Curam Recovery® Education

The trainings will help you develop body awareness, explore sensations, and gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and different body systems.

Curam Recovery® Education

– Exploration for inner expansion

Therapists in different cultures and during different eras have used massage cups. They are now available in silicone and in group training form. Be one of the first in the world to add this knowledge to your repertoire!

Curam Recovery® recovery class is a class concept where thoughts, methods, and practices have been developed as a way to take care of oneself and to explore; our physical body, our inner, more fluid body, and our breath. Begin your exploration with us and learn the basics through Eastern-inspired techniques.

The training is divided into three parts: Pre-work (written and video material you go through before the training day, as well as a 30-minute Zoom session with the group), In-session work (full-day training, choose online or live), and Post-work (video recording of the class). The training is aimed at those who already have a basic instructor training of some kind and are used to instructing groups or if you, as a personal trainer, work with individual clients.

The course will be based on self-experience, where you as a participant will experience the different techniques in your systems and a review of the class structure. Practice is interspersed with theory. The training will be hold in Swedish. Educational materials (compendium and video links) will be sent out after booking your spot as a preparation before the training day to get the most out of the day. It’s important that you come well-prepared.

Curam Recovery® was developed by Isabella dos Santos together with Curam’s founder, Marie Jansson, both of whom are featured in the pre-recorded material. The online and live training is led by Kristin Andersson. Curam Recovery® is not a fixed class concept; as an instructor, you have the flexibility to shape the class to suit different groups, specific needs, and create your own themes. You can also choose to incorporate the cups and your learnings into other workouts and classes.

“Curam Recovery® can feel like a wonderful treatment, where you explore what you need to recover. We want it to be easy to take care of yourself and your own specific needs.” /Isabella dos Santos

Training opportunities

Online Education:

24 Aug 2025 9 am – 6 pm at Zoom.

23 Nov 2025 9 am – 6 pm på Zoom

1 feb 2026 9 am – 6 pm på Zoom

Teachers: Kristin Andersson and Marie Jansson

Price: 3 095 SEK ex vat (6%), one package of 2 static cups are included in the price.

Contact us at education@bycuram.com to find out more and make your booking!

Registration is done by paying the training fee. Please note that registration is binding and that reimbursement only takes place upon presentation of a medical certificate.

The combination of different positions, which we hold for 3-8 minutes, together with the cups that stimulate blood and lymph circulation, means that we will soften the connective tissue, release tension and improve the flow in the body. The goal is to reach a deep relaxation, let go and slowly melt into the position and with the help of the cups stimulation strengthen the effect without us having to go into any extreme positions. The cups different placements can, together with the positions, work with different connective tissue pathways (fascia), as well as stimulate the flow of energy in different meridians and affect organs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine’s approach.

In 2017, the fascia was named the body’s largest organ and in recent years research shows that it is much more important for our health and well-being than we previously thought and opens up new ways of looking at aches and pains.

The fascia is a network of connective tissues, without beginning and end, that encloses everything in the whole body, from muscles and bones, to organs and cells. The fascia is elastic and is affected by how we move. Our lifestyle means that we often get caught up in repetitive movements or sitting still in the same position, which means that the fascia often becomes tense and less elastic, which leads to stiffness.

Cupping increases the flow of fluid in the tissues and helps the exchange of nutrients and slag products in the networks of connective tissue that exist throughout the body. If the fascia becomes damaged, sticks together or becomes inflamed, we get pain, poorer mobility and our ability to recover becomes worse. Increased fluid flow helps the body to faster recovery, better balance and increased mobility.

The cups can help you get even deeper into both the outer body (muscles, musculoskeletal system) but also to the inner body – the more fluid parts (organ systems). When you land deep in your body, become more relaxed and have increased contact, it is not uncommon for you to come into contact with more sensations and emotions. Curam Recovery® can thus help you become a better listener to what your body needs, get in touch with new parts of yourself and from that new insights can be born that can lead you to make healthier decisions for yourself and your life. So that you can live the most meaningful and satisfying life as possible, based on what is important to you.

Training day – Structure

  • Purpose with Curam Recovery®
  • The core of Curam Recovery®
  • How does cupping work and how the body can be affected
  • Pair exercise
  • Class structure
    • Introduction
    • Positions
    • Adjustments
    • Placement of cups and how you can assist
    • Alternatives with injuries
    • How you can use bolster, pillows and blocks as a support for the body in different positions.
    • Breathing and relaxations techniques.
    • Guided meditation
    • Ending the class

Contact as at info@bycuram.com to get more information!

Kristin Andersson

Kristin leads the Online and live training programs.

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Isabella Dos Santos

Isabella has taught and trained body therapists around the world. Cupping has been a natural part of her teaching regarding classic muscle massages and also softer, soothing or cleansing treatments. Isabella has taught dance, yoga, NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) and other forms of movement since the 80’s. Isabella has together with Curam’s founder Marie developed the Signature treatment and class concept Curam Recovery®. Unfortunately Isabella passed away in June 2024, but she will still continue to be seen in Curam´s training material as she is the foundation of the core of the class concept and will always live on with Curam and what we wish to spread and convey.

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Isabella Dos Santos

From introducing NIA (neuromuscular integrated action) in Sweden and Europe in the 90’s to teaching free and empathetic Embodied, Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga and more calm Yin, Restorative and breathing classes through the 2000s until now. You can meet Isabella at Yoga shalas around Stockholm or at various events, festivals or specific work/play shops.

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Åsa Fornander

Åsa Fornander is one of most established group fitness profiles in Sweden with dance and yoga as her speciality. She’s an international presenter – and she also trains/educates instructors both in Sweden as well as international.

Åsa have created and launched three group fitness concepts:
AfHo®, Barre Move (together with Maria Olofsson) and Dance Detox Flow.

She also teaches freestyle dance classes & yoga – and you’ll find her at SATS & House of Shapes during the weeks. She’s also organizing her very own dance trip to NYC every fall – 2022 will be the 8th time.

2016 Åsa won the “Golden Heart Award” as the instructor of the year – and 2018 she won an Leadership Award for her entertainment and innovations at Crunch Gym in the US.

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Moa Petersdotter

Moa Petersdotter has worked as an dance, pilates and fitness instructor for over 20 years. She has her base here in Stockholm but she also present classes in New York and Moscow.

Moa about her classes: “I get a lot of my inspiration from music and I often sync my poses or movements with the music. I want my participants to feel a flow and harmony when they take my class.”

Moa teaches at (among other studios in Sthlm) Pranama, X-force and Metropolis.

Sara Ivarsson

Sara Ivarsson has worked as a yoga teacher since 2012. With the base in hatha and ISHTA yoga, she has over the years continued to train in therapeutic yoga and educations outside yoga such as JEMS Movement System. She also has a long background as a runner and running trainer.
During a yoga training for cancer patients, curiosity was aroused for the lymphatic system. Which led to a deep diving and a great fascination for this fantastic system. Today, Sara has been working full time for a few years with treatments for the lymphatic system, lymph massage, scar tissue treatment and yoga. Her focus is to create flow and circulation for better health and more well-being.
Sara gives treatments and is teaching yoga in Alnarp outside Malmö and generously shares tips for better lymph health on her instagram account Everflow.se. She has also started the non-profit association Move Breathe Pause which has yoga and other activities for cancer patients.

Curam Recovery® Flow

– An exploration of the body’s wisdom

Curam Recovery® Flow is a gentle and holistic recovery class combining flowing movements, still positions, and Curam’s static silicone cups. The class is designed to support the body’s self-healing capacity, stimulate circulation, and create balance in the nervous system.

Through somatic movements inspired by the body’s internal signals and wisdom, participants are encouraged to let go of performance and instead land in presence and responsiveness. It’s an invitation to listen to the body’s subtle language – a movement practice that not only releases physical tension but also helps release emotional blockages stored in the body’s tissues.

The class is based on principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine, where cupping and movements work together to balance the body’s energy flow (Qi), increase circulation, and stimulate the meridians. The practice supports not only muscular recovery but also the function of the organs and the entire internal ecosystem. In this flow, participants can experience the state of “flow” – where time dissolves, the mind quiets, and movement feels intuitive, effortless, and meaningful.

As a facilitator, you have the freedom to guide from your unique experience and passion – your connection to the body’s intelligence and your exploration with the cups is a living source of wisdom. Curam Recovery® Flow can be adapted to suit different needs and target groups, from athletes to individuals with stress-related tension.

The training is divided into three parts: Pre-work (written and video material to review before the training day, and a 30 min Zoom session with the group), In-session work (half-day online training), and Post-work (video recording of a class). The training is for those who have already completed the Curam Recovery® training.

The course is based on self-experience, where you as a participant will experience the different techniques within your own system. Practice is integrated with theory. The training is held in Swedish. Educational material (manual and video links) will be sent out after you have booked your spot, as preparation for the training day to help you get the most out of it. Therefore, it is important that you come well prepared.

Curam Recovery® Flow was developed by Sara Utberg and she is featured in the pre-recorded materials and leads the live training day online. It is not a fixed class concept – as an instructor, you can tailor the class to suit different groups, specific needs, and create your own themes.

Next Training Opportunity

Online Training:

Sep 7 2025, 9:00–13:00 on Zoom

Teacher: Sara Utberg

Price: 2495 SEK excl. VAT (6%)

Contact us at education@bycuram.com for more information.

Registration is completed once payment has been received. Please note that registration is binding and refunds are only issued upon presentation of a medical certificate.

Curam Recovery® Flow offers a chance to explore and deepen the connection to your body in a curious and holistic way. By combining somatic, exploratory, and flowing movements with static cupping, a space is created where you can tune in to your body’s signals, understand its emotional expressions, and discover new ways to move. The method helps release internal tensions, increase flexibility, and stimulate circulation, contributing to improved balance between body and mind. The state of flow is also integrated – an effortless presence where focus, creativity, and intuition flourish, stress is reduced, and distractions fade away. Curam Recovery® Flow gives you tools to listen and respond to your body’s signals, offering a moment of physical recovery and deep inner presence, so you can meet everyday life with grounding, well-being, and vibrant energy.

Sara Utberg

Sara is an artist, movement facilitator, and energy practitioner with a passion for wellness, recovery, and the body’s healing abilities. At Curam, she leads classes and events, is the education lead for Curam Recovery® Flow launching in 2025, develops concepts and treatments, and creates content for our social media.

With several years of experience in somatic practices, Sara invites her participants to explore their inner landscape and its expression through the body with curiosity. She also runs a wellness center where she offers private sessions, classes, and workshops in yoga and creativity.

Sara is a certified yoga teacher (Global Yoga, Embodied Flow, Authentic Flow), hypnotist, and Reiki Level 1 practitioner. She has also delivered lectures and workshops, including for the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm, where she shares her knowledge of the body and somatic movement.