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ZZZI.) Introduction to Trager: The Art of Dissolving Tension Patterns (Seattle March 7, 2025)
Product Description
Instructor: Joseph Rodin, LMT, Certified Trager Practitioner; NCBTMB #681
What is Trager?
Trager is a unique, neuromuscular approach to bodywork and movement re-patterning. The tablework consists of deep, fluid rocking movements (oscillations) of muscles and joints combined with compression and gentle traction. This feeds into the nervous system resulting in dramatic muscular relaxation, along with feelings of lightness, freedom and flexibility. The client is also shown simple exercises called mentastics which helps integrate the profound changes in the body.
About This Class:
Most massage approaches succeed well at releasing muscular tension. But very few massage approaches succeed at dissolving the patterning that produces the tension, which means after a period of relaxation, it lives to see another day.
The Trager® approach is different. Not only does it release the tension, but through its specific, rhythmic, gentle movements and oscillations of the muscles, it, ‘resets,’ the nervous system, unhooking it from the dysfunctional movement patterning, and facilitating natural movement once again.
From this state, the body and mind have, ‘learned,’ or, ‘become reacquainted with’ a natural movement vocabulary from which they can build to achieve freedom from pain and tension. Trager® movements called Mentastics, are taught to the patient after the session to consilidate and improve upon the changes.
Trager® stands alone as an approach, but also beautifully compliments and deepens other styles of massage as well. Come and learn the language of the neuromuscular system, and turn temporary release of tension into ongoing dissolution of muscular tension patterns.
This Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager Practitioner.
Discounts: If you are eligible for a discount, please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail as the website only offers classes at the regular price. Only one discount is applied per person.
- Reviewers Discount: If you have taken this class previously through the Therapeutic Training Center, you may review it at a $30 discount on tuition. The reviewer's price for this class is $140.
- Bring a Friend Discount: $30 savings - if you register and attend a Joseph Rodin class and bring a friend who has never attended a Joseph Rodin class, you will receive a $15 discount on the price of your class and your friend who registers and attends will also receive a $15 discount.
Teacher Masking Policy: Masking is recommended, but is optional in this class, each person can choose to wear a mask, or not. For our masking policy and how to prepare for class, please click HERE.
What to Bring: Set of sheets, bolster; wear loose clothing. Please leave everything not needed for class in your vehicle or at home. Use a large tote bag (think beach tote) or suitcase to contain your "what to bring items". Should you choose to wear a mask, you may wear whichever style you want to wear.
Travel Recommendation: If you are traveling by plane, train or long-distance bus to attend class, please click HERE to read our recommendations for traveling and attending class.
Class Date: March 7, 2025
Class Time: Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Seattle Location 1 -- Therapeutic Training Center (please click on the link for location details)
Class Fee: $185
Cost/Hour: $23.13/hr
CE Hours: 8
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