Upcoming Esalen® Massage Courses
Continuing Education (NCBTMB approved) for massage therapists
Esalen® Massage, developed at the Esalen Institute over the last 60 years, is known for its long, flowing strokes, slow rhythmic movements, and whole body focus. Esalen massage is a presence based awareness practice. In this course you will be introduced to the Esalen approach to massage, how to effectively apply the long lengthening strokes, and the techniques and methods that make up its foundation. Quality of touch, presence and self care are at the heart of this work.
12 Hour Introduction to Esalen® Masage
Patrick Stockstill and Shayu Talbot, teachers
Orcas Island, WA
June 8-9, 2024
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sun 9 am - 4 pm
$250 tuition and catered lunch
Oddfellow's Hall
112 Haven Lane,
Eastsound, WA 98245
12 CE hours for massage therapists (NCBTMB approved)
Housing not included
100 Hour
Esalen® Massage Certification
Patrick Stockstill and Char Pias, teachers
with Sam Sebastian, assistant teacher
Oakland CA
Sep 19th - Oct 20, 2024
(3- and 4-day weekends)
$2365 tuition
McKinnon Body Therapy Center
2940 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94609
Massage Experience Required
100 CE hours for massage therapists (CAMTC and NCBTMB approved)
Housing and meals not included
175 Hour
Esalen® Massage Certification
Ellen Watson and Rob Wilks, teachers
with Patrick Stockstill and JingNi Wang, assistant teachers
Menjangan, Bali
March 2 - 30, 2025
price varies
early bird pricing ends July 31
CE hours for massage therapists (NCBTMB approved)
Housing and meals included
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 in longer courses 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.
To ask questions or to organize an Esalen Massage workshop or certification in your area, start here.