moving crafts

the art of the physical

Presented by the accomplished instructor, Barbara Vogel, Moving Crafts offers detailed instructional resources in massage styles she has mastered over decades of work. These include Classic Massage, Thai Massage, Lomi Lomi and others.

This site is primarily a resource for the masseuse, at any level. There is both free material to enjoy, and detailed course work for the practitioner, novice to advanced.

Also offered in this site are moving crafts that focus on self-care; these include, self massage, warm up and stretching, and Tai Chi. While the focus is on massage, effective care and treatment of others cannot happen unless we are taking care of ourselves.

We invite you to explore this site, keeping all of this closely in mind and heart.

Massage technique

Massage styles broken down into detailed technique. Explore free content, and detailed courses.

classic massage
thai/yoga massage
lomi lomi: traditional hawaiian massage
barefoot massage

self-care techniques

movement therapies include the following techniques, presented through introductory videos with links to comprehensive courses.

warm-up and stretching
taijiquan (tai chi)
self massage

core purpose and values of this site

Moving Crafts is designed with the sole purpose of sharing the accumulated knowledge of Barbara Vogel in massage and body movement techniques. Of the many techniques studied over decades of professional practice, in this site Barbara offers specifically those she has honed to near perfection.

Free videos allow you to explore each technique, and to experience Barbara as a teacher and practitioner. For those invested in greater learning of these techniques, comprehensive and detailed courses are available, and can be access directly through the courses tab, or through links in the open-access content.

In general, the purpose of these techniques is to enhance the connection of mind, body & spirit. While this phrase may at times seem over-used, it is of critical importance to the philosophy behind Barbara’s methods as a teacher. It is through proper technique and practice that the connection to the non-physical, consciousness-driven aspects of self can be achieved. Words cannot do justice to this experience; only practice and technique.

With all this in mind, please feel welcome to explore the site at your leisure, and to reach out with any questions you may have.