zen of assists
Training MODULE
november 2021
the hinterland retreat
Learn to realign energetic channels of the body,
flush the currents carrying the life-force— promoting and maintaining vitality.
healing + THERAPEUTIC BODYWORK
Wrapped up in the lush hinterlands of Byron Bay, these immersive weekend trainings explore the art of hands on assists. Zen of Assists infuses Zen Thai with traditional yoga assists, a marriage that is widely recognized as a profound structural and energetic therapy. Adjustments are tailored to individual needs with an aligned focus on recalibrating relevant issues of the musculoskeletal, digestive, and nervous system. Zen of Assists is a beneficial tool for yoga teachers, massage + physical therapists, or any body worker looking to add a skill to their repertoire.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
This training is an exquisite invitation and constant reminder of why we practice yoga and the lessons we can take from it. The nexus between yoga and Zen Thai Shiatsu is that both are Moksha Shastra, freedom pathways, artfully guiding bodies back to freedom.
Learn fluidity—we let go of trying to ‘master’ techniques, and instead stay connected to feeling. We learn masterful techniques and rules, only to let go of all the rules! The result is deep listening and intuitive sensing—a profound conversation beyond words.
Master heartfulness—Choosing to behold the highest in another, we dissolve separation and honour the privilege to hold space.
Finally the knowledge of totality—The power of focused intention with no distraction. Our most persistent distractions will always seem justified. Yet when we direct our full attention anywhere, the energy follows. Guide students to bring awareness to unconscious patterns of holding and tension, in turn educating the body to heal itself, to relax and to let go.
chef cade
Cade Mcconnell is a poet, writer & plant-based cook based out of Byron Bay. Cade was raised in a small coastal town on Worimi Country, commonly known as Forster Tuncurry, his upbringing seeded a deep appreciation for the wild aliveness of the Australian land and sea. Cade's approach to plant-based cooking is an extension of his yoga and meditation practice, where food is an opportunity for connection and presence - with ourselves, each other and the earth. Read more here.
LULU + MISCHKA
A deep immersion into the union of souls through music. Lulu & Mischka create a pure and joyful space for deep connection within. Ancient mantras from India meet heart opening english lyrics; medicine prayers from North and South America wash through every cell and activate the inner wisdom. Read more about Lulu + Mischka here.
INVESTMENT INCLUDES
Shared accommodation in large studio rooms
3 generous vegetarian meals each day
Daily morning meditation and asana practice
Your own printed + bound Full Body Yes retreat book
Workshops including ZenThai Shiatsu partner massage & breathwork
Sound healing and live chanting concert with renowned International musicians Lulu and Mishka
Live music woven throughout with professional musician Joshua Fergus
Afternoon asana practice with Yin or therapeutic focus
Evening activity / Yoga Nidra / sacred ceremony
Adventure outing to explore the magical local wilderness
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
Breath
7:30 AM
Slow, deep, full-sensory illumination, all-levels vinyasa
9:30AM
Wholesome Brunch
11:00 AM
Workshop style - (ZenThai Shiatsu)
1:00 PM
Lunch
FREE TIME
4:00 PM
Yin with Live Sound + Special Guest Musician
6:00 PM
Nourishing Dinner
7:30 PM
Yoga Nidra/ Fire ritual / Ceremony + Chanting
INVESTMENT
1. AU$1,497 FOR LARGE SHARED ROOM
Rooms each have separate entrance with en-suite or shared bathroom.
Each room has 1x King, 1 x Queen, 1 x Single bed.
NON-REFUNDABLE AU$500 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE. REMAINDER DUE 1 MONTH PRIOR TO RETREAT COMMENCEMENT DATE.
Please note if circumstances change due to Covid-19 the retreat may be cancelled last minute, in which case you will be fully refunded.