Developed at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Esalen massage is renowned for its long, flowing strokes inspired by the ocean waves. An Esalen massage practitioner is committed to being as fully present as possible for the entire session, allowing for intuitive responses to the body’s needs.   No two sessions are exactly alike.  An Esalen massage includes detailed work and a variety of pressures, which are combined with long strokes to provide a sense of whole-body integration and allow for a state of deep relaxation. Esalen Massage draws influence from a variety of sources, including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Thai Massage.