SARGA BODYWORK® is a barefoot massage method that employs the use of a fabric strap fastened to a massage table to deliver therapeutic myofascial and deep tissue techniques. This length of fabric is used by practitioners for stability and to add tensional and gravitational force to specific manual therapy methods. These methods, applied with the broad contact surfaces of the feet facilitate less restriction and more ease and relaxation in recipients’ bodies.
Please confirm that you meet our requirements.
For this in-person course, the following requirements apply:
- Must have at least 1 year of manual therapy experience.
- Must meet your state/country's massage licensure requirements.
- Must have current liability/malpractice insurance in the state/country where you practice. No exceptions.
- Fitness level is especially important for Sarga Bodywork practice on raised massage tables. Sarga Bodywork is an advanced barefoot massage modality that requires an exceptional degree of focus, patience, physical fitness, and bodywork experience in order to master it. Please see below to ensure you meet these requirements before you register.
Fitness requirements to successfully learn & perform Sarga Bodywork:
- The ability to balance on one foot for at least 1 minute without holding onto anything for support. Ankle and knee stabilizing exercises are highly recommended in preparation for this course, especially if you've had previous injuries and/ or surgeries to these joints.
- Excellent cardiovascular conditioning and the ability to perform cardiovascular exercise (jogging, swimming, etc.) for 10-15 minutes without stopping.
- The ability to perform at least 3 sets of 20 squats.
- The ability to isometrically hold a plank for at least 1 minute.
Sarga Bodywork will absolutely get easier with practice. However, learning this modality can be rigorous and challenging at first. Excellent physical conditioning (particularly isometric strength) is a must in order to gain the most from a Sarga Bodywork course.
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In-Person Course Tuition is non-refundable but may be transferrable.
Please review the following information before registering for this course:
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. Note that all raised-table techniques taught in this course can be applied to a floor-based practice. Includes lifetime access to the Sarga 101 online courses and access to a private Facebook group for ongoing course support. This course package provides 35 Continuing Education credits upon completion of both the in-person and online curriculum (NCBTMB #1431).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES:
Class Times: 10am - 5:00pm
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 raised massage tables.