Level 1 Back, Shoulders and Neck
This class is designed to help the student develop and refine their sense of touch allowing them to give a relaxing massage to anyone. The class is open to individuals with no previous experience in massage.
If you would like to feel competent reducing back, shoulder and neck tension and inducing relaxation and a sense of wellbeing in your partner, friends, children, parents or relatives this class is for you. We are sure you will find the whole experience of giving and receiving very pleasurable.
You will receive a detailed manual including course outline, massage techniques and step by step instruction on how to use body oils, the use of heat for relaxation and how to follow a back, shoulder and neck massage routine. Over the 4 hours (2X2 hour sessions) there will be time for practice for both partners and opportunity to try some new products and massage accessories. Your instructor will oversee your progress and help you and your partner to have a pleasurable and informative class.
Please wear comfortable clothes and avoid wearing any strong scented perfumes, hair or body products.
Level 2 Legs, Buttocks, Feet and Abdomen
Pre Requisite Level 1. You will need to be familiar with the stroke menu from our Level 1 class in order to participate in Level 2. The massage strokes and applications become more advanced with each level.
This part of a full body massage is especially beneficial to those who engage in recreational sports or who need more flexibility and circulation in the lower extremities. The abdominal massage will aid in elimination. Massaging the feet for most people is a wonderful experience and this routine will include some Thai Massage techniques that are fun to do.
The detailed manual for this Level has an additional stroke menu as well as a step by step routine that participants can follow and practice. There will be some passive stretching techniques included for the legs and buttocks. Participants will practice with heated stones during part of this massage and learn how to use the breath to help their recipient relax.
Please bring your clean feet and avoid wearing stong scents.
Level 3 Upper Chest, Arms, Hands, Head, Neck and Face
Pre Requisite Level 1. You will need to be familiar with the stroke menu from our Level 1 class in order to participate in Level 3. It is recommended that if you are wanting to perform a full body massage that you take Level 2 prior to Level 3 as the massage strokes and applications become more advanced with each level.
Once again the detailed manual for this level includes some special additions with attention to the detail of holding and picking up the head while massaging someone. One of the most common complaints from our massage clientele is neck tension and headaches. Although this class is not a therapeutic massage program and therefore cannot substitute professional care, you will learn how to comfort and reduce tension in the muscles of the upper chest (not breasts), neck, head and face. This level offers a hand and arm massage that can aid sore and tired hands and arms from office and desk work, domestic work and driving to mention a few.
Participants will be able to try cold stones for eye and facial muscle fatigue and learn massage moves to gently stretch and elongate the muscles of the neck and chest. Once participants finish this Level 3 class they can put it all together and begin to practice giving full body massages to their friiends, family and loved ones. Just think you could give the gift of touch...in our society that has become a very special gift.
Private sessions can be scheduled for mastering techniques and tutored practice.