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Course: Stepping into Yoga

with Ania Ligeza O’Connor

STAMBHA Holistic Massage is an approach to massage that embraces the body, mind, and spirit as an integrated whole, engaging all of our senses to truly perceive and connect. Here, "holistic" means the therapist’s awareness encompasses every layer of the individual they are working with.

Our practice involves working with both the physical body and the energetic field, blending knowledge with intuition, being mindful and present in our touch. Our goal is to empower each individual to connect with their own intrinsic healer. We approach every being with deep respect and unconditional love, welcoming them as they are. As therapists, we honor each person as a spiritual being and bow to the essence within them.

In Holistic Massage, we see healing as a path and a journey rather than a destination. Together, we embrace the unfolding process and enjoy the trip fully.

This 50-hour Basic Training is open to everyone, with no prior experience or knowledge required.

The training is led by Peter Stalder and is offered in both English and German.

What is in it for you?

  • Cultivate confidence to feel safe in what you’re doing and create a safe space for healing. Master well-established techniques, from classical Swedish massage to fascial release, mobilizing movements, and passive stretches. Blend these skills with intuition while learning to use your own body effectively and sustainably during massage sessions.

  • Hands-on Anatomy: Explore muscles, bones, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and organs through touch. Discover a practical, intuitive approach to applied anatomy, complemented by simple body-awareness exercises to deepen your understanding of your own anatomy.

  • Discover the transformative power of presence and mindful touch —the essence of body therapy. Refine your perception by staying focused and compassionate, addressing the physical, energetic, emotional, and mental bodies in your treatments.

  • Embrace Stillness: Practice simple exercises to stay centered and grounded. Work with empathy while maintaining your balance, allowing stillness to guide you—doing less and allowing more.

Discover deeper insights about yourself through giving and receiving touch in massages. Feel truly welcomed and embrace yourself just as you are within a learning environment that combines relaxation with focus.

Study and grow at your own pace, guided by personalized feedback tailored to your journey. Expand your understanding through movement, journaling, self-reflection, and abundant hands-on practice.

Meet your guide

Start your journey

  • To Be Announced

  • Location: Peter Stalder’s Practice: ****St. Moritzstrasse 9, CH-8006 Zurich.

  • Training hours each day: 9:30 - 18:30, with a lunch break

  • Early bird special, CHF 1350.-

    After 12.01.2024, CHF 1500.-