Esalen® Massage and The Art of Essential Touch, 3-Day Series
  Presenter: Ellen Watson
 
Dear Lover of Touch and The Healing Arts,
I’m delighted to invite you to join me FOR this short, three-day introduction to Esalen® Massage and The Art of Essential Touch. Day one is designed for all levels of experience, from novice to professional. We will cover the Seven Essential Elements of Esalen® Massage. Day Two focuses on side lying work, the Chakra system and the sounds and scents associated with each chakra. Day Three focuses on moving the body, both our body and our client’s body. Days Two and Three are designed for those with some training and experience in the somatic arts. If you are a novice to bodywork, day one is a pre-requisite for taking days two and three.

  September 13 - 15, 2010 
 
 
 Tuition: Workshop - $295

  Tuition for 9/13/2010 only - $125
Tuition for 9/14/2010 only - $125
Tuition for 9/15/2010 only - $125
 
 CLASS TIMES:
8:30 - 9:30 am Moving Meditation Practice
10:00 - 1:30 Morning Class
2:30 – 6:00 pm Afternoon Class

For course information contact ellen@movingventures.org

CLASS SCHEDULE
Day 1 - The Art of Essential Touch: An Introduction to Esalen® Massage
Monday, September 13, 2010

Esalen® Massage is a healing art form, evolved over forty-five years at the Esalen® baths.Influenced by the rhythms of the Pacific, this form of touch engages all the senses and offers deep release and relaxation to both giver and receiver. This workshop invites participants to explore the world of essential touch through the gentle guidance of teachers with many years of experience. We will offer the basic principles of our work: grounding and centering, moving from the core, quality of touch, and using breath to bridge the connection between giver and receiver. One of the key elements of this art form is tapping into the flowing, creative energy present in a living body and letting one's massage style emerge from that experience. We will include techniques, especially the Esalen® signature moves, along with deeper work.
This one day program is open to beginners and experienced body workers interested in learning new and creative approaches to massage.
CEUs available for NCBTMB practitioners, and those in the Esalen® 500 hour program.

Day 2 - The Sensuous Realm: Esalen® Massage, Essential Touch & the Energetic Scents & Sounds of the Chakras
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

I invite you to join me for a full day of immersion into your senses. Surrender to the healing art forms of Esalen® Massage, aromatherapy, sound & song by joining Ellen for a complete immersion into the tangible alchemy of sensuous energy.

This one day program is designed for people interested in the Healing Arts, wanting to combine massage & bodywork with sound & energy work. Ellen will focus on Long Strokes and Side Lying Massage. A long time student of sound and song healing, Ellen will introduce us to the sounds and songs of the charkas.

While it is helpful to have professional training and experience in touching people, it is not mandatory. If a beginner, we recommend that you come with a friend or family member, who will enjoy sharing this highly experiential educational program with you.

CEUs available for NCBTMB practitioners.


Day 3 - Dancing With & On The Body: Essential Touch, Esalen® Massage & Moving The Body on The Table
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Esalen® Massage is a healing art for, evolved over 45 years at the Esalen® Institute, in Big Sur, California.

Influenced by the rhythms of the Pacific Ocean, this form of touch engages all the senses and offers deep connectedness and relaxation to both giver and receiver. This workshop invites participants to explore the world of Essential Touch, incorporating the basic principles of a good massage: grounding & centering, moving from the core, quality of touch, and using breath to bridge the connection between giver and receiver. One of the key elements of this art form is accessing one's vital essence, then tap into the flowing, creative energy present in a living body and let one's massage rhythm emerge from that experience. We will include technique, especially the Esalen® signature moves, as participants are ready.

In addition to the primary goals of learning to touch essence and move energy, we will practice how to move our own bodies and the body on the table. Through practicing ecstatic dance, partner yoga and chi gong, we will learn how to combine touch and movement that result in our Dancing With and On the Body. This workshop is designed for both the novice and the experienced body worker. Bring with you a willingness to move and be moved.

CEU credits for bodyworkers with NTCMB, EMBA and Yoga Alliance.
 
  Tuition: Workshop - $295

  Tuition for 9/13/2010 only - $125
Tuition for 9/14/2010 only - $125
Tuition for 9/15/2010 only - $125
 
  Personal Retreat ~ Turn your stay with us into a personal retreat. Take time to process your work and delve more deeply into your own heart before rejoining the demands of everyday life. Join us for a week or even longer.


 

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