Esalen Massage®: The Art of Continuous Presence

Esalen Massage® is a moving meditation, a life practice in presence and mindfulness and an integral healing art. When practiced with focused attention, massage comes from a deep, quiet place that resides inside each of us. The practice of moving with presence can help access the parasympathetic nervous system, where healing originates. As we give a massage, this healing state of mind can permeate the field that practitioner and receiver create together.

In guided sessions, we will explore the practice of sitting meditation to prepare and quiet our minds, walking meditation to bring awareness to our movement and the fundamentals of Esalen Massage as a life practice in giving with our full, embodied presence. Detailed instruction will be offered in developing and differentiating these qualities of presence and touch. There will be time for supervised practice each day as students exchange massages, with the support of their experienced teachers.

Beginners as well as seasoned practitioners are welcome to explore Esalen Massage and moving meditation while enjoying the natural beauty of Esalen. This workshop is especially useful for anyone in the helping and healing professions working with clients and patients.

CE credit for Massage Therapists.

CE credit for Nurses.

THIS PROGRAM WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE PANDEMIA OF COVID 19