113: What Did Esalen Ever Do for Massage? (with Peggy & Lucia Horan)
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🎙️It's no exaggeration to say that in the history of massage and bodywork, there was "before Esalen," and "after Esalen." Til & Whitney talk to Peggy Horan (senior Esalen Massage teacher) and her daughter Lucia (who grew up at Esalen) about their stories, the Esalen Institute, and its influence on how massage and bodywork are practiced and taught today. 🔍🗣️👥🔊 Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:  Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com  Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage Key Points in the Podcast - Introduction and background on Esalen Institute (0:00-5:30)- Peggy Horan's experience and role at Esalen (5:30-12:00)- Lucia's experience and role at Esalen (12:00-18:00)- The influence of Esalen on the massage and bodywork field (18:00-23:00)- Changes in the practice of Esalen Massage over time (23:00-28:00)- The importance of boundaries and trauma-informed practices in massage (28:00-34:00)- The cultural relevance of Esalen Massage in the digital age (34:00-38:00)- The future of Esalen Massage and its impact on personal development (38:00-42:00)- Peggy Horan and Lucia Drummond's contact information (42:00-43:00)- Closing remarks and sponsor information (43:00-48:00) Resources: Peggy Horan's site Lucia Horan's site Video: Esalen's Massage Legacy: Peggy Horan Sponsor Offers: Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout at booksofdiscovery.com. ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.  Advanced-Trainings: try a month of the amazing A-T Subscription free by entering “thinking” at checkout at a-t.tv/subscriptions/. Academy of Clinical Massage: Grab Whitney's valuable Assessment Cheat Sheet for free at: academyofclinicalmassage.comcheatsheet About Whitney Lowe  |  About Til Luchau  |  Email Us: [email protected](The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)
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