April 12 - May 10, 2009

Bali, Indonesia

Arthur Munyer, Ellen Watson, Jessica Fagan, Tama Walley, Tom Case

This unique form of bodywork has been developed over the last 40 years at Esalen Institute, Big Sur , CA. Esalen® Massage is known for its long, integrating strokes, and for creating deep relaxation that supports the body/mind’s natural ability to self-heal. People from all over the world come to Big Sur to learn this healing art, and now, among the flowering jungles and lotus laden ponds of Bali , we offer a 31-day Basic Certification in Esalen® Massage.

This training will provide you with in-depth experience and practice in basic Esalen® Massage techniques, enabling you to give a professional full-body massage upon completion of the course. Your study of massage will be complemented by daily meditation, chanting, yoga, chi gong, ecstatic dance, and other moving meditation practices.

The deeper intent of our time together is to increase our own awareness throughout our own bodies, selves, and souls. This comes about first through learning to be touched by the hands of our fellow students. You will experience in your own body the qualities of aliveness and flowing presence central to this method. The process of self-exploration is a key element, grounding this practice in the experience of your own body, thereby transforming mere technique into a true healing art.

The atmosphere and culture of Bali fit well with our intention to teach this method as a path toward healing. The Balinese word for foreigner translates as “guest,” this simple expression conveying the warmth, openness, and beauty which the Balinese embody in every aspect of their lives. As guests of the Balinese during this time, we will have our weekends free to explore the high mountains and hidden beaches of this magical island, absorbing both its tropical beauty and the grace of its people.

Learning the art of Esalen® Massage is an experience that often changes lives. Whether you intend to create a new career path, deepen your knowledge of bodywork, or spend time healing yourself through touch, our time together is sure to stay with you for years to come. Having taught certification courses in Bali for a number of years, we notice the lasting power of these memories - for some, as a healing recollection of new friendships made in the extraordinary Balinese landscape; for others, a time of self-exploration and transformation.

Whatever your intention, join us for this four week journey. Our hearts will convey our experience through our hands as we learn to heal ourselves and others using this wonderfully effective method called Esalen® Massage.

ADOPT A STUDENT!
Every year we raise funds to provide scholarships for local Indonesian people in need to join the Bali Certification training, empowering them with skills they can use to earn a sustainable living. Through the generous support of The Betsy Gordon Foundation and TKN School of Psychology in Osaka, Japan, in 2008 we were able to include 8 Indonesian students on full scholarship.

The need is great, and in 2009 we are introducing a new "ADOPT A STUDENT" program. For those of you who have been fortunate, and who have been touched by the spirit of loving service embodied in MVS' programs in Bali, please consider funding an Indonesian student to participate in the 2009 training. From $500 to $700 will cover one student's training, food and lodging, and all materials to become certified.

MovingVentures, Inc. is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, educational institution. Your donation is tax deductible. To contribute to the Scholarship Fund, please visit the secure Boutique on our website and click on Donate!

in Gratitude,
Ellen

CEU credit for bodyworkers
LOCATION: Ananda Cottages, Ubud, http://www.anandaubud.com.
The Ananda is across from Indus Restaurant, secluded in the rice fields, and is a 15 minute walk to central Ubud, the cultural center of Bali.

TRAVEL: Contact our Bali specialist, Linda County , 415.485.0247, for travel arrangements.

You will need your passport, valid at least 6 months from date of entry, and a visa if you plan to stay in Bali for longer than 60 days. For a 60-day stay or less, you can get the standard "visa on arrival" when you land in Bali .

Price: $4,800.00 USD includes tuition, shared room with fan, a great breakfast every day, generous lunch on training days (Mon-Fri), airport pick up/return, training materials, oil & lotion, yoga mat, etc. Private rooms, air conditioned rooms, family rooms, suites and villas are available at additional cost; please inquire at registration.

For those interested in working closely with the leaders, 2 assistantship positions are open, available by submitting an application. Those accepted will receive a fee reduction of up to $1,000.00 USD on tuition. MovingVentures also offers scholarships to 8 Indonesian work-exchange students.

This certification program provides a minimum of 150 hours of instruction in fundamental massage skills. It includes principles of movement, anatomy, massage technique, and meditative awareness that are the basis for the work. Attention will be given to self-care, legal and ethical considerations, and special circumstances that arise in the practice of massage. Daily sessions will consist of a combination of lecture, demonstration, and supervised hands-on practice. There will be some written “homework” and ample time for practice outside class time. Students will be encouraged to balance the technical information with their own intuitive and creative instincts. Sessions will be provided for personal issues that need attention, and daily feedback will be encouraged.

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students wishing to fulfill certification requirements will have six months to give and document 30 practice massage sessions. Upon payment of a $100.00 USD processing fee, a California state-approved certificate of completion will be issued. This is a professional training group with limited admission.

Price: $4,800
Deposit: $1,000  Non-refundable: $500.00