Restorative, guided massage workshop hosted at Upstairs Hampstead ~ all levels welcome! Therapeutics, bodywork, and more! In this workshop Lauren Alivia offers her knowledge and understanding of the Thai Yoga practice to bring you a restorative and therapeutic workshop ~ during which she will demonstrate & talk participants through the art of giving and receiving Thai yoga/bodywork with a partner. BLISS

In this somatic learning experience, students will be given step by step instructions to help release tension throughout both their partner’s and their own physical and mental landscapes. As a bonus, everyone will have heaps of new massage techniques to take home and share with their loved ones. Thai Bodywork is an ancient healing system combining acupressure, Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures. Often referred to as the “yogic massage” or “lazy man’s yoga” Bring a partner, friend, or a loved one and come recharge with us!

FYIs :

~ This practice is appropriate and beneficial for all levels of practitioners, but you should expect to move the body a good bit including sitting, kneeling, standing when giving

~ What to bring: your yoga mats + some blankets to pad your mat with + one pillow, we will be making a comfy pallet :)

~ What to wear: comfortable, breathable clothing you can move in and layers you can remove easily - it is normal to get a little cold when receiving Thai/hot when giving