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.

Retakes are welcome and discounted. Ideally this course is meant to be taken more than once.  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.

Email Kristin for a $200 discount code to apply to your tuition and enhance Your Sarga Skills: Repeat the Sarga 101 Journey! kristin@maspazmassage.com

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.

• -Sarga Bodywork does not have specific weight restrictions for students who attend in-person Sarga Bodywork courses. We recognize that a person’s weight is not necessarily indicative of fitness level, however we reserve the right to deny/refund applicants based upon our evaluation. We will inquire further with applicants who are less than 100 pounds, or more than 175 pounds in weight and/or more than 6 feet in height For more on practitioner weight and safety considerations, please review “Safety Considerations for Sarga Bodywork on Raised Massage Tables” under the “Equipment section” at 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. 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 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

• -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

Review Course Information & Policies

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

Minimum Enrollment Disclaimer
A full refund or complimentary transfer of course tuition will only be issued if Kristin Kirkland is unable to deliver a scheduled course due to circumstances outside the participant’s control. Should this occur, please note that MasPaz Massage LLC will not be responsible for reimbursing any travel-related costs, including airfare, lodging, or other expenses not directly tied to tuition.

If a course does not meet its minimum enrollment requirement at least 30 days before the scheduled start date, Kristin reserves the right to postpone or cancel the course. In this case, registered participants may choose to either receive a full tuition refund or transfer their registration to another course without being charged the standard $75 transfer fee.

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.
• -Must add MasPaz Massage LLC to additional insured on liability insurance to cover use of equipment

4 days: Monday-Thursday 10am-5/5:30pm

24 CEUs in-person

Affordable onsite lodging available. Please e-mail Kristin at kristin@maspazmassage.com for info and availability

Tuition includes:

- All Sarga Bodywork equipment needed for class

- Linens will be provided (flat. fitted, face cradle and towels) for students. 

Not included/What to bring:

-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.

-A pair of clean rubber sandals to wear exclusively in the classroom for treatments. These should be made entirely of rubber, without fabric; non-porous for sanitary reasons.

-2 hand towels

-Beginner's Mind:  Whether one is still a novice bodyworker or has 10+ years of barefoot massage experience, it is in your best interest to cultivate an attitude of Shoshin. Shoshin is a word from Zen Buddhism meaning "beginner's mind" and refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner would