Esalen® Massage & Bodywork 100 - Hour Training For Professionals

Program Information

This course is specifically for those already certified and/or qualified in the practice of massage, who wish to add the Esalen approach to their professional skill-set, or for those already certified to deepen their knowledge and experience several different teachers. Esalen has been a place dedicated to supporting many approaches to integrate body, mind, and spirit, and Esalen Massage reflects this rich history in the depth of its curriculum.

Course Benefit

This program offers not only education in massage theory, method, and relevant anatomy and physiology, it also offers an experience of the “bigger picture” of the Esalen approach: how to use simple human touch to support self-organization and healing within the whole person. Through lecture, demonstration, and supervised hands-on practice, students will be taught massage as a holistic approach to optimal health and functioning.

The course offers 100 hours of comprehensive Esalen Massage experience, including relevant anatomical & physiological explorations that link theory to practice. Students will have ample time for massaging one another, emphasizing body mechanics, self-care, and innovation.

The curriculum includes centering skills, Esalen long-stroke methods effective in whole-body integration, draping, detailed structural work, passive joint movement and gentle stretches, and techniques that energetically balance a massage. Students will learn communication skills for interacting with clients in a clear, compassionate manner, including education in difficult ethical situations that sometimes arise in massage practice.

Basic Schedule

May 2:
Welcome dinner and orientation

May 3 - 19: Daily Hours
7:00 - 9:30 AM
Morning Practices: Moving Meditation Practices, Experiential Anatomy and, water temperature allowing, aquatic bodywork
9:30-10:30 AM
Nutrition Break
10:30 - 13:30 PM
Morning Class
13:30 - 16:00 PM
Break for R & R; No formal meal served. Simple snacks and fruit provided
16:00 - 18:30 PM
Afternoon Class
18:30
Dinner

Nighttime: Stars and Moon
20:00 - 21:30 PM : Four evenings of supervised practice
2 days free from class as group needs dictate

May 20: Morning Practice, Closing Circle; Departure after brunch.

Instructors

Ellen Watson

Daniela Urbassek

Ellen Watson, a 35 year member of Esalen Institute's (www.Esalen.org) 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®, Grof LegacyBreathwork, 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.
www.MovingVentures.org; www.TheVibranceCollective.com

Daniela Urbassek is a German born Somatic Movement and Healing Artist, Acupuncturist, and senior teacher of Esalen Massage. Daniela practiced on Esalen’s Healing Arts staff from 1988 until 2016, and now has a private practice in Carmel, CA. Daniela practices and teaches yoga, loves dance, wind surfing, paddle boarding, and hot springs.
www.RadiantHealth.com

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Venue

Welcome to ‘The Oasis’ of Desert Hot Springs…40 acres of enchanted agriculture presenting endless opportunity. Situated at the epicenter of Coachella, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and Rancho Mirage, lies your very own secured private sanctuary with gated entrance. The most desirable setting for creating a lucrative multi-use compound, with health & wellness in mind. Retreats and lodging can be created alongside benefitting from the already abundant crops growing here. Fully organic grounds make for the perfect enriched environment, allowing the current produce to thrive: 400+ Date palms, 30 Fig trees, 10 Pomegranate trees, 7 Olive trees, 25 Eucalyptus trees, 4 Mulberry trees, 7 Mango trees. Walled Citrus grove consists of 70 trees: Grapefruit, Orange, Tangerine, Tangelo, Lemon, Lime and mature grape vines offering farm-to-table experiences. Grape arbor includes Concord, Thompson, and Flame seedless varietals. Your very own version of farmer’s market conveniently located on the premises. Fully equipped 2,250 sq ft indoor temperature-controlled cultivation facility and lab, presents state-of-the-art turnkey equipment for dehydration and growth of in demand health crops, such as medicinal mushrooms, wheatgrass, botanicals, micro greens and cannabis. Just outside, you’ll find 3 large greenhouses, compost areas, open air vegetable garden structure, a chicken coop and goat kennel promoting off the grid lifestyle.

Completing this fine-tuned zone, are the massive solar field powered by 174 (225 watt) solar panels and a subterranean battery array delivering abundant power thorough the night. 550’ well with an 8,000-gallon storage tank and newly installed pump producing 55 gallons per min of 125 degree mineral-rich spring water that regulates to a perfect 105 degree soaking temperature in any of the large soaking tubs on the property. Beyond this haven of health, lies some of the most unique uses of property you will ever have the pleasure of setting your sights on.Sunshine cascades over the large cooling pond with swimming dock, while showcasing a spacious mineral hot springs spa perched above, overlooking a breathtaking view of the glistening pond and swaying palm trees. Tilapia fish flourish in the pond contributing to aquaponic irrigation, creating a nutrient rich eco system, truly one of the most noteworthy highlights of this special eco-friendly property. Retreat to the unique Fibonacci design Zen Garden, massive Yurt or Teepee, or one of the shade groves for some mindful meditation. Gather and collaborate at the community kitchen, lounge, patio, bar area and Native American medicine wheel. Just beyond, lush palms surround 4 plunge pools, which back up to a 40ft x 40ft event deck, perfect for performances, weddings, ceremonies and events. Desert and mountain views surround you at the adjacent permitted building pad, encompassing the perfect space to spark creativity. Never did one think, that a space could be created in such a way, that indulges the senses and mind, while fulfilling the spirit and soul. Additionally included, but not limited to: 6 RV’s, ATV, Quad, Backhoe, 4 x 4 long bed truck, farm truck, tiny home trailers, 2 fully-remodeled Air Streams,Outdoor enclosed bathroom & shower, 40’ storage container + 40’ tool shed, 50 amp power for RV’s, City water hookup, and much more. Full scope of features along with financial figures will be provided. Keep the festivities going in between Coachella & Stagecoach weekends. Live, work, play, entertain and enjoy!

Course Requirements

This Esalen Massage certification training is open to massage practitioners certified by an accredited school. This program is suggested to those who have completed a minimum of 150 hours of hands on massage & bodywork training. This program is ideal for experienced and certified bodyworkers wishing to continue or extend their education. Upon satisfactory course completion, two successful evaluation sessions, and documentation of fifteen additional massages at your home site, an EMBA Certificate of Completion for 100 hours will be issued. The certification fee is $150. Esalen is an approved school by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (school code 2700571), and all EMBA approved courses are included in this code. This is a professional training with limited admission.

Pricing for Tuition

BYO tent or campe

$550.00

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100 - Hour Training For Professionals