Language
Portuguese
Duration
2h / 1 day
Difficulty
Beginner
Next Date
23/04/2026

Mother’s Day massage workshop in Lisbon for anyone who wants to give their mum something genuinely different this year: a 90-minute session where she learns how to give and mostly receive a proper massage. Held at One Leaf in Lisbon and led by Sara Di Rocco, this hands-on workshop teaches a practical 30-minute routine inspired by Shiatsu and Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, two Eastern healing traditions focused on energy meridians, vital points and mindful pressure. You leave with a complete home-friendly routine that needs nothing more than a floor mat to practice.

The session moves through the full massage sequence step by step, covering proper body mechanics and posture for safe massaging, correct hand positioning and pressure control, how to locate and relieve key tension areas, and the healing principles behind each movement. Participants practice in pairs throughout, giving and receiving the massage while Sara provides guidance and personalised feedback to improve comfort, technique and connection. The approach is grounded and accessible, designed for complete beginners with no professional tables or complex training required.

What you’ll learn

👐 Proper body mechanics and posture for safe and effective massaging

👐 Correct hand positioning and pressure control techniques

👐 How to locate and relieve key tension areas in the body

👐 A complete flowing 30-minute massage routine you can practice at home

👐 The healing principles of Shiatsu and Ayurvedic Yoga Massage behind each movement

👐 How to give and receive feedback to improve comfort and connection

What’s included

💆 Step-by-step instruction of a complete 30-minute massage routine

💆 Introduction to Shiatsu and Ayurvedic Yoga Massage techniques

💆 Guided hands-on partner practice with personalised feedback throughout

💆 Floor mat-based approach with no special equipment required

💆 An intimate wellness space at One Leaf in Lisbon

What you leave with

A complete 30-minute home-friendly massage routine that promotes relaxation, emotional bonding and wellbeing, and the confidence to use it with the people you care about from this point forward.

I am Sara Di Rocco and alongside my sourdough, kimchi, bone broth, tea blending, tea meditation, pasta and pizza workshops, this is something a little different: a session about connection, touch and the particular kind of care that comes from learning to be present with another person. One Leaf is a beautiful and calm space in Lisbon that makes the experience feel exactly as it should on a day like this.

Minimum 2 participants. Two tickets must be purchased for the workshop to be confirmed. Booking subject to One Leaf’s availability.

Related Tags: Mind & Soul, Health

Location

One Leaf - Incubadora e cowork de Terapeutas, Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, Lisbon, Portugal

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FAQ

What should I wear for the workshop?

The ideal outfit for the workshop is comfortable clothing (imagine loose-fitting leggings or sweat pants, and a cotton t-shirt).

Can I participate alone?

This workshop is intended for people to join in pairs (think family, friend, partner). if you can't join with someone please reach out and we'll find a solution for you :)

Do I have to have prior massage experience for this?

You don't - I'll be teaching you easy to follow and easy to apply techniques that you'll immediately feel comfortable applying.

How does a session work?

Depending on the number of participants, we begin with a brief introduction on the workshop itself and the importance of touch, creating a container for healthy communication and boundary-setting. We then check-in with ourselves, noticing how we're feeling and using breath and a short meditation to drop into the experience. I then guide you through the massage routine step-by-step and we finish with a little space for sharing about the experience.