Esalen® Massage Intro Workshops (DE / EN)

Discover Esalen® Massage – The Language of Heart and Hands

Our Intro Workshops invite you to discover the essence of Esalen® Massage.
In an atmosphere of mindfulness and presence, you will learn the long, flowing strokes — the Long Strokes — that move from head to toe.

These mindful, connected movements awaken a holistic sense of the body and create a feeling of deep relaxation and wellbeing.

The teaching is offered primarily in German.
English-speaking participants are warmly welcome — whenever international participants are present, the weekend becomes bilingual (German and English).

We welcome people of all languages, cultures, body types, genders, and life paths.
In Esalen Massage, we meet beyond words — in presence, respect, and touch.

What to Expect During the Weekend

You will learn the basic technique of Esalen Massage and experience its healing, balancing, and integrating effects — both as giver and receiver.

Conscious dance (Soul Motion) and mindful yoga complement the teaching, helping you deepen sensory awareness and presence.

We integrate these experiences into the massage practice so that the flow of the hands becomes a dance around the table — both light and grounded.

This Intro Workshop also serves as the first of five modules in the Esalen Massage Practitioner training.
If you decide to continue after the weekend, this course will count fully as Module 1 of the complete certification program.

Who Is This Course For

• Individuals and couples who wish to rediscover the art of touch.

• People considering the Esalen Massage Practitioner training.

• Therapists or students from various body-oriented or somatic fields.

No previous experience is required — only a curiosity for touch and a love of movement.

Course Goals

• Learning the core technique of Esalen Massage — the long, flowing strokes (Long Strokes).

• Gaining the ability to give a complete massage in both prone and supine positions.

• Developing mindful presence at the massage table — supported by gravity, alignment, and flow.

The course supports you in arriving more fully in your body, building trust, and deepening the art of listening through your hands.

When and Where You Can Join

Our Intro Workshops take place several times a year at two locations:
at the Kientalerhof in the Bernese Oberland and in Wetzikon near Zurich.

You can find all current information about course dates and registration directly on the Kientalerhof website: → www.kientalerhof.ch/method/esalen-massage/.

We also offer Bodywork Discovery Afternoons at the Kientalerhof — a chance to explore and experience several approaches such as Esalen Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Shiatsu, and Trager work.

If you prefer to connect online, feel free to arrange a short Zoom conversation.
In a personal exchange, we’ll introduce you to the structure and flow of the Esalen Massage training in Switzerland.