Classes and Workshops
Still Point Wellness collaborates with world-class instructors and organizations to bring innovative workshops to Asheville including courses on Esalen Massage, myofascial release, personal healing and meditation.
Still Point Wellness collaborates with world-class instructors and organizations to bring innovative workshops to Asheville including courses on Esalen Massage, myofascial release, personal healing and meditation.
QiGong
Mondays 6:15pm
Instructor: Truth-I
Experience the calming and restorative practice of Qigong with Truth-I, a dedicated practitioner since 2002. With years of experience teaching at the renowned Ashram Health Retreat and coaching students in holistic wellness, Truth-I offers a class that combines gentle movements, focused breathing, and mindfulness techniques. Perfect for all levels, this class helps reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and promote balance and vitality.
Instructor: Robin Fann-Costanzo
In this course, you will be introduced to the Esalen Massage approach. You will learn the history, primary influences, and foundational techniques that Esalen massage is well known for. This workshop will consist of exercises, group discussion, demonstrations and supervised practice. This class is appropriate for beginner or experienced massage therapists wanting to add the Esalen massage style to their practice. Hosted at Hotel Tybee on Tybee Island, GA.
Instructor: Robin Fann-Costanzo
Learn a repertoire of Esalen massage techniques and mindfulness practices to help your clients move through the trauma response so they can then enjoy the benefits of massage.
Instructor: Robin Fann-Costanzo
In this course you will be introduced to the Esalen Massage approach. You will learn the history, primary influences, and foundational techniques that Esalen massage is well known for. This workshop will consist of exercises, group discussion, demonstrations and supervised practice. This class is appropriate for beginner or experienced massage therapists wanting to add the Esalen massage style to their practice.
Instructor: Katie Vie
Blending essential oils is as poetic as it is precise. This unique introductory Aromatherapy training will kindle your relationship with aromatic botanicals, encourage intuition, and expand your olfactory palette.
This class is grounded in botanical anatomy and inspired by the relationship of humans and plants. We will cover ten different essential oils and how to properly store, blend, and administer them.
Each student will design and create their own personalized Aromatherapy blend and design a protocol for using it. This blend will be for personal use.
Tuition is fully refundable minus a $35 admin fee if cancelled with more than two weeks notice. Tuition is 50% refundable if cancelled within two weeks of the course start date. Tuition is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hrs of the course start date.
Hotels:
There are several options depending on the type of experience you're looking for. We're located just 5 minutes from downtown Asheville, where you'll find a variety of larger hotels. Staying downtown gives you the convenience of walking to restaurants, shops, and evening entertainment.
Airbnb:
If you prefer an Airbnb experience, we are located in the Haw Creek neighborhood and there are many quiet and close options to stay nearby.
While we do have a parking lot, parking can be limited, we encourage carpooling/ride sharing when possible.
The following offerings are not produced by Still Point Wellness, however they will be held in our workshop space.
Follow along as Robin Fann-Costanzo, World Massage Festival Hall of Fame Inductee, gently guides you through an entire world-class 90 minute Esalen Massage. Perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of Esalen Massage. *this is a non-credit instructional video
Asheville, NC - $1995 Earlybird / $2195 Regular
Instructors: Robin Fann-Costanzo and Malachi Stone
Experiential learning classes will enable students to develop a balance between technique, intuition, and creativity. Each day we will move through different areas of the body focusing on a variety of techniques to address muscle tension, body holding patterns, and injury. Our study of massage technique is augmented through applied anatomy, awareness practices, methods of self-care, and communication skills.
This training is designed to be deeply transformational and will give you tools for awakening your senses and bringing more awareness to your massage practice and your life. It is for certified massage & bodywork practitioners wanting to deepen their bodywork practice and add the Esalen approach to their work.
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