Esalen Massage is known for the long flowing strokes, it’s slow pace, the way the practitioner moves and rocks the the body to create a feeling of full body relaxation. It is a beautiful dance; a relationship that leaves the giver feeling as good as the receiver.
Rarely does a course offer the opportunity for the depth of healing that women desire. In these five days you will experience whole new possibilities for renewed feminine energy, greater health, and a deeper sense of pleasure in being a woman. We will spend time exploring nature and how our connection to the earth deepens our connection to ourselves.
This course is designed for both therapists and women from all walks of life.
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.
This workshop presents the specialized moves and strokes of Esalen Massage — from the intentional, long, integrating strokes to the gentle rotations/twists, to the more defined, detailed moves that are essential to the Esalen Massage practice — with an emphasis on the pelvic floor, torso, abdomen, and lower back. The instruction will take place through plenty of demonstrations, movement exercises, and hands-on class time.
The essence of Esalen Massage flows organically from the fundamentals of presence, breath, and quality of touch, making this approach an integrating and healing form of massage. This workshop will teach these aspects that make Esalen Massage unique. The instructors will also demonstrate an array of self-care and movement practices essential to the maintenance plan for the massage practitioner.
This workshop is designed for both established bodyworkers and novices, and for anyone who wants to learn to touch and be touched with love, respect, and care.
Learn Esalen Massage® with it’s signature long, flowing strokes that support feelings of wholeness, connection, and integration; passive joint movement; and a variety of techniques to work with the major muscle groups of the body. Your instructor, Robin Fann-Costanzo, will introduce the fundamental elements of Esalen Massage as well as its history and primary influences. The class will consist of exercises to build the group field, demonstrations and supervised practice.
This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced massage therapists wanting to increase their repertoire
Esalen Massage, developed at the Esalen Institute, is known for it’s long, flowing strokes, slow rhythmic movements, and whole body focus. In this course you will learn the “Esalen long stroke,” as well as other techniques that make up the foundation of Esalen massage.
Esalen Massage is known for the long flowing strokes, it’s slow pace, the way the practitioner moves and rocks the the body to create a feeling of full body relaxation. It is a beautiful dance; a relationship that leaves the giver feeling as good as the receiver.
Dive deeply into the practice of Esalen Massage as we move beyond the basics and into the advanced philosophy and practices that make Esalen Massage world renowned. Robin Fann-Costanzo brings 25 years of experience in the healing arts and teaching, and is sure to bring you an inspiring and dynamic weekend of Advanced Esalen Massage practices.
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. Taught by Robin Fann-Costanzo and Corey Costanzo.
Join me for diving deeply into the practice of Esalen Massage as we move beyond the basics and into the more intermediate philosophy and practices that make Esalen Massage world renowned.
In this workshop we will explore the many aspects of Holistic Healing and flower essence therapy including: Dr. Edward Bach and the history of Flower Essences, understanding Bach’s 38 remedies, how to combine flower essences to make effective therapeutic remedies, working with chronic vs acute conditions, commonly used flower essences and combinations for Transformational Healing, the art of case taking and finding out the key symptoms, working with intuition, distinctions between Flower Essences and other forms of energy medicine and much more. There will also be live case taking with class volunteers.
This course is for both lay people and healers who wish to add another powerful therapy to their practice.
Esalen Massage is known for the long flowing strokes, it’s slow pace, the way the practitioner moves and rocks the the body to create a feeling of full body relaxation. It is a beautiful dance; a relationship that leaves the giver feeling as good as the receiver.
MYOFASCIAL MASTERY Special 1-day course - Deepen your skill with the tools, principles and methods essential to superlative hands-on work. Get individualized feedback especially relevant to our Advanced Myofascial Techniques approach; you’ll find that this workshop will also give you tools and practices useful in mastering any manual therapy modality. Expand your understanding and ability to apply biopsychosocial considerations, fascial physiology, pain science, client skills, and much more.
ILIA & SI JOINTS Parts I & II - One of the newest Advanced Myofascial Techniques workshop presents a simple “grand unified theory” of intra-segmental pelvic dynamics that will help you address back and pelvic pain, gait issues, scoliosis, SI joint function, and much more. Learn assessment and manipulation skills that will increase your effectiveness with these common issues and many more.
In this course you will be introduced to the fundamental elements of Esalen Massage as well as its history and primary influences. The class will consist of exercises to build the group field, demonstrations and supervised practice. This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced massage therapists wanting to increase their repertoire. Held at the beautiful OM Sanctuary in Asheville, this retreat style course includes locally sourced organic lunch and access to the sanctuary's 54 acre campus.
Learn advanced myofascial techniques that dramatically improve your ability to work with hamstring injuries, knee and ankle issues, hammertoes, heel spurs, and plantar fasciitis, etc.
Learn hands-on techniques that will significantly improve your ability to work with ankle injuries, strains and sprains; pronation and supination patterns; movement restrictions; foot and lower leg pain; and more.
Esalen Massage is known for the long flowing strokes, it’s slow pace, the way the practitioner moves and rocks the the body to create a feeling of full body relaxation. It is a beautiful dance; a relationship that leaves the giver feeling as good as the receiver.
The class will consist of exercises, demonstrations, and supervised practice. By the end of this course you will have a clear understanding of the basic elements of Esalen massage from which to build on. These techniques can be easily be applied and combined with any massage practice, or used alone. This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced massage therapists wanting to expand their repertoire.
with Robin Fann-Costanzo and Deborah Anne Medow
This 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 foundation in the art and practice of Esalen Massage
Learn advanced myofascial techniques that dramatically improve your ability to work with wrist, rotator cuff and shoulder issues including carpal tunnel, repetitive stress injuries, and thoracic outlet syndrome, and more.
Learn advanced myofascial techniques that dramatically improve your ability to work with knee injuries, ligament and joint conditions, surgery recovery, stability and movement limitations, as well as patellar and knee pain.
with Robin Fann-Costanzo and Char Pias
This weekend offers the opportunity to replenish spirit and reconnect to the healing power of nature, while learning how to give an effective and pleasurable Esalen Massage.
Join me for diving deeply into the practice of Esalen Massage as we move beyond the basics and into the more intermediate philosophy and practices that make Esalen Massage world renowned.
This 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 foundation in the art and practice of Esalen Massage. During the week, participants will be taught massage methods that address the whole body: Esalen’s signature long flowing strokes that support feelings of wholeness, connection, and integration; passive joint movement; and a variety of techniques to work with the major muscles groups of the body.
We have all heard of the “bodymind” connection, but how does it apply to giving an effective massage? Through experiential exercises demonstrations, and supervised practice we will look at and discover the ways that our thoughts and beliefs influence our bodies and how our bodies can effect our minds. We will discuss some of the current research around this topic, and learn how to use this dynamic to work effectively with our clients.
In this course you will be introduced to the fundamental elements of Esalen massage as well as its history and primary influences. The class will consist of exercises to build the group field, demonstrations and supervised practice. This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced massage therapists wanting to increase their repertoire.
In this course you will be introduced to the fundamental elements of Esalen massage as well as its history and primary influences. The class will consist of exercises to build the group field, demonstrations and supervised practice. This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced massage therapists wanting to increase their repertoire.
Learn advanced myofascial techniques for reducing pain and balancing neck function. Dramatically improve your skills for working with fixations, whiplash, migraines, jaw issues, and more.
Learn advanced myofascial techniques to improve your ability to work with common types of head, sinus, and eye pain, including common headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, etc.
Available to certified massage and bodywork practitioners only, this unique 100 hour training will be taught in three modules, provide a deep understanding of the spirit and principles of Esalen massage, and allow you to become a certified Esalen Massage Practitioner.
April 9, 2015 - April 14, 2015
May 16, 2015 - May 21, 2015
June 13, 2015 - June 18, 2015
In this course you will be introduced to the fundamental elements of Esalen massage as well as its history and primary influences. The class will consist of exercises to build the group field, demonstrations and supervised practice. This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced massage therapists wanting to increase their repertoire.
Dramatically improve your skills for relieving chronic back pain and spinal fixations, easing diaphragm and rib issues, increasing spine mobility, and more.
Learn hands-on advanced myofascial techniques that dramatically improve your ability to work with the rib cage and related structures such as the spine, diaphragm and mediastinum. Increase your effectiveness when working with rib pain and injuries, ligament and joint conditions, respiratory issues, surgery recovery, thoracic stability, postural issues, and movement limitations.
