THE INTRODUCTORY COURSE

The Introductory Course (weekend 1) will provide you with all the basic principles of massage. You will feel confident after learning:

  • All the basic strokes and how to adapt them to different parts of the body enabling you to give a nurturing massage to family and friends

  • To do a special sequence for a short, clothed, back and shoulder massage

  • Principles of using base oils and essential oils for massage

  • How to give massage without becoming tired

  • How to develop your intuition and nurturing touch

  • Knowledge of indications / contra-indications

The atmosphere is relaxed and you will both give and receive massage – leaving you totally de-stressed.

 
 


“I have not only learned practical techniques but also learned something I did not expect – to tune into my own intuition.”

 

“I’ve now got the confidence to give anyone a full
body massage.” 

THE FOUNDATION COURSE

Covering all parts of the body, this course adds two further weekends to the Introductory Course. In the Foundation Course (weekends 2 and 3) you will learn:

  • How to do a full body massage in a relaxed and confident way

  • Knowledge and practice in own body use through movement

  • Basic principles of Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Bach Flower Remedies. While it does not give you qualifications in these subjects, it offers a deeper understanding of holistic massage as well as providing a taster for anyone considering taking up any of them in depth

  • Sensitivity to the energy flows in the body. The Academy aims to teach massage in a holistic way. We don’t simply consider the physical benefits of massage, but also look at the effects on emotions, thought and spirit. To this end we include techniques for relaxation, visualisation and breathing

Considerable attention is paid to the way we move when we massage – efficient use of your own body is essential to avoiding fatigue. All the tutors have a background in movement from yoga to the Alexander Technique and will help with postural alignment and movement exercises throughout the course. You are invited to think about what health means to you.

You will learn to become more sensitive to your own energy and that of the recipient. This extra dimension expands massage beyond the physical realm into truly holistic therapy.

  
 


“I’ve achieved a greater understanding and awareness of the body, and my body in particular. It’s been wonderful.” 

 

 

“I feel touched, not only from the outside, but from the inside as well.”