Join host Catherine Gagnon on a serene journey in this episode of "The Travelling Sargi" podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of massages and their connection to personal discovery.

Catherine, a seasoned massage therapist, body worker, author, and traveler, shares her intimate exploration of the Hawaiian cultre and the profound realizations she encountered while learning the art of Lomi Lomi.

Discover how her passion for travel led her not to find herself, but to remember who she's always been. Tune in for an inspiring tale of self-awareness and the pivotal role of traditional Hawaiian massage in Catherine's life, bringing her ever closer to her dream of Hawaii. Embrace the essence of Lomi Lomi, a practice that embodies the beauty and grace of Hawaiian culture, in this enlightening episode.

The Traveling Sargi: Embracing Ashiatsu and the Journey of Discovery

Welcome to the latest episode of The Traveling Sargi with your host, Catherine Gagnon, where we explore the fascinating world of massages and their origins. In this episode, Catherine delves into the intricate art of Ashiatsu, the barefoot massage technique that harnesses the therapist's feet and body weight to deliver a deep and luxurious massage experience. She shares her personal journey, from discovering Thai massage with Alexandre Rouani to learning Ashiatsu in Rochester, New York, under the guidance of Karen Butler.

Catherine explains the science behind Ashiatsu, highlighting the incredible sensory potential of our feet and how this technique can significantly reduce the strain on the therapist's hands and body. She also contrasts Ashiatsu with traditional Japanese Shiatsu and celebrates the depth of pressure and relaxation it can provide, touching on its ability to influence the nervous system for a deeply calming effect.

Links:

• Website: www.thetravellingsargi.com
• Blog: Medium https://medium.com/@authorcatherinegagnon/list/blog-the-travelling-sargi-76b3a098cd1a
• Courses in Canada: www,orchidcentre.ca

Next Episode Preview: Catherine will be joined by Ba Lan Vu to talk about the importance of respecting the cultural heritage of massage techniques. Subscribe to not miss out on this enlightening conversation.

The Importance of Bodywork and its Impact on Massage Therapy

In this episode of The Traveling Sargi, host Catherine Gagnon shares her journey as a massage therapist and traveler. She discusses the importance of bodywork and how it differs from traditional massage therapy.

Catherine explores the world of Thai Massage, its ancient origins, and its effectiveness in targeting the body's soft tissue. She emphasizes the need for therapists to have a strong understanding of the human body and anatomy when practicing Thai techniques.

Catherine also shares her personal experience of getting injured during a Thai Massage session and the valuable lessons she learned from it. She highlights the physical challenges faced by massage therapists and the importance of self-care in the profession.

The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming episodes, where Catherine will delve into her discovery of Ashiatsu through Thai Massage. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the podcast and visit the website for more information.

Say hello to a brand-new massage therapy and travelling podcast.

It’s called The Travelling Sargi — and it's all about different types of bodywork and massage.

We’ll be exploring different approaches — and taking a closer look at some of the culture and even history behind them.

Along the way, we’ll be meeting interesting therapists who are forward-thinking individuals — and finding out how they think, how they work, what it means to them and how it all shaped the therapist they have become.

The First episode drops on Friday, December 15th and we will look into the differences between massage and bodywork and how it inspired me to changed who I was as a therapist.

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