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And welcome to this edition of the ChillOut Society / LearnMassage Newsletter. The Beginners’ Massage Intensive Weekend Workshop was a great success, thanks to everyone who attended. We’ve got more exciting courses and workshops coming up including the brand new Thai Yoga Massage and Introduction to Massage 1 Day Workshops, see below. And the new website is nearly finished – please take a look:
www.ChillOut.org.uk
The ChillSoc Team (Rachel, Matt & Zeb)
Next Weekend:
Thai Yoga Massage 1 Day Workshop
Powerful yet gentle massage which relaxes the whole body.
Sat 19th March
Special Offer:
20% off LearnMassage Prices
Imagine doing yoga without any effort. No straining, stretching, lifting or contorting. You just lie there while someone powerfully yet gently stretches, realigns and releases all your tight muscles. The result is a profound sense of relaxation and well-being – this form of massage will become very popular over the next few years. In some ways it’s better than Swedish Massage and, best of all, it’s nearly as relaxing and beneficial for the giver as it is for the recipient.
Thai yoga massage works on a system of energy lines known as Ten Sen which run through the body. It is believed to have arrived in Thailand with Buddhism in the 3rd century. Now gaining popularity in the West, it acts as a balancing treatment for the whole body. Hands, feet and legs are used to create stretches and apply gentle but firm pressure.
This is a very physical and involving form of massage yet non-damaging to the body of the giver. Indeed that is the reason Phyllis Martin (LM’s resident expert and co-author of the workshop) took up this speciality – her wrists were being injured the constant pressure of Swedish Massage. A few stretches and some self-care are enough for most people to give massages regularly without issue. However, imagine pressing most of your body weight through your wrists and hands for hours every day.
The receiver is fully dressed in loose garments and the only equipment required is a Thai Massage Mat. We provide these during the workshop and will show you how to fashion one from everyday household items so you are always ready to do this massage.
This is an introductory workshop suitable for absolute beginners, enthusiastic amateurs and even qualified therapists from other disciplines. No experience necessary; couples, singles and groups of friends all welcome. You will learn the background theory and how to use your body to work on other people safely. You will also learn and practice a full routine which covers:
Times: Sat 19th March, 11am – 7pm
EUSA student - £20
Concession - £40 (normally £50)
Full price - £60 (normally 75)
Fee includes a full days tuition, course notes booklet and oversized laminated cue sheet.
Please email ChillSoc@LearnMassageUK.com or call 07811 335060 to book or for more information.
Weekend after Next:
Indian Head Massage 1 Day Workshop
Deeply relaxing massage mastered in a single enjoyable day.
Sat 26th March
Special Offer:
20% off LearnMassage Prices
This workshop is nearly full, book soon to avoid disappointment.
Date TBC Soon:
NEW Introduction to Massage 1 Day Workshop
Get a taste of all 3 major styles of massage in just one day.
Interested? Tell us when you’re free and we’ll try to timetable it to suit you.
Special Offer:
20% off LearnMassage Prices
Learn practicable mini massage routines from each of the 3 popular styles of massage which combine to make a full body massage:
- Thai Yoga Leg & Hip Massage
- Swedish Shoulder & Neck Massage
- Indian Head Massage
It’s a lot to fit in so expect quite a long intense day. That said, we’ve cherry-picked our favourite elements from all of the other courses so you can also be assured it will be thoroughly enjoyable.
Other Course & Workshops
You will find a list of our upcoming events on the right hand side of this email. For full details (except the very low prices we only offer to EUSA students) please go to the LearnMassage website:
www.LearnMassageUK.com
The new ChillOut Society website is nearly finished, apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Massage Swapping Community
What’s better than giving a massage? Receiving a massage in exchange.
We’ve all got friends who are happy to receive a massage but it’s nice to also receive massages. It’s also easy to get out of the habit of giving massages and lose the confidence and skill you built up. Edinburgh is full of friendly talented people who have learnt massage yet it can sometimes be hard to find someone to swap with.
So ChillSoc and LearnMassage are starting a massage swapping community. We’ll have organised social nights in places where swapping massages is possible. We’ll start a FaceBook page so people can stay in touch with each and host their own massage nights.
And it’s all going to be free. If you’re interested please let us know, we’d like your input about the best way to make this happen.
Email ChillSoc@LearnMassageUK.com or call 07811 335060. |
