Massage Jam: Prepare for Impact!

Presented by Praxium and Madam Moore!

Before the marks, moans, and music of play come the moments of preparation where care meets power. Prepare for Impact! is a hands-on workshop designed to teach both tops and bottoms how to warm up and ready the body for impact scenes.

We’ll explore massage techniques that help tops loosen and activate key muscle groups building flexibility and endurance for longer sessions. For bottoms, we’ll introduce light-touch and sensory massage methods that can be woven into warmup or used during play to enhance blood flow, stimulate the skin, and deepen body awareness.

The instructional nature of this workshop means that this event will not be sex and sexual energy centered event and as such, no sex is permitted. Ask if you have questions regarding this policy. You do not need a partner to attend, but consider bringing one if you don't feel comfortable giving and receiving platonic massage with other participants in the class to practice the skills you will learn.

Participants are asked to bring their own lotions or oils, and towels for cleanup. Lotions are preferred over oils, as they provide grip and prevent slipping especially when handling toys or implements. Massage tables and floor mats will be provided by the workshop space. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to bodywork, this class will give you the tools to prepare, connect, and safely build toward impact.

1. Welcome & Grounding (10 min)

- Brief intro: Why warmup matters in kink & play

- Quick breathwork / body awareness exercise

2. Understanding Warmup (10 min)

- Physical & psychological benefits of warmup

- Nervous system response to touch

- Differences in warmup needs for tops vs. bottoms

3. Warmup for Tops (20 min)

- Focus: shoulders, neck, arms, hands

- Light massage techniques to ease muscles before play

- Mental warmup: presence, focus, breathwork

4. Warmup for Bottoms (25 min)

- Sensation play: light touch, feathers, fingertips

- Effleurage strokes to increase blood flow

- Warming target areas (butt, thighs, back) before impact

5. Partner Practice (25 min)

- Participants pair up to practice top & bottom warmup techniques

- Rotate if group size allows

- Instructor guidance & correction

6. Integrating Warmup into Play (25 min)

- Transitioning from massage/sensation to impact

- How warmup sets tone, connection, and safety

7. Q&A + Closing Ritual (10 min)

- Open floor for questions/shares

- Closing grounding exercise / short ritual

Doors open at 10:30AM.

Venue

This event will be held at Stopgap in San Francisco - a historic space, near 9th and Mission. The address will be provided to ticket holders for privacy and safety reasons. For planning purposes, it is in SOMA and a 10 minute walk from the UN Plaza/Civic Center BART station.

Event Rules & Guidelines

1. Ask for affirmative consent before touching, engaging, or escalating
2. Don’t cruise. Emphasize skill sharing, learning, and respectful socializing.
3. Clean your massage tables and mats after using them.
4. No photography, please put phones away in your pockets or bags.

Entry

Presale tickets are recommended to save money and secure your spot. If you haven’t been to Stopgap before, you must buy a presale ticket to receive the venue address. If you have been to Stopgap before, you have the option of purchasing a ticket at the door.

1. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $35 at the door. Ticket fees are used to support the instructors and the venue and includes all fees & taxes.
2. Ticket sales are final. Refunds are not available.
3. Ticket transfers may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis & may incur a $5 transfer fee per ticket. Please email us at praxium@afterdark-sf.com to transfer your ticket.

Inclusivity & Safety

1. We warmly invite and encourage individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to attend our event. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel safe, respected, and celebrated. Your unique identity and experiences enrich our community, and we look forward to sharing this special experience with you.
2. Consent and respectful behavior required. Read the event rules and consent guidelines.

About the Instructor

Madam Moore began her journey in massage therapy in 2013, where she trained and worked alongside a trauma-focused chiropractic doctor for several years. This early experience gave her a deep respect for the ways the body holds stress, memory, and healing potential.

Since then, her path has expanded into yoga, sacred sexuality, and bodywork practices including yoni and lingam healing. Blending the physical with the spiritual, she explores the body as a vessel of both release and renewal.

Her passion lies in teaching others how to truly care for themselves—through touch, awareness, and ritual, while creating spaces where healing, empowerment, and sensuality can coexist. Check out her Instagram and Fetlife to learn more.

About Praxium

Praxium is a center for kink and sex-positive education, dedicated to building community and expanding knowledge. We honor the rich traditions of the queer leather and kink communities while striving to create a more inclusive, consent-driven culture.

We provide high-quality education - both foundational and advanced - that empowers individuals to explore, play, and connect with confidence and agency. We believe in fostering spaces that support learning, curiosity, and personal growth.

Whether you're new to kink or a seasoned player, Praxium offers opportunities to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, and engage with a thriving community. Reach out to learn more about our classes or how to collaborate with us by emailing us at praxium@afterdark-sf.com