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2012 Events Summary
December 3rd, 2011
REGULAR EVENTS
Every Monday :: Acroyoga classes @ Mt Ninderry
Come play in our weekly acro yoga classes..
5 pm to 6.30 pm :: Investment $15 PER CLASS
Fun, empowerment and collaboration
Every Thursday :: Acro yoga classes @ Ninderry
9.30am to 11.30am :: all welcome
Investment $20 per 2 hr class / $100 for 7 week series
Every Monday & Wednesday :: All Levels Yoga with Sherelle
6pm
Jan 12, 2012 :: Zenthai 4 day intensive
Investment $350 ..
MT Ninderry healing Centre
Jan 20 to 24, 2012 :: Acroyoga Immersion with Adam and Gwyn
AcroYoga Therapeutics Immersion
with Adam Rinder & Gwyn Williams
Assistants: Stacey Elmes & Tanya Zappala
January 20-24, 2012, 9am-5pm each day
$495 AUD by Jan 1, $595 AUD thereafter
Students must apply online to register for the 5-day immersion*
• Online application: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1071739-pKxcQufknF
• AcroYoga Flight Manual: https://www.acroyoga.org/acroyogastore/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=8
• Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/191751830908240/
• Adam’s Instructor Profile: http://www.acroyoga.org/incNoApp/instructorView.cfm?id=11
Where…Mt. Ninderry Healing Centre ..Sunshine Coast 4561..( 350 Ninderry Rd Yandina) ..check www.zenthaishiatsu.com
Drop-in Option (no application necessary)
Day 1: $108 AUD
The Therapeutics Immersion focuses on the healing, relaxing and transformative practices of Thai massage and therapeutic flying. The Thai Asana Sequence teaches basic body mechanics and massage techniques, with an emphasis on cultivating sensitivity and self-love. This practice lays the foundation to effortlessly transmit metta (loving-kindess) during the dance of Thai massage. The techniques learned on the floor are then translated to the flying work, using the element of gravity to amplify the healing flow of prana (life force). Often, we will work in teams of three for safety and support, and everyone will have the opportunity to base and fly, heal and be healed. This training offers invaluable tools for yoga teachers, massage therapists, and energy workers who wish to develop a new dimension of healing touch for students or clients.
Skills covered:
• Thai Asana Sequence
• Giving & Receiving Thai massage in the primary positions, including Supine, Prone, Side Lying & Seated, plus a Tandem sequence (2 givers on 1 receiver)
• Forward, Backward & High Flying Whale Therapeutic Flying Sequences
Pre-Requisites:
• Comfort & experience basing AND flying folded leaf
• Comfort & experience giving a 10 minute Thai massage sequence on the legs with the receiver laying face up (supine).
Recommendations:
• Completion of a General Immersion
• 6+ months regular yoga practice
All participants are required to come with their own copy of the AcroYoga Flight Manual.
Spread the word and connect with fellow students attending this immersion on our Facebook event page.
*This course fulfills the Retreat/Immersion pre-requisite for AcroYoga Teacher Training
About the Instructors:
Big Roo: Adam’s greatest wish as a teacher is to inspire students to embrace the essence of who they are and to express themselves with authenticity. He offers these practices as a gateway to the heart, to reveal our true nature and deeper sense of purpose, and to facilitate personal transformation with the support of community. Adam teaches AcroYoga workshops, retreats, immersions & events internationally, and co-facilitates AcroYoga teacher trainings. More background information can be found through his instructor profile on the AcroYoga website.
Kookaburra: Gwyn…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.
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. Freedom is a state we can all enjoy if we simplify and fine tune our vibrations to the present moment. Yoga, bodywork and courageous self inquiry are all vessels to carry us away from the fogginess of external gratifiication into the joyful nectar of touching one’s true nature and hence serving others with a vibrant potency.
Feb 3 to 5, 2012 :: Zenthai at Phoenix weekend in Sydney
All info on their website http://thephoenixfestival.com
Feb 17 to 19, 2012 :: Zenthai at Byron Spirit Festival weekend
All info on their website http://byronspritfestival.com
Feb 2012 :: Thai massage Circus in Laos with Arno, Kaline and Gwyn
One month retreat……course is now full but keep in touch if vacancies arise
All info on their website http://thaimassagecircus.com
Feb 24 to 26, 2012 :: Zenthai at Bodhi Festival (Sydney)
All info on their website http://bodhifestival.com
March 8 to 11, 2012 :: Zen Thai Shiatsu 4 Day Workshop
“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 Mar to Sun 11th Mar, 2012 8.30am to 4.30pm at Mt Ninderry Healing Centre
Please book early
Cost $350.00 Deposit : $50.00 Includes Zenthai Manual, instructional DVD, morning tea and dynamic yoga sessions
All proceeds go to sponsored Bali family Shanti Agung Project
March 18 to 23, 2012 :: Bali Chanting Retreat with Kevin James, Chris Lane (OKA) Gwyn
6 day Bali all inclusive treat with Gwyn and Kevin James followed by Bali spirit festival (Ubud)..
More info coming soon, pls contact Gwyn with inquiries and to register your interest as spaces are limited
investment..$995..includes all food and accommodation … (10% discount if paid by end of 2011)
Presently flights are very cheap ….check FAQ page for more info http://zenthaishiatsu.com/faqs/
The magnetising and spell binding flute of Chris Lane( Oka) will join with Kevin James Heart songs at our approaching 2012 Embrace retreat in Bali ( March 17 to 23)..
Be part of this unique and explorative experiences as the artists collaborate with Gwyn to Embrace the Totality, mystery and simplicity of a human Life…Yoga. Bodywork. Music. Nature. Healing. Bali. Spaces still available
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2011 Events Summary
December 3rd, 2011
REGULAR EVENTS @ MT NINDERY :: Yoga & Acroyoga
Every Monday :: Acroyoga classes @ Mt Ninderry
Come play in our weekly acro yoga classes..
5 pm to 6.30 pm :: Investment $15 PER CLASS
Fun, empowerment and collaboration
Every Thursday :: Acro yoga classes @ Ninderry
9.30am to 11.30am :: all welcome
Investment $20 per 2 hr class / $100 for 7 week series
Every Monday & Wednesday :: All Levels Yoga with Sherelle
6pm
Special Events
Dec 8 to 11 :: Zenthai 4 day intensive
MT.Ninderry healing centre, Sunshine Coast
Investment $350
Dec 27 2011 to 1 jan, 2012 :: Woodford 6 day festival Zenthai workshops and treatments
All welcome ..Workshops with Gwyn and Kevin James Heartsongs …not to be missed
Nov 19, 2011 :: Workshop with Dayle and Tracey
October 17th, 2011
Half day Workshop with Dayle and Tracey..
The wood element in our daily life..
Investment $60 for half day ..includes meal/ chai
Time ::
Bring ::
2011, Oct 13 :: 7 week in STUDENT CLINIC @ Mt Ninderry
October 4th, 2011
7 Week Student Clinic
Commencing October 13 th, 2011
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.
12.30 pm to 4.30 pm..half price treatments ..$35
The morning program is an optional acro yoga class focussing on Therapeutics.
9.30 to 11.30 am
2011, July 28 to 31 :: Zenthai @ Splendour Festival WOODFORDIA
May 3rd, 2011
Come see us, feel us, share with us or be nourished by us at the Splendour Festival
2011, May 29 :: Get Zenthai’d at Brisbane Yogafest
May 3rd, 2011
Come see us, participate with us, or get a treatment at the annual YOGAFEST in Brisbane.
A day of bliss n healing.
Click here for more info
2011 Zenthai newsletter ..Responsiveness
January 10th, 2011
2011 Zenthai newsletter ..Responsiveness
Blessings to all for 2011…
Today is the day after celebrating the day of birth of Paramhansa Yogananda, a Self Realised Master who really lived a remarkable and honourable life, allowing the awakening of so many today. Throughout the celebration we are reminded of the vibratory field such masters lived within and we can all aspire to, by living a conscious life that is simple, awake and aligned with our higher purpose. A way of measuring and cultivating that vibratory field is checking in on the ‘responsiveness’ we internally and externally have to situations as they arise.
In our recent Woodford festival …a unique gathering of community and human spirit ..I am truly inspired by the responses of many towards the adverse challenges that arose with the huge wet ..cars buried into the mud, sea of water in tents, tramping through rivers and rain…the responses of support and joy, undeterred by the conditions…truly awesome.
In Chinese Medicine, ‘ responsiveness’ is related to the heart or fire element. This is sometimes described as our ‘Shen’ or ‘Buddha mind’ . This can be visualised as a calm and potent flame burning in the middle of our chest. When our heart is happy, or Shen is harmonious, we respond with calmness and clarity. When the ‘ Shen is scattered’ we respond with an agitated, turbulent mind and speech. The former emanating a vibratory field that is magnetic and transforming whilst the latter resulting in a vibration that repels and simply lowers frequency. A flame, as we know it. is very sensitive, the edges moving continously according to external circumstance, however the centre remaining the same… vibrantly alive and relatively untouched by the external influence. This same analogy applies to the master who is vibrantly awake…heart centred..untouched by the ‘winds of circumstance’. It is from this centre we respond with clarity and calmness.
Three tools we can use in 2011 to allow a responsive vibrancy and aliveness is to
1. Remain Egoless…without taking things personally and being non defensive we have so much more energy..and ‘respond’ appropriately.
2. Be Spacious..when there is space around our Words and Thoughts they become powerful tools for transformative change..
3. Be Fearless….a lot of inappropriate responses are based on fear. When we trust and align ourself with Spirit the Fearless warrior stands up with joy and power.
The inspiring yogis reaching self realisation and liberation are so fearless they become untouchable by all the trials and tribulations of a human life. They respond to all situations with depth and precision. A love filled vibration simply felt by being in their presence. May we all be awake enough within the moments of 2011 to be conscious of our responses and lift up our vibratory fields towards their true radiance.
With oneness and peace may you walk..
gwyn
Kevin James Heart Song 7pm Fri 2nd July
June 26th, 2010
Gaia and I invite you to join us THIS FRIDAY FOR A BEAUTIFUL EXPEREINCE.
We shared some memorable heart touching moments when with Kev and Mel in Bali this year and are blessed to have them at the NINDERRY SANCTUARY this friday…
Kevin James Heart Songs
Please join us for the first of hopefully many Singing circles on the Sunny coast this Friday at 7pm.
Kevin & Mel have spent the last 3 months touring asia playing at Bali spirit festival, Asia Yoga Conference, and holding singing circles in many interesting countries sharing their message of reconection through song.
They have come home to Byron to hold there circles that attract 50-100 people each week, singing songs of praise and devotion, where the community come together to disolve the ego, reconect to the heart, and send out positive prayers to the world.
Please come and experience this enchanting evening Thanks to Gwyn at
MT. Ninderry healing centre 350 ninderry rd ..Yandina 4561
at 7pm, suggested donation $10.00
For more info Visit http://www.kevinjamesheartsongs.com
Many blessings…
Upcoming Courses
June 21st, 2010
of Zen Shiatsu
July 15, 2010
This course introduces the theory into the art with topics including:
oriental medicine, key release points and meridian location, dietary and lifestyle factors, diagnostic tools, applying the specific techniques to rebalance the disharmony.
Level 4A ZenThai Remedial
October 7, 2010
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:
including point location, Moxabustion, cupping, needle tapping, side – position techniques, remedial techniques, Oriental Medicine revisited and much more.
Life force Mystery..
May 9th, 2010
Life force Mystery..
It really is a lifelong quest to get the balance between prana/ ki being generated and that being exerted. As for most, the balance is usually topsided on the ‘exerted’ side leading to energy deficency and lack of that precious vitality.
When examined I see a lot of this energy is wasted by trying to measure up to an ideal. Ideal is simply a projection of the mind, however, we so often mistake it for reality. It is not real. When we can give up trying to justify or condemn our actions and behaviours we simply have given up all the effort of living under an illusion ..an ideal.
The new surge of energy can be quite startling. This is when we begin to embrace the full moment for what it is….without our mental and emotional filter systems getting in the way. This is yoga.
Thich Knat Hahn summed it perfectly with his famous phase ” The real miracle is not to walk on water, it is to walk on earth…to be alive in every moment”.
Our beautiful friend Errol who passed away recently… had truly digested this preciousness of present moment by putting deep meaningful relationships at the very forefront of what to do in a day…and not what we ‘have to’ or ‘ need to do’. At the celebration of his life his sons reflected with humour that his often repeated phase was ‘”The only thing you have to do in this life is die”…a vivid reminder of the myriad of choices we have in each moment to moment which ultimately creates a lifetime.
In conclusion, i would like to share the two realisations that evolved in my Asian travels this year. One is the complete joy available in community working and sharing together and secondly the power and depth offered in devotion…listening and acting upon ‘Thy Will’.
The great news is that Rasayana will be offering their unique blend of music at the centre in a couple of weeks ( see flyer)…their sharing being inspirations of both community and divine devotion. Would love you to come along to this event…bring your seated cushion to sit within the depth and stillness of the magic they offer but also tuck in a pair of dancing shoes for the rhythms that may ask you to get up and move!!
May the moments today be saturated in simplicity and a full embrace. I know that ‘adung adung’…( Bali) or slowly, slowly has been a mantra that i keep singing in my head upon my return to Oz this year…a continual reminder of the preciousness that is in each moment when we remain awake.
May you walk in peace today..
.Love Gwyn
What’s happenning..
Every full moon will be a community circle where we can gather with song, movement and intention. Will keep you informed on next date ….Would dearly love all to come together at Mt.Ninderry for these nights of raised consciousness and connection with soul.
May 6th…8 week advanced Zenthai
May 22nd ..Rasayana at Mt.Ninderry
June 6th..Zenthai at Brisbane Yoga fest..workshops and treatments
July 8th..4 day intensive at Mt. Ninderry
July 30th..Zenthai at Splendour in the Grass..worshops and treatments
Sept 6th..12 day retreat in Bali with Kaline and Gwyn
