Esalen Massage

Massage Styles

Imagine the ocean’s rhythm echoing through each stroke—Esalen Massage is more than a technique, it’s an experience of deep presence and connection. Rooted in mindfulness and flowing movement, this holistic massage invites your body to unwind, your mind to soften, and your spirit to return to stillness.

What is Esalen Massage?

Esalen Massage is a holistic, full-body massage technique developed at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. It's known for its long, flowing strokes, gentle rocking, deep presence, and seamless integration of body, mind, and spirit. Unlike more clinical styles, Esalen focuses on creating a deeply relaxing and meditative experience that encourages emotional release, inner awareness, and physical healing. It blends elements of Swedish massage, mindfulness, energy work, and somatic awareness to support the body’s natural ability to heal and restore balance.

The Benefits of
Esalen Massage

Massage Benefits

Esalen Massage offers a wide range of physical, emotional, and energetic benefits. Some of the most notable include:

Deep relaxation – Calms the nervous system and reduces stress and anxiety.
Enhanced body awareness – Encourages mindfulness and a stronger connection between body and mind.
Improved circulation – Promotes better blood and lymph flow throughout the body.
Emotional release – Creates space for letting go of held tension and unresolved emotions.
Pain relief – Eases chronic tension, muscular discomfort, and postural imbalances.
Restored balance – Supports holistic well-being by aligning physical, mental, and emotional states.
Boosted energy flow – Clears stagnant energy and revitalizes the body’s natural healing processes.

Selina’s approach

At the heart of every Esalen massage is a sacred, intuitive connection between therapist and client. Selina brings over two decades of experience not just in technique, but in presence—reading the body like a story waiting to unfold. Her approach is slow, fluid, and deeply intentional, using long integrative strokes that invite you to let go layer by layer.

Each session is a co-creation: Selina listens not only with her hands, but with her heart and awareness. She meets your nervous system where it is, guiding it toward balance through gentle rhythms, pauses, and sustained attention. The experience isn’t just about physical relief—it’s about feeling seen, safe, and gently returned to yourself.

What to Expect

During an Esalen massage session, expect a deeply nurturing and meditative experience. Long, flowing strokes gently connect your entire body, inviting deep relaxation and heightened awareness. The therapist moves with intuitive rhythm, integrating breath, presence, and subtle stretches to release tension and restore a sense of wholeness—both physically and emotionally.

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