Self-Healing Circle: Self-Massage with special guest Julie Muskat

Self-muscle massage uses a tennis ball and clinically proven myofascial release techniques to

relieve stress, improve circulation, and promote holistic wellness through preventative health

management. A simple tennis ball offers a helpful and portable way for anyone (of any age or

mobility) to take care of their body and treat/prevent soreness or tight muscles that can lead to

discomfort or injury. You can even utilize this self-care modality during your workday! This

technique of myofascial release is particularly useful for folks who have difficulty with physical

touch due to past trauma; it provides an autonomous way to experience touch positively.

Guided Self-Massage FAQs

 

What will happen in this healing circle?

You will be gently guided through a self-muscle massage with a focus on various important

muscle groups.  At the end of the session, there will be an opportunity to ask questions or share

insights that came up.

What do I need for this?

•  a computer/device with access to Zoom
• a tennis ball, softball, or lacrosse ball (whatever you have in your home)
• a relaxing space to lie down in (carpet is great, and if you have a floor space, you will want to put down a yoga mat)

Tips for Maximizing your Relaxation:

• Turn the lights low and/or light candles
• Gather objects in your home that can create a spa-like atmosphere (flowers, oil diffuser, tea or infused water to sip on).  Get creative and make an occasion out of it!

Julie Marie Muskat Bio:

Julie Marie Muskat is a freelance dancer, choreographer, teacher, and stage manager currently

based in the Twin Cities and originally from Texas. She has worked across the US, Israel, and

Italy, dancing with companies such as Threads Dance Project, Vox Medusa, Revolution Dance

Theatre, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, and Compagnia AiEP. She is the founder of

Deeper Water Arts & Mind/Body Center, which provides dance, cross training, and health and

wellness opportunities for young people and adults. She also works as the operations and

technology manager for I/O psychology consulting firm.