Esalen® Massage Module 5

In this final training module to become an Esalen Massage Practitioner, we draw on the wealth of knowledge we have acquired so far, supported by the safe and secure space of the group field. We practise connecting our intuition, creativity and knowledge with our hearts – and our hearts with our hands. We explore the transition from feeling to doing, so that each individual massage can develop into a special art form with its own signature. We will learn about the concept of unwinding and how such processes can be integrated into a massage as an expression of self-regulation.

An important focus of this course will be the treatment of special population groups such as elderly people, pain patients and pregnant women, as well as the limitations and contraindications. As a valuable tool, we will learn massage in the lateral position. Detailed techniques for different areas of the body will complement the repertoire.
Exercises to train presence allow students to remain mindful and connected with the client before, during and after the massage, without losing themselves in the process. We learn to perform massages energetically, clearly and comprehensively within a defined time limit in order to prepare ourselves for our practical work. Part of this block will deal with the legal situation regarding opening and running a massage practice and the steps that lead to successful professional practice and practice establishment.

All of this will continue to be accompanied by meditation, yoga, movement practice and continuum, which will facilitate contact with our own energy and the flow from movement to stillness.

Course content

• Massage work on various body structures using advanced techniques, especially on the feet, hands, neck, face and head
• Deeper work in the neck and shoulder area
• Positioning and massage techniques in the side position
• Pregnancy massage
• Turning the client from a supine position to a side position
• Practising the harmonious integration of selected elements into a 75-minute Esalen massage
• Exploring the question: What happens after the training?
• Certification requirements and transition to becoming an Esalen massage practitioner with your own practice
• Question and answer sessions on what you have learned
• Supervised full-body treatment

Course objectives

• Offering massages in different body positions
• Selecting specific techniques from the wealth of available options while maintaining your own creativity and opening up space for new ideas
• Understanding the long stroke as a fundamental tool for integrating detailed work and regulating the nervous system
• The ability to internalise Esalen massage, describe it in words and represent it to others
• Understanding the importance of touch for healing and maintaining health
• The ability to respond appropriately to processes that arise during a treatment within the context of an Esalen massage session
• The importance of using one's own presence during the treatment and beyond as an anchor and grounding to support the client's self-regulation
• Integrating elements from the meditative movement units and conversation techniques into everyday life after the training to support further inner growth

Note

50 hours of training/further education, EMR/ASCA compliant. These 50 hours are part of the 200-hour training course recognised by EMBA (Esalen® Massage & Bodywork Association).

What to bring

Comfortable clothing and personal writing materials.

The exact timetable can be downloaded here: Timetable (PDF)

Further information

Esalen training overview (PDF)

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