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.

• Thai Massage, Shiatsu and structural 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

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.

Nothing is as it seems – everything is the way you see it!

Daily Schedule

Before Class - explore Newcastles beautiful natural wonders. There will be suggestions for each morning weather depending.

• 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, spontaneous practices & 1:1 swaps

• optional shared dinner, temple night, offerings and spontaneous time with the tribe

Investment

The total exchange for the elements experience is $595.

Early Bird available until March 1st: $495

This includes:

• 4 days of intensive Zenthai Shiatsu training. (8.30am-4.30pm daily)

• 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

To book or enquire: Email Sonia and you can do a bank transfer to secure your spot.

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.