteria are met:
Weight reduction medications, and
Clinician supervision of weight reduction programs.”
Interestingly, taking weight reduction medications comes with drawbacks. In fact, Aetna policy bulletin on health insurance coverage for weight loss states the following:
“Weight loss due to weight reduction medication use is generally temporary. In addition, the potential for development of physical dependence and addiction is high. Because of this, their use to aid in weight loss is not regarded as therapeutic, but rather involves a risk/benefit ratio, which makes it medically inappropriate in most cases.”

Is Thai Massage the same as Thai Yoga Stretching?
No. Thai Yoga Stretching is not massage. It is a movement-based practice focused on assisted stretching, not soft tissue manipulation. Therefore, it does not require a massage license.
Who can practice Thai Yoga Stretching?
Fitness professionals, yoga instructors, and movement specialists can integrate Thai Yoga Stretching into their practice to enhance client flexibility, mobility, and recovery.
What are the benefits of Thai Yoga Stretching?
Increased flexibility and range of motion
Enhanced muscle recovery and relaxation
Improved circulation and posture
Stress relief through guided movement
Thai Yoga Stretching Certification?
A massage license is not required, but proper training is essential for safe and effective practice. Debra Stefan, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), offers professional training for yoga instructors and fitness professionals seeking to expand their expertise and earn continuing education credits (CEUs).
How is Thai Yoga Stretching different from self-stretching?
Self-stretching is often limited by an individual’s own range of motion. Assisted stretching, when performed by a trained professional, allows for deeper, more effective stretches that clients may not achieve on their own.
Thai Yoga Stretch benefits for yoga instructors and personal trainers?
Thai Yoga Stretch benefits for yoga instructors and personal trainers?
Thai Yoga Stretching is a valuable tool for yoga instructors and fitness professionals, allowing them to:
Offer deeper assisted stretches to clients
Enhance injury prevention and mobility training
Provide one-on-one recovery sessions
Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) credits through professional training with Debra Stefan
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) and ERYT-500 certification held by Debra Stefan enables fitness and yoga professionals to earn credentials from online courses and in-person retreats.