500 Hour Program
Class Outline Form
Class Title: 55b Deep Massage - Pelvis and Legs
Course(s) and Hours:
Class Description
Learning Objectives
Students will show
1) in discussion, a better grasp of the structural and energetic aspects of Deep Massage
2) in practice, learn techniques for the lower body and develop more confidence with
doing deep massage
DM Basics - for the pelvis, thighs and lower legs
Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Triceps surae (gastrocnemius and soleus),
Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gluteus medius & minimus, Rectus femoris, Iliotibial band,
Peroneus (“fibularis”) longus & brevis, Tibialis anterior
Class Outline
Time
10:10
Description
Opening meditation/guitar
Have massage tables set up asap
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Assignment/Resources
DM BOOK pp. 69-78,
87-101
10;15
Summary
Summary of Content:
Past: They’ve had intro to DM, techniques for
back and shoulder girdle, and
Review of anatomy of pelvis and legs class
Present: Show how DM is applied anatomy
and, through the steps of the fulcrum, applied
energy (engaging the nervous system
appropriately by
Centering ourselves
Taking out the looseness/getting their
attention,
Taking up the slack/knowing touch
Adding additional vectors/3+-D touch
Holding/ being sensitive to timing
Noticing change/being observant and
caring
Clearly disengage/allowing the
completion of the experience
Future: Next class they’ll do a bit of prep for
the internship then 59b they’ll be reviewing all
the DM for the posterior body.
Students deepen their understanding and
DM/technical applications to the pelvis and
legs. At this time, it can be presented as giving
them an option to affect the area more
thoroughly than with circulatory work
Doing Stre
10:15-10:20
or some ot Begin with enjoyable centering activity
Feel what happens to your posture and
movement when you stand or move with
those tightened. Tighten left foot and notice
how much of you it effects. Stretching (leg and
pelvis stretches and kicks) and meditation
(grounding through hara). Discuss the feet,
legs, and pelvic floor and the root chakra:
grounding, nourishment (kidney energy),
survival, standing up for oneself; how
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working in lower half can bring more
awareness into lower half of body that is too
often “stuck” in just the head.
Remember in your practice today to interview
your partner - starting to develop a sense of
where they’re at structurally and energetically.
10:20-11:00
Demo basic Deep Massage fulcrums for the
pelvis and legs –
 gluteus maximus,
hamstrings, triceps surae,

Tensor Fasciae Latae,
Gluteus medius &
minimus, Rectus femoris,
Iliotibial band,

Peroneus longus & brevis,
Tibialis anterior
BREAK
11:00-11:10
11:10-12:00
GUIDED - PRACTICE ALL DM FULCRUMS
FOR PELVIS AND LEGS + HMV
through neck and legs
Guide them through first leg then they do the
other without guidance (with
powerpoint up though)
break
12:00-12:15
12:15-1:05
GUIDED - PRACTICE ALL DM FULCRUMS
FOR PELVIS AND LEGS + HMV
through neck and legs
Guide them through first leg then they do the
other without guidance (with
powerpoint up though)
February 16, 2016
Share feedback with your partner
1:05-1:10
put away tables
1:10-1:15
Share LSD’S
1:15-1:30
Assignments: DM BOOK pp. 69-78, 87-101
February 16, 2016