Beginners Massage Course
Our original massage course developed over 10 years at Edinburgh University by LearnMassage and the ChillOut Society. It has now been updated and improved to incorporate the Introduction to Massage workshop and then teach the essence of all areas Swedish massage by focusing on the back and upper body.
Over a 6 evenings or 3 days you will learn the skills you need to give enjoyable relaxing and effective massages. Swedish Massage is a classical European massage technique of the muscles with special oils by therapeutic stroking and kneading of muscle tissue to promote stress relief. It is used to improve circulation, relieve muscle pain and tension, increase flexibility and induce relaxation. It combines three basic strokes to the skin: long, firm strokes; kneading strokes; and small circles. This is the most requested and one of the most enjoyable massages.
Syllabus
Six fun lessons (or 3 full days) cover all the essentials of Swedish Massage:
Parts 1 & 2 – Introduction to Massage workshop
Part 3 – Focus, Sensitivity & BACK Massage practical I
Part 4 – Applying Power Smoothly & BACK Massage practical II
Part 5 – Understanding touch & Full Back Massage practical I
Part 6 – Make your Massage Complete & Full Back Massage practical II
Cost
Details of costs are finalised shortly before sign up; we use the newsletter to invite people to the sign-up session. It is normally around £50 for EUSA students, £100 for non-EUSA concessions and £150 for real people. This includes full tuition, oil resistant notes and a bottle of professional quality massage oil.
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