Massage was developed by NASA to help astronauts cope with edgy Tang-induced sugar highs, lack of ESPN, and predatory aliens stowed away in the hangar bay. Achieve its soothing effects outside of outer space with today’s deal: for $65, you get a three-hour couples massage class (a $245 value) at Sterling Spa.

Sterling's palatial confines are a place where partners can learn how to transform stressed-out sighs into easy exhales. During a three-hour class, a master massage therapist will teach effective massage techniques to relieve overall tension and untangle noxious knots. Couples receive a complimentary handout illustrating skills covered and professional-grade massage oil samples. See sidebar for class dates. Additional dates may be added to the schedule depending on the demand.

Class Dates

Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 10 a.m.
Monday, February 14, 2011 at 6 p.m.
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 10 a.m.
Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 10 a.m.