Member Resources

Here you will find support documents and resources to view or download. If you have something that should be added here please contact us.

EMBA Interdepartmental Bylaws and Operating Policies

This document serves as a primary source of information about EMBA internal governance and includes the Good Standing Guidelines applicable to all EMBA Members.

EMBA Code of Conduct

For students, practitioners, trainees, and teachers of Esalen® Massage.

EMBA Ethical Standards of Practice

For students, practitioners, trainees, and teachers of Esalen® Massage.

EMBA Organizer Code of Ethics

For workshop and training organizers.

Esalen Brand Standards

Covering the language, persona, logotype and color palette. The Esalen Brand Standards are required for all authorized use of the Esalen name and Trademark.

Fundamentals of Esalen® Massage Syllabus

The Gift of Presence

by Suzanne Scurlock

The Elements of Esalen® Massage

by Brita Ostrom

Suggested Guidelines for Partnering and Safe Touch

by Myra Avedon and Linda Tumbarello

Educating and Communicating with Your Client Regarding Pressure

Addressing PTSD with Esalen® Massage

by Robin Fann Costanzo

Healing Oneself: Ellen Watson's Esalen Journey

by Rebecca Jones, Massage & Bodywork Magazine, July/August 2008

Esalen® Massage: The Power of Mindful Touch

History, principles, techniques, and more by Robin Fann Costanzo.

An Interview with Peggy Horan

An Interview with Dick Price, April 1985

A Happy Song: Esalen Massage

Article by Deborah Anne Medow in MASSAGE Magazine, 2011.

Fundamentals of Esalen® Massage Syllabus

EMBA Interdepartmental Bylaws and Operating Policies

This document serves as a primary source of information about EMBA internal governance and includes the Good Standing Guidelines applicable to all EMBA Members.

EMBA Organizer Code of Ethics

For workshop and training organizers.

EMBA Ethical Standards of Practice

For students, practitioners, trainees, and teachers of Esalen® Massage.

EMBA Code of Conduct

For students, practitioners, trainees, and teachers of Esalen® Massage.

Esalen Brand Standards

Covering the language, persona, logotype and color palette. The Esalen Brand Standards are required for all authorized use of the Esalen name and Trademark.

Benefits of the Hot Spring Waters

The sulphur in Esalen's hot springs water lends a distinctive odor, but may also account for many of the therapeutic benefits.