Blog – Luro Massage

Celebrating Pride with defiance

July 30, 2025June 10, 2024 by Lukas Rowland

An illustration of a bald and bearded person holding up one finger while a text bubble above reads: for BIPOC, queer, fat, neurominoric--use promo code PINKPURPLE

Check out my permanent promo code for BIPOC, queer, fat, and neurominoric clients.

Perfectly imperfect

February 24, 2026 by Lukas Rowland

Close-up of an afghan crocheted with the Catherine wheel stitch, forming alternating rows of sunbursts in white, brown, red, and yellow yarn

I spent a long while chasing perfection before learning that the pursuit of it was doing so much harm. Announcing my ADHD coaching practice, body doubling, tarot meditations, and extending my massage promo.

Fat Tuesday: Intersectionality

February 4, 2026February 3, 2026 by Lukas Rowland

Three books on a pink background: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor, featuring a nude Black woman tastefully covered by flower petals with butterfly wings behind her; Zami, A New Spelling Of My Name by Audre Lorde, featuring a Black woman with her face turned while a mask of a similar face floats overhead; and the Will To Change by bell hooks, text on a yellow cover.

Intersectionality explores the way our multiple identities affect our experience in the world. I have some thoughts on unlearning racism, some book recs for Black History Month, and a promo for those affected by the recent Hydro outage.

Trusting the process

January 20, 2026 by Lukas Rowland

Tarot cards arranged on a colourful cloth: the Major Arcana of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck arranged in order clockwise in a circle, with the Fool at the circle's centre

It can be hard to trust even familiar processes, but some extra mental space can make all the difference. I’m reading a new book on meditation and it’s reenergizing my practice. Announcements on unavailable dates in January and February.

From the outside in

January 7, 2026 by Lukas Rowland

A partially frozen bubble resting on a frond of plant; it has a feathery pattern of ice crystals on its upper half

It can be tough transitioning back to Normal Time in the darkest and coldest part of the year. Winter is a great time to prioritize rest and introspection. 2025 rates maintained into the new year and some intentions for this blog.

Happy Holidays!

December 19, 2025 by Lukas Rowland

Four cards from the Fat Folks Tarot on a cloth: the Queen of Swords, a Black woman upon a throne leveling her pink sword toward the viewer; the Six of Pentacles, a Black woman drops a coin into waiting hands; the Two of Wands, a Black woman sits on the bottom step with one wand behind while she holds another and looks into the distance; and the Ten of Cups, a hairy-legged woman kicks up one leg joyfully while reposing in a giant goblet

This holiday season, remember to take time for yourself. Tarot readings available, and virtual gift certificates! Current rates and permanent discounts will be maintained into 2026.

Visualization

November 12, 2025 by Lukas Rowland

View of a lush meadow with yellow and red flowers, as the sun sets beyond in a cloudy sky

Visualization is a meditation tool that allows us to visit a unique and personal inner realm of calm. We can also use oracle or tarot decks to guide our meditation. STM strike news and promo reminder.

Cultivating benevolence

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 by Lukas Rowland

A Black woman in a sports top with eyes closed and palms together over her heart

Read about Metta meditation and how it can help you cultivate loving kindness toward yourself. Birthday promotion extended, link to STM strike info, meditation sessions and coachings now available for booking!

Take a posture break

October 28, 2025 by Lukas Rowland

A visual timer featuring a red wedge to indicate remaining time, a green LED at the top centre of the dial, and a cute panda button on top

Thoughts on posture breaks for regular work and the work of our hobbies (in my case, crochet). New Sunday Scaries open for booking November 9th, promo code for massage good until November 15th.

Expanding (not moving) my practice

November 5, 2025October 22, 2025 by Lukas Rowland

View of a massage table from the side, with a curtained window in the background and a set of square shelves to the left bearing decorations and baskets.

I am offering table massage at a new location, just a five-minute walk from Snowdon métro! My Sunday Scaries meditation on October 26th is open for booking, limited to 12 participants. Reminder of pet sitting dates October 30-November 2.

Meditation and mindfulness

October 14, 2025 by Lukas Rowland

A woman seated in lotus position on a beach, with palms joined over her heart, and eyes closed with a serene expression on her face

What is meditation? and mindfulness? Some thoughts on how they show up in my life, as well as detailled insructions if you’d like to try a body scan on your own. Vote in my Sunday Scaries poll to help me set a time to begin on October 26th!