Advanced Esalen® Massage (21 CE)

Transitions and Flow

One of the most effective ways to give an exceptional massage is to cultivate in yourself a deep state of presence and flow. When you give touch in a meditative state, your touch can create a transformative experience both for you and for the recipient. 

In this advanced Esalen® Massage course, certified Esalen Massage practitioners will deepen their massage practice with a focus on transitions and flow while moving around the body. We will explore flow states through meditation and embodiment practices which you can apply while giving an Esalen Massage. You will also learn specific massage techniques which will help you give your clients an exceptional massage unlike anything they’ve experienced. 

You will learn: ways to transition smoothly between seemingly disconnected parts of the body; how to settle the body when repositioning to supine, side lying, and prone; and how to move your client into the side lying position or supine position. We will emphasize flow while applying long strokes in two different directions; ‘dancing’ around the table; and integrating specific work with long strokes and pauses. 

Even seasoned practitioners will learn new techniques and gain confidence in their ability to flow seamlessly through a full massage session as an improvisation, rather than as a habit or a sequence. 

Tuition: $450 Early/$475 Regular
*Early Bird rates end one month before course start date

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Your Instructor

Patrick Stockstill

Patrick’s first experience with Esalen® Massage changed the course of his life, opening his eyes to the power of nurturing and skillful presence-based touch. A massage therapist since 2008, Patrick became an Esalen Massage practitioner in 2011, and he continues to develop his practice with coursework and embodiment practices.

Patrick brings reverence, humility, and playfulness to the classroom and massage sessions. He taught yoga, massage, and anatomy in the Bay Area for many years before relocating to Washington state’s San Juan Islands. He and his family fill their days in awe of the abundant beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

In addition to his bodywork practice, Patrick leads retreats and courses in Esalen Massage. He is a member of the faculty at Esalen Institute Massage School in Big Sur and guest faculty at McKinnon Body Therapy Center in Oakland. He is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher and enjoys working with anyone who is curious about their experience of being human.