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What is Zenthai Shiatsu ?

Zen Thai draws from the respected healing traditions of Zen Shiatsu and Traditional Thai Massage whilst using proven Osteopathic techniques

Zenthai Shiatsu is now offering  a new and updated program for 2012.

This enables students to decide whether to simply discover the Zenthai holistic  approach and the unique  techniques to integrate into their present practice or share with friends, or undertake a larger commitment towards becoming a Zenthai Therapist or Facilitator.

Program Overview

  • A.  Level 1  Techniques…Jan 12 to 15/ March 8 to 11/ July 5 to 8
  • B.  Level 2 techniques..( two 4 day intensives..May 3 to 6/ May 31 to June 3)
  • C.  Zen Shiatsu : Combining theory with the practice…begins April 12 ( 8 weeks..one Thursday a week)
  • D.  Zenthai Remedial ( two 4 day intensives..July 12 to 15/ October 11 to 14)
  • E.  Oriental Unveiled: Psychology and Consolidation…begins July 19 ( 7 weeks..one Thursday a week)
  • F.  Thai therapies : Eastern approaches to remediation.(October 25 to 27/ November 1 to 4)
  • G.  Student Clinic: Integration…begins November 8 ( 4 weeks …one Thursday a week)

Graduation as a therapist.

Zenthai Facilitation (optional…offerred in 2013)

More info below

Level 1 Zenthai Techniques

The 4 day intensive offers everyone the springboard into Zenthai. This transformational workshop is will see you on the mat either receiving or practicing for the entire 4 days.

Level 2 Advanced Zenthai

2 separate 4 day intensives

Another practical based course. This is a follow on from level one, giving students a wide range of techniques and approaches to get confident with.
Gwyn spends every summer in a one month retreat overseas, teaching alongside Osteopaths and Thai Therapists from around the world. Therefore, this course gives Zenthai a progressive nature with inspiring updated approaches being included each year.

Principles of Zen Shiatsu….8 day course ( over 10 weeks ..Thursdays)

This course introduces the theory into the art with topics including:

b oriental medicine, b key release points and meridian location, b dietary and lifestyle factors, b diagnostic tools b applying the specific techniques to rebalance the disharmony.

Zenthai Remedial

Two 4 day intensives

Using primarily Zen shiatsu and osteopathic approaches to deal with clinical cases. This course takes the “Principles of Zen Shiatsu”  course to the next level offering in depth learning of:

 

* point location

* moxabustion

* needle tapping

* side position techniques

* remedial techniques

* Oriental Medicine revisited

* & MUCH MORE

Oriental Unveiled

7 week course…..one  Thursday per week

To see it is to free it.
This course challenges the student to the art of honest self inquiry to unravel the conditionings that may be preventing us from living to our potential. This looking within to find the answers creates a therapist that is a far more present and real listener thus encouraging others to dissolve the emotional and mental blocks that are part of a healing journey. Other topics include:
b meridan extensions,
b 5 elements in daily life, b counselling, point therapy and ‘yoga as healing’.

Thai Therapies

7 day course a 4 day intensive plus 3 full days

The East take a far more holistic approach in the remediation of imbalances of the body/mind. Topics include:
b Thai foot massage, b advanced cupping and moxabustion, b herbal poultices,
b Thai massage sequences to deal with joint problems (shoulder, hip, neck, knee, upper/lower back, digestive upsets and postural imbalances.

Student Clinic

4 week series

The integration of work covered, You are guided with your diagnosis and subsequent treatments as the practice is put into place by a real life practice of clients at the centre ::

not offered in 2012 are…

Level 7 Teacher facilitation

This 4 day course gives Zenthai therapists the skills and confidence to begin sharing their passion through either half day or one day workshops. This is also a great way of consolidating the work as a therapist.

Level 8 Teacher Facilitation 2

This 4 day course will give Zenthai teachers the skills and material to begin administering the level one 4 day workshops.

A minimum of 5 one day workshops needs to be completed before this course can be undertaken.

General Information

  • An insurance cover is recommended at the completion of student clinic to begin practice as a therapist.
  • Repeat of a course is one third discounted.
  • Separate retreats in Laos, Bali and at the centre are encouraged to keep the fire of passion burning and allow our beginners mind to last.
  • Therapists (6 couses) are entitled to be part of all level one courses (no cost), repeat courses (one third discount), free yoga classes and use of centre (no cost), reduced  price for visiting teachers at the centre. ie. acro yoga, Thai sacred dance, etc.
  • Level 7 students are now offering regular classes for students to gain competence and confidence
    (available to all)
  • For students wishing accreditation recognised by the Government, the Queensland College of Oriental medicine offers a full Diploma in Zen Shiatsu. RPL (recognised prior learning) is given towards all modules offered at Mt Ninderry.

Investment

Each course is $595. ..exception is 4 day intensive and student clinic ( both $350)..

Students are encourage to commit to the full 2012 program..full cost is $2975.

This is able to be broken down into weekly payment of $70 per week or agreed upon instalments

TESTIMONIALS

By combining practical Zen Thai Shiatsu techniques with the psychological aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I have been able to provide a more holistic practice. Assisting those to help themselves in their own healing and to see the difference it makes in their lives can I believe, only be achieved by attending Gwyns workshops and experiencing first hand the dedication and passion he is able to impart. I always come away from his workshops feeling excited plus challenged and as though I’m on the road less travelled.Gwyn, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. Tess


I have attended several courses with Gwyn over the past number of years and have enjoyed being part of his passion towards healing. The most recent course, Oriental Unveiled, tied together the five element theory, the Taoist way, traditional chinese medicine and the relationship with modern times and their impact on the body both manually and spiritually. This course has given me the vision that to see it is to free it. Namaste Gwyny … Les


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~UPCOMING COURSES 

 

2011 Dec 8 to 11 and 2012 or jan 12 to 15

4 day intensive :: Level 1 Zenthai Techniques (same course also in Jul 2012)

 

Level 1 Zenthai techniques…4 day intensive.

This is a pre-requisite to all other courses.

Same course on each of these dates.

  • 2011 – Dec 8 to 11
  • 2012 – Jan 12 to 15
  • 2012 – July 5 to 8.

“Bringing freedom of movement to the structural and energetic body”

Practical focus on all ZenThai Techniques. Giving and receiving of quality bodywork Refining and practicing proven techniques. Dynamic, focused, heartcentered bodywork. Focus on energy awareness

Excellent for an introduction or for anyone wishing to gain confidence in proven techniques

Thur 8th Dec to Sun 11th, 2011 8.30am to 4.30pm

Mt Ninderry Healing Centre

Please book early

All proceeds go to sponsored Bali family Shanti Agung Project

Investment $350.00

Deposit : $50.00

Includes Zenthai Manual, instructional DVD, morning tea and dynamic yoga sessions

Gwyn Williams – Mt. Ninderry Healing Center

350 Ninderry Road, Yandina 4561 Ph. 5446 7063 .0416746996

see the flyer by clicking here

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2012, mar 18 to 23 ::Embracing spirit…

Bali SHANTI AGUNG Yoga, Bodywork, Chanting Retreat

 

Gwyn Williams and Kevin James will lead you through 6 days of unveiling the joy, simplicity and calmness that is our true nature. Topics include yoga, zenthai therapies,music and chanting,  Balinese medicines and cooking, traditional ceremonies, honest self exploration, the 5 elements in daily life, excursions to local ‘secret spots’.. an open heart and mind is all that is required.

investment $995 aud..all costs include food and accomodation

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2012 :: The Principles of Zen Shiatsu –April 12…

8 day course run over 10 consecutive weeks

 

The Principles of Zen Shiatsu..

8 day course run over 10 consectutive weeks.

Every Thursday (8.30am to 4.30pm).

Thursdays ( May 3 and May 31) are weeks off to allow for intensives

 

This course introduces the theory into the art ..Includes…* oriental medicine* key release points and meridan location * 5 elements and Zang Fu organs * dietary and lifestyle factors * DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS * specific techniques to address disharmony

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2012, May 3 to 6 and May 31 to June 3

Level 2 :: Zenthai Advanced techniques

 

Level 2 :: Zenthai Advanced techniques.

The  8 day course is divided into two 4 day intensives.

Different content for both. May 3 to 6 and May 31 to June 3

Each summer, Gwyn spends teaching with his collegues at the one month retreat ‘ Thai Massage Circus’  in Laos..hence the organic and transistory nature of this techniques based course utilising approaches from Thai massage, osteopathy and Zen Shiatsu. This course is the natural follow on for therapists wishing to continue from the level 1 intensive.

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2012, July 5 to 8 :: 4 day intensive

Level 1 Zenthai Techniques

Level 1 Zenthai techniques…4 day intensive.

This is a pre-requisite to all other courses.

Same course on each of these dates.

  • 2011 – Dec 8 to 11
  • 2012 – Jan 12 to 15
  • 2012 – July 5 to 8.

“bringing freedom of movement to the structural and energetic body”

Practical focus on all ZenThai Techniques Giving and receiving of quality bodywork Refining and practicing proven techniques Dynamic, focused, heartcentered bodywork Focus on energy awareness

Excellent for an introduction or for anyone wishing to gain confidence in proven techniques

Thur 8th Dec to Sun 11th, 2011 8.30am to 4.30pm

Mt Ninderry Healing Centre

Please book early

All proceeds go to sponsored Bali family Shanti Agung Project

Investment $350.00

Deposit : $50.00

Includes Zenthai Manual, instructional DVD, morning tea and dynamic yoga sessions

Gwyn Williams – Mt. Ninderry Healing Center

350 Ninderry Road, Yandina 4561 Ph. 5446 7063 .0416746996

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2012, July 12 to 15 and Oct 11 to 14

Zenthai Remedial

Zenthai Remedial..aimed at therapist begiining a practice. Remedial approaches towards a wide variety of conditions.

Utilising approaches from osteopathy.

Zen shiatsu and Thai massage…case studies range from lower back, shoulder and neck pain to digestive problems, energy depletion and organ imbalances.

Roots of disharmonies are examined in 5 areas..1. Structural/postural  2. Energetic ( Chinese Medicine model) 3. Blood/ circulatory

4. Internal organs 5. Muscular imbalance

This 8 day course is divided into two separate 4 day intensives.

Different content for both.

July 12 to 15 and October 11 to 14.

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2012, July 19 :: every Thursday

7 consectutive thursdays.. Oriental Unveiled

 

Oriental Unveiled (psychology, 5 elements in practice, counselling and self inquiry 7 day course run over 7 weeks.

This course recognises that honest self exploration and developing caring and supportive relationships with clients is an essential behind implementing a successful therapist practice

Every Thursday ( 8.30am to 4.30pm)

Begins July 19

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2012  Sept 10 to 21 :: Bali therapist retreat  12 days at Shanti Agung..

This course is aimed at therapists wishing to dive deeper into the art without the everyday distractions and having the wonderful benefits of becoming part of a rich, unforgettable but simple village community with other like minded souls as we share and journey together…

Topics for 2012 include ….5 elements to heal, The Zen of touch,  osteopathic/thai massage/ shiatsu, addressing structural and energetic disharmonies, yoga therapies. Some prior experience needed.

Investment ..$1750….all tuition, meals and accomodation included. !0% discount ..early bird offer…$300 deposit required before June 2012

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2012, oct 18 + 25 + 27 and nov 1 to 4 :: Thai Therapies

Thai therapies …includes cupping, thai foot massage, poultices, compresses and simple thai sauna.

Traditional thai approaches to remediation. Proven techniques over years of clinical practice. Focus on musco/ skeleltal disorders

October 18, 25, 27 (saturday) and a 4 day retreat ( Nov 1 to 4)

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2012, nov 8 to 29 on each of the 4 thurs :: Student clinic …putting the art to real life practice

Student clinic …putting the art to real life practice.

Supervised diagnosis and feedback. 4 full days.

includes acroyoga’s therapeutic flying ( optional)

Every Thursday ( 830 to 5pm) 4 consecutive Thursdays Nov. 8 to 29.

INVESTMENT.. $350


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