{"id":155347,"date":"2026-01-23T13:58:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kientalerhof.ch\/courses\/uncategorized\/esalen-massage-module-1-introductory-course-wetzikon\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T03:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:00:32","slug":"esalen-massage-module-1-introductory-course-wetzikon-26779008","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/kientalerhof.ch\/en\/courses\/Uncategorized\/esalen-massage-module-1-introductory-course-wetzikon-26779008\/","title":{"rendered":"Esalen\u00ae Massage (Module 1) Introductory Course | Wetzikon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Esalen\u00ae Massage Introductory Course <\/h2>\n<p><strong>This weekend, we will learn the basic technique of Esalen massage, which involves long, slow strokes from head to toe. These strokes, performed with great presence, awaken the holistic body awareness and create a feeling of deep well-being and relaxation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This introductory course is also the first of five compulsory modules required to obtain the Esalen Massage Practitioner certificate. <\/p>\n<p>We experience the healing, balancing, and integrating effects of this type of flowing massage work, both as givers and receivers. Free dancing (Soul Motion) and mindful yoga complement the lessons to deepen sensory perception and presence. We integrate these experiences, which we experience on our own bodies, into the massage in order to understand the flow of the hands as a dance around the table and to apply the long strokes in connection with lightness and gravity.<br \/>\nThe workshop is aimed at both beginners and experienced practitioners in the field of bodywork who want to refresh their basic knowledge or find new inspiration.<\/p>\n<h2>Course objectives<\/h2>\n<p>Participants will<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>learn the most important technique of Esalen massage, long strokes<\/li>\n<li>be able to give a full massage in the prone and supine positions<\/li>\n<li>learn how to support mindful presence at the massage table through gravity, alignment, and flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Target group<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals and couples<\/li>\n<li>People who are interested in Esalen massage training<\/li>\n<li>Therapists and students of various body therapy disciplines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoyment of touch and movement. No other special knowledge is required.<\/p>\n<h2>What to bring<\/h2>\n<p> Writing materials, comfortable clothing. Massage oil will be provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Course times<\/h2>\n<p> We will start our massage weekend with dinner together at 18.30. <\/p>\n<h2>Note<\/h2>\n<p>15 hours of training\/further education, EMR\/ASCA compliant. EMBA (Esalen\u00ae Massage &amp; Bodywork Association) recognized.<\/p>\n<p>The exact timetable can be downloaded here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1C_fOa1A093UESTslrUw0cihTCYY3B1Nj\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=116784070678551457300&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\n\" target=\"_blank\">Timetable (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Further information<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kientalerhof.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Esalen training.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Esalen training overview (PDF)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esalen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">More about Esalen<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Esalen\u00ae Massage Introductory Course This weekend, we will learn the basic technique of Esalen massage, which involves long, slow strokes from head to toe. These strokes, performed with great presence, awaken the holistic body awareness and create a feeling of deep well-being and relaxation. 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