Deepening Presence in the Pause

With Whitney Bell

The pause is one of the most essential — and least talked about — elements of Esalen® Massage. It's the moment when hands stop moving and something else begins: contact, stillness, presence. This workshop is built around that moment.

Through movement, somatic exercises, and hands-on practice, we'll slow down enough to actually meet the pause — to sink into it rather than move through it. You'll have the chance to explore what becomes possible when you stop doing and simply stay. What emerges in that stillness often surprises people.

Whether you're newer to Esalen® Massage or have been practicing for years, this class will give you tools to deepen your capacity for presence — with yourself and with the person on the table.

Come ready to move, to touch, and to be still.

Practical Information

Date: Thurday, July 9, 2026
Duration: 3.5 h
Time: 15:00 - 18:30
Room: Amber
Book this course: Book via the scheduling link in the digital Global Village Portal.