Seated Massage Therapy - why this type of workshop is so popular

The reasons why seated massage techniques work so well in introductory workshops is for the following reasons;

For the learner -

1/ There is no need to remove clothing.

Anyone who is new to experiencing massage or is slightly body concious will possibly avoid a workshop if they have to remove clothing.

2/ Seated massage is an excellent introduction to the benefits of massage.

Often after experiencing seated massage learners will gain interest and confidence in trying other forms of massage therapy.



For the therapist -

1/ Teaching workshops in seated massage is more portable and easier to organise.

Carrying massage plinths, towels, oils and other equipment to venues is much more demanding than using normal chairs at the venue or transporting massage chairs.

2/ Taking away the need to undress for the learner means that it is easier to organise mix sex workshops.

Organising workshops where everyone is comfortable and relaxed makes life much easier for the therapist facilitating the workshop.

3/ A seated massage workshop can be offered in larger choice of venues.

A seated massage workshop can be provided in offices , workplaces, community centres, health awareness events...even open plan venues. The choice is much more varied and easier to organise.

4/ It is not unusual for massage therapists to provided the seated workshops as a taster workshop and then also offer other massage workshops using massage plinths , oils ,etc as a follow up workshop for those who are keen to explore massage further.

For more information about teaching massage workshops-

http://www.teachmassageworkshops.com