Sarga 101 & 102 In-Person Training for Massage Therapists
(Barefoot Massage Continuing Education)
In this in-person course, massage therapists will learn the foundations of Sarga Bodywork®, a barefoot myofascial technique that uses fabric support straps instead of overhead bars.
Students will gain an understanding of Sarga Silk alignment and wrapping methods, and will learn how to perform Sarga Bodywork techniques for both posterior and anterior applications. By the end of the course, participants will be able to deliver a full-body 90-minute Sarga sequence on a raised massage table.
Classes are intentionally kept small (maximum 6-8 participants) to allow for individualized instruction and hands-on support.
Sarga Bodywork continuing education classes are offered in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington for licensed massage therapists seeking advanced barefoot massage training.
Course Credits
NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education
Sarga 101
24 CE hours in-person
11 CE hours online
35 total CEs
Sarga 102
12 CE hours in-person
4.5 CE hours online
16.5 total CEs
Instructor
Linda Caravia, LMT #6600
Owner – Vitality Therapeutic Massage & Yoga
Email: linda.caravia@vitalitytmy.com
Linda has taught Sarga Bodywork and barefoot massage techniques to therapists from across the Pacific Northwest through small-group continuing education classes focused on biomechanics, therapist longevity, and effective myofascial treatment strategies. Based in Portland, Oregon, Linda Caravia is currently the only instructor offering Sarga Bodywork training for massage therapists in the Pacific Northwest.
Curious what classes are like?
You can find videos of Linda’s teaching style and classroom environment on YouTube.
Course Calendar
FEB & AUG 2026 - EAST/WEST College of the Healing Arts
Sarga Introductory Workshop – FLOOR
3.5 hour class
MARCH 2026
Sarga 101 – Raised Table 4-day class – FULL / WAITLIST
Sarga 102 – Raised Table 2-day class – FULL / WAITLIST
JUNE 2026 – SEATTLE
Sarga 101 – Hybrid Raised Table / Floor 4-day class
Sarga 102 – Hybrid Raised Table / Floor 2-day class
JULY 2026
Sarga 101 – FLOOR 4-day class
Sarga 102 – FLOOR 2-day class
Thank you for your interest in barefoot massage training. Please read all of the course information provided in the registration links above. These pages include important details about course cost, schedule, travel information, and cancellation policies.
If you have questions before registering, feel free to reach out. Email: linda.caravia@vitalitytmy.com
Link to blog: Is Sarga Bodywork Training Right for You? A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Barefoot Massage
FAQ
What is Sarga Bodywork?
Sarga Bodywork® combines the ancient art of barefoot massage with modern fascia science.
Practitioners use their feet along with a length of supportive fabric—called the Sarga Silk—which is anchored to a massage table. This system allows therapists to deliver slow, myofascial strokes and deep therapeutic pressure using body weight rather than muscular effort.
How is Sarga Bodywork different from Ashiatsu massage?
Both Sarga Bodywork and Ashiatsu massage are barefoot modalities, but they use different support systems and create different treatment effects. Ashiatsu traditionally uses overhead bars, allowing therapists to deliver long flowing strokes similar to deep-tissue Swedish massage.
Sarga Bodywork uses fabric straps instead of bars, giving therapists more freedom to lean, anchor, and shear fascial tissues with slow, targeted myofascial techniques. Many therapists who enjoy Ashiatsu are excited to explore Sarga because it offers a different biomechanical approach and a unique therapeutic feel for clients.
Where can massage therapists learn Sarga Bodywork?
Massage therapists can learn Sarga Bodywork through a hybrid training program that includes:
• an online prerequisite course
• a hands-on in-person training
The online course prepares students for the mechanics and safety considerations of barefoot work before attending the live training.
Who teaches Sarga Bodywork classes in Portland or Seattle?
Sarga Bodywork continuing education classes in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington are taught by Linda Caravia, LMT.
Classes are intentionally kept small so students receive direct instruction and plenty of hands-on practice.
Who is this class for?
Licensed massage therapists who want to:
• extend career longevity
• reduce strain on hands and wrists
• learn barefoot myofascial techniques
• expand their therapeutic toolkit
If you have questions before registering, feel free to reach out by email:
linda.caravia@vitalitytmy.com
