Are mornings a bit of a bodily struggle? Learn how to wake up your body and mind each morning with a fun 6-minute self-massage. Get the blood flowing, loosen up your muscles and release tension.

Together we'll learn a daily routine developed by Ralph, with over 40 years of practice on himself, clients and teaching others. These massages are based on Japanese Do-In, acupressure, Feldenkrais and Western massage.

If you're tired of sluggish mornings, this is great way to pleasantly get your energy flowing, and its all in your own hands.

What will we cover?

In this class we will:

Give an introduction to principles of Eastern and Western massage
Learn safe, gentle massage techniques of stroking, kneading, deep pressure and manipulation
Learn and practise techniques for each part of the body, from head to foot
Learn and do the whole sequence so you can include this wonderful practice in your daily routine
Discover how to start the day with loving kindness to your own body and being

What do I need?

A chair
Yourself!

Accessibility

Closed Captions
Discounted Early Bird Tickets
Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
Auslan Interpreted Upon Request

Who will be teaching?

Ralph Hadden (he/him) as founder and director of the Melbourne School of Tactile Therapies, pioneered massage therapist education in Australia from the 1970s to the 1990s. Ralph is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, practising in Melbourne. He is one of Australia’s most experienced Feldenkraisers, having been teaching since 1988. Ralph is also the author of the recently published book, Your 14 Day Pelvis Program, a set of mind-body exercises for healing, vitality and sensuality.

He offers his own workshops, weekly classes and individual sessions, helping his clients recover from injury, build health and relaxation and improve performance at work and play. He has presented for many organisations including CAE, Arthritis Foundation, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Gawler Foundation and RMIT. He teaches with clarity, respect and good humour, combining fun with serious learning. You can visit his website or Facebook page.

Important info:

Buy a gift card

Terms and conditions

FAQ

More about accessibility

Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just email Maddy (she/her) at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com