{"id":161530,"date":"2026-08-19T18:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T16:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kientalerhof.ch\/courses\/uncategorized\/die-mitte-im-flow-bauch-thorax-und-herzraum-in-der-esalen-massage-en-27770025\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T02:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T01:06:30","slug":"the-center-in-flow-the-abdomen-thorax-and-heart-space-in-esalen-massage-with-lili-imboden-and-anne-thielen","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/kientalerhof.ch\/en\/courses\/esalen-fortbildung\/the-center-in-flow-the-abdomen-thorax-and-heart-space-in-esalen-massage-with-lili-imboden-and-anne-thielen\/","title":{"rendered":"The Center in Flow \u2013 The Abdomen, Thorax, and Heart Space in Esalen\u00ae Massage with Lili Imboden and Anne Thielen"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this 3-day advanced course, we explore the living axis at the centre of our body \u2013 from deep grounding in the abdominal space to the openness of the heart. Anatomical understanding combines with the sensitive touch of Esalen Massage, creating a space in which mobility, elasticity and vitality can once again be experienced.<\/p>\n

Course Description<\/h2>\n

Building on the fundamental principles of Esalen Massage, we explore the connections between the abdominal and thoracic spaces \u2013 from the psoas and diaphragm through the intercostal spaces to the heart space. These structures form the centre of our breathing, upright posture and inner balance.
\nThrough gentle melting techniques, mobilisations and mindful touch, we invite the nervous system to release deeply held patterns of tension without pain. When the psoas, diaphragm and rib cage can move together more freely, this creates more space for the breath, a vibrant flow of fluids and a sense of openness and grounding.
\nWe devote particular attention to the heart space. The pericardium is closely connected to the centre of the body through the diaphragm. As the diaphragm and rib cage gain elasticity, a freer space for resonance opens up around the heart and breath \u2013 allowing the heart to move more easily and unfold its natural dynamics.
\nThe long, flowing Long Strokes connect the abdominal and heart spaces, allowing this experience to flow through the entire body.
\nDance and mindful yoga on the mat allow us to experience this anatomy first within our own bodies. In this way, knowledge is felt and embodied. From this, a calm, present and unrestricted quality of touch emerges. Our hands begin to listen, and the flow of the massage grows from a grounded centre and an open heart.
\nThe course has a strong experiential focus. Touch, movement and stillness create a space in which massage becomes a process of somatic integration \u2013 clear, mindful and arising from the heart.<\/p>\n

Course Objectives<\/h2>\n