ZENTHAI SHIATSU

Level 1 training

in Mechelen, Belgium

“The art of touch”

4 day training in Mechelen, Belgium

November 29 - December 2nd, 2024

This 4-day foundation training is a deep dive into Zenthai - a conversation beyond words and a distinctive crossroads between the healing arts of Thai yoga massage, Zen Shiatsu and Osteopathic technique; an integration of movement, touch and mindfulness. It explores the poetry within therapeutic touch, a lens into traditional Chinese medicine and is a great opportunity for self-healing in a retreat style teaching model.

In learning a full 90-minute sequence, you’ll be introduced to practical tools and gain valuable knowledge on structural and energetic therapy.  For the entire four days you’ll receive and practice technique, also cultivating inner awareness,  a  deepened sense of touch and enrichment of conscious community.

Who is this training for?

The Zenthai level 1 Training is for anyone who is passionate or curious about the healing arts and would like to explore a practice that moulds the intuitive wisdom and knowledge from different ancient healing traditions into a modern approach.

It is for bodyworkers wanting to up-skill, yoga students and teachers wanting to deepen their own embodiment or the embodiment of others, those wanting to understand energetics and structural therapy, and those interested in diving into the Therapist program.

You do not need any previous experience in yoga or massage to join. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just starting on your journey with bodywork, if you have a passion for holistic healing and a desire to enhance your therapeutic abilities, the Zenthai level 1 Training is for you.

What you will receive

  • Long yoga and explorative mixed movement practices each morning to settle into our own bodies.

  • An overview of anatomy and Chinese medicine principles relevant to the Zenthai techniques within this training

  • Introduction to functional anatomy ~ how to find certain bones and muscles that cause common imbalances of pain, stiffness, poor posture and movement

  • Practice giving and receiving quality bodywork everyday of the training

  • Shared or single accomodation for 4 nights

  • All meals ( 3 incredible, plant-based meals buffet-style from the permaculture garden on-site)

What you walk away with

  • Over 2-hours of quality bodywork techniques and sequence

  • A deepened sense of touch

  • Cultivated inner awareness

  • Skills in listening to the subtle body and the perception of energy

  • A manual and video of the material covered

  • Access to the online community of Zenthai practitioners.

  • Level One ZenThai Shiatsu Certificate

Your Experience

The beautiful land of Koningsteen can be traced back to the 13th century. Back then it was mainly used as a gathering and hunting place for the Dukes of Brabant. The surrounding fields and woods were known for their unusually rich wildlife. For the past 25 years the land and property has become a home-base for personal development, healing and well-being.

Koningsteen is a serene retreat center nestled in the countryside of Mechelen, Belgium, offering an idyllic environment for rest and reflection. Located just 30 minutes from Brussels, Koningsteen provides a tranquil yet accessible escape into nature.

The center prides itself on serving 100% organic, fresh, local, and seasonal meals that cater to all dietary preferences and needs. Every dish is thoughtfully designed to support the rhythm of the retreat, recognising that nourishing food is essential for fostering well-being and growth in a learning environment.

A retreat is neither a vacation nor an escape - it is a total immersion into a new way of being. We realign ourselves with new pathways of thinking and moving, new patterns of waking and sleeping. On retreat, we are being invited into a rare opportunity for spaciousness - honouring the transformation that takes place.

Details

Dates:

  • Friday Nov 29th - Monday Dec 2nd 2024

    (we will start at 10am on the first day. We finish at 5pm on the last day)

Location:

Investment:

  • Course fee for the training (includes all teaching, manual and video)

    • Regular price €520

  • Accomodation: (includes 3 nights accomodation with 3 organic buffet-style meals per day)

    • Twin or double room: €324

    • Single room: €384

Non-refundable deposit of €300 secures your place.

*Please note if circumstances change due to natural disasters or other extraordinary event the retreat may be cancelled last minute, in which case you will be fully refunded.

Email natanbodyflow@gmail.com for questions and payment instructions (please mention the dates of the training you would like to inquire for in the subject)

  • "Natan’s workshop was an unforgettable experience. To unite a group of strangers in a world of deep connection, exploration and discovery takes a talented facilitator. Natan is that. His gentle manner combined with his knowledge of movement and the human body makes him one of the best I’ve encountered. The activities were challenging enough to generate the gratification of learning, while accessible enough to allow us all to achieve. The technique itself is beautiful. Such a graceful blend of modalities, through which release, trust and safety transform the whole nervous system and psyche. Natan brings the gift of the embodied self - something that’s so needed in today’s fast paced world."

    Natalea