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Ashi Sutra Europe Intensive — Lisbon Sep 2027
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2027
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily
Exact venue to be announced
Daniel Ko
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Ashi Sutra Advanced — New York May 2027
May 14 - May 16, 2027
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM daily
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Leila Hart
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Ashi Sutra Foundations — Madison Feb 2027
Feb 6 - Feb 7, 2027
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days
600 Williamson St, Suite P, Madison, WI
Alberto (Al) Poliarco
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Chavuttidhara Advanced - California-Sep 10
Sep 10 - Dec 09
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
123 Sample Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Maya Rivers
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695
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Chavuttidhara Advanced - Minnesota Aug 20
Aug 20 - Oct 04
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
123 Sample Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Alberto (Al) Poliarco
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695
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Chavuttidhara Foundations - Madison Jun 2026
May 27 - Jun 01, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
123 Sample Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Daniel Ko
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Chavuttidhara Basic — Chicago Apr 2026
Mar 02 - Apr 16, 2026
9:00am to 5:00pm both days
123 Sample Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Alberto (Al) Poliarco
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INSTRUCTOR

Maya Rivers

Master Class Educator | Barefoot & Gravity Bodywork
LMT - Wisconsin/Illinois
Multi-Gold Medalist
Certified Deepfeet Instructor
Chavuttidhara™ Creator

Maya Rivers is a senior Ashi Sutra educator for Barefoot Hands, focused on helping bodywork practitioners translate grounded movement principles into clear, repeatable treatment skills.

Her teaching style emphasizes safe setup, progressive pressure control, and practical sequencing so students can integrate Ashi Sutra into their existing bodywork practice with confidence.

Background and Specialties

Al is a Master Class Educator in barefoot bodywork and the creator of the first truly portable traveling overhead bars, expanding safe barefoot practice beyond fixed studio settings. A multi-gold medalist and ambassador in international massage championships, Ali has represented barefoot bodywork modalities on global stages across Asia, Europe, and North America.

At the heart of his work is Gravity Bodywork+, a philosophy that views healing as a whole-body experience where gravity, movement, and mindful touch create space for balance, stillness, and transformation.

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Sep 10 - Dec 09
Burlington, VT
Maya Rivers
2-Days Training
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