Prepare for pregnancy through touch
Pregnancy is a time of great change. This course gives you practical skills – to ease pain, to comfort, improve sleep, and be present for each other in a way that carries on long after the birth.
Learn to care for an expecting body – a skill that stays with you.
A hands-on 3-hour course where you learn three massage methods tailored for pregnancy: classical, lymphatic and deep tissue. You always attend as a pair. No prior experience needed.
Calves, thighs and back carry most of the physical load. Classical and lymphatic massage eases pain, reduces swelling and improves circulation.
Relaxed muscles and a calm nervous system lay the foundation for better sleep, more valuable than ever during pregnancy.
Deep tissue work opens the chest, releases tension in the shoulders and neck, and supports better posture as pregnancy progresses.
Feet, palms, face, scalp and base of skull, calming touch that quiets the mind and soothes the nervous system.
Pregnancy can feel distant, especially for the partner. Touch is a concrete way to be present and share the journey together.
A relaxed lower back and pelvic area supports the birthing process. The course gives partners a concrete role as the due date approaches.
Together you learn techniques that calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety, one of the most important gifts of pregnancy.
The skills you learn carry through after birth, the same techniques support recovery, circulation and emotional wellbeing.
The course runs for 3 hours (180 min) and includes a brief introduction, hands-on practice with breaks, and a closing recap.
You'll leave with a comprehensive "Techniques & Sections guide", a home manual covering all three massage methods step by step, with detailed instructions for the full body from feet to face and hands. Includes quick 15-minute routines and safety reminders. During the course, you can focus entirely on doing, everything is already written down for you.
Wear comfortable shorts and a loose t-shirt – everything else is provided on site. We respect the privacy of every pair and individual; massage is always practised with your own partner.
We recommend learning the techniques with oil on bare skin for best results, but they can also be practised over clothing. Privacy screens are available if needed.
Your instructor walks through each section first and demonstrates the techniques in practice. The partner then practises with the instructor guiding alongside. The course runs for 3 hours.
Introduction (20 min) — Overview, the philosophy of touch, safety and side-lying position setup.
Classical and lymphatic (40 min) — Calves, thighs and back muscles. Pumping lymphatic movements and long gliding techniques ease swelling and muscle pain.
Break (10 min)
Deep tissue (40 min) — Lower back, shoulder blades, shoulders and neck. Targeted techniques safely release deeper tension.
Break (10 min)
Nurturing classical (40 min) — Feet, palms, face, scalp and base of skull. A calming section that soothes the nervous system – the perfect way to close the course.
Closing (20 min) — Wrap-up, questions and walkthrough of the takeaway guide.
The course is designed for expecting pairs. You always attend as a pair. No prior experience needed.
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When during pregnancy is the course most suitable? Best suited for the 2nd–3rd trimester, but safe and suitable throughout pregnancy.
Can we attend with someone other than a partner? Yes. If the partner can't make it, a mother, friend or other trusted adult can attend as support. You cannot attend alone.
Is the course safe throughout pregnancy? Yes. Pressure is always adjusted to the expecting person's comfort and work is done in a safe side-lying position.
Do we need prior experience? Not at all. Everything is taught step by step at a calm pace.
Can the techniques be used after birth too? Yes. The same techniques support recovery, circulation and emotional wellbeing after birth.