Friends and Couples Yoga Massage Workshop!

Come and join us in a Friends and Couples Yoga Massage Workshop and spend a day at 💫Healthwork Yoga and Massage Therapy in Albuquerque, NM! 💫

This workshop is not just for couples—it’s for all human relationships!

We promise you will have a delightful time learning how to nurture and support the people you care about. In this fun and hands-on experience, you’ll learn simple, therapeutic massage techniques that blend Swedish massage, Thai Yoga Massage, and gentle yoga practices.

Bring your spouse, a friend, a family member, or even a neighbor, and discover practical ways to help someone feel better through the gift of touch. These easy-to-learn techniques are perfect for everyday use at home.

Make sure you sign up 14 days prior to the start date of the workshop to receive $25 off per person ($50 of per couple).

What You Will Learn

In this workshop, you will explore the importance of mindfulness—not only while giving massage to your partner or friend, but also in how you care for your own body and energy.

We will briefly cover proper body mechanics and posture, including:

• How to position and carry your body while working on the floor

• Simple, effective massage stances

• Guided meditation to help you stay present and grounded

You will also learn:

• Easy and effective Swedish massage strokes

• Foundational Thai Yoga Massage movements

• Gentle yoga poses and yogic breathing techniques

• Important safety guidelines for both giver and receiver

What to Bring

We will be working on the floor, so please bring a thick mat to work on.
An egg crate mattress works perfectly as well.

Want to Learn More?

🌐 Sep 05, 2026 10:00am MT - Sep 05, 2026 05:00pm MT

To reserve your spot:
📞 Call us at (505) 235-8032

$250.00 Per Person

Please note: CEUs are not provided for health professionals at this time.

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Beginner’s Yoga 1

Welcome to Your Yoga Journey

In many yoga classes, especially those with large groups and mixed experience levels, essential elements of the practice are often overlooked. This can make it challenging for instructors to address key aspects such as proper breathing (which differs from regular breathing), body alignment, Drishti (focused gaze), and bandhas (the engagement or "locking" of specific energy centers in the body). Without these foundational components, a yoga practice remains incomplete.

Yoga for beginners— In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of yoga. While it is primarily designed for those new to yoga, it can also benefit anyone seeking a refresher on the basics.

Understanding the fundamentals is essential for building a strong foundation in your yoga practice. This course includes a brief introduction to the history of yoga and places a strong emphasis on breathwork. Students will learn how coordinating breath with movement (asana) is key to developing a safe, effective, and enriching yoga practice.

You will learn the basic Three-Part Breath (Dirga Pranayama), Ujjayi breathing and how to synchronize this specific breathing technique with yoga movements—both when transitioning in and out of poses and while holding them. This coordination of breath and movement is known as Vinyāsa. Vinyāsa links one pose to the next in a flowing sequence, and without proper breath control, it becomes nearly impossible to practice Vinyāsa—or any yoga asana—effectively.

Although recommended textbooks are available for this course (you can purchase these at our studio or online), you will also receive handouts containing comprehensive information to support your learning.

Recommended textbooks for this course are (most of the text is available online):

“The Sivananda Companion to Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation, and Meditation Techniques of Yoga”

The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice Revised Edition by T. K. V. Desikachar

Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual by David Swenson

What You Will Learn:

¨     - A brief history of yoga

¨     - Fundamental yoga poses and their benefits

¨     - The importance of mindfulness in your yoga practice

¨     - How to develop and personalize your own yoga routine

We will also explore the principles and significance of:

¨     - Three-Part Breath (Dirga Pranayama) - calms nervous system and increases awareness

¨    -  Ujjayi breathing – a foundational yogic breath technique

¨     - Kapalabhati – a cleansing and energizing breath practice

¨     - Anuloma Pranayama – also known as alternate nostril breathing, for balancing energy

¨     - Vinyāsa – a flowing sequence of movements that synchronizes breath (especially Ujjayi) with each transition and posture, and more!

More Information:

The course will go on for five (5) weeks.

The cost is $390.00.00 per person.

Early bird (2 weeks prior to start date) $350.00

Please Note — For early bird special, you must contact Healthwork Yoga and Massage Therapy!

The start date is Monday June 1, 2026, and ends Thursday July 2, 2026.

The class begins at 6:00 and lasts until 7:30 pm.

We will meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.

"Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame."

~ B.K.S. Iyengar

Remember to breathe, be patient with yourself, and enjoy the journey. Namaste.

Early Bird Special: Make sure you sign up 14 days prior to the start date of the workshop to receive $40 off from original price! 

Please Note — For early bird special, you must contact Healthwork Yoga and Massage Therapy!

For more information or assistance, feel free to call or text us at (505) 235-8032—we're happy to help!

Course size: 15-20