September 7, 2009 8:00 am

to

September 18, 2009 8:00 am

An Exploration of Spaciousness
for the Shanti Agung Temple

Overview

On a clear blue day, where will you be?
Blue sky! Our reality within……

Through practices ranging from walking meditation past rice fields, to deep Asana practice, to chanting under full moon, we will dive into self enquiry to discover aspects of ourselves that lead us to live each day to our full potential.

Focusing the intent
The regular and focused program of daily asana, group power and meditation will allow all to hone their physical and mental bodies to realise the power of single minded attention.

Joyful gathering
Our basic self, that which is purely instinctual, raw, connected to nature and alive in the moment occasionally gets lost with the passing of childhood.

A big part of Bali culture honours the celebration of living consciously and is pure joy.

We will share in the honouring of the ceremonial aspects of Balinese daily life, the playfulness of Being itself and savouring the rich natural environment that surrounds us, ocean, mountains, forests and streams.

The Program

Weaving the basket

Both Arno and Gwyn will be sharing techniques and approaches from Western and Eastern styles of body work that bring freedom to the structural and energetic body.

This will involve exploring the traditions of Traditional Thai massage, Zen Shiatsu and Osteopathic techniques.

Adam will present the innovative and playful Flying Therapeutics (Acro Yoga) to weave another strand of fibre into the basket.

Yoga with Lisa.

Lisa Lawton is a gifted and devoted yoga teacher and Zenthai Faciltator running workshops around the globe on both.??A Zenthai practioner for over 7 years, she is highly sought after for her sessions with yoga therapy and bodywork on the Sunshine Coast. ??She will be the light that ignites each day with her moving yoga sessions.

An example of the daily program is a follows:

• 6.30am: Early rise and silent meditation for a 10 min walk through rice fields to the Temple.
• 6.45 – 8am: Yoga with Lisa.
• 8 – 9am: Breakfast.
• 9 – 12am: Morning program. Therapy session from Thai Sacred Dance and Zenthai Shiatsu. Gwyn and Arno will share precious work to free the Physical and Energetic bodies.
• 12 – 2pm: Lunch break. Time to eat, walk, surf, swim, hang out with the locals and embrace the culture.
• 2 – 5pm: Acro Yoga and creative therapeutic approaches with Adam and Gwyn.
• 5 – 7pm: Free time and night meal.
• 7 – 9pm: Practice time or circle gathering or Kirtan (chanting with Gaia)

The Teachers

Gwyn Williams

Founder of Zenthai Shiatsu and visionary of Shanti Agung.

Gwyn Williams is a healer completely passionate about the qualities of life force energy … not only its ability to sustain, vitalise and heal but also to unify and magnify lives.

He has been studying, practising and teaching alternative and mainstream healing arts for the past ten years.

He holds a Certificate 4 in Zen Shiatsu and Oriental Medicine and regularly returns to Thailand to train under the masters in Traditional Thai Massage, osteopathy and more recently, nerve realignment.

Gwyn is the founder of Zen Thai Shiatsu, a healing art which is rapidly gaining popularity on the coast for its dynamic, focused and heart-centred approach with excellent results.

He is also the facilitator of Mt Ninderry Healing Centre, where he runs a busy clinic and teaches classes on the above Healing Arts, Yoga and Martial Arts.
His vision of creating this beautiful temple of healing in Bali came during a before dawn memorable climb up nearby sacred Mt. Agung

Arno L’Hermitte

Director and founder of the Thai Massage Circus and physiotherapist with an Osteopathic background. www.thaimassagecircus.com

Arnaud originally trained in physiotherapy and osteopathy in France and England and, having run his own osteopathy clinic in Tahiti for ten years, has been involved in bodywork for over twenty years.

While travelling in Asia he came across Thai massage and has since been working with the combination of the two. Having trained at the Old Medicine Hospital, with Asokananda, Pichett Boonthome and Chayuth Priyasith, Arnaud is an authorised teacher of The Sunshine Network.

He runs courses in massage around the world and has a unique approach to his work which inspires people to shape the direction of their own practice.
He is renowned for his gentle, firm touch and his development of the Thai sacred dance.

Lisa Lawton

Lisa Lawton is a passionate Yogini who aspires to fully enjoy the art of living, to see the magic within every moment and to be open to the joy life presents every day.

Through her daily practice, Yoga and ‘Zen Thai Shiatsu’ bodywork, she encourages people to find their own unique expression, their art, their freedom and their love.

Living, sharing and practicing Zen Thai Shiatsu for the past 7 years, it has been a gift like no other.

Lisa travels the world regularily, sharing her art and studying with many of the world’s best teachers. Presently in Japan, teaching Yoga and holding workshops in Zen Thai Shiatsu, in one of Tokyo’s top studios.

Completed her accreditation in Yoga with Vibrant Living yoga in Bali, a phenomenal teacher training, offering nothing less than the extra-ordinary in the start of 2006 and returned as part of the incredible team in 2007.’

Adam Rinder www.acroyoga.org

Adam Rinder began his yoga practice in the Ashtanga tradition, and has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 6 years. He discovered AcroYoga in its early stages of creation, and immediately embraced the practice and community. He completed the first AcroYoga teacher training with a dedication to share this practice with a world in need of loving touch, and wishes to help others connect with the abundant support of partnership and community.

Adam has been teaching classes and workshops in the US, Australia, Asia and Europe, and co-facilitates AcroYoga teacher trainings and events internationally with its co-founders, Jenny Sauer-Klein and Jason Nemer. Through his experience, he has developed a focused interest in therapeutic partner work, group facilitation and compassionate communication.

He is currently immersed in the study of Anusara yoga and Tantric philosophy and is deeply inspired by the teachings of Sianna Sherman and Douglas Brooks. He also enjoys studying yoga with world renowned teachers Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten. He has been a dedicated student of Thai massage for several years, and most recently trained with the Thai Massage Circus during their retreat in Laos. Other movement and healing arts which inform Adam’s practice include partner acrobatics, modern dance, surfing and Vipassana meditation.

Adam is very excited to witness and support the evolution of healing bodywork by blending the wisdoms of complementary healing arts, and is grateful to have the guidance and abundant support of the Thai Massage Circus and AcroYoga communities.

Location and Costs

Location

Pantai Jasri (Black Sand Beach) is a small fishing, surfing community 3 hours from Kuta beach along the East Coast.

The small group of locals will be involved in feeding, accommodating and sharing their simple and spiritually rich culture with us.

Accommodation

The main accommodation is at KangKung cottages which is a short 10 minute silent walk from Shanti Agung (Zenthai Temple). Some accommodation will also be at nearby Guest House.

The waves crashing on the rocks will lull you to sleep each night.
There is a swimming pool and a bathroom and toilet for each room and comfortable twin share where the night time meal will be shared.

Please note on your application if there is someone you would like to share with.

Costs

$A1650
Includes all tuition, materials, food and accommodation.

Cheaper Bali flights (from Australia) can be arranged for you.

We suggest you allow some time to explore nearby mountains, beaches and very magical local secrets.

The deposit of $500 is due by February 1st and the full amount is required by the end of June (2009).

All fees will be used to take Shanti Agung temple to its next phase.

All applications need to be made on line using the form available below.

Go to the Application Form

Shanti Agung Visionaries

Gwyn and Gaia

The Zenthai family are passionate about breaking down division.

The divisions that exist within ourselves, between individuals, between groups of people and between countries.

We believe this division to be the root of all suffering in the world.

To support our passion we are constructing a healing temple in the rural area of the beautiful, spiritual and magical island of Bali.

This space will be used to run retreats based around Zenthai Shiatsu, Yoga and similar body/mind/spirit practices. This will create an income for local villagers in the construction stage and forthcoming retreats. The sponsored family will be honoured with land and a home that will be their own.

Westerners will also be given a chance to embrace a culture that values family, nature, devotion and simplicity.

The financial proceeds from Zenthai Shiatsu treatments and courses at Mt. Ninderry will go to supporting this vision.

We all thank you for supporting our efforts to create a unified presence.

The Zenthai Family

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