Esalen® Massage Module 4 with Eva-Maria Leve

Modules 3, 4, and 5 of the Esalen Massage Training can only be booked as a whole. The individual modules can be paid for separately.
In the fourth module, we combine flow and depth with effortless ease and explore the various movement possibilities of a flexible spine. The twisted posture, known to many from yoga as a “twist,” offers new and surprising approaches for playful and effective massage in typical pain areas such as the lumbar vertebrae, hips, and shoulders. In particular, the side of the body, which is often neglected in many massages, can be reached effortlessly.

Anatomy knowledge is taught in a playful way using clear examples and targeted palpation exercises to identify the various muscle groups and bone structures. Communication skills are continuously practiced and refined in class. The ability to listen actively is encouraged, as is the art of responding to the client's current needs in every massage. We learn to use our fingers, palms, soft fists, and forearms in a way that is adapted to the sensitivity and body structure of our client.
Professional ethics are an important part of this teaching block. In joint discussions, the implications of asymmetry within the client-practitioner relationship are explored.

Mindful yoga, dance, continuum, and meditation continue to accompany us throughout the training. This strengthens our presence and grounding during treatment.

Course content

• Twist movement in several stages, depending on mobility and symptoms
• Careful covering with sheets during the twist movement and joint mobilization
• Massage in the twisted position: lumbar region, side of the body, and shoulders
• Creative and playful elements of working in the twisted position
• Deep work on the legs
• Deepening the abdominal massage
• Rocking and gentle swinging movements
• Different speeds and different pressure depths (skin, fascia, muscles, bones)
• Felt and experienced anatomy for the new techniques
• Supervised full-body treatment
• Transference/countertransference
• Ethical principles in massage

Course objectives

• Complete full-body massage incorporating what has been learned so far
• Competent movement of the client into and out of the twist
• Massage in twisted positions depending on the client's mobility
• Application of joint mobilization with a secure grip and sensitive contact
• Recording the willingness to change while sinking into the muscles
• Carrying out options for action in consultation with the client
• Evaluation, supervision, and feedback from teachers and assistants
• Understanding and applying ethics in practice

Note

50 hours of training/further education, EMR/ASCA compliant. The training comprises 4 blocks of 50 hours each and can only be booked as a whole.

What to bring

Comfortable clothing and personal writing materials.
The exact timetable can be downloaded here: Esalen timetable download (PDF)

Further information

Esalen Massage training overview (PDF).