Acessórios Sarga para Marquesas de Massagem no Solo (Acessórios Laterais)

We aim to provide Sarga Bodywork equipment that matches your treatment style.

Before you make any purchases, please take some time to review the Tools & Materials sections of the online coursework so that you are aware of the safety and setup considerations for each treatment style.

Below is a recommended list of materials to help you get started:

For a floor-based practice:

• A portable massage table with “shiatsu release cables” or the ability to unfasten one end of both horizontal undercarriage cables
• Silk attachment hardware (Sarga Attachments for Floor-Based Massage Tables or Sarga Floor Loops - requires installation)
• Yoga blocks or a low stool between 8" and 12" tall for seated techniques
• A floor-based headrest
• Sanitizable treatment slippers
• A Sarga Silk
• MYO.RUB

For a raised-table practice:

• A massage table that meets all of the specs listed in the safety and equipment section below
• Silk attachment hardware (The Sarga Attachment for Portable, Raised Massage Tables or Sarga Floor Loops - requires installation)
• A stool between 25" and 30" tall for seated techniques
• Sanitizable treatment slippers
• A Sarga Silk
• MYO.RUB

For a futon/mat-based practice

• A futon or therapy mat
• A Sarga Board or XL Sarga Board
• Yoga blocks or a low stool between 8" and 12" tall for seated techniques
• A floor-based headrest (if your mat is 4"+ tall)
• Sanitizable treatment slippers
• A Sarga Silk
• MYO.RUB

Os terapeutas que se identificam com a prática de Sarga Bodywork irão responder sim a todas as perguntas abaixo:

• És um profissional experiente e competente em trabalho corporal?
• Tens excelente equilíbrio e controlo de movimento?
• És capaz de manter um foco excecional, paciência e uma presença estável?
• És sensível ao sistema nervoso e às preferências de contacto dos teus clientes?
• Praticas regularmente alguma modalidade somática como Yoga, Pilates, dança, Feldenkrais ou artes marciais?
• És apaixonado por exercício, movimento e saúde?
• Estás em excelente condição física?

Sarga Bodywork will absolutely get easier with practice, however learning this modality can be quite rigorous at first and excellent physical conditioning (particularly isometric strength), is a must in order to gain the most from a Sarga Bodywork course. Yoga, Pilates, dance, martial arts, or any full-bodied practice that encourages both strength and flexibility will help to condition you for practicing Sarga Bodywork.

For Sarga Bodywork courses on raised massage tables:

We understand that weight alone does not determine fitness, balance, or capability. However for safety reasons, we ask that you inform us if you are under 100 pounds, over 175 pounds, or 6' or more in height. We may want to inquire further to ensure that the techniques taught in our courses can be performed safely and within the working limits of the massage tables in our classroom, especially since the Sarga Silk allows practitioners to generate additional force beyond bodyweight. Note that if you are over 175lbs but can meet our 4 fitness requirements, we may have other options for you - lets chat!

Additionally, we have courses on floor-based massage tables and massage mats where biometrics and fitness are less of a consideration. While basic strength and conditioning is still important here, a floor-based practice provides practitioners a much wider and more stable working area. If you would like to discuss these options or anything else related to the points above, please contact us.

For more on practitioner weight and safety considerations, please review “Safety Considerations for Sarga Bodywork on Raised Massage Tables" under the “Equipment” section below.

4 fitness measurements:

Here are four fitness measurements that can help to gauge your ability to learn and perform Sarga Bodywork with success:

1. The ability to balance on one foot for at least 1 minute without holding onto anything for support.
2. Excellent cardiovascular conditioning and the ability to perform cardiovascular exercise (jogging, swimming, etc.) for 10-15 minutes without stopping.
3. The ability to perform at least 3 sets of 20 squats.
4. The ability to isometrically hold a plank for at least 1 minute.

If you would like some conditioning guidance to help you learn and perform Sarga Bodywork with confidence, our Sarga Fit online course is an excellent resource designed with the fitness demands of Sarga Bodywork in mind.

Os pés são ferramentas excecionais para terapia manual e, como profissionais de trabalho corporal, a capacidade de realizar massagem com os pés abre um novo leque de opções biomecânicas.

A massagem com os pés descalços é uma prática ancestral, especialmente em várias regiões da Ásia e do Pacífico, e inclui técnicas de terapia manual aplicadas ao corpo do recetor com os pés descalços do terapeuta.

Estas técnicas muitas vezes reproduzem as técnicas de massagem realizadas com as mãos do terapeuta, mas uma diferença significativa é que as técnicas de massagem com os pés descalços são menos “pontuais” e permitem aplicar uma pressão mais profunda e constante, devido à maior superfície de contacto dos pés do terapeuta e ao aproveitamento da força gravitacional na aplicação das técnicas.

O prefixo "myo" refere-se ao tecido muscular. A fáscia é o tecido conjuntivo que forma uma matriz contínua e tridimensional de suporte estrutural de todo o corpo e que envolve cada célula, ligando as células aos órgãos, os órgãos aos sistemas de órgãos e interpenetrando todos os músculos de todo o corpo.

Definimos a técnica miofascial como uma terapia manual caracterizada por um contacto lento, sustentado, oblíquo e de alta tensão com o objetivo de estimular uma resposta de estiramento na fascia associada ao tecido muscular (myo) (ver shear-force).

A massagem miofascial pode ajudar a tratar dores musculares, inflamações e restrições, relaxando os músculos contraídos, estimulando o comprimento e a hidratação do tecido e melhorando a circulação.

De acordo com o Dicionário Mosby de Medicina Complementar e Alternativa:

Massagem consiste na aplicação de diversas técnicas manuais de toque e deslizamento nos músculos e tecidos moles para promover o relaxamento e melhorar o bem-estar dos clientes.

Trabalho corporal utiliza abordagens de toque terapêutico com o objetivo de restaurar a saúde e o equilíbrio do indivíduo como um todo, trabalhando através do corpo. Ou seja, o corpo é considerado uma via para aceder à saúde sistémica.

Embora o Sarga Bodywork seja um método de massagem descalça que utiliza os pés como principal ferramenta para técnicas de terapia manual, e embora os nossos instrutores tenham formação em Ashiatsu, pioneirado por Ruthie Hardee, assim como em massagem tailandesa, Shiatsu descalço e Chiavutti Thirumal do sul da Índia, o Sarga Bodywork enquanto modalidade não é nenhum dos anteriores.

Inspiramo-nos nessas metodologias e honramos os nossos professores e as ricas tradições que influenciam e inspiram o nosso trabalho. Tal como existem muitos métodos que utilizam as mãos como ferramentas para terapia manual, o Sarga é uma nova adição ao crescente mundo da massagem com os pés.

O que torna o Sarga mais distinto das metodologias acima referidas é:

1. O uso de força tensional através do nosso equipamento proprietário
2. Técnica miofascial* e a utilização moderada de lubrificação
3. Técnica miofascial orientada direcionalmente.**

*Existem várias correntes de pensamento sobre a fáscia e a sua manipulação; contudo, aqui definimos técnica miofascial como uma terapia manual caracterizada por contacto sustentado, oblíquo e de elevada aderência, com o objetivo de provocar uma resposta de alongamento na fáscia associada ao tecido muscular (mio).

**Inspiramo-nos em algumas teorias de Integração Estrutural e no trabalho de Ida Rolf. Embora o Sarga Bodywork não seja de forma alguma uma forma de Integração Estrutural, emprega técnica miofascial orientada direcionalmente, ou técnicas aplicadas em direções específicas com o objetivo de ajudar a reverter padrões de ineficiência estrutural no corpo.

Sarga Bodywork Certification is needed if you are planning to offer Sarga as a service in your practice. Getting your certification allows you to advertise your Sarga Bodywork services, gives you access to marketing materials and comes with discounts & exclusive offers.

In order to complete Sarga Bodywork certification, you must successfully complete the following steps:

1. Complete Sarga Bodywork Beginner (Sarga 101) online or in-person.
2. Complete the course quizzes in the online manual with a grade of 80% or better.
3. Purchase Sarga Bodywork Certification.
4. Complete 20 practice sessions on at least 8 different individuals and submit 20 Practitioner Feedback Forms for review (the downloadable form is available with Sarga Bodywork Certification).
5. Provide proof of massage licensure in the state/country where you practice (if applicable).
6. Complete a 1-hour live online evaluation with a Sarga Bodywork instructor in which you will be expected to demonstrate core techniques outlined in Sarga 101 (evaluations can be performed on either a floor-based table or a raised massage table).

Upon successful completion of the certification steps, you will receive the following:

1. Ability to use CERTIFIED SARGA BODYWORK PRACTITIONER® to promote the Sarga Bodywork treatments and techniques that you offer in your manual therapy practice.
2. A certificate signed by Sarga Bodywork founder, Jivatma Massaguer that states you are a CERTIFIED SARGA BODYWORK PRACTITIONER®.
3. Listing in the Sarga Bodywork Practitioner Directory.
4. Sarga Bodywork logos and stock imagery that you are welcome to use on your marketing and informational media (social media platforms, promotional print materials, etc.).

There are so many different learning styles and skill levels that affect our students' ability to master Sarga Bodywork, but in general here is our suggested learning flow:

1. Enroll in Sarga Bodywork Beginner (Sarga 101) and review everything up to the Technique section before deciding on what kind of Sarga equipment to purchase.

2. Purchase equipment, continue with the online coursework, and practice regularly for 1-3 months before enrolling in an in-person course.

3. Attend Sarga 101 in-person. Begin practicing the techniques immediately after your class to optimize integration of the techniques.

Note: Enrolling in Sarga 102 In-Person right after Sarga 101 In-Person is an option if:

• You are a quick and confident learner.
• You have already gained proficiency in Sarga 101 techniques independently with the online coursework.

4. Practice regularly for 1-3 months while completing the 20 practice sessions required for Sarga Bodywork Certification.

5. Complete Sarga Bodywork Certification

6. Enroll in Sarga Bodywork Advanced (Sarga 102) Online and practice the techniques independently before attending Sarga 102 In-Person.

Sarga Bodywork has equipment and courses that are designed for either raised massage tables or floor-based mats. While many barefoot bodyworkers prefer to work on portable raised massage tables, others may choose to work on the floor because of the stability that a larger working area provides, or because they can incorporate Sarga Bodywork into their existing floor-based bodywork practices such as Thai massage. Each configuration has its unique benefits and limitations, and students will tend to gravitate toward one or the other.

Note that all of the raised-table techniques taught in our courses can be applied to a floor-based practice, however many techniques taught in our floor-based courses cannot be applied to a raised-table practice.

Benefits of Floor vs. Table:

• Larger and more stable working area.
• Floor-based techniques have an easier learning curve.
• If you do not meet our fitness measurements, our floor-based courses can still be accessible.
• If you are over 175 lbs and/or over 6 feet in height, a floor-based practice might suit you better.
• Easily integrated with other floor-based bodywork practices.

Benefits of Table vs. Floor:

• All the material our raised-table courses can be applied to a floor-based practice.
• If you already have a raised table practice, your clients do not need to acclimate to a different configuration.
• Easier to incorporate hand-based techniques.
• Elderly clients and clients with impairments have less trouble getting on/off a raised massage table.

Sarga Bodywork is a rigorous practice that requires excellent physical conditioning. Strength, flexibility and a fine-tuned kinesthetic awareness are a must for practicing Sarga Bodywork safely and without risking injury to both practitioner and recipient.

All Sarga Bodywork techniques are done with just one foot at a time on the recipient’s body, and the therapist’s full body weight is never fully on the recipient, so having a heavier build is not problematic if abiding by the limits of your massage table’s design and weight capacity.

Raised massage tables used for Sarga Bodywork must meet the following requirements:

• Must be of excellent quality and condition.
• Must have an adequate “working weight” capacity. There is a working weight limit on every massage table, which usually accounts for the weight of the recipient plus the pressure of the exerted force via the massage therapist. For foot-based massage modalities on a raised table, the massage table’s working weight must be able to support the recipient’s bodyweight, plus the therapist’s bodyweight, plus the moving pressure exerted by the massage therapist. Most massage tables have at least a 500-pound working weight capacity, but massage tables made by reputable massage table manufacturers can usually support much more (for example, Earthlite or Oakworks massage tables are very well made and are designed to easily hold over 2,500 pounds (static weight), with a working weight capacity of 750 pounds or more). Check the label posted beneath your massage table or research your massage table’s make and model to make sure that it meets your working weight requirements.
• Must have a medium/firm foam (massage tables with soft/thick foam cushioning don’t give enough standing stability for therapists.
• The width of your massage table must be no smaller than 30” (tables that are between 32” and 36” wide are ideal).
• For practitioners over 6 feet in height we recommend no less than a 35" wide table, or a 32" table with a low height range capacity.
• Sarga Bodywork methodology works best at a lower-than-average table height range (slightly above therapist's knee level). This lower height facilitates proper body mechanics per our methods and increases working stability for foot-based techniques.
• The rubber bumpers or any other obstructions on either rail of your massage table must be removed as the Sarga Strap can get caught on these.
• Must have non-slip rubber pads on the legs.
• The Sarga Massage Table by Earthlite is a portable massage table that meets all of the requirements listed above.
• Stationary and electric massage tables can also be used for Sarga Bodywork and are good because they are very stable and have higher weight capacities than portable massage tables. However, width and foam density still need to be considered.
• Massage tables that have extra moving parts (such as a for a tilt feature) tend to be problematic over time with the added wear and tear of barefoot massage.

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 and join an in-person course later.
• 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.

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

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