Oikos Academy

Learn the craft of assisted stretching — with your hands.

A three-hour, hands-on foundation in the Oikos Stretch Method — taught in small groups in our humble studio by our founder and an AHPC-registered physiotherapist. No experience needed, just curiosity and a pair of willing hands.

3 hours Level 1 · Introductory 6 techniques Max 6 per intake Mostly hands-on

“A workforce of healers, built one practitioner at a time.”

The Oikos Academy

Inside the workshop

Real practice. Real partners.

You'll spend most of the session on the table — giving and receiving every stretch, guided hands-on the whole way. This workshop suits anyone curious about the craft: stretching a partner at home, supporting a parent with limited mobility, fitness & yoga professionals, or exploring a new field.

The workshop cohort together at the end of a session

In the room

Technique demonstrated up close

Guided practice in session

Hands-on correction during practice

From the workshop

Hands-on coaching — guided leg stretch during practice

Demonstrating a shoulder and upper-back technique

Demonstrating the pectoral stretch technique

Practising a supported stretch with guidance

One-to-one guidance during partner practice

Assisted hamstring stretch during practice

Two tables running at once — guided practice with one-to-one correction

Calf technique demonstrated live to the group

Walking through the student workbook at the start of the session

Guided calf technique with hands-on correction from both trainers

Two trainers guiding a supported hamstring stretch

Coaching a participant through the stretch, step by step

Practising the quadriceps stretch under guidance

Working through a shoulder stretch on the table

Multiple tables in practice — the studio in full session

The group gathered round for a live demonstration

Every technique is demonstrated up close, then practised on the table — both giving and receiving.

The method

Three principles do the work.

Assisted stretching works with the body, not against it — using movement, breathing and clear communication so the nervous system relaxes and range of motion improves safely.

1Dynamic shaking

Gentle oscillations help a guarded muscle relax and let go — lowering tension before we lengthen it.

2Joint mobilisation

Guiding the joint gently through its natural range restores smooth, pain-free movement and primes the muscles around it.

3Increase range of motion

Easing slowly into a greater, comfortable range — never into pain — and giving the body time to accept the new length.

Your three hours

A quick foundation, then straight to the table.

Over two hours of the session is guided hands-on practice — because the skill lives in the reps, not the slides.

First 30 min

Foundation

The principles, anatomy basics, and before-you-begin screening, safety & body mechanics.

125 min

Guided hands-on practice

All six techniques demonstrated live, then practised on the table with one-to-one correction.

Final 15 min

Aftercare & Q&A

Aftercare guidance, your questions answered, and where to take the skill next.

Simple to join. Register your interest below → we confirm dates by email or WhatsApp → we share the payment link and pre-workshop notes. Each intake runs with a minimum of 4 participants; if that isn't reached within 60 days, we'll roll you to the next intake or refund you in full.

Workshop fee

Everything you need to get started.

Per person ^S$350 One 3-hour workshop

Three hours of hands-on instruction at the Oikos Stretch studio
Small groups — a maximum of 6 participants, with one-to-one attention from Sylvester (Founder & Master Trainer) and Andrew (AHPC-registered physiotherapist)
A printed student workbook — the six techniques and anatomy diagrams, yours to write in and keep
Discounted rates on the Intermediate Workshop when it launches

Your place is confirmed on full payment. Full refund if the workshop doesn't reach minimum numbers. Refer a friend to a future batch and enjoy a complimentary 30-minute assisted stretch session, on us.

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Places are limited to six per intake. Complete the short form below and we'll reserve your spot for the next workshop.

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