All Workshops
Weekend of July 12-14
Esalen® Massage for Couples: Sharing the Love
Dean Marson & Deborah Anne MedowEnjoy the serene beauty of Big Sur as you and your partner learn to give each other an effective massage.
Week of July 14-19
Traditional Thai Massage: Sacred Bodywork
Richard GoldWhat in the West we call traditional Thai massage is known in Thailand as Nuad Bo’Rarn.
Weekend of August 2-4
Esalen® Massage: The Basics
Dean Marson & Laurie Lioness ParizekThe Esalen massage experience opens a remarkable web of interconnection: a listening touch, the sound of the ocean, and our nervous system soothed with calm, gentle contact. When we receive a massa
Weekend of August 16-18
Connection Through Touch (Massage for Couples)
Peggy Horan & Carl SwansonThis weekend is designed to help couples renew their relationship while exploring touch and learning massage.
Week of September 1-6
An Introduction to Esalen® Massage: The Art of Healing Touch
Daniela Urbassek & Robin Fann-CostanzoThis workshop is a wonderful opportunity for you to enjoy the beauty of Big Sur and the healing waters of the Esalen hot springs, while gaining a solid foundation in the art and practice of Esalen
Week of September 8-13
Advanced Bodywork: Touching the Core
Char Pias & Jessica FaganIn this massage intensive workshop, we will focus on the abdominal and pelvic regions of the body, addressing both energetic and structural dynamics.
Weekend of September 20-22
A Weekend of Advanced Esalen® Massage
Jessica Fagan & Nora MattenThis weekend provides practitioners with the opportunity to inspire their current massage practice.
Week of September 29-October 4
The Healing Art of Deep Bodywork®: Advanced Work on Hips, Lower Legs and Feet
Perry Holloman & Johanna HollomanMastering the art of moving deeply into the body’s soft tissue layers adds a powerful dimension to the massage practitioner’s skill set.
October 6-10
Esalen ®Massage: Accessing the Back Body from the Front
Nora Matten & Rob WilksThis workshop is ideal for practitioners who would like to learn how to apply the principles of Esalen Massage while keeping the client in the supine position throughout the session.
November 17-December 6
100-Hour Esalen® Massage Certification Program
Oliver Bailey & Esalen Massage Teaching StaffThis course is designed for those already certified in the practice of massage who wish to add the Esalen approach to their professional repertoire.
Weekend of November 22-24
Weekend of November 29-December 1
Esalen® Massage: A Thanksgiving Retreat
Daniela Urbassek & Laurie Lioness ParizekDuring an Esalen Massage, we experience a remarkable web of interdependence: a listening touch, a deepening breath, our nervous system soothed in connection with another.
Week of December 8-13
The Healing Art of Deep Bodywork®: Healing the Shoulder and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Perry Holloman & Johanna HollomanDeep bodywork, practiced with great sensitivity, is one of the most effective healing modalities available to the bodywork practitioner.
Weekend of December 20-22
The Gift of Touch: An Esalen® Massage Holiday Retreat
Deborah Anne Medow & Vicki ToppCelebrate the holiday season by enjoying the natural beauty of the Esalen land, while learning how to give an Esalen Massage.
Month of January 24-March 7
250-hour Esalen® Massage Certification Program
Deborah Anne Medow & Perry HollomanEsalen offers two levels of basic certification in massage: For those already certified in massage by a state-approved school, the 100-Hour Esalen® Massage Certification Program provides all instru