Elements One –  Principles of Zen Shiatsu

This module introduces Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)and 5-Element theory into the art and includes:

EARTH • METAL• WATER • WOOD• FIRE 

• Introduction to Oriental Medicine (TCM) 

• 5 Elements and Zang Fu organs

• Signs and symptoms of Elemental imbalance

• Meridian / Point location and key release areas

• Diagnostic tools and identifying imbalance

• Specific treatment and gestures to heal disharmony

• Recommendations – lifestyle support and foods that heal

Elements Two  –  Psychology, mind-body counselling and 5 elements in daily life

‘To see it is to free it.’

This intensive addresses the psycho-emotional factors that relate to the 5 Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We identify the key emotions of each element and address how to balance them through the 5 element cycles. This module also recognises that honest self-exploration, and development of caring and supportive relationships with clients, is an essential component of a successful therapist practice.  You will challenge yourself in the art of honest self-inquiry,  unraveling the conditioning that might be preventing you from living to your potential. This looking-within to find the answers creates a therapist who is a far more present and effective listener, thus encouraging others to dissolve the emotional and mental blocks that are part of a healing journey. Module topics include:

EARTH • METAL• WATER • WOOD• FIRE  

• Know thy self – recognise, acknowledge and observe 

• See these emotions and patterns in with non-judgment

• Practice compassion and loving kindness – metta

• Gestures and sequences to restore balance and harmony

• Learn how to heal emotional aspects through the 5 elements

• Listening practices, receptivity and self-enquiry

• Meridians, extensions, points and moxibustion

Advanced One and Two

12 THREADS OF ZENTHAI SHIATSU • FOCUSED INTENTION • FREEDOM 

Two practical and innovative intensives, offering a wealth of gestures developed from Zen Shiatsu, Traditional Thai Massage and Osteopathic techniques. Zenthai is inspired by the integration of structural and energetic bodywork. 

MOVEMENT • TOUCH • CONNECTION • LOVING KINDNESS• OPEN HEART 

• Gestures and sequences to restore balance and harmony 

• Addressing common areas of stagnation and disharmony

• Refining the quality of therapeutic touch

• Offering and receiving deep, effective therapy

• Self-enquiry and healing practices

• Connection to self, tribe and nature

Remedial One and Two

PRACTICE INTO THERAPY • ALIGNED INTENTION• THEORY AND PRACTICE • 

Visiting the structures of the human body to understand how posture and lifestyle affect our movement, joints and their energetic relationships. Addressing a variety of musculoskeletal imbalances and conditions.  Aligning treatment intentions to client needs, whilst addressing a variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions and conditions. 

STRUCTURE • ANATOMY • PRECISION • EFFECTIVE THERAPY 

• Anatomy Lab: Theory class and movement exploration 

• Our structure: bones, joints, posture, movement and dysfunction

• Soft tissue imbalances and injury – muscles, tendons and fascia

• Relationship of Chi → Blood → Organ

• Alignment of TCM Meridians and myofascial structures

• Understanding other body systems and internal organs

• Zenthai gestures, techniques and sequence to restore balance

• Movement-based therapy for self healing

Traditional Therapies

THEORY AND PRACTICE • ORIENTAL APPLICATIONS • EXTRA TOOLS • 

Eastern approaches to health and healing are “wholistic” in nature. Traditional Therapies delves into other therapeutic tools that can be applied during or in conjunction with Zenthai Shiatsu. These potent remedies are effective tools for balancing aspects of TCM. 

BALANCE • TONIFY • DISPERSE • HEAL 

• Cupping and moxibustion 

• Poultices, compresses and herbal sauna

• Thai foot massage

• Wat Pho Thai massage applications

• Refining diagnostic skills – pulse, tongue, hara

• Client interactions and aligning treatment intentions

Student Clinic

OPEN CLINIC • SUPERVISED & SUPPORTED • DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT 

You will be guided and supported in offering multiple sessions including client consultation, TCM diagnosis, planning and providing treatment and offering lifestyle support to your clients. Supervision will be offered with feedback from supervisors and other qualified Zenthai Therapists. This valuable experience will integrate your learning from throughout the year. 

INTEGRATION • REFINEMENT • FULL POWER • HEART CENTRE 

• Aligning client needs, diagnosis and treatment 

• Offer full heart sessions with Focused Intention 

• Integrating content and context

• Coming home – full circle of healing and transformation
  

General Information

• All classes run from 8.30 to 4.30.

• Regular yoga classes and practice time outside of class time is encouraged.

• An insurance cover is recommended at the completion of student clinic to begin practicing as a therapist.

• Graduation and certification is given on completion of all modules, tasks assigned, 30hrs of logged clinic practice, and all course fees settled. Any class time missed is to be made up at an hourly fee to one of the senior teaching team. (please note, the Elements Modules and Traditional Therapies are not able to be made up because a group setting is needed for these classes).

• Can I swap locations if other module dates are more suitable? In short, no, this is not a possibility. The class you are enrolled in is your set class. In rare circumstances in the past we have swapped students from other locations, but this is challenging and not recommended as most of the class sizes are at full capacity and are unable to fit any extra students in to the venue. It also is disruptive to the group container.

• There is a growing community of Zenthai Flow teachers offering regular classes and workshops for therapist trainees to gain competence and confidence. These classes include asana, partner yoga and bodywork woven together through the 5 elements of Chinese medicine. Follow our social media pages to see what’s coming up, and get involved!

• Therapists are encouraged to be part the growing community – supporting level one courses and other offerings as an assistant or evolve into a Zenthai Flow teacher.

• An application form is available below for those wishing to apply for the 2024 program. This course is normally very full, so entry is not automatic. Please express your interest using the form below.