Zenthai Shiatsu
Gwyn is the founder of Zenthai Shiatsu an integrated form of therapy where Zen meets Oriental medicine, Thai massage and Osteopathic techniques.
Originally a Zen Shiatsu therapist he has spent close to 15 years studying and teaching around the globe spending many years training under masters of Yoga, Thai massage and Osteopathy. He is a recognised Yoga teacher in a number of styles including Acroyoga and is co-founder and facilitator of Zenthai healing centres at Mt.NInderry, Sunshine Coast , Australia and Shanti Agung East Coast, Bali.
He now spends most of the year running retreats and workshops in Laos, Thailand, Bali and throughout Australia.
As noted in his latest book ” The Zen of Touch” his art is a form of underlining the importance of ’presence’ in therapy, His art is fuelled by his passion of us all moving into deeper states of Self realisation which dissolves separation and encourages awareness, whilst embracing the richness of community.
Mindful touch offers an experience like no other. Within it are the seeds for deep transformation and awakening..this is healing. Memories and traumas stored within the body are able to be accessed to allow the return of freedom back to our energetic and structural bodies.
The Bali Retreats bless us all with the following (and more) :
- Exploring of healing approaches from Thai Massage, Shiatsu and Osteopathy
- Daily yoga classes to awaken self and bring flexibility and strength to the bodies
- Experience the richness of Bali spirit and culture through ceremony , music and mutual sharing.
- Remedial approaches to commonly occurring disharmonies of the 21st century OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE
- Chi Nse Tsang ( internal organ massage), joint mobilisation, flying therapeutics, acroyoga, oriental medicine, foods to heal
Here, Gwyn talks about his retreat centre, Shanti Agung and gives great insight into true wellness and living hoistically.
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What is Zenthai Shiatsu ?
Mindfulness and heart delivery are highly emphasised throughout the experience. Zen Thai, generally speaking is the integration of 2 healing traditions reigning from the East, namely Zen Shiatsu and Traditional Thai Massage. The Yoga Therapy and Osteopathic techniques which also are heavily emphasised within the program allow the practitioner another set of effective tools for their healing practice.
Our day-to-day interaction with our internal and external environment can create blockages or leave deficiencies. Zen Shiatsu is based around using Ki and the principles of Yin-Yang to sustain a balanced state that leave us vitalized, alive and free beings. TTM (Traditional Thai Massage) is an ancient form of healing that draws its roots from India in the time of the Buddha (776 BC). Performed in a meditative, pure state it is a magical dance that involves stretching and aligning of the energetic and structural body. Similar to yoga it draws its roots from the most ancient healing practice of Aruyveda and often leaves clients with a renewed vigour and clarity.
Therefore, we must not make negative judgements about anyone. Instead we must marvel at the creativity of God, or Tao. As Oriental Medicine practitioners, our only desire is to facilitate the movement of energy, with ourselves and each person we encounter – to bring forth our own inner being, as well as the inner being of those around us. By acquiring this wonderful knowledge, we have it in our power to serve such a purpose: to move energy in the direction in which it already wants to go. What a great way to live.” Ohashi |
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Aims of Zenthai
ZenThai is based on 6 principles:
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Zen Thai draws from the respected healing traditions of Zen Shiatsu and Traditional Thai Massage whilst using proven Osteopathic techniques. 
Zen Shiatsu (literally meaning ‘finger pressure’) was founded by Shizuto Masunaga over 100 years ago. Based around the Chinese Meridian System it is an in-depth healing art of how we can utilize Ki (life-force) to keep our bodies and minds in a state of equilibrium.
