Esalen®Massage & Bodywork Training Faculty

Teachers: Ellen Watson
Module I : October 2-14, 2022
Module II : April, 2023
Module III : October 8-20, 2023
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Venue: Mimpi Resort, Menjangan
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The Indonesian Asia Pacific Esalen® Massage & Bodywork Teacher Training !

We are delighted to offer a comprehensive teacher training program in this unique form of massage & bodywork. If you love the healing arts, and are currently practicing Esalen Massage, we invite you to become part of a growing community of leading-edge teachers aligned with Esalen’s mission to help facilitate individual and collective transformation.
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On the remote Northwest coast of Bali, Indonesia, "Island of The Gods", Mimpi Menjangan wraps us in natures’s embrace, with hot springs and a warm and welcoming Sea.  

If our practices have supported your personal and professional transformation, enhanced the quality of your relationships, and given you the Gift of Esalen Massage, we invite YOU to apply for this training.

As you know, becoming a Certifying Teacher has been limited to a ‘handful’ of Somatic Arts Educators, mostly who were practicing and teaching at Esalen Institute, Big Sur. We are now opening this small tribe to qualified students, from around the globe.  As Esalen Massage has gained international reputation, so we must grow and welcome a new generation of Esalen Teachers.

If you want to become an Esalen Teacher, keep reading!

The first module is a twelve day residential program designed for certified Esalen Massage and bodywork practitioners. If you have already completed an Esalen Massage certification training and are practicing, you are invited to apply.
Immerse yourself in Bali's elemental beauty, hot springs, pools, and enjoy delicious cuisine at Mimpi’s (our home for this training) seaside restaurant. Enjoy our daily experiential classes while learning how to teach Esalen Massage to others. Led by Esalen Massage School faculty, Perry Holloman, Ellen Watson, Peggy Horan and invited senior staff,  this program will provide education and leadership skills designed to develop a life practice that offers a pathway to a more creative, professionally satisfying  future.

​Want to Register?

If you would like to participate in the  Esalen Teacher Training just fill in the info below and we'll get in touch as soon as possible! 
Places are limited so we advise registering interest at your earliest convenience.

​What can I Expect to Learn & Practice?

  • Esalen Massage history
  • Fundamental teaching, presentation and public speaking skills
  • Teaching the signature long-stroke of Esalen Massage.
  • Awareness practices fundamental to Esalen Massage
  • Sensory awareness: mindfulness; embodied Life Practices (daily meditation and movement).
  • Building teaching expertise through detailed work on specific areas of the body and anatomy
  • Customizing teaching style to different audiences
  • Building professional networks including marketing
  • Understanding individual and group dynamics; professional ethics;  self, peer and teacher assessment.

Certification Process

Upon successful completion of the first module, teacher-candidates will be invited to attend Module 2, which moves them one step closer to gaining the title “provisional teacher of Esalen Massage” at an introductory level. This title will be awarded to teacher-candidates who successfully complete the third and final module of this training. Teacher-candidates who complete 12 months of professional and personal life practice plus additional class hours that may be required will become certified Esalen Massage teachers.

Ellen Watson

Ellen Watson, a 35 year member of Esalen Institute's community, lived on campus in Big Sur, while she healed herself, worked in the garden, as a chef in the kitchen, and studied extensively for 10 years. Ellen offers retreats and trainings globally in the fields of Mindfulness Practices which include Esalen®Massage & Bodywork, Touching Essence™, Vibrance™ Dance & Song, The 5Rhythms®, Holotropic™Breathwork, Vibrance Pranayama and Breathwork.  Ellen’s work has been deeply influenced her work with plant medicines, empathogens and entheogens, while she apprenticed with Terence McKenna and Stanislav Grof.

Venue & Accommodation

Mimpi Resort, Menjangan, Bali
On the North-West coast of Bali in the village of Banyuwedang, Mimpi looks out towards the Menjangan Island.  The area is notorious as a hot-spot for diving and snorkelling and just a little further down the coast a regular dolphin hangout.

Mimpi's most special feature is its waters, as the resort is built across land with several natural hot springs.  The careful architecture and landscaping makes for several shared natural hot spring pools across the 3 hectares of land.  Inevitably the water and it's high mineral content is totally refreshing, rejuvenating and holds it's own healing qualities.  For us the pools are perfect for aquatic bodywork, where we dance in the water to feel true fluidity.
Classes take place in the Wantilan.  A large space with wooden floors, the sounds of birds and some gentle breezes.  We decorate the wantilan with beautiful silk hangings and bring a range of equipment from musical instruments, to dancing scarves, yoga mats, yoga balls and of course an excellent sound system!

Patio Room

Mimpi's standard room is the patio.  Stylishly finished and available with twin or double beds these rooms are home for most of our students through programs and regularly receive excellent feedback. 

The rooms are spacious and very comfortable, making them easy to share with another guest whilst maintaing plenty of personal space.

Courtyard Villa

The Courtyard Villa is a pleasant and affordable upgrade to the patio room. With it's own garden and it's own private hot spring tub, the CY Villa is a taste of luxury. 

The CYV also has an additional mezzanine that is perfect for families with children or private space for meditation.

A further addition is the private garden terrace and outdoor seating area making this ideal for sitting in the open air sunshine whilst keeping some peaceful solitude, alone or with your partner.  If booking a shared space in this room category, you must book with a partner.

Pricing & Payment

Registration for Module I is now open!
To apply for this program simply fill out the form below.  We will get back to you with request for copy of previous Esalen Certification to ensure you are eligible to take this program.

Deposit
If you would like to reserve your place on this program you may do so prior to approval of eligiblity.  In the event you are not approved we will refund 100% of the deposit payment.  Spaces are limited and in demand and so we advise reserving your place as soon as possible.  Upon approval we will send you a payment link for the remaining balance.


Full Payment
If you have already been approved and are ready to make full payment, please do so by adding full payment option to your cart below.

Triple Share
Triple Share was available only to the first 6 students to register for this option.

Esalen Teacher Training Bali • 2021 • Twin Share

$3,995.00 $3,875.00
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Esalen Teacher Training Bali • 2021 • Triple Share

$3,295.00
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Esalen Teacher Training Bali • 2021 • Private Courtyard Villa

$4,995.00 $4,895.00
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Esalen® Massage Teacher Training FAQ

Esalen® Massage Teacher Training
 Requirements, Application & Registration
To be eligibile to take this training, you must be certified in Esalen Massage and Bodywork, through EMBA or Esalen Institute.  Please attach a copy of your certificate.

  1. Your Application Form using the form below
  2. Your Personal Statement - See info and submit below with copy of Esalen Certificate.
  3. Your Payment of Deposit or Full Amount for this Training to reserve your place.

Please be reminded that Esalen Teacher Trainings are few and far between.  This will be the first training outside of the Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California.  We expect places to fill quickly and this program is limited to a maximum of 24 students.  With that in mind, please complete registration at your earliest convenience.

We recommend to bookmark this page (Ctrl/Cmd + D) if you would like to return to complete parts later.

    Application Form

    Community living and personal well-being while you are training at Mimpi Menjangan.  Mimpi is located in a rural, salt water lagoon, on the far northwest coast of Bali.  Core staff and students live in close contact with one another with numerous guests joining for 3-5 days, and 120 staff coming and going throughout the day and night. The closest major town is Singaraja City, which is approximately 60-90 minutes away by personal car.  Your housing preference is part of your tuition fees so please consider these factors carefully before you apply.
    Do you have any physical/emotional condition (e.g. bad back, severe depression) that might affect your ability to participate?

    Are you taking medication?
    If yes is the answer to either of these questions, please include details in your personal statement.

    Are you currently Certified in Esalen Massage?

    If this program is already fully booked would you like to join the waiting list?

    Students may be invited to attend subsequent modules, depending on participation and mastery of the skill sets taught in Module I.

    Please write three words that describe what you bring to your teaching experience.

Your Personal Statement
Please attach a personal statement about your interest in the Esalen Massage Teacher Training Program.  Tell us why you would like to participate in this program.  Please include a discussion of any short, medium and long term goals you may have as a teacher of this work.  Please reflect and respond to the following five topic areas:

  • List your previous training in Esalen® Massage, including date, place, and the teachers involved in your basic Certification Training. In addition, please include any advanced trainings in Esalen Massage, also with dates, places, and names of teachers. List any other relevant training or professional experience:
 
  • Becoming a Teacher of Esalen Massage requires mastering a complex set of skills covering many disciplines: proficiency in Esalen Massage, communication and group dynamic skills, movement, and anatomy, to name a few. Please describe what personal and professional qualities you bring to this work which will make you an outstanding teacher.
 
  • As an Esalen Massage Teacher, you will be working within a community of professionals working together to promote this work locally, and internationally. Please describe your capacity to work within a team and develop skills in organizing and marketing this work both locally and in other geographical areas.
 
  • A sign of maturity as a teacher involves developing an understanding of your own limitations. Please honestly discuss what you see as your most relevant limitations, whether they be physical, professional, or personal in nature. What will be your greatest challenge(s) in completing this training, and becoming a teacher of Esalen Massage?
 
  • This training will challenge participants on many levels: Mentally, emotionally, financially, and in terms of invested time and energy. Please talk about your capacity to meet these challenges at this point in your life.

Once you have completed your personal statement please submit the document below as either Apple Pages, Microsoft Word or PDF.  Save the file with "Your Name" - "EsalenTT-PS".
    Max file size: 20MB
Contact us with any questions you may have & we will be sure to get back to you within 48-Hours.

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