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World Massage Festival & Massage Therapy Hall of Fame May 6-9, 2019 Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Cherokee, North Carolina to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists about different types of massage and to have fun.   |
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Robin Fann-Costanzo has been working at the Esalen® Institute and internationally since 1992 as an Esalen massage staff member, instructor, and registered yoga instructor. In addition to Esalen massage, Robin brings a lifetime of experience as a trained dancer and has extensive training in craniosacral therapy, somatoemotional release, thai massage, gestalt therapy, life coaching, and dance therapy. Her love for learning and teaching led her to collaborate in the development of Esalen Massage teacher training program, and many other continuing education programs. Robin is featured in the Esalen massage DVD, and created her own Esalen massage instructional video. She currently resides in Asheville, NC where she and her husband co-own Still Point Wellness, a unique wellness spa. In 2012 at the World Massage Festival, Robin was honored for her years of dedication in the field of massage and bodywork, by being inducted into the World Massage Hall of Fame! The Spirit of Esalen Massage: Connecting Technique, Science, and Intuitive Flow 4 Credit Hours Esalen® Massage, developed at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA, during the mid 1960’s, was at the forefront of massage as we know it. With it’s beautiful full body techniques, deeply nurturing and relaxing effect, Esalen massage can resemble a well orchestrated dance. In this 4-hour course you will be introduced the foundational philosophy of Esalen massage, as well as its history, influences, and the science behind the power of the techniques. This class will consist of experiential awareness exercises, a lecture on the philosophy, history and science behind Esalen massage, and a demonstration of a full Esalen massage. By the end of this course you will have an understanding of the basic elements of Esalen massage from which to build on. These techniques can be easily applied to any massage practice, or used alone. This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced massage therapists wanting an understanding of Esalen massage and ways to integrate this approach into what you are already doing. PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME, COLOGNE OR ESSENTIAL OILS TO CLASS.
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