Sam Sebastian
Sam Sebastian has been practicing massage and bodywork for over 15 years, guiding students to cultivate self-awareness through mindfulness. His practice of Esalen® Massage emphasizes compassion through loving presence and a deepened connection to self and others through presence-based touch.
A diverse background in Somatics, the Hakomi Method, and Contemplative Psychology combined with Sam’s lived experience infuses his teachings. He is passionate about sacred activism, social justice, anti-racism, and collective liberation work. As a decolonial scholar, activist, and lover of life, Sam is dedicated to the body’s capacity to facilitate decolonization and healing of our minds and souls—inhabiting the wisdom of Earth.
Upcoming Programs by Sam Sebastian
Intro to Esalen® Massage for Men
Also With Malachi Stone
Men need supportive spaces to embrace vulnerability and explore presence-based touch. In a culture that often rewards emotional restraint and self-reliance, many men have few opportunities to lower their defenses and explore presence and authentic connection — especially through touch. This immersive workshop offers a space for men to reconnect with themselves and one another […]