About Esalen Massage

Esalen Massage (EM) is known for its healing and nurturing touch; it combines long strokes, gentle rocking and stretching, sculpting of deep musculature and the precision of acupressure. However, EM goes beyond the physical result of bodywork by focusing on energy exchange and psychological well-being. Taught and trademarked by the Esalen Institute, EM aims to tune the mind and body together to create a sense of serenity and peace.

Ten key aspects of the Esalen technique for practitioners include:

Grounding yourself before giving a massage.

Waiting and listening to the client’s breath before making initial contact.

Gentle rocking to help the body let go of rigidity.

Creating a unified and whole massage defined by long, lengthening strokes.

八部金刚长寿功注意事项答问注意事项答问

1.《金刚长寿功》这个功名有“金刚“二字，应怎样理解?答：它指的是练功后，病已去除，身体健康像金刚一样。

2.《金刚长寿功》在习练时，是否要怒眉突眼，全身绷紧?答：不要。恰恰相反，练功前要全身放松，排除杂念，安静自然。

3.练功前的思想准备是什么?答：打起精神。认真投入，排除杂念，心志专一，意守本体。这样才能够神不外驰，气不外跑。决不可精神疲惫，马虎敷衍。

4.会出偏差或走火入魔吗? 答：按照《金刚长寿功》的练功要求及动作要领去做，决不会出现偏差，走火入魔。从各地习练的情况来看，也从未发生过上述情况。

5.有无禁忌?答：有。饭后一小时内不能练，饭前饭后不能做剧烈运动，这是普通的卫生常识。另外，下雨、大风、大雾、打雷或天气恶劣时不宜在室外练功。 。

6.《金刚长寿功》中，有几部的动作是左右对称的，是否练一边也可以？答：不可。一定要练完对称动作。