Esalen Institute
Big Sur, CA

Streams of Energy work scholar month, September 26 – October 24, 2009

The Work Study Program is a 28-day program for those interested in an intense involvement with the Esalen environment. A work- and service-oriented program, it is emotionally and physically challenging, and only rarely is it restful. Participants work 32 hours per week in one of Esalen’s departments and participate in that department’s program.

Jim Gallas leads “Streams Of Energy,” a program of Eastern bodywork and movement, including Reiki 1 Certification, a thorough overview of Shiatsu Massage, an introduction to meridian theory, and an easy-to-learn, powerful Chi Kung form. Various meditations, self-massage, and improv games will be used to encourage awareness and expression. The program is designed to open students to their own innate healing potentials, to the power of safe, therapeutic touch, and to being more fully present in their ongoing unfolding. Participants will also receive valuable tools to facilitate the healing of others. In a spirit of compassion, laughter, and expanding awareness, students will be nurtured and nourished by the group interaction and by a deeper connection to Self.

Register with Maryanne: (831) 667-3080

CEUs available for NCBTMB practitioners
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The Language of the Body: Anatomy I, June 27 – July 2, 2010

Learn the language of Western professional health care providers while exploring the miracle of the human form. Material covered includes the major muscles and bones, skin and connective tissue, anatomical directions, types of joints and joint actions, and a brief overview of the body’s various systems. A wide variety of teaching techniques will be used, including lecture, movement, palpation, massage, guided visualization, lots of review, and group interaction. This introductory level course is designed for massage therapists, yoga and movement teachers, and anyone with an interest in communicating more clearly about the body. Please bring colored pencils.

Required textbook: Kapit and Elson, The Anatomy Coloring Book.

($20 materials fee paid directly to the leader)
CEUs available for nurses.

CEUs available for NCBTMB practitioners.
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