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A Mini Course

THE ESALENTOUCH:

AN EASYGUIDE TO

LISTEN WITHYOUR HANDS

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WRITTEN BY:

MARGRET HAYSENWEIR LMT, CNMTCOPYRIGHT 2007 UTIMATE HEALING TOUCH

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MY BRIEF STORY

Hello, my name is Margret Haysen Weir. I am a licensedNeurolomuscular Massage Therapist. I have been practicing for more

than twenty-two years. I graduated in 1985 from Scherers Academy,owned and operated by Dr. Jay Scherer, located in Santa Fe, NewMexico.

Let me start by saying that Life doesnt always turn out the way youthink it is going to be. I always thought I was different, not in a good

way, but in a rather peculiar way. I was teased all through school. Itwas hard to maintain sanity, and I had extremely poor self-image. Ifelt that I was a failure, and I now know that is not true. It wasthrough my introduction to massage therapy that set in motion thechanges I have and am now still experiencing in life.

When I was first introduced to massage, I was very uncomfortable, asI absolutely did not want to be touched nor did I want to touch others.I would have to excuse myself from class to go outside and scream!To make matters even worse, I could hardly bring myself to touchothers. I wanted so badly to be a massage therapist, and I felt I reallyhad some extremely difficult hurdles to jump. I was determined notto give up and this was the beginning of my New Life Story. My bodyhas changed immensely, even though it was difficult to adjust. I haveexperienced so much pain in my body and spirit. I have experienced

being so broken down where all I could do is cry, feeling totally

frustrated and hopeless when I was unable to walk since I was so stiffthat I could barely even breathe. I felt like I had been so beaten downand had been scraped off the pavement.

When I was younger, I had experienced perfect health, ran five milesper day at least three times a week. It is truly amazing how life canturn on a dime. Suddenly and most unexpectedly I lost massivephysical abilities. Life became such a challenge to even desire to stayalive. I developed neuropathy and possibly Muscular Sclerosis (MS).The Western Physicians have not fully determined my diagnosis, as ithas become so complicated. Alternative Practitioners say I have a lotof heavy metals in my body. Whatever it is, I just wanted to die since Icouldnt do the things that I used to do.

I asked myself on many occasions, why I should even bother to live. Iasked myself how I could be of use to anyone and what good am I?

My healing journey was greatly facilitated by learning to listen to myhands in the practice of Esalen Massage. I do know that through thispractice, it has created the key to great improvement of my health and

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total well-being. Creating is the key to living and thats why I havewritten this book, Listening with Your Hands. I must say that it hasbeen a long way home, and I am still on my journey of TOTAL healthand well-being. This journey is a lifetime endeavor for all who walkupon this earth plane. Our spiritual well-being is the basis of all our

experiences.

As a demonstration supported by others, the following are quotesfrom Professional Practitioners:

Best massage Ive ever had. Dr. Jack Copeland, MD Marfa, TX

The Esalen style is the most fabulous massage Iveexperienced. Dr. Robert Campbell, DOM Santa Fe,NM

Her obvious expertise and innate healing ability isvery deeply effective. Dr. Carol Callen, DOM SantaFe, NM

I get a massage once a week and I feel so much

better. Amy Fagen , Business Owner Santa Fe, NM

"Haysen has changed my life in a profound way. Shehas a way to bring an awareness of the connection

between my body, mind, and emotional spirit thoughher massage therapy and her caring hands." JamesBaker, School Teacher, Santa Fe, NM

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Inside these pages, it is my intention that you will discover the

following:

- How you can stay healthy and perhaps avoid doctor visits- Release tension headaches and stop taking over-the-

counter medicines- Get rid of insomnia and sleep well every night- Reunite with your partner in a very intimate way- Facial techniques that are easy to do and wonderful to

experience- Professional techniques that only the best therapists know

It is not my intention that this book replaces Professional advice, nordoes it claim to be the cure-all for any diseases. It is a vibrationaloffering for you to align and accept in your journey for TOTAL well-

being. I am confident that this offering will generate a better lifestyleon your journey.

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What is Esalen Massage?

Esalen Massage is a slow, flowing, stroke-massage that opens the

sense of ease in a person. Esalen Massage also employs passive jointmovements to enable sense of body space. A sense of body space isdefined as a holistic versus an allopathic method of self-expansion.Esalen Massage specifically focuses on the body as a whole, ratherthan just one part of the body. This is the main difference fromreceiving a Swedish massage versus an Esalen Massage.

For example, a long flowing stroke starting from the hand to the backof the neck and then coming back down to the arm and completing atthe hand is done in one flowing motion. It establishes the connectionfrom the hand to the head, with each procedure cascading to establishtotal connection.

The person who is giving an Esalen massage is moving his/her bodylike the ocean in natures way of continuing flowing and ebbing of thetide. This is what gives the sense of expansion to the one who isreceiving the massage. It is imperative that the person giving themassage stays focused to the continued flowing of motion in theirown body and the flowing and sensing with the hands.

Esalen Massage facilitates the releasing of letting go, allowing driftingeven deeper into a state of relaxation where you can experience yourdefinition of NIRVANA.

We are now ready to move on to the Procedures.

Chapter 1 -The steps in Chapter #1 boost the immune system.

Ask the RECEIVER to lie on their stomach with their face in thefaceplate.

1st Step: Cover the RECEIVERs body with a sheet. You want theRECEIVER to feel comfortable and safe. The Giver then exposes thepart of the body that they are going to massage. The GIVER puts oilon his/her hands and begins to apply the oil starting with the rightfoot and continues to apply the oil all the way past the buttocks andhip.

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CONTOURINGYou are now going to use a method called Contouring. Contouringmeans to follow the outline/body figure in a smooth, even, andflowing motion using the whole hand. The left hand is placed on theright foot with the palm spread across the arch and the fingers lightly

wrapped around the foot. The right hand is placed on the back of thecalf just above the ankle with the fingers lightly wrapped. Using firmpressure, and with both hands in motion at the same time, follow theleg contour in an upward motion. The left hand will be contouringthe inner side of the leg and the right hand will be contouring theoutside of the leg. The left hand will stop at the top of the thigh(medially) just under the buttocks and the right hand continues tofollow the contour up and push into the buttocks.

BUTTOCKS PROCEDURENow we are going to alternate the right and left hands pushing intothe buttocks. Bend your knees in harmony with the alternatingpressing motion. This forms an ocean wave from your body that will

be transmitted into the RECEIVERs body. Your hands will be movingtogether in the opposite direction. As the right hand is pushing upinto the buttocks, the left hand will be pressing downward toward thethigh. Alternate your hands using this motion. Refer to Pictures 1.1

Buttocks Pressing.

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Figure 1.1 - Buttocks PressingAfter the buttocks is relaxed, contour downward to the inner thighwith the left hand and the right hand will be contouring the outside ofthe thigh. You are now ready to knead the thigh.KNEADING

Kneading is the same motion as kneading dough. However, kneadingis combined with circular rubbing at the same time. The circularrubbing motion is as the pipeline motion of the ocean. Refer toPicture 1.2 Kneading the Thigh

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Picture 1.2 Kneading the Thigh

Continue kneading the medial area of the thigh until your hands tellyou that the medial thigh is relaxed. Be sure to go up and down theinner thigh, kneading as you go. You will now go to the top portion ofthe thigh and perform kneading until this too is relaxed. You willthen move to the outside of the thigh and knead up and down until theoutside thigh is fully relaxed. When the thigh is fully relaxed, usecontouring to move to the top middle portion of the calf.

CALFYour body will be swaying in the movement of the kneading whenapplying this technique to the calf. Begin kneading in a circularmotion. The motion is similar to that of the ocean as the waves arecoming in and going out. Make sure to knead the whole big muscle ofthe calf. Be sure to knead from the top down to the ankle and back upagain until the calf is fully relaxed. Once the calf is fully relaxed, it istime to Esalen the foot.

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FOOTYou may place the ankle on your knee, which is on the table, or youmay place a pillow under the ankle, whichever is more comfortablefor you. Placing the right hand on the arch of the foot and the left

hand just above the ankle, at the same time, the right hand sweeps upthe back of the middle of the calf and the left hand sweeps downacross the toes. Using a sweeping motion, the hands will meet backtogether at the heel. Repeat this wave motion until the foot is fullyrelaxed. Refer to Picture 1.3 Foot Position & Hand Positions. Thesteps for the Foot are very relaxing and stimulate the Heart, Lungs,Kidneys, and Gallbladder. Basically, these steps facilitate the whole

body.

Picture 1.3 Foot Position & Hand Positions

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We are now ready to proceed to the ball of the foot. Remember, thefoot is now either on your thigh or is positioned on a pillow. Cup yourright hand under the dorsal (top) of the foot with the thumb pressingthe ball of the foot. Cup your left hand on the outside of the foot with

the thumb pressing the ball of the foot. Use a circular pressingmotion. Refer to Picture 1.4 Pressing the Ball of the Foot.

Picture 1.4 Pressing the Ball of the Foot

Spread the toes and massage each one until they are fully relaxed.Refer to Picture 1.5 Massaging Each Toe.

Picture 1.5 Massaging Each Toe

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We are now ready to Esalen the Heel. You are going to contour upeach side of the arch to the heel, pressing into the heel. Refer toPicture 1.6 Contouring and Pressing the Heel.

Picture 1.6 Contouring & Pressing the Heel

We are now going to finalize the foot and leg protocols.

Congratulations! You have completed the first procedure.

If you find yourself drawn to an area on the foot and it feels that you

need to massage longer, then by all means, go there. You are nowlistening with your hands, and will develop greater skills withpractice. Remember, you dont have to do it by the book! Get creativeand have fun!!!

Allow yourself to be the RECEIVER! It is great fun and fulfilling toexperience both being the GIVER and RECEIVER.

You can purchase the entire book go to http://tinyurl.com/6rapns

To your healthHaysen

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