Stretching and Compression

This class is comprised of stretches with compression drawn from Judith's experience over the past 40 years in yoga, acupressure, Shiatsu and Thai massage. The techniques presented originated in traditional Chinese and Indian Ayruvedic healing traditions and have been in use for thousands of years for a very practical reason... they work! The therapist uses hands, thumbs, elbows, forearms, feet, and knees to press and stretch the entire body. Techniques will be shown for standing, sitting (chair and floor) as well as prone and supine lying down positions (floor and table). Their effect is to clear energy pathways, elongate muscles, free joints, massage internal organs, oxygenate the blood through breathing, induce postural alignment and quiet the mind... all for both the receiver and the giver. The techniques can be adapted for use in any form of bodywork you currently practice.

Please bring a notebook and pen, a queen-sized mat or thick blankets for floor work, and a massage chair if you wish to work on one. Also bring regular massage supplies (sheets, etc.). Massage tables are provided.

COME PREPARED TO HAVE FUN, LOOSEN UP, LET GO AND FEEL GREAT!

Judith August has completed over 1,000 hours of study in body therapies and holds certificates from the New School of Massage in Sabastapol, CA, The Institute of Body Therapeutics in Maui, HI and The Santa Fe Academy of Natural Healings in Santa Fe, NM. Her background also includes numerous workshops and classes in Foot Reflexology, Reiki, Infant and Pregnancy Massage, Traeger, Chinese Medicine, Nutritional Counseling, Myotherapy, Rebirthing and Body Mechanics. She incorporates 20 years of teaching yoga, and an awareness of principles from Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method and dance, in her approach to body mechanics and movement awareness. Judith has been teaching courses in massage therapy since 1985. Her gentle, empowering approach to teaching is appreciated by both beginning and advanced students. Judith is a nurturer, enfolding people in conscious compassion. Areas of instruction at A New Beginning School of Massage include swedish massage techniques, human health and hygiene, advanced massage techniques and the internship program.

Course fee is $150     8 CEUs

Payment Plan: $80 at registration; $70 one month before class starts