Deep tissue release

In these 60-minute classes, I incorporate principles of Thai massage to help clients use their body weight and props (see below) to self-administer a deep tissue massage. Poses explore sensation and are held or dynamic. A vairiety of options for cued for those less accustomed to deep tissue massage, or for those who require less pressure on specific areas. These classes follow a slower pace, and are open to all levels and abilities.

For this class props are required but many can be substituted with things you may have at home.

-a yoga block or a firm cushion (you can roll it up and tie a belt around it to make it more firm)

-a strap (you can also use a towel, tshirt, karate or fabric belt as long as it is not stretchy)

-a foam roller, or a thick pool noodle

-a lacrosse ball or a cork ball the size of a tennis ball or smaller

optional:

-a 1-inch wooden dowel

-a massage <peanut> (looks like 2 lacrosse balls stuck together - pictured above)