TRAINING
SARGA BODYWORK®
Sarga 101 Training
Professional Training · Barefoot Bodywork · Lucca, Tuscany
Complete training
Sarga Bodywork® 101
Sarga Bodywork® 101 is the fundamental training path in the presence of the method.
During the 4 days of training, for a total of 24 hours , theory, demonstrations and guided practice alternate to progressively develop the skills necessary to use the foot as a precise and sensitive contact instrument.
The training introduces the use of Sarga Silks , the biomechanics of barefoot bodywork and the study of a complete Sarga Bodywork® sequence of approximately 90 minutes.
At the end of the in-person training, a certificate of participation will be issued.
Early Bird Fee €700
Full price €800
The fee refers to in-person training.
The Sarga Bodywork® 101 Online course, required as preparation, is separate and not included.
For the next available dates, please consult
Sarga Bodywork® course calendar.
Certificate and certification path
Certificate of participation
At the end of the 24 hours of in-person training, a certificate of participation in the Sarga Bodywork® 101 course will be issued.
The certificate confirms completion of the training, but is not equivalent to final professional certification as a Sarga Bodywork Practitioner®.
Practitioner in Training
After the in-person course, the internship period begins. During this phase, the student continues their journey as a Sarga Bodywork Practitioner in Training , strengthening their technique, sequence, safety, and quality of work.
Practice after the course
Before accessing the final certification it is necessary to complete at least 20 documented sessions , according to the requirements set by Sarga Bodywork®.
Final certification
Once the required paperwork has been completed, you can access the final evaluation according to the current Sarga Bodywork® procedures.
Only after passing the certification is it possible to use the title of Certified Sarga Bodywork Practitioner® .
Certification path
→ Sarga Bodywork® 101 Online - prerequisite
→ In-person Sarga Bodywork® 101 training
→ Documented practice
→ Final evaluation
→ Certified Sarga Bodywork Practitioner®
How the training takes place
4 days · 24 hours in attendance
The training is intensive and predominantly practical. Techniques are introduced gradually, demonstrated, and then practiced under supervision, with time dedicated to repetition, corrections, and individual feedback.
Hybrid Mode
During the course, we work both in a floor-based configuration, using futons or very low tables, and on a raised massage table. This allows you to experience both modalities and understand how to adapt the method to your own professional practice.
Small group
The course is limited to a maximum of 4 participants, ensuring plenty of practice, direct supervision, and individual attention.
Who is the training aimed at?
The Sarga Bodywork® 101 training is aimed at massage, bodywork, and manual discipline professionals who wish to expand their way of working through the conscious use of the feet.
It is particularly suitable for those who wish to integrate myofascial and deep tissue work by developing new possibilities of pressure, direction, traction and movement.
It is also designed for those who want to preserve their body in professional work, distributing the effort more and reducing the constant use of hands, thumbs, shoulders and lumbar area.
Barefoot bodywork offers a different way of using body weight, gravity, posture, and movement, promoting a more sustainable practice for the practitioner over time.
Previous barefoot bodywork experience is not required; however, a professional background in manual practice is required, as outlined in the Prerequisites section.
What you will learn
Sarga Silks
Use, stability and directional tension during barefoot work.
Biomechanics
Balance, weight transfer and organization of the operator's body.
Barefoot Contact
Conscious use of the foot, pressure, precision and quality of contact.
Myofascial work
Slow, sustained and directional pressure according to the principles of the method.
Complete sequence
Learning the Sarga Bodywork® 101 sequence takes approximately 90 minutes.
Safety and professional integration
Positioning, transitions, and principles for using the method in your practice.
4-day program
1st day
Introduction to Sarga Bodywork®, system setup, use of Sarga Silk, safety principles and biomechanics.
In the afternoon: back leg, glutes and first transitions.
2nd day
Rear arm and back.
In the afternoon: front leg, chest and front arm.
3rd day
Integration and practice of the posterior routine during the morning and the anterior routine in the afternoon, with review of techniques and feedback.
4th day
Front and back neck work and seated techniques.
In the afternoon: integration of the complete Sarga Bodywork® sequence of approximately 90 minutes, supervised practice and final feedback.
What the training includes and what it does not include
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Practical training in person
Demonstrations, guided practice, supervision, corrections, and individual feedback.
Equipment for practice during the course
Sarga Silk, anchoring systems and necessary equipment are made available during the training.
Post-course support
Support during the subsequent internship period and preparation for the certification process.
Facebook and WhatsApp Group
Access to student groups for questions, discussions, and updates.
Certificate of participation
Released at the end of in-person training.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Sarga Bodywork® 101 Online
The online preparation required prior to in-person training must be purchased separately.
Equipment for personal use
Sarga Silk, anchoring systems and other products or equipment intended for personal practice after the course are not included.
Printed handout
Digital materials are available through the online course; any paper versions are not included in the in-person training fee.
Final certification
The evaluation and certification process following the training is not included in the course fee.
Travel, food and accommodation
Travel, meals and accommodation expenses are not included.
Prerequisites and preparation
Sarga Bodywork® 101 Online
Before participating in the in-person training, you must have completed the required online preparation, at least up to the theoretical part and the related quiz.
The online course allows you to arrive at the training already familiar with terminology, fundamental principles, safety, equipment, and setup, leaving more time during the four days for practice, corrections, and feedback.
→ Discover the online course, discounts and purchases Sarga Bodywork®
Physical requirements and safety
Physical preparation
Sarga Bodywork® requires balance, coordination, stability, and good weight management skills. Before training, it's recommended that you be able to balance on one foot for at least 1 minute, perform continuous cardiovascular activity for about 10–15 minutes, perform 3 sets of 20 squats, and hold a plank position for at least 1 minute.
Safety during practice
The safety of both the practitioner and the recipient comes before the execution of any technique. If a particular configuration or technique is not appropriate for a person, it can be adapted, modified, or replaced during training.
Individual assessment
Weight, height, balance, and physical condition can especially affect work on a raised table. Being outside the recommended parameters doesn't automatically mean you can't participate: if you have any questions, it's important to contact me before registering to discuss the most suitable configuration.
→ Official Sarga Bodywork® FAQ
International Students and Continuing Education
Sarga Bodywork® is an international training and professional requirements may vary depending on the country or state in which you work.
NCBTMB #1431
For professionals in the United States, the comprehensive training package awards 35 Continuing Education Credits upon completion of both the in-person training and the online curriculum: (24 CEUs in-person / 11 CEUs online).
Wioletta Kowalska is an NCBTMB-approved Sarga Bodywork® teacher, Approved Provider #1431.
To obtain the full number of hours it is therefore necessary to complete both components of the course.
Ethics CE Hours
It is important to distinguish general Continuing Education credits from hours specifically recognized as Ethics CE .
The training also addresses safety, informed consent, professional boundaries, and professional conduct. However, Sarga Bodywork® courses are not specifically approved for Ethics CE Hours .
If your state requires dedicated ethics hours for professional license renewal, these must be completed separately through training recognized for that requirement.
Each participant is responsible for checking in advance the CE, Ethics and licensing requirements applicable in their state or country.
Fee, registration and payment
Early Bird Fee €700
Full price €800
The fee refers to in-person training.
The Sarga Bodywork® 101 Online course required for preparation is not included in the in-person training fee.
Before you sign up
Please contact me directly to check availability and participation requirements. Registration is confirmed after full payment or the first installment, if payment by installments has been agreed upon.
Payment
Payment can be made via bank transfer. Bank details will be communicated privately after confirmation of availability.
Reason: SARGA 101 + course date + First Name and Last Name
After payment, you will be asked for the necessary data for the receipt or invoice.
Registration conditions
The fee paid is non-refundable. If the organization cancels the training due to unforeseen circumstances, the amount paid for the in-person course will be refunded.
The online course fee remains separate from the in-person training.
Training led by Wioletta Kowalska
Wioletta Kowalska is an NCBTMB-approved Sarga Bodywork® teacher, Approved Provider #1431.
Bodywork, massage, and movement practitioner, experienced in integrating Sarga Bodywork® into daily professional practice.
In 2024 Wioletta studied the Sarga Bodywork® method directly with the founders Jivatma Massaguer and Daniel Tsukayama .
She teaches in Italian, English and Polish.
→ Official Sarga Bodywork® Profile