Thank you for your interest in Sarga Bodywork! Please be sure to read all of the information listed here. It is especially important for you to click on the blue "READ MORE" button at the end of each section. The important details of this course are available there, including student requirements, course policies, payment plans, etc.

This course is a special retreat-style gathering for Sarga 101 in Belfast, Maine! Join TWO veteran Sarga Bodywork instructors, Arielle Ferrell and me, for 5 days in a gorgeous and peaceful location for learning. 7 students can register with me, and 7 students can register with Arielle, for a maximum of 14 students.

Why 5 days instead of our usual 4 days for Sarga 101? So we can do a half day on day one, and include a 2-hour sunset cruise that evening! ⛵️ It also gives us a more relaxed learning flow, and students will have more time to explore the local area on other days.

Our host venue, the Fireside Inn & Suites, offers views of Penobscot Bay from every room, beach access, and an indoor pool and sauna. It is also just a 5-minute drive to downtown Belfast, where you can visit all the local shops, restaurants, and walk along the harbor path, saying hello to the local loons (the birds, not the people! 😂 ) Arielle and I have reserved a room block for students at 10% off. When you call the inn to book your room, just mention the Sarga 101 course to receive the discounted rate. Please note: You do NOT have to stay at the inn in order to attend this course.

Lastly, this is a HYBRID raised-table/ floor course. There will be a maximum of 7 workspaces. We will have 4 raised tables, and 2 floor set ups. The 7th workspace can be floor or table, to be determined by the students' preference.

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.

- Must review www.sargabodywork.com/prepare

- 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. Sarga Strong is an excellent, highly recommended online course designed to help Sarga Bodywork practitioners and students learn and perform Sarga Bodywork with confidence. Check it out: https://www.sargabodywork.com/learn/sarga-strong

Student weight and fitness as it relates to classroom safety and the capacities treatment equipment used in the classroom:

Sarga Bodywork understands that weight alone does not determine fitness, balance, or capability. However, for safety reasons, we ask that you inform us if you are outside of the biometrics listed below. We will inquire further to ensure that the techniques taught in our courses can be performed safely and within the working limits of our equipment. This is highly important since the Sarga Silk allows practitioners to generate additional force beyond bodyweight. Please note that being outside of these biometrics does not necessarily exclude you from our course offerings! If you would like to discuss these options, please contact me at lisa@sargabodywork.com.

• Registering for a course on raised massage tables: Students verify they are not less than 100lbs in weight, not more than 175lbs in weight, and not more than 6' in height. Students must understand the importance of their honesty as it relates to safety and liability in this regard. Failure to disclose this information may result in needing to make equipment and/ or technique modifications during class, and may even result in dismissal without a refund if classroom safety is compromised.

• Registering for a course on floor-based massage tables or massage mats: Students verify they are not less than 100lbs in weight, not more than 225lbs in weight, and not more than 6' in height. Students must understand the importance of their honesty as it relates to safety and liability in this regard. Failure to disclose this information may result in needing to make equipment and/ or technique modifications during class, and may even result in dismissal without a refund if classroom safety is compromised.

• Students outside the biometrics listed above: Please contact us to discuss other options for learning Sarga Bodywork.

  
  

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:

- Course Policies

- Come to Class Prepared

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:

• 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.

• Must meet fitness requirements.

5 Days

day 1: 1pm-4pm

day 2: 10am-5pm

day 3: 10am-5pm

day 4: 10am-5pm

day 5: 10am-3pm

24 CEUs in-person

This short first day allows everyone to land comfortably, get oriented, and ease into the work. Settle into the stunning bay-view venue, and prepare for a warm retreat welcome with your instructors, Lisa and Arielle. Please eat lunch before arrival.

Afternoon Focus:

• Instructor + student introductions

• Movement + Lomi ball warm-ups

• Sarga equipment overview

• Table safety + setup

• Foot sanitation demo

• Sarga wraps, stations, + venue logistics

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind perspective on Maine’s picture perfect sunsets on this 2-hour evening sailing tour. Departing from the scenic Camden Harbor, travel aboard a large, elegant windjammer that was built according to traditional methods. Sail past Curtis Island Light, admire Mt. Battie, and take in the ruggedly beautiful coastal scenery. En route, spot wildlife, enjoy drinks on board (available for purchase), and toast to the sunset.

Departure Date: Wednesday September 9, 2026

Departure Time: 6:00pm

Departure Point: Schooner Appledore at Bayview Landing

Address: 18 Bayview Street

Camden, ME 04843

Directions: Sail departs behind the restaurant and hotel on the public landing.

Expect a full, hands-on (feet-on?) training day with ample practice time and instructor support from both Lisa and Arielle.

Morning: Demonstration and practice of posterior leg sequence.

Lunch Break: One hour

Afternoon: Demonstration and practice of posterior arm and back sequence.

Students deepen the full-body rhythm today while integrating balance, body mechanics, transitions, and communication.

Morning: Anterior body sequence

Lunch Break: One hour

Afternoon: Seated anterior and posterior applications

This is your first full-body sequence rehearsal day, supported by instructor refinement and flow. Today is about confidence, continuity, and embodiment.

Morning: Full posterior body review (table + seated)

Lunch Break: One hour

Afternoon: Full anterior body review (table + seated)

Product order forms must be submitted to Lisa and Arielle by the end of the day.

Morning:

• Group class photo

• Group 1 completes their 90-minute Sarga 101 sequence

Lunch Break: One hour

Afternoon:

• Group 2 completes their 90-minute Sarga 101 sequence

• Merchandise pickup + closing circle

We'll wrap up our final day with course completion certificates, post-course guidance for certification, Q&A, reflections, and an invitation into the wider Sarga Bodywork community. Students depart with new skills, new colleagues, and new confidence in the barefoot world.