1. Where is Mt. Ninderry?
20 mins inland from Coolum beach on the Sunshine Coast
2. What is the best way to start Zenthai?
The four-day intensive (level 1) is the stepping-stone to all other courses. At the summation of this course, you can decide if you’re interested in following on to do the entire therapist program. Classes are offered by Gwyn and other highly experienced Zenthai facilitators around the entire eastern coast of Australia.
3. I don’t live on the Sunshine coast, but would love to do the 9-month therapist training.
The therapist training now has programs running in Goldcoast, Northern Rivers, New Castle and Melbourne. If you are still far away, but really wish to make it work, please note that the course modules are broken down into eight 4-day intensives over 9 months (one per month). Many people find a way to make the 8 x 4 day modules fit into their year, and travel back and forth. We also offer 2 longer stay in training retreats: The Deep Dive into Zenthai training and the Zenthai Flow Teacher Training retreats both provide an additional option (however these does not allow Zenthai Therapist recognition).
4. Can I stay at the Ninderry Centre?
Students are often welcome to stay onsite during their course days, if they are coming from afar. The Center has rustic facilities – a camp kitchen, a place for tents and vans, a communal shower, with only a small cost is required to help with maintenance. We often offer a deal with lunches which is very reasonable. All bookings for food and accommodation during courses need to be made with the assigned person (details will be included in your info email when booking).
5. I would like to repeat a course. Is there a discount?
Please speak to your course provided to inquire personally if there is any discount available for repeating a course.
You may also consider returning in a support role when you have completed the Therapist Training modules and if you meet certain criteria.
Weekly yoga classes are also only $10 and all are encouraged to remain part of the sangha.
6. Can I pay off the fees owing for courses I wish to undertake at the centre or in Bali?
We welcome your enthusiasm and focus and do not wish it to be hindered by financial restraint. We prefer upfront payment for our programs, as we find it allows all students to be full committed from the outset. Some grey areas exist for the Bali Trainings.
All fees need to be fully paid to graduate as a Zenthai Therapist.
7. Do I need prior experience for a Bali retreat ?
The two retreats in Bali have different focus’. The Zenthai Flow class is aimed at teachers or those who’d like to teach. The Deep Dive class has a therapist focus. We suggest some experience for the Deep Dive retreat, like some background in bodywork. The prerequisite for the Zenthai Flow Teacher Training is to be either a yoga teacher or a Zenthai therapist, or both.
8. Do I have a license to practice at the end of the course?
You are able to gain insurance through AON at the completion of the Therapist Program which entitles you to legally practice. We suggest students to gain experience from all the modules before you begin inviting paying clients.
9. What do I need to practice?
A futon/Zenthai Mat, gentle and receptive hands and loving kindness is essential. Cups, Moxa, liniments all aid a full practice.
10. Will my be body be strong and flexible enough?
Regular yoga classes are part of the program, which sees all developing in a myriad of ways. Acro Yoga is an optional part of the program for those wishing to use it as a tool for therapy. The consistent practice shapes you body / mind when it is slow and mindful. NO force and choose joy … is our motto