12
Hours
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Esalen® Massage, developed at the Esalen® Institute, is a presence-based bodywork practice known for its long, flowing strokes, slow rhythmic movements, and whole body integrative focus. In this course, you will be introduced to the history of the Esalen® approach to massage, how to effectively apply the long strokes, and other techniques that form the foundation of the practice. Quality of touch, presence, and self-care are at the heart of this work.
Esalen® Massage combines artistry with science, seeking to co-create an experience of breath, awareness, and presence for giver and receiver. The practitioner will learn to listen and customize each session to meet their client’s needs.
Each day will consist of exercises to build the group field, brief lectures, demonstrations, and supervised practice, with plenty of time for questions and observations. By the end of this course, you will have a basic understanding of the elements of Esalen® Massage upon which you can build. These elements can be integrated into your massage practice or used alone.
This class is for licensed massage therapists wanting to rejuvenate their practice, expand their repertoire, and explore presence based touch. 12 hours NCBTMB approved continuing education. This is not a certification course. In order to promote yourself as an Esalen® Massage Practitioner, you must complete a 100-hour or longer program. Sign up to be notified of upcoming certification programs!
