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A lot of times I'm asked, "What style of
massage do you do?" While sometimes it's
very hard to describe a method of touch
within a limited set of "vocabulary" that we
have for it, I've tried to tell people about
the Esalen
style of massage, to give them an idea of
"what it is I do." While Esalen
Massage is a trademarked technique (only
those certified by the Esalen Institute may
call themselves Esalen Massage
Practitioners), the heart of my work lies
within its themes and definitions.
Esalen Massage grew out of the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. Known as a "Growth Center" in its founding in the 1960's, the institute has been on the radical edges of thinking and teaching within the realms of transformation, human potential, and Gestalt therapies (those that deal with focusing completely in the present). While every practitioner brings his or her own gifts and approaches to this technique, there are many defining pieces of Esalen Massage:
In the realm of Massage Therapy, you may find
many definitions of this kind of work, plus
many misconceptions, misspellings of Esalen,
and those who claim to practice it (remember,
the name is trademarked). I feel I was
fortunate enough to have teachers who taught
the techniques and long strokes before its
trademarking. However, like so many
practitioners, my style of massage has
evolved as well. It encompasses my training
in Reiki and energy healing, Acupressure,
Shamanic Studies, Art, Nonviolence, and
Creativity. This is my own expansion of the
ideals of Esalen. This is what I call "A
Peaceful Touch."
Deep
Peace,
-Scott
For more information
on the Esalen Institute and Esalen Massage,
visit their websites:
http://www.esalen.com/
http://www.esalen.com/esalenmassage/
Last summer, I spent much of my time absorbed
in riding my bike almost everywhere I could.
I visited other "bicycle friendly" cities,
and even designed a course for my graduate
studies around the culture of bicycling. I
still keep up an ongoing
blog about my bicycle experiences as well.
This winter is my first attempt at bicycling in winter! It has been an incredible learning experience. I enjoy the temperatures above zero atop my bike. Below zero - "Not so much," as we say in Minnesota.
However, in keeping with my values of encouraging others to live more sustainably, I've decided to extend a discount for winter bicyclists - ALL WINTER. From now until March 21, 2007, everyone who bikes to their appointment receives the low rate of $35 for a one-hour massage, acupressure, or reiki session.
So, if you like, try it out! I think you
will be hooked once you realize that with the
right gear and accessories, bicycling in
winter can be a fun way to get
around.
Here are some good links about
winter biking. Enjoy!
The
Hub Bike Co-op's Winter Biking Page
Ice Bike
Homepage
Following a great Reiki Level 1 class in
Northfield, I have found a location in
Minneapolis to hold future Reiki classes. A
number of folks have expressed interest in
learning this hands on energy-healing
technique, and I'm happy to announce that
I'll be teaching more classes!
I will be offering Reiki training roughly once per month at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The location was ideal, as it is centrally located for folks in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, and there are a number of great spots for lunch and dinner in the area. It also happens to be about two blocks from my home!
Here is the schedule for the next few classes
I will be teaching:
Saturday, March 24 - 9am - 3pm - Reiki Level
I
Saturday, April 14 - 9am - 3pm - Reiki Level
I
Saturday, May 12 - 9am - 3pm - Reiki Level II
I'll send out a more detailed announcement in the future, and will be updating my website as well. If you currently aren't on the list to receive notifications of class announcements, please email me, and I will be glad to add you!
Reiki class prices have also been reduced!
I'm offering the Reiki I classes for $90 for
the day, which includes a detailed manual
that you can keep for Level II. Level II
classes are $100.
If you would like to reserve a spot in an
upcoming class (space is limited to 8 per
class), please contact me by email or phone -
scott@apeacefultouch.com
or 612-756-2671
Mike Misgen, now of Misgen
Insurance Agency, has been my insurance
agent for nearly five years now. Once with a
large national insurance agency, he has now
set out on his own as an independent
insurance agent. Because he can draw from
many different companies, he's now able to
provide his clients even better savings and
coverage for their home, auto, life, or
business needs. Oh, and do check
out his website, as you might recognize
the web designer!
Corinn Sagsveen and her
mom love to
create! As avid crafters, they've made
everything from pin cushions, to purses, to
custom jewelry. They even do custom
creations for others! Corinn also works as a
barista at one of my favorite coffee shops in
Minneapolis. If you are in the market for
locally made crafts, jewelry, and custom
creations, check out her website at www.creativegrrl.com.
Do you have a haiku to share? It's a simple formula - 5 syllables in line 1, 7 syllables in line 2, and 5 syllables in line 3. That's it, 3 little lines, 5-7-5. Send your haikus to me at scott@apeacefultouch.com.