Esalen® Massage and Energy Work

With Ellen Watson and Char Pias

April 6 - 10, 2026

Workshop Schedule

Monday
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm*How to Drop into Esalen*
7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
8:00 pm – 10:00 (optional) Friday
9:45 am – 12:00 pm

See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.

  • Sleeping Bag Space – $940.00
  • Bunk Bed Space – $1,240.00
  • Standard Shared Space – $1,560.00
  • Standard Queen Room – $2,060.00
  • Standard Room Two Beds – $3,260.00
  • Premium Queen Room – $3,000.00
  • Premium King Room – $3,220.00
  • Premium Plus King Room – $3,640.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt – $3,640.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt Two Beds – $3,640.00
  • Price House Suite – $4,920.00
  • Rolf Suite – $6,960.00
  • Point House – $6,960.00
  • Fritz Point House – $6,960.00
  • South Point House – $8,560.00

Matter is Energy … Energy is Light … We are all Light Beings — Albert Einstein

Each of us walks around within our own energy halo. When two people touch, they spark an energetic exchange. This felt relationship is the heart and soul of Esalen® Massage. With a spirit of gratitude, we invite you to learn and experience the massage that was developed here at the Institute and has since spread around the world. Esalen Massage is known for its flowing integrated strokes, offered from a grounded and centered place. The slow pace and detail provide entry to states of relaxation, connection, and balance. 

This course expands the massage experience by incorporating an energetic awareness, allowing us access and interaction with the energy patterns that exist around and through our bodies. Meditation enriches the journey, lighting up a connection to our own deeper patterns. Two senior massage teachers will guide the class during this informative and fun experience. Teaching methods include experiential exercises, brief lecture demonstrations, lots of supervised hands-on practice with classmates, and shared self-reflection. 

All levels of experience are welcome, including practitioners and caregivers seeking a fresh focus.

24 hours of continuing education authorized for these faculty members by the  NCBTMB, offered through Esalen Massage and Bodywork Association Teachers. Check with your local authorities regarding recognition of this continuing education.

About the Leaders

Ellen Watson

Ellen Watson travels extensively, sharing the essence of her 26 years at Esalen. Ellen founded MovingVentures, whose mission is vocational education in the fields of breathwork, and somatic and movement arts. Since 1998, she has focused on supporting the people of Bali, Indonesia. Email Me www.movingventures.org

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Char Pias

Char Pias, a member of the Esalen massage staff since 1980, teaches internationally, focusing on bodywork's energetic, emotional and spiritual aspect. She is a Reiki teacher, a Circle of Life facilitator/coach and a licensed graduate of The Center for Spiritual Healing. Email Me www.piasoma.com

Learn more about Char Pias

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