When: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
7pm – 10pm (formal taught workshop)
*Doors open at 6pm and close at 11pm (for social purposes)
Where: Massage studio in a private residence
Vauxhall / Oval SE11 5LN
*Full address details are released 24 hours E-mail before the event via E-mail to fully registered participants only
Payment: Online £50 per person
Skills Required: None – just a willingness to learn and be taught!
Who this is for:
Any men who want to get a taster of how to massage another person using oil on a massage table. This is NOT a session teaching how to massage on floor mats.
What to bring:
Towel to use to shower after the workshop
Participants are encouraged to be naked during the workshop.
Participants must be comfortable with being in the presence of other naked men.
Why offer this?
'In the absence of touching and being touched, people of all ages can sicken and grow touch-starved. Touch seems to be as essential as sunlight.' Diane Ackerman
Social distancing and lockdown have forced us to adopt ways of living which go against our natural instincts as social animals. We have to almost re-learn how to reconnect with each other as humans both physically and emotionally.
Although many associate massage with eroticism, I want to promote massage as a form of connection and intimacy that does not have to be sexual, but can be physically therapeutic for tense muscles, tired souls, and stressed minds.
These workshops run parallel to the ethos of groups such as Brewer Street Yoga that promote social interaction and activities of a non-sexual nature between naked men.
These workshops form part of a strategy to build a community of men who would like to be able to exchange non-sexual massages with each other to support each other both physically and mentally through the healing power of human touch.
To build this community, these basic introductory massage workshops where people can learn what to do with a body, a massage table, and some oil in a safe, fun, and interactive environment are now on offer.
Participants who have already done an introductory workshop have attended the same workshop again and have found it beneficial to practice and reinforce the techniques learned previously. Repeat attenders are therefore welcomed.
This introductory workshop is a bronze level session. See definitions below:
Bronze level = formal taught workshop for those with basic or no massage experience. Instruction to participants will be given by a qualified massage therapist
*Bronze A = back, shoulders, chest, abdomen, legs*
Bronze B = head (scalp and face), neck, feet, arms, hands
Silver level = informal practice session with no formal instruction where amateur participants have an opportunity to practice their massage skills on each other. It is recommended that participants attend at least one Bronze A AND one Bronze B workshop before joining a silver level session.
Gold level = an informal massage exchange session for professional massage therapists with qualifications / those who massage regularly as part of their occupation (proof of employment/qualification required in advance) to massage each other.
I look forward to building a community of men who massage men together with you!
Lalith
www.behindyourmask.co
What is included:
- 3 hour taught workshop on basic massage techniques (back/shoulders/chest/abdomen/legs)
- Professional massage therapist tutor (accredited by Massage Training Institute, UK)
- Massage tables
- Massage oil (please state any allergies on booking form)
- Fellow participants to massage
- Towels (for use during massage only)
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Simple snacks (please state dietary requirements on booking form)
- Shower with shower gel and shampoo products for men
- Minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 participants
Please bring your own towel if you wish to shower after the workshop.
There is only one bathroom and shower at the residence/studio. Please factor in time to use the facilities before and after the actual formal taught workshop as there may be a queue to use the toilet/shower.
It is recommended that you shower at home/work before arriving at the workshop.
Nudity and arousal:
It is completely normal that participants may become aroused (have an erection) during the course of a massage workshop involving full or partial nudity. This is part and parcel of male physiology in response to touch and should be nothing to be ashamed of.
Participants of the workshop are reminded and expected to be respectful to each other. This includes refraining from engaging in sexual acts including the deliberate and purposeful stimulation of the genitals (i.e. oral sex, masturbation, penetrative sex).
The ethos of these introductory massage workshops is to learn massage techniques of the major muscle groups. It is not an erotic/tantric/lingam/genital massage workshop.
Terms and conditions:
We accept no liability for loss, damage, injury, or illness which may occur during the workshop.
Participants are reminded that they will be walking on surfaces which may be slippery with oil. Ensure the soles of your feet are wiped down before mobilizing, and exercise caution when walking on surfaces which may be slippery given the nature of the workshop.
Cancellations under 24 hours from the start of the workshop /no-shows will NOT receive a refund.
Cancellations over 24 hours will be offered alternative dates for a similar level workshop at no additional cost ie. payments made will be transferred.