Intro to Esalen Massage

1412 Cornwall Avenue,Bellingham WA 98225

22 April, 2023

Description

Using oil and appropriate draping, participants will practice giving and receiving a full body Esalen Massage. This course provides 8 CE hours for massage therapists. Technique • Esalen Massage is characterized by long, flowing, full-body strokes, mixed with passive movements, stretches, rocking, and other techniques aimed to relax and soothe the neuromuscular system and invite increased awareness. Presence based touch • Deeply influenced by Charlotte Selver's Sensory Awareness practice, Esalen Massage is a method of awakening the senses. Recipient and practitioner can experience greater ease and alignment in their bodies with gentle but solid contact. Intuition and Creativity • After exploring the basic techniques of Esalen Massage, practitioners are supported and encouraged to drop the notion of working from a sequence, instead following their inner compass and tuning in to the feedback loop with their partner.