There are no course prerequisites required for Sarga Self Care.

You can view the curriculum for Sarga Self Care here.

For Sarga Self Care, we recommend using our Lomi Ball Trio which includes 1 Small Lomi Ball, 1 Large Lomi Ball and 1 Lomi Half Ball.

Sarga Self Care is designed for anyone who wants to enhance their self-care routine. There are no prerequisites required to take this course.

This course is especially valuable for:

• Massage therapists and bodyworkers looking for effective self-care techniques to prevent burnout and address occupational strain
• People experiencing muscle tension or pain who want to learn self-massage techniques using lomi balls
• Wellness enthusiasts interested in myofascial release and hands-on self-care practices
• Anyone seeking accessible, at-home tools for managing stress and physical discomfort

The course is completely self-paced and free to access, making it perfect for beginners with no prior massage or bodywork experience, as well as professionals looking to expand their self-care toolkit.

The prefix “myo” refers to muscle tissue. Fascia is the connective tissue that forms a whole-body, continuous, 3-D matrix of structural support and wraps around every single cell, connecting cells to organs, organs to organ systems, and interpenetrates every muscle in the entire body.

We define myofascial technique as manual therapy characterized by slow, sustained, oblique, and high-tack contact with the aim of stimulating a stretch response in the fascia associated with muscle (myo) tissue (see shear-force).

Myofascial massage can help to treat muscle pain, inflammation and restriction, by relaxing contracted muscles, stimulating length and hydration in the tissue, and improving circulation.

We get this question a lot, and while we recognize that there is no substitute for in-person learning environments, especially for kinesthetic and touch-based trades, there are benefits and drawbacks to both in-person and online learning.

Online Courses
Online education is a rapidly evolving interface that has made leaps and bounds in the last several years. Dynamic, intuitive, and user-friendly platforms have made digital learning increasingly seamless and effective. With Sarga Bodywork's online courses, you will gain access to a step-by-step learning experience that includes high-definition video instruction, accompanying written materials, and access to a private Facebook group for ongoing support. Here are a few key benefits of starting your Sarga Bodywork training online:

• Learn from home!
• Move through the course curriculum at your own speed.
• Start with Sarga 101 Online to see if you like the material. If you would like to deepen your practice, apply that tuition to the cost of an in-person course (valid for 2 years after online course purchase date).
• Lifetime access and archivable format gives students the ability to reference the material as needed.
• Online course cost is more affordable than live courses.
• No travel or travel expenses

In-Person Courses
Sarga Bodywork's in-person courses are physically and mentally demanding, technique-based programs. A lot of material is packed into these courses and proficiency in the techniques is gained with subsequent practice of the material after class. Our curriculum is designed to build on itself, becoming more integrated with each day of class. Be sure to prepare your body and mind for a rigorous learning experience! Here are a few key benefits of starting your Sarga Bodywork training in-person:

• Traditional, time-tested live learning format encompasses visual, verbal and kinesthetic learning styles.
• Group classes help to facilitate accountability, feedback, and camaraderie.
• Ability to receive real-time feedback from a skilled instructor.
• Ability to feel the techniques from other students and an instructor.
• All relevant online curriculum is included with in-person course tuition!

Can't decide which track is best for you? Contact us to schedule a time to chat.

SARGA, SARGA BODYWORK, SARGATHAI, SARGSILKS, SARGA.RX, and MYO.RUB are trademarked names which are legally associated with the products, services, and methods provided by this business. Sarga Bodywork maintains trademark and intellectual property protections across multiple jurisdictions where our practitioners and instructors operate.

SARGA BODYWORK
Practitioners may only use the trade name Sarga® and Sarga Bodywork® on marketing media once they has been certified as a Certified Sarga Bodywork Practitioner® in the proprietary methodology of Sarga Bodywork. Doing so without Sarga Bodywork certification is a legal infringement. In addition, select Sarga Bodywork equipment is exclusively available to practitioners who have completed our introductory in-person course or who have enrolled in Sarga Bodywork Beginner (101) Online, which reviews the proper installation and use of this equipment.

SARGATHAI, SARGASILKS & SARGA.RX
Practitioners may only use the trade names above on marketing media once they have have attended the corresponding in-person course or have completed the corresponding online course. Doing so without these prerequisites is a legal infringement.

PROPRIETARY EQUIPMENT
Other businesses and organizations may not use our proprietary equipment, or similar permutations, to teach massage technique. Our IP filings cover equipment for foot-based massage methods, consisting of a fabric strap or similar material attached to a client-supporting device and used by practitioners both for stability and to deliver therapeutic force to the client. We actively protect our proprietary methods and equipment designs internationally and will pursue legal action against unauthorized reproduction or infringement in any market where we operate.

Unauthorized use of our trademarks, patents, or proprietary methods may result in legal action, including cease and desist orders, monetary damages, and injunctive relief.