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".
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.
DVD
content
Originally released in l997, the
award-winning Esalen Massage Video is now available in DVD format. Viewers
choose to watch the program in a choice of three languages: English, German or
Spanish.
• Offers the original, 75-minute full-length instructional massage program with
12 chapter stops, enabling viewers to quickly and easily go to or recap a
favorite chapter. Two NEW shorter mini-programs are also included: a 20 minute
Back & Shoulders program and a 10 minute Head, Neck & Face program.
• This is the same instructional program that is used by over 50 massage
schools. The up-close video footage features 19 members of the acclaimed Esalen
Massage crew including both hands-on demonstrations of massage and bodywork
techniques as well as audio interviews with recaps, reviews and personal
explanations that shed light on what has made Esalen® certified massage known
and respected as a unique modality worldwide.
Esalen DVD Chapters
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.
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.
