You are invited to slow down, deepen connection, and explore the Art of Massage with two experienced bodyworkers. This class is for lovers, partners, friends, and anyone you want to spend a healing afternoon with. We will spend some time grounding in together with a Cacao Ceremony upon arrival. Cacao helps connect us with our hearts, and strengthens communication and presence. This will be an opportunity to ask for what you what to receive out of this class.
Following introductions, we will move into a guided breathwork practice. This is an essential part of massage as the breath helps us to let go of stuck tension in the body. We will offer some partner practices to deepen connection and set the tone for our time together. Massage is a physical practice, that is strengthened with communication, intuition, and intention. This space is to help you drop in deep with your partner and ask for what you want
We will cover the full body throughout our time together and you will leave with several jumping off points to explore on your own, depending on what is most desired by you and your partner. We will be sure and trade back and forth between you and your partner frequently so no one falls asleep. This practice will be fully clothed though, you are encouraged to wear loose comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. You’ll be provided with oil and lotion to use when working directly on the skin.
You will be guided and supported by Olive and Flick, who have been teaching this class for over 2 years, and have offered over 40 couples this opportunity to become closer through therapeutic touch. This class combines 21 years of hands-on experience from Zachary Flick an LMT in the Des moines area, and 9 years of energetic practices from Olive Oconnell who provides Thai Yoga bodywork, Multi-Style Yoga and Sound Baths in the Des Moines Area.
Areas of focus may include:
Head
Shoulders
Tight hips
Low Back
Feet
Calves
Legs
This class will be a practice of communication with and without words. You will learn to find your partners edge, the value of reciprocity, how to work without tiring out or using your thumbs, and ways to engage within a basic setting of your home without any special tools or tables. We look forward to meeting you! Please register as soon as you confirm your availability, as space is limited
Self investment is $249 per couple for a 2 hour experience. You will be provided a technical guide, massage oil, take home chocolate strawberries, and a special gift for your next date! You will need to bring your own cup for Cacao, pillow and blanket from home, a water bottle, and an eagerness to learn, give, and receive in this space.
Please sign up for the time you want!
There are only 3 spaces per 2 hour session. Arrive 15 minutes early to get settled before we start.
Links are available for registration and already filling up Book your self care date early so you don’t forget
There’s 3 time slots! 10am/1pm/4pm
2 hours of bliss-full connection, cacao, and massage
Sign up now as we almost always sell out in the winter months