Elements Foundations
December 3rd - 6th
A journey through the 5 Elements of Chinese Medicine with the focused lens of Zenthai. We dedicate each day to an elemental frequency, exploring it’s unique wisdom and vibration. This training like the Level One Foundations course can be used as the introductory pre-requisite to the 9 month Therapist Programme.
A four day intensive training, learning the art of ZENTHAI SHIATSU, a bodywork style that draws from Traditional Thai massage, Zen Shiatsu, and structural and energetic techniques, rooted in the principles of the 5 Elements.
Our morning practices are designed to help you inhabit these qualities: from the expansive growth of and vision of Wood to the radiant joy of Fire; from the centered nourishment of Earth to the refined clarity of Metal, finally descending into the stillness and intuitive depths of Water.
The bodywork sessions will sharpen your "elemental eyes," teaching you to recognize energetic patterns within the body.
You will learn and practice Zenthai Shiatsu sequences specifically crafted to harmonize each element.
Zenthai Shiatsu sequences with structural and energetic techniques, exploring applications and how they integrate within a holistic bodywork
Principles of anatomy and Traditional Chinese Medicine relevant to the techniques studied
Study of muscular and structural systems how to locate and treat them in relation to common postural imbalances, pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.
Daily morning movement practice (yoga, partner yoga...) and morning tea.
Hands-on practice in giving and receiving the techniques learned, focusing on quality of touch.
Learning materials: manual, and video. Plus a month free access to the Zenthai online portal, including beginner to advanced Bodywork, Partner Yoga, Solo Movement and Flying Therapeutics
Camping on site.
Inclusions
Who is this Training For?
This training is designed for anyone passionate about holistic arts and massage, who wish to explore a practice that combines Traditional techniques with a modern, intuitive approach.
It is for professionals who want to deepen their knowledge by incorporating new techniques into their practice.
This course also serves as the foundational pre-requisite for the 9-month Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist Training.
Tapping into the colours and richness that an open-hearted community can offer when we devote four days of our time to being together. There is an encouragement to quieten, to question and to grieve the old stories you no longer need.
This will be our first Zenthai Shiatsu training held on the peaceful property on Guringai country known as “Faraway”, the home of Wildcraft Australia, near Dungog, in Bandon Grove.
Nikki who runs Wildcraft Australia has been nurturing the land for the past 10 years, has brought many people out to attend nature awareness and survival skills courses.
There is a fresh running creek at the base of the property, with stunning rocks and mossy river beds. A few amazing swimming holes and lots of opportunities to sit quietly and listen to nature serenading us. There are many animals that inhabit this land, if your fortunate you may see some koalas, and other rare creatures. It is bursting with birdlife, wallabies (including Tinny, who was rescued and has been looked after there since she was a baby). And there are some backyard chickens, goats and horses as well.
This land is very unique and it will be an incredible immersive training about the elements, in the elements, and we are very excited to welcome you and bring the Zenthai community together in this natural wonderland.
Camping is included in your course fee, your welcome to sleep in your vehicle, pitch a tent or a swag, and if you don’t own camping gear, you can hire a tent, or book an already set up tent with all you will need for a comfortable sleep, at an additional cost listed below (each can sleep up to 2 people).
Tent Hire: $50 - where you set it up yourself.
Bell Tent with bed (sleeps 2) - $150 (limited availability)
Oztent with bed (sleeps 2) - $150 (limited availability)
Access on site will be from 2pm Wednesday - Dec 2nd, and you can opt to extend your stay on site after the training is completed for $15 per night.
If camping is not your preference, you could stay in some luxurious accommodation near by.
Car Pooling will be encouraged, and you can also arrange to catch the train to Dungog Station and we can organise a pick up from there.
Reception is limited in some areas, but it is available onsite at the top of the ridge near the camping and training area.
Food and Group Catering options will be arranged closer to the date and will be available at a small extra cost.
Our Venue - Overlooking the Barrington Tops
The Home of Wildcraft Australia - Bandon Grove (near Dungog). 2.5hrs drive from Sydney, 1hr 20 from Newcastle.
Daily Schedule
Before Class - explore the beautiful natural wonders, take a walk to the fresh water creek, meditate in the sun, take in the green, breathe and soften.
8.30 Zenthai Flow (yoga) movement practice
10.00 Morning tea
10.30 Zenthai Shiatsu - Session 1. Study of techniques, guided practice, integration of anatomy and Chinese Medicine
13.30 lunch
14.30 Zenthai Shiatsu - Session 2. Continuation of the daily sequence, quality of touch, practice and feedback
17.00 free time
optional shared dinner, expression sessions, temple night, camp fire jams, and spontaneous time with the tribe, optional 1:1 swaps.
Note: Times may be adjusted slightly with notice.
Investment
The total exchange for the elements experience is $595, you can pay this online and there is also a bank transfer option and if full upfront payment is not available you can deposit $195 to secure your spot and the remaining payment can be completed one month before the training on Nov 3rd.
Included in the training:
4 days of intensive Zenthai Shiatsu training.
Daily dynamic Yoga movement practices.
Catered morning tea
Learning material (detailed course Manual and instructional Video Tutorial).
1-month free unlimited access to the Zenthai Online Platform including:
Zenthai Shiatsu tutorials (basic and advanced).
Zenthai Flow (Yoga), Partner Yoga classes and Zenthai Philosophy.
Flying Therapeutics tutorials
4 nights camping
To enquire or book via bank transfer: Click here
Or book online: ONLINE BOOKINGS
No prior experience needed; we will start from the basic principles and there will be support to understand application, and contraindications.