FORGE
bathhouse and group wellness
for Boston’s LGBTQ+ community
Massage is a powerful way to exchange energy and sensation. Especially in cultures where touch among men is a scarce resource, the body can respond in profound ways to supportive touch.
In this queer massage space, a licensed massage therapist will guide you through a full-body massage flow, one hour as a giver and one hour as a receiver. You’ll learn form, techniques, and communication so that both parties feel great!
SPECIAL CLASSES FOR SEPTEMBER:
On 9/17, Todd will lead Compassionate Touch For Intimacy. Without lotion or oil, you will make direct contact with your hands and body. This workshop helps rekindle compassion for couples and initiate it for those who are making new connections.
On 9/25, Darian will lead a sensual and tantric-focused massage workshop, where participants will be guided through ways to give and receive stimulating touch.
We will rotate partners six times so that you can exchange massage with as many other folks as possible. Or, if you sign up as a couple and wish to remain with your partner the entire time, that is completely welcome.
We will provide massage tables, sheets, and hypoallergenic massage lotion. Participants will be draped and undressed. After the workshop, there is a tea room and optional play time.
If you are BIPOC or trans, enter promo code BELONG for 20% off.
About the instructors:
Todd (he/him) is a multimodality massage therapist and educator. He has created curriculum and individual bodywork sessions with a focus on body awareness and acceptance for both the giver and receiver.
Tam (he/him) is a massage therapist who brings intuitive touch and soothing energy to the queer community.
Darian (he/him) has built a massage practice since 2021 focused on deep tissue and Swedish techniques. His approach is slow, intentional, and deeply present, creating a sense of connection.
Michael (he/him) is a professional massage therapist who combines both a therapeutic and relaxing touch to create unique and strong connections between himself and those in his care.
Once a month, 7:00PM-10:00PM
Massage is a powerful way to exchange energy and sensation.
In this massage space specifically for women, trans, and nb folks, a licensed massage therapist will guide you through a full-body massage flow, one hour as a giver and one hour as a receiver. You’ll learn form, techniques, and communication so that both parties feel great!
We will rotate partners six times so that you can exchange massage with as many other folks as possible. Or, if you sign up as a couple and wish to remain with your partner the entire time, that is completely welcome.
We will provide massage tables, sheets, and hypoallergenic massage lotion. Participants will be draped and undressed. After the workshop, there is optional play time and a tea lounge.
If you are BIPOC or trans, enter promo code BELONG for 20% off.
About the instructor:
Heather has been a licensed massage therapist for three years, and a queer woman in the Boston scene for six years. She is very excited to be facilitating community that we can continuously build together.
FORGE brings you sapphic naked yoga events in our Dorchester studio! This class is specifically for queer women, nb, and trans yoga lovers.
Class lasts an hour. Half of the time will be spent in individual yoga, and the other half will be focused on partner work with 3-4 other people. We will encourage mixing and mingling, but you may opt out of the partner work at any time. After class there will be an hour to sip tea and socialize in the lounge as well as more private areas.
Mats will be available for rent for $5 each.
If you are BIPOC or trans, enter promo code BELONG for 20% off.
About the instructor:
Bree (she/her) is a breathwork, movement and yoga teacher who creates spaces that invite participants to break free from the ordinary and return to their true essence of love.
