LIVE IN-PERSON 12 CE Introduction to Esalen® Massage

THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY WAITING BOARD APPROVALS

Our live in-person classes require an 8 student minimum to hold the training. Please email the school at info@CeInstitute.com prior to booking nonrefundable travel to ensure we have the minimum attendance required to hold the class.

This live course is approved by NCBTMB, FL, GA, SC, NH, MI & TN boards of massage and all states that accept NCBTMB hours. Florida Board of Massage will accept this course as a live "relevant to massage techniques" hands-on training for the 2024/2025 relicensing period due Aug 31, 2025.

If you are taking this training for CE credit, please check with your own board to ensure you will receive the credit you need PRIOR TO registering or paying for this class.  There is a $25 cancellation fee to cancel for any reason, plus 7-days notice is required prior to the start of training to change or cancel or else there is no refund. Please click HERE to view all of our school FAQs & Policies. 

We provide massage tables and chairs so you do not need to bring yours to class. Students should bring 2 sheets, a handle towel and face cradle cover to participate in hands-on training. Hands-on practice is encouraged, but not required to receive CE credit.

This is a two day course that will introduce students to the history, and foundational practice of Esalen massage.  During this course students will learn the “Esalen Long Stroke” and gain an understanding of how to approach the massage with the focus of creating deep relaxation by activating the PSN through the Esalen techniques of presence, awareness and meditation. Training includes:

• History of Esalen® and Esalen® Massage approach
• Opening and closing circles
• Gestalt Communication for effective feedback
• Multiple Esalen® Instruction Demonstrations including:
  • Set-up
  • Centering/ grounding
  • Approaching the body with mindfulness
  • Draping
  • Breath and contact
  • Sensing
  • Palpation
  • Compressions
  • Feather strokes
  • Long strokes
  • Body mechanics
  • Entering and exiting the body
  • Massage as an awareness
• Self care practices for longevity
  • Body mechanics
  • Movement
  • Restorative practices
  • Self massage
  • Communication skills
• Multiple student practice and receipt exchanges in prone and supinated positions

Your 1st day of training will focus on pronated Esalen® Massage while the 2nd day of training will focus on supinated Esalen® Massage.