Springsnow Massage

08/07/2026

Authentic Relating practice will be hosted at my Springsnow Massage office tomorrow Sat. Aug 8th 6-8pm.

Booking: https://SpringSnowMassage.as.me/InPersonAuthenticRelatingClass

Address:
1245 Charnelton St #8, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97402

As requested from last AR:

Gabriel's intro to reflective listening descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zpH6UTwkva59zWkmcz-P0qGtRNs0DxxrASJjy09GsiU/edit?usp=sharing

and authentic relating games agreements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NvjKawp-k0JP5ldFDKJ2AE52GHyBfeBA/view?usp=sharing

Itinerary for our $5 two hour Authentic Relating class

-6:05 External doors close
-Required 3 minute meditation followed by the "crowd sourced meditation" game
-6:15 One sentence, one word reflective listening group warm up
-6:30 Five agreements and 3 frames of reflection Q and A (full documents linked below or attached to this email)
-7:00 Extended "check-in" break out out dyads; rose, bud thorn or P.I.E.S. (physical, intellectual, emotional and/or spiritual) framework options
-Group check in and then progression of AR games;

7-7:45

1. Distillation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y9vbnE1FTRoG9SEYrgBKGvfU81AmqFuVvx5JiPU-umE/edit?usp=sharing

2. Lens of Attention: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9Ts6XrP2lOa_RQACbCz2OHTlDyB4GdHoavGtefTMC0/edit?usp=sharing

In the moment, y'all will have a choice between a spicy or not spicy game (my perspective).

Spicy: +The Reframe Game: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xkFf73RoohqxbHbUOsMf_lCjp0XJwTr8g9qhBFekkd8/edit?usp=sharing

Not spicy: The Head and the Heart: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cp9P0U_AoZoRZ43isSdt-SshfriGQa66jmBjIp-nNRs/edit?usp=sharing

Depending on time left, we can play the following games;
Change Game
Guru Game
Hot Seat

7:45-8:00 Then we'll close with time at the end for facilitation feedback towards improving y'alls experience.

The next scheduled AR is on Sat. Sept 12th 6-8pm. Email me with your interest if you would like to be on my AR mailing list; [email protected]

Booking:
https://SpringSnowMassage.as.me/InPersonAuthenticRelatingClass

07/17/2026

Authentic Relating 6-8pm Saturday 7/18, 8/8, 9/12: https://SpringSnowMassage.as.me/InPersonAuthenticRelatingClass

External doors lock at 6:05pm and I charge $5 for this class. 8 people maximum with deference going to folks that book ahead of time.

Address:1245 Charnelton St suite 8, Eugene, OR 97402

Sara Ness (co-founder of AR) published a new AR book recently that I'll offer some new games from in addition to the "hits" that have worked well over the past four years.

If you choose to attend Authentic Relating hosted by Gabriel SpringSnow LMT, you are choosing to explore your implicit bias. You'll practice reflective listening, play some AR games at an agreeable "spice" level with those that choose to attend and share observations about your process.

The 5 agreements of Authentic Relating (AR) create a framework that, when followed, can create a safe space for you to take care of just yourself and trust that the "other" is doing the same. This "AR" space differs from the "autopilot" social contracts you experience daily by illuminating the implicit relational habits we have all learned since growing into adulthood.

Disclaimer: While I hope that this class is very therapeutic for you, I am neither a trained therapist nor am I encouraging therapy to happen during these classes. I do have a referral network of licensed therapists that I'd be happy to refer you to if that is a need you have. This class is not an appropriate venue for "trauma dumping."

As many of the relating games can bring up strong emotions as you play with these concepts, I have learned to go over the "why" of each agreement before every class and have a non-negotiable pre-requisite to be that you are able to meditate in self reflection for 3 minutes. If you think you will not be able to perform this, you are welcome to book my next "Somatic" discussion lab class offering.

The five agreements;

Respect yourself.

Lean into your edge.

Stay present.

Confidentiality upon request.

Check your assumptions.

-Gabriel SpringSnow LMT lic #23032

06/15/2026

I enjoyed this TikTok and believe it to be "poly-vagal theory" informed. I hope this person's opinions give you some food for thought on the human experience.

I'll be hosting another Somatic Disscusion group at my downtown massage office 6-8pm June 27nth after volunteering at Eugene Pride. Booking link below.
https://SpringSnowMassage.as.me/MeditationOnTheSomatic

05/09/2026

Happy mother's day.

I hope that I get to see a healthier cultural relationship with post-natal care for mamas and papas in my life time. Here's an interview with an expert in their field discussing their work and personal experience with cesarean sections.

If you know a new mama or papa, consider sharing this video with them.
-Gabriel SpringSnow LMT lic #23032

Video link:

Peer Reviewed Science; Cesarean after care discussion with a Nurse Practitioner