Massage Esalen

It was discovered in 1962 by doctors Michael Murphy and Richard Preece in California. This type of massage is based on a holistic approach to problem solving. The person and their body are seen as a holistic system of interrelationships between physical as well as emotional and psychological health. The technique combines techniques from Swedish, therapeutic and reflex massage, as well as Eastern methods, with modern techniques of deep breathing and physiology. This massage also includes Feldenkrais and Gestalt therapy practices, including head massage.

This massage combines tapping and stroking, as well as rocking, stretching and kneading techniques. When applying rhythmic strokes in kneading, cause reflex contractions in the skeletal and smooth muscles. These contractions significantly improve blood circulation in the tissues and increase the tone several times. For example, stretching and kneading techniques perfectly activate the contractile function of our muscles, increasing their elasticity and nutrition, these techniques can reduce or even completely relieve muscle fatigue, as well as favorably affect the joints.

But the surface and deeper stroking stimulates lymph flow, decently increases the rate of withdrawal of metabolic processes, edema and stagnation from the tissues.Such massage as Esalen contributes to a very deep relaxation and relief of physical, as well as nervous tension, improves overall health, restores a sense of harmony in all parts of the body, giving a sense of calm, awaken all available internal resources for self-recovery of the body. This relaxation is also facilitated by a well-chosen massage table.

The massage relaxes muscles, improves joint mobility, relieves fatigue, increases the elasticity of ligaments and develops physical efficiency. A session of Esalen massage is often accompanied by the sounds of ocean waves, so it provides a soothing background and a rather slow rhythm, which is akin to the inner rhythm of each person.

The procedure of this type of massage is unique, as it corresponds to the individual needs, increased level of comfort, as well as physical and emotional stress of the patient. This type of massage combines perfectly with hydrotherapy, balneotherapy and body peeling treatments, but it is performed on a massage table like other types of massage.

Contraindications for massage:

1. abnormalities in the integrity of the skin;

2. acute infectious diseases;

3. high fever and febrile conditions;

4. injuries that have not healed for a long time;

5. mental illnesses;

6. pregnancy and critical days;

7. fungal and purulent processes;

8. diseases of the blood and internal organs;

9. allergies to the oils used.

 Purification of the body with wheat germ juice.