About Event

Grab a partner and show your bodies some love in this Reciprocal Massage workshop!

What is Reciprocal Massage?

Think: contact improv meets massage technique.

In most massages, the roles are set and care flows only one way, from the “giver” to the “receiver.” But what if massage could be mutual, where the roles of giving and receiving were shared, and both people left feeling restored? Enter Reciprocal Massage! A hybrid of massage and contact improv that creates a “flow” — allowing both you and your partner to move and massage together through deep listening and play.

At its simplest, this is a wonderfully restorative bodywork and movement technique. At its deepest, this practice is a powerfully transformative communication and connection tool. I can't wait to see what is unlocked for you!

What to Expect

  1. A warmup exploring “elements of flow” borrowed from contemporary dance (expect to move and sweat a little!)
  2. Introduction to various massage techniques, giving you the tools to both give and receive care
  3. Weight sharing exercises, where you'll learn how to communicate and play through the body

These elements will then culminate in a “flow” — where partners will be given the space to discover new possibilities of how to stretch, massage, and move with one another organically.

FAQ's

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for partners of any kind! Lovers, family, besties, coworkers... bring anyone you feel like rolling around with :)

What if I can't find a partner to bring?

Not to fret! Join our WhatsApp channel Find a Partner. Post a little description of yourself with a pic and see if someone else in the community would like to pair up with you!

What should I bring?
  • Water bottle
  • Towel
  • Your favorite “massage medium” (oil, body butter, lotion, etc.)
  • Optional: a journal and pen
What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing you can easily move and stretch in. Suggested: wear layers that allow you to disrobe to your point of comfort during the massage technique portion (while keeping sensitive areas covered).

Further questions?

Feel free to reach out!
Email: Contact Me
Instagram: hope_endrenyi
Reciprocal Massage: reciprocal-massage.web.app

If you can't make this workshop, feel free to join our WhatsApp community to stay in the loop!

Location

Metamorphoses Fitness
232 Varet St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Doors will open at 3:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early — we'll start right at 4pm.

The gym is part of a large building, so maps can sometimes take you to a false entrance. Look for the green awning and glass doors that have Metamorphoses Fitness signs on the door (we're right across the street from Ange Noir Cafe). Walk up the stairs and I'll be there to greet you and show you into the studio!