SARGA 101 FLOOR July 25'

Portland, OR, USA

VT
4 reviews
Jul 21 - 24, 2025
Group size: 2 - 6
SARGA 101 FLOOR July 25'
Portland, OR, USA

4 reviews

Jul 21 - 24, 2025
Group size: 2 - 6

About this trip

SARGA 101 CLASS -

In this in-person course you will gain an understanding of Sarga Silk alignment and wrapping methods, will be able to perform Sarga Bodywork techniques for both posterior and anterior applications and will learn a full body 90-min sequence on a floor-based massage table.  Maximum capacity for this location is 6 participants.


THIS COURSE IS CONFIRMED 


Ideally this course is meant to be taken MORE THAN ONCE. Retakes are welcome and discounted.  Email Linda for a $200 discount code to apply to your tuition and enhance Your Sarga Skills: Repeat the Sarga 101 Journey! linda.caravia@vitalitytmy.com


Retakes are helpful for practitioners seeking to deepen their grasp of Sarga Bodywork for those eager to refine their skills and gain a more profound understanding of Sarga Silk alignment and wrapping methods.


Refine your Sarga techniques for both posterior and anterior applications, and leave equipped to perform a comprehensive 90-minute full-body sequence on a floor-based massage table.


When: Monday July 21st - Thursday July 24th 2025


Class Times: 10am - 5/5:30pm | Monday - Thursday  


Location: 

Vitality Therapeutic Massage & Yoga

2301 NW Thurman Street

Portland, OR 97210


TRANSPORT

We are not a travel agency and cannot advise on destinations and times, but once you have done your research, Linda can help answer questions in regards to class. Please also feel free to view Sarga's website for general info and FAQ's. Please feel free to research the address to explore the area of NW Portland, Oregon for nearby airports, restaurants, and things to do. Uber and Lyft are available, so please download the apps if you are not renting a car. Parking instructions available in the PDF in the welcome email for this course and in the next section of this description.


Sarga 101 FLOOR:  NCBTMB Approved 24 CEU's

Instructor: Linda Caravia, OR LMT #6600 

**In this class, a mentee will be present, gaining valuable experience and learning how to teach Sarga Bodywork as a future instructor. This means you'll benefit from the insights of two experienced practitioners, receiving additional support and guidance throughout your Sarga learning journey.


Tuition =$1095


Tuition includes:

- All Sarga Bodywork equipment needed for class

- Linens will be provided (flat. fitted, face cradle and towels) for students. Please do not bring large bags into class, there is no storage space.


Before You Book: Course Requirements


Prerequisites and requirements: 

  • Must have at least 1 year of manual therapy experience. (May include clinic hours from massage school).
  • Must meet your state/country's massage licensure requirements.
  • Must have current liability/malpractice insurance in the state/country where you practice (no exceptions).
  • Must add Vitality Therapeutic Massage & Yoga, LLC to insurance temporarily to cover use of equipment.
  • The weight and height limit fis not restricted due to the nature of the tables being on the floor.  Please ensure you can meet the fitness requirements. Sarga Bodywork does not have specific age/weight restrictions for students. However each instructor reserves the right to require a limit of height and weight for Safety Considerations on Raised Massage Tables www.sargabodywork.com/prepare.
  • Fitness level is especially important for Sarga Bodywork practices on raised massage tables.  Setting yourself up for success is paramount, as the main feedback from participants is that they overestimated their fitness level.  SARGA STRONG is an online course that aims to help Sarga Bodywork practitioners and students learn and perform Sarga Bodywork with confidence. This is an excellent resource for students who are preparing to attend a Sarga Bodywork course in person: https://www.sargabodywork.com/learn/sarga-strong

Additionally, here are 4 fitness measurements to gauge your ability to learn and perform Sarga Bodywork with success:


1. The ability to balance on one foot for at least 1 minute without holding onto anything for support. Please note: excessive ankle inversion or supination can limit your ability in class as well as ankle injuries with limited dorsiflexion. We highly recommend ankle and knee stabilizing exercises to be prepared for this course.

2. Excellent cardiovascular conditioning and the ability to perform cardiovascular exercise (jogging, swimming, etc.) for 10-15 minutes without stopping.

3. The ability to perform at least 3 sets of 20 squats.

4. The ability to isometrically hold a plank for at least 1 minute.

If you do not feel confident that you could meet these four requirements or if the location equipment and classroom cannot accommodate the height and weight parameters above, but you would still like to attend a Sarga Bodywork course, then our floor-based courses would be the best fit for you!

Please contact sarga@sargabodywork.com directly for floor based course inquiries. While basic strength and conditioning is still important here, a floor-based practice provides practitioners a much wider and more stable working area, and fitness level is less of a consideration.

PARKING

[Office Address for navigation: 2301 NW Thurman Street, Portland, OR 97210]

  1. Parking: ☆ Do not park in the building parking lot ☆  There is street parking and FREE street parking just a couple of blocks away. Here is the interactive map; the office on 23rd/Thurman and the blue highlighted areas are for paid parking in Zone M.  **For those that have been to my building, please do not use the parking lot for classes; I want to ensure you don't get towed**
  2. Suggestion: Park 2 blocks away near Dutch Bros Coffee (lots of free parking)

    https://pdx.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=ad171d005d4442bba3c640735d070aa3&entry=3

COURSE POLICIES

ARRIVAL + DEPARTURE 

• Please note course dates and time. If you are arriving from out of town, please book your flights so that you arrive (at least) the day before the first day of class and leave (at least) the day after the last day of class. 

• Since we are an NCBTMB approved CE course in which you receive 24 CE credit hours for 101 and 102 CE credits for 102, all class time must be allotted for to receive your Certificate of Completion.

• We highly suggest that you book refundable travel arrangements until your course is confirmed (meets minimum enrollment), and that you purchase flexible airline tickets/travel insurance if you are arriving from out-of-town. 
• If we have not reached the required minimum student enrollment up to 30 days prior to the class start time, Sarga Bodywork reserves the right to postpone a course to a later time or to cancel it altogether. In such an event, registrants have the choice to either transfer to another course without paying the transfer fee, or to be refunded their full payment.

• Class times are always 10:00am - 5:00pm (with a one-hour lunch break between noon and 2pm each day). Please arrive a few minutes early (no more than 15 mins), or with enough time to get settled before class begins and allow up to 30 minutes "flex time" after 5pm each class day.

• As a certified NCBTMB CEU provider, any missed class time has to be made up, case by case; which could require a retake if any portion of class is missed.


CANCELLATION POLICY

Your course tuition is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your tuition is good for 1 year and you may apply it to any Sarga Bodywork Course, location, dates, but the instructor must remain the same (Linda Caravia), within 1 year of original booking. Transfer dates and fees and rate increases apply.


TRANSFER POLICY

• You may transfer out of a course up to 60 days before the course. However, in the case of a Pop-Up your tuition is non-transferable and non-refundable due to the short lead time. However, if I cannot meet the minimum student capacity and cancel the course prematurely I will refund your tuition without penalty.

•A $75 transfer fee is applicable if you request to transfer after tuition is paid. If you register for a course at the 60-day mark or later, course tuition is both non-refundable and non-transferrable.

WAITLIST

When a course reaches Waitlist status it is confirmed and attendance is full. Cancellations and transfers may still occur at any time altering the headcount. We will reach out to all Waitlisters and announce an open spot. Please note, once the spot open becomes live on Wetravel it is open to all and first come first serve.


DRUGS & ALCOHOL

We kindly ask that there be no use of recreational drugs (i.e marijuana, micro dosing of mushroom, etc) and alcohol during the course hours, in class, at lunch or on the premesis where class is held. Anything that may interfere with cognition and balance should not be used.

Minimum Student Enrollment

A full refund (or a free transfer) of course tuition will be issued if Linda Caravia cannot deliver a scheduled course for any reason that is of no fault of the participant. In the event of such a cancellation, please remain aware that Linda Caravia or Vitality Therapeutic Massage & Yoga, LLC will not be held responsible to reimburse any airline tickets or other previously booked travel and accommodation reservations and expenses that are separate from tuition costs. In the event that a course has not reached the required minimum student enrollment 30 days prior to the class start time, Linda Caravia of Vitality Therapeutic Massage & Yoga, LLC reserves the right to postpone a particular course to a later time or to cancel it altogether. In such an event, registrants have the choice to either transfer to another course without paying the $75 transfer fee, or to be refunded their full payment.


In the event of cancellation by Linda Caravia of Vitality Therapeutic Massage & Yoga, LLC all payments will be refunded in full. In the event due to dangerous weather, political unrest, acts of god, and other force majeure events, all payments will be refunded in full.

TERMS + CONDITIONS

*This course is ala carte. No food, lodging, or transport included. However, linens and all equipment will be provided for class.


Sarga Bodywork has further terms + conditions. Linda Caravia is operating as an instructor and independent contractor for Sarga Bodywork. Every participant must acknowledge Sarga’s policies in regards to shipping + return policies, marketing, trademark, patent, terms of use agreement, privacy policy, disclaimers + limitations of liability. Please review the following sections hyperlinked below:

What’s included

  • Sarga Tuition Fees
    Sarga Bodywork tuition fees are included in every package. All Sarga equipment + tables are provided.
  • Linen Service
    Cotton Flannel Sheet Set + Face Cradle for each participant.
  • All Sarga Equipment
    Instructors will provide all classroom equipment necessary to practice; including 32” Earthlight Spirit tables specific for barefoot bodywork, all Sarga Bodywork hardware & silks, Myorub.

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Packages do not include airfare.
  • Ground Transportation
    Packages do not include ground transportation.
  • Food & Beverages
    Packages do not include food & beverages throughout the class. There are many nearby restaurants to enjoy.
  • Travel Insurance
    Packages do not include travel insurance.
  • Sarga Merchandise
    Tuition costs does not include additional Sarga Merchandise. Merchandise is available for purchase after class with 10% student discount rate. Will be shipped priority flat rate.
  • Indoor Spa Sandals
    Bring 1-2 pair of clean rubber flip-flops or sandals to wear exclusively in the classroom for treatments. These should be made entirely of rubber, without fabric; non-porous for sanitary reasons.
  • Laundry Service
    Table linens are provided and will be used for the duration of class. You have permission to launder your own linens if needed each day.
  • Hand towels
    Please bring 2 clean hand towels per day for washing your feet before practicing in class.
  • Personal Care Items
    Please come with clean, pedicured feet every day of class (clipped and clean toenails and cuticles, filed calluses, etc.). On hand high quality foot file and clippers recommended for maintenance.
  • Personal Sarga Equipment
    Personal Sarga Equipment and merchandise will be for sale at the end of the course.

Available Packages

SARGA 101 Class
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Non-Refundable Tuition* -BEFORE PURCHASING PLEASE READ DETAILS & POLICIES & email if you have questions linda.caravia@vitalitytmy.com


Early Bird Price $895

60 Days before class price $995

30 Days before class price $1095 


Sarga 101:  NCBTMB Approved 24 CEU's                                                                                                                                           Instructor: Linda Caravia, LMT #6600
Class Times: 10 am - 5:00/5:30 pm  


*Tuition is non-refundable unless the instructor is unable to offer the course


*This course is ala carte. No food, lodging, or transport included. However, linens and all equipment will be provided for class.


Amenities: 

  • Free parking within 2 blocks of location 
  • Access to: 2nd floor kitchen, conference room, microwave, refrigerator, 2 Restrooms, Hot/cold water dispenser and Utility sink (all on 2nd floor)
  • Linens and all equipment will be provided for class
$895

Itinerary

Sarga 101 FLOOR PDX
Sarga 101 July 25' FLOOR Class

Sarga 101  FLOOR CLASS


Class starts at 10am daily and ends at 5/5:30pm. 


Lunch is 1 hour each day sometime between the hours of 11am-2pm depending. Please do not make lunch plans/reservations as we must keep the hour flexible.


You may bring your own lunch and eat in the building's conference room, or enjoy the many nearby restaurants


Sarga 101 | 4 days | 24 CEU

Monday July 21st - Thursday July 24th 2025 

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Vitality Therapeutic Massage & Yoga, LLC
4 reviews
Linda has been licensed for massage therapy since Oregon in 1998, she is a continuing education provider, adult and children's yoga teacher. She has over 30 years of experience in running businesses and also mentors massage therapists in the business of massage and Sarga Bodywork. Linda Caravia, LMT #6600 Vitality Therapeutic Massage & Yoga, LLC LOCATED IN: PORTLAND, OREGON Website: vitalitytmy.com Contact: linda.caravia@vitalitytmy.com

Reviews

Linda was just such an intuitive instructor. She had a way with working with your individual learning style and body mechanics to lead through the tricky new world of Sarga! Her eye for safety had my very fear driven- holy hell I’m going to fall- mind at ease from the very first day.
By Missy E for SARGA 101 In-Person June on Jul 17, 2024
Simply amazing! Mrs. Linda was very precise teaching the curriculum. Her space was very organized and the energy all around her was comforting. I will definitely be back for a retake!
By Erin H for SARGA 101 In-Person June on Jul 04, 2024
Learned a ton, I would definitely recommend to any massage therapist looking to add another method of bodywork to their toolbox!
By Skylar S for SARGA 101 In-Person June on Jun 30, 2024
This Couples Massage Class was absolutely amazing. Linda Caravia did a fantastic job creating a truly safe space to explore couple's massage with my fiancé. The massage techniques taught were very specific and very helpful for us. We both felt so comfortable and connected throughout the class, and it was such a special experience to learn these new skills together. Linda's expertise and guidance made the whole session incredibly enjoyable and informative. We can't wait to practice and incorporate these techniques into our regular self-care routine. Thank you, Linda, for such a memorable and relaxing experience!
By Ashley C for Partner | Couples Massage Class on May 21, 2024