Zenthai Shiatsu LEVEL 1 IMMERSION – FOUR-DAY TRAINING a la carte in Hermosa Beach

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"Bringing freedom of movement to the structural and energetic body"

An immersive journey into the art of conscious touch.

This four-day training offers an inspiring deep dive into Zenthai Shiatsu, a therapeutic approach that weaves together the wisdom of Traditional Thai Massage, Zen Shiatsu (Traditional Chinese Medicine), yoga postures, and osteopathic principles, all guided by mindful presence.

You will learn a complete 90-minute sequence, designed to support the body both structurally and energetically. Through practice, exploration, and shared experience, you will cultivate a more subtle quality of touch, refined body awareness, and a deeper understanding of therapeutic support through listening, intention, and presence.

More than just a technical training, this immersion is a personal transformation experience, a space for self-reconnection, and an invitation to build connection within a supportive and conscious group. It opens a dialogue beyond words—where movement, breath, and touch become languages of presence, attention, and healing.

Whether you are a therapist, yoga teacher, movement lover, or simply curious about the healing arts, this retreat-style training lays a solid foundation on the path of Zenthai Shiatsu—rooted in heart, awareness, and authenticity.

This training will be offered at Resin Art Gallery & Lab in Hermosa Beach, CA Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm

Expert Guidance on local accommodations available

• Morning practices of yoga and exploratory movement to anchor you fully into your body.

• An introduction to functional anatomy and Chinese medicine principles relevant to Zenthai Shiatsu

• Learning functional anatomy: how to locate specific bones and muscles often responsible for pain, stiffness, postural imbalances, and movement limitations.

• A daily practice of giving and receiving high-quality touch throughout the training.

• Daily Lunch included meal: plant-based, tasty, and nutritious prepared with the freshest ingredients from our local chef

Over 2 hours of high-quality bodywork techniques (gestures) and sequences.

• A refined, conscious touch.

• Deepened inner awareness.

• Skills to listen to the subtle body and perceive energy.

• A complete manual and recap videos of the training content.

• Access to an online community of Zenthai practitioners.

• An official Zenthai Shiatsu “Level 1” certificate.

The Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1 training is open to anyone who feels curious or passionate about the healing arts, conscious touch, and holistic therapeutic approaches. It is designed for those who wish to explore a complete and embodied practice that draws from ancient traditions — Thai massage, Zen Shiatsu, osteopathy, and yoga — while integrating them into a modern, intuitive, and living system.

It is ideal for massage therapists wanting to refine their skills, yoga teachers and practitioners seeking to deepen their embodied knowledge, and for anyone wanting to explore the foundations of structural and energetic therapy. It is also a beautiful entry point for those considering the full Zenthai practitioner pathway in the future.

No prior experience in massage or yoga is required. Whether you are already working in the healing arts or simply feel called to explore body-based wisdom, conscious touch, and therapeutic connection, this training is for you.​

Each day is dedicated to a living exploration:

1. Movement (Zenthai Flow Yoga, Qi Gong, breathwork)

2. Touch (Zenthai Shiatsu partner practices)

3. Somatic listening & Connection Exercises

4. Theoretical teaching on the physical, emotional, and energetic functions of each element

5. The daily rhythm is designed to encourage integration, experimentation, and the opening of perception.

6. Connection with nature

7. Music & Mantra

• Full color manual with sequence breakdown, and access to support videos

• New Thai Massage practice futon mats provided, and available for purchase at end of training

• Daily Lunch provided

Please do bring your own water in refillable bottle, reusable tea cup, personal yoga mat, and a light blanket or sheet to drape over practice mats.

Blanche de Marion, certified Zenthai Shiatsu therapist, has been assisting Gwyn in his trainings across Europe since 2018.

Trained in Australia, she returned to Europe to share this unique approach.
She has already trained dozens of students and offers a powerful, grounded, and deeply human way of teaching.

With kindness, precision, and contagious energy, she will guide you step by step through the practice.

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Shelley Williams has been studying and sharing thai bodywork since 2003 up the present, with notable teachers such as Saul David Raye, Christopher Ray, and Gwyn Williams. Shelley is a longtime practitioner and teacher trainer of vinyasa yoga, the pilates method, and the art of healing.

Shelley is grateful and honored to support share this powerful, healing modality with her local community in the South Bay of Los Angeles

Starting from the roots and working our way up the body to open the channels.

Focus of the day: Grounding and Connection

Reviewing and learning more gestures that flow from Day 1 foundations into side-lying treatment

Finding the rhythm and flow of Zenthai as we continue to refine touch and opening up to listening

Surrendering into the full flow
→ Silent listening, slow restorative touch, connection to the source of life.

Experiencing the full sequence, feedback, closing circle