Esalen® Massage Trainings

Learn the art of touch, presence, and embodied awareness through workshops and professional trainings.

Whether you’re new to Esalen® Massage or deepening your professional path, these trainings invite you to slow down, listen, and reconnect with the language of the body.

You can explore the different trainings and workshops below, and find the place that feels right for you to begin or deepen.

Esalen® Massage 100-Hour Professional Training

October 17–31, 2026 | Alentejo, Portugal
Immerse yourself in two weeks of hands-on learning, personal exploration, and embodied practice within an internationally recognized professional training.
Approved by the Esalen® Massage & Bodywork Association (EMBA), this training integrates the art of Esalen® Massage with somatic awareness, embodied anatomy, and Gestalt-informed inquiry.
Designed for practitioners who wish to build a strong professional foundation, it invites you to deepen your presence, refine your touch, and develop confidence through practice, feedback, and shared exploration.
If you’re ready for an immersive learning experience, explore the curriculum and discover whether this training is the right next step for you.

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Esalen® Massage Introductory Workshops

Hamburg • London • and more
Experience the essence of Esalen® Massage through a weekend of touch, movement, and embodied awareness.
These workshops offer a practical introduction to the philosophy and practice of Esalen® Massage.
Through demonstrations, hands-on exchange, and guided exploration, you’ll discover how presence, attention, and deep listening transform the quality of touch.
Whether you’re curious about Esalen® Massage or considering the 100-hour professional training, the introductory workshops offer an accessible first step into this unique approach.
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Deep Bodywork® Advanced Learning

China and Europe
Deep Bodywork® is the official advanced learning pathway developed by Perry and Johanna Holloman. Building on the foundations of Esalen® Massage, it explores fascia, functional anatomy, and the body’s deeper structures through precise, responsive touch.
Across five specialized workshops, you’ll explore different regions of the body while developing greater anatomical understanding, refined perception, and practical hands-on skills.
Designed for experienced practitioners, these workshops deepen your ability to work with gravity, efficient body mechanics, and depth without force.
Discover how Deep Bodywork® can become part of your continuing professional development.

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