Learning Through Touch

Experience the art and presence of Esalen® Massage.

As a certified Esalen® Massage teacher (EMBA), I offer introductory workshops in Hamburg and London, as well as a 100-hour Esalen® Massage Certification Training in Portugal. Courses are presence-based, international, and designed to cultivate somatic awareness, mindful touch, and integration. Open to individuals and professionals seeking deeper connection through touch.

  • Esalen® Massage 100-Hour Professional Certification Training

    Esalen® Massage 100-Hour Professional Certification Training

    October 17–31, 2026 | Quinta Marugo, Alentejo, Portugal

    Immerse yourself in two transformative weeks of hands-on learning, self-discovery and body–presence.

    This 100-hour professional training — officially approved by the Esalen® Massage & Bodywork Association (EMBA) — integrates the art and philosophy of Esalen® Massage with somatic awareness and Gestalt-inspired inquiry.

    Ideal for practitioners seeking a formal certification in Esalen Massage or wishing to deepen their touch, presence and professional skill.

  • Esalen® Massage Introductory Workshops

    Esalen® Massage Introductory Workshops

    Hamburg • London • and more

    Step into the essence of Esalen® Massage — a practice of mindful touch, presence, and deep listening.

    These weekend workshops offer an experiential introduction to the art and philosophy of Esalen Massage through guided demonstrations, hands-on exchange, and awareness-based movement.

    Ideal for anyone wishing to explore the quality of presence in touch, or to take the first step toward the 100-hour professional training.

Esalen® Massage Introductory Workshops 2025

Discover the art of presence-based touch. These weekend workshops offer an immersive introduction to Esalen® Massage, a holistic, integrative approach to bodywork that combines long flowing strokes, mindful presence, and somatic awareness practices. Open to individuals, couples, and anyone curious about healing touch. No prior experience required.

London, UK

October 11–12, 2025

Location: London School of Capoeira, Finsbury Park

Schedule: Saturday 10:00–18:30, Sunday 10:00–17:30

Fee: GBP 280 / Early bird GBP 240 (until June 21, 2025)

Open to individuals & couples · English only

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Hamburg, Germany

November 01–02, 2025

Location: Hamburg-Ottensen

Schedule: Saturday 10:00–18:30, Sunday 10:00–17:30

Fee: EUR 280 / Early bird EUR 240 (until August 31, 2025)

Open to individuals & couples · English or bilingual (DE/EN)

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Why Train With Nina

  • Certified Esalen® Massage Teacher, EMBA member

  • 14+ years in bodywork and somatic education

  • Trauma-sensitive teaching, grounded in presence and Gestalt

  • International, English-speaking cohorts