Esalen Massage
100 Hour for Professionals
Teachers : Ellen Watson & Jessica Fagan
Teaching Assistant : Javier Gill & Whitney Bell
May 4 - May 21, 2024
Mar de Jade, Mexico
Program Information
This course is specifically for those already certified and/or qualified in the practice of massage, who wish to add the Esalen approach to their professional skill-set, or for those already certified to deepen their knowledge and experience several different teachers. Esalen has been a place dedicated to supporting many approaches to integrate body, mind, and spirit, and Esalen Massage reflects this rich history in the depth of its curriculum.
Course Benefit
This program offers not only education in massage theory, method, and relevant anatomy and physiology, it also offers an experience of the “bigger picture” of the Esalen approach: how to use simple human touch to support self-organization and healing within the whole person. Through lecture, demonstration, and supervised hands-on practice, students will be taught massage as a holistic approach to optimal health and functioning.
The course offers 100 hours of comprehensive Esalen Massage experience, including relevant anatomical & physiological explorations that link theory to practice. Students will have ample time for massaging one another, emphasizing body mechanics, self-care, and innovation.
The curriculum includes centering skills, Esalen long-stroke methods effective in whole-body integration, draping, detailed structural work, passive joint movement and gentle stretches, and techniques that energetically balance a massage. Students will learn communication skills for interacting with clients in a clear, compassionate manner, including education in difficult ethical situations that sometimes arise in massage practice.
Basic Schedule
May 16:
Welcome dinner and orientation
May 20 - June 2 : Daily Hours
7:00 - 9:30 AM
Morning Practices: Moving Meditation Practices, Experiential Anatomy and, water temperature allowing, aquatic bodywork
9:30-10:30 AM
Nutrition Break
10:30 - 13:30 PM
Morning Class
13:30 - 16:00 PM
Break for R & R; No formal meal served. Simple snacks and fruit provided
16:00 - 18:30 PM
Afternoon Class
18:30
Dinner
Nighttime: Stars and Moon
20:00 - 21:30 PM : Four evenings of supervised practice
2 days free from class as group needs dictate
June 3 : Morning Practice, Closing Circle; Departure after brunch.
Meet the Team
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Ellen Watson
Ellen Watson, a 40 year member of Esalen Institute's (www.Esalen.org) community, lived on campus in Big Sur, while she healed herself, worked in the garden, as a chef in the kitchen, and studied extensively for 10 years. Ellen offers retreats and trainings globally in the fields of Mindfulness Practices which include Esalen®Massage & Bodywork, Touching Essence™, Vibrance™ Dance & Song, The 5Rhythms®, Grof LegacyBreathwork, Vibrance Pranayama and Breathwork. Ellen’s work has been deeply influenced her work with plant medicines, empathogens and entheogens, while she apprenticed with Terence McKenna and Stanislav Grof.
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Jessica Fagan
www.jessicasomatics.com
Jessica Fagan, MA, AMFT is an Expressive Arts AMFT who has been practicing and teaching bodywork and movement since 1994. She joined the Esalen® massage staff in 1997 where she was deeply influenced by the innovative forms of somatic and healing arts. She integrates her knowledge of the body, self-care practices, mindfulness, dance, and trauma-informed care in her teaching, bodywork and therapy practice.
Jessica currently works in Oakland, Ca where she provides EXA Therapy for underserved populations, teaches internationally, and is passionate about use of creativity and somatic practices to provide a more holistic approach to mental health and wellness.
Venue & Accommodation
Mar de Jade is a Yoga, Wellness & Vacation Retreat Center nestled between the tropical jungle and the pristine sandy beach of Chacala, México. This is an intimate place offering groups and individuals a relaxing, supportive, and inspiring environment in a peaceful fishing village.
The Best Retreats in Mexico
Mar de Jade is dedicated to supporting retreats than nurture, transform and inspire people’s lives. For over 35 years, we have been home to yoga, meditation and movement retreats, and many other types of workshops and conferences from all over the world. Whether you are looking to attend a retreat or are seeking the perfect venue to host your group, you’ve come to the right place.
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Tuition Price
$ 2,450
Room Reservation
Click here to Book Online
Call 1800-257-0532
Email info@mardejade.com
Our Moving Ventures / Ellen Watson Team will keep you posted as people register so you can contact each other for possible room sharing.
Note: The online booking system will only reserve complete rooms. If more than two people are booking together and wish to split the deposit on multiple credit cards, please let them know to call us directly.
We are not able to guarantee shared rates if roommates do not book together.