Join us for a delectable afternoon of sharing touch, community, & present moment awareness.
ZenThai Shiatsu is a unique movement based therapy with roots in the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine, Zen Shiatsu, Thai Massage and Osteopathy.
This 3 hour workshop is suitable for bodywork beginners & there are always new exciting tidbits for seasons practitioners as well ~ all are welcome & no experience is necessary
We will start the afternoon with some gentle partner yoga to open & warm up our bodies, then we will move into 45 minute guided bodywork sessions. You will have the chance to both give & recieve with your partner. We will finish with reflections & group connection
Feel free to bring a love, a friend, a family member or come on your own and meet someone new! Anyone with whom you would like to deepen in connection..
We practice on a mat on the ground, close to the earth and fully clothed. The gestures are weaved together in an artistic and expressive way with room to play and explore connection and curiosity.
How can two bodies move harmoniously to bring about the greatest healing?
How can we tap continuously into loving kindness and fluidity of movement while dissolving the delusion of separation?
We will explore qualities of touch as well as techniques that are designed to benefit both bodies ~ an ergonomic & sustainable way to provide care for another.
Together in this space we weave a tapestry of togetherness that leaves a lasting imprint.
You can expect to leave with a simple and profound offering to share with others; rippling out the transformation that we may have received through touching, and being touched by life.
“When you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything” –Thich Naht Hanh
Details:
2-5pm, November 30th, 2024
Location: The Abbey, Cumberland
Investment:
Early bird (before Nov. 16th) $75/pair or $39/pp
Regular Admission (after Nov 16th) $85/pair or $45/pp
Registration:
Eventbrite OR
E-transfer your payment to info@westcoastzenthai.com to skip the fees. You can also reach out to this address with any questions
Only 16 spots available
Pre-registration required
Please bring:
~ Soft, comfortable & warm layered clothing (you may be warm while giving but chilly while recieving). Make sure to wear or bring socks. Best to avoid zippers, hoods, & buckles.
~ Water bottle
~ A cushion or pillow
~ 1 or 2 yoga mats
~ a thin blanket
Your instructor: Clara Buttemer
Clara is a Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist, Acupuncturist, and Qi Gong practitioner who is deeply inspired by the wisdom of the 5 Elements, and healing together as a community. Clara practices Zenthai Shiatsu and Acupuncture from her home clinic in Saanich, BC and facilitates Zenthai workshops, retreats, and certification trainings around the island. She has held vendor stalls & facilitated workshops at local BC and international festival including Shambhala, Enliven Wellness Festival, Imagine Music & Arts Festival, and Pachena Bay Music Festival. In daily life, Clara is dedicated to her meditation, Qi Gong and Tai Chi practices and enjoys being able to share the fruits of her practices with others. Alongside her skill & knowledge which has been refined over the last 7+ years, she offers from a place of deep intuition & listening.
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