ESALEN MASSAGE

California is famous for changing how people do things. In California, Swedish massage has slowed down and shifted to Esalen massage. People who have experienced Esalen Massage agree that it is an extraordinary form of bodywork. This unique style of massage integrates the whole body with long strokes, blending wisdom and techniques from other cultures, and weaves new concepts of subtle energy with bodywork. Originally developed by Charlotte Selver, Esalen massage emphasises on deep relaxing and emotional responses of the body when a conscious, structured and pleasant touch is applied. In addition, gentle rocking of the body, passive joint exercises and deep structural work on the muscles and joints, together with an energetic balancing of the body.

In this easy-to-use instructional program, you’ll be able to simultaneously view the video while giving an Esalen massage. Shot entirely on location at the acclaimed Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California.

 
 

 

Esalen massage evolved from the contributions of early teachers at this center for experimental education and it continues to expand and grow as present-day practitioners add to the whole. In comparison with Swedish massage, Esalen is very sensual, employing longer strokes and encourage emotional feedback. Esalen strokes are designed to improve a person's awareness. Some strokes extend from head to toe in order to give the receiver a physical sense of connectedness and unity. Practitioner will learn to increase the ability to "think with your hands".

$45

 
 
  • Massage Magazine Review:

"This video is a very creative production which demonstrates the soothing, gentle Esalen massage technique... and captures the essence of a massage at the Esalen institute."

  • Energy Newsletter Review:

"This is the BEST massage on the market today!"

  • Winner of the 1998 Coalition of Visionary Retailers (COVR) award.
  • Winner of the l999 Gold CINDY, awarded by the International Association of Audio-Visual Communicators.
Esalen DVD Contents

1. Introduction : Welcome to Esalen Massage
2. Preparing the space; grounding & centering
3. Initial contact :  the back, upper arms
4. Backs of legs, buttocks & feet
 5. Leg moves, back & shoulder

6. Turning over
7. Face & neck
8. Head & scalp
9. Tops of legs, buttocks
10. Abdomen, breasts, chest, hands, arms & sides
11. Finishing the massage
12. Credits

 

Includes 75 minutes full body massage,  20 mins back and shoulder, and 10 mins head, neck & face.

 

This DVD covers:

• How to give a complete, full-body session from head to toe
• How to prepare your space and address any special concerns
• How to establish rapport as well as "sense" your partner’s breathing and notice other physical and nonphysical cues
• How to integrate the various elements and massage techniques
• Which elements are common to any Esalen massage
• How to "grow" in sensitivity and awareness as you give or receive massage

 

About Esalen Massage

Since l962, Esalen® has offered an idyllic Big Sur, CA setting and a commitment to the exploration of "human potential", attracting world renowned philosophers, psychologists, artists, musicians and religious thinkers including Buckminster Fuller, Alan Watts, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Judy Collins and Joan Baez. Even today, 40 years after its founding, Esalen is still a beacon for the awakening of our "reservoir of untapped capabilities." Now you can bring the Esalen massage experience into your life or bodywork practice with the Esalen Massage DVD.

Visit the Esalen website at www.esalen.org and Esalen Massage of Europe

 
Each of the featured members of the acclaimed Esalen Massage crew offers his or her own interpretation of Esalen Massage, providing both narration and hands-on demonstrations. This unique format allows you to choose among different styles; try out a few and decide for yourself what makes you and your partner comfortable. According to SPA Magazine, an Esalen massage therapist views the work as a time of meditation, using intuition to relate to a client. . . the recipient is gently urged to become an active participant through heightened awareness and surrendering to a deep sensing place.
   

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