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SPRING FOUNDATIONS OF ZENTHAI LEVEL ONE TRAINING
Auckland | Friday 23 – Monday 26 October 2026
(Labour Weekend)
Over 4 days learn a complete 90-minute Zenthai bodywork sequence while exploring movement, energetics, mindfulness and therapeutic touch in a supportive community environment.
📍 Ponsonby School of Dance Studios, Auckland
🕰 8:30am – 4:30pm daily
🍃 Early Bird $625 until 3 August 2026
💳 Secure your place with a $250 deposit
THE EXPERIENCE
What is Zenthai Shiatsu?
ZenThai Shiatsu is a holistic bodywork modality that combines Thai-yoga massage, Zen Shiatsu, and osteopathic techniques to promote balance, relaxation, and healing with the use of acupressure, stretching, and energy techniques. The practice of zenthai is grounded in the power of mindfulness, focused intention and 5 element theory
What will each day of the Zenthai Foundations Level One training feel like?
every morning will start with physical yoga, qi gong and self-inquiry practices where we will explore energetic relationships in the body landscape
development of awareness of the threads of zenthai to offer bodywork in a safe and effective manner
through detailed instructional demo's and extensive partner work we will learn a powerful 90 min zenthai bodywork flow consisting of over 80 gestures and techniques
hours of hands on practice and experience with different body types
hours of hands on practice and experience with different body types
What will be explored?
A Complete 90-Minute Zenthai Sequence
Learn the foundational Level One sequence consisting of more than 80 gestures and techniques woven together into a fluid, intuitive and therapeutic treatment.
The Threads of Zenthai
Discover the underlying principles of touch, movement, awareness and relationship that are present within every Zenthai gesture.
Energetics & Five Element Theory
Develop a basic understanding of the body's energetic systems through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Practitioner Development
Learn body mechanics, practitioner self-care and the skills required to offer bodywork in a safe, effective and sustainable way.
What is the Zenthai Level One Sequence?
The Level One sequence is considered the gateway into the art of Zenthai Shiatsu.
Created and refined by Zenthai founder Gwyn Williams over more than 25 years, this flowing treatment sequence consists of over 80 interconnected gestures delivered in a playful, intuitive and therapeutic way.
Working through supine, side-lying, prone and seated positions, the sequence offers a complete treatment experience designed to create freedom, ease and connection throughout the body.
More importantly, it introduces students to the foundational principles that underpin all Zenthai practice.
LEARN AND EMBODY
Who Is This Training For?
This training is suitable for anyone interested in exploring conscious, heart-centred human touch.
You may be:
• Completely new to bodywork or massage
• A massage therapist wanting to expand your skills
• A yoga teacher or movement practitioner interested in therapeutic touch
• A health or wellness professional seeking new tools
• Curious about energetics and holistic healing
• Looking for personal growth through embodied learning
• Seeking connection within a supportive community
No previous experience is required.
This is a foundational Level One training and welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
What You'll Leave With
By the end of the training you will receive:
✓ The ability to offer a complete 90-minute Zenthai Shiatsu Level One treatment
✓ Confidence in more than 80 foundational Zenthai gestures
✓ A deeper understanding of anatomy, movement and therapeutic touch
✓ Greater awareness of energetic pathways and Five Element theory
✓ Practical experience working with a variety of body types
✓ A comprehensive training manual
✓ Access to guided online sequence resources
✓ A Certificate of Participation as a Zenthai Level One Practitioner
✓ New friendships and connection within the Zenthai community
REGISTRATION AND INVESTMENT
Are you ready to join us?
If you feel called to join us for this immersive four-day Zenthai Shiatsu Foundations Training, you can reserve your place using one of the registration options below. Spaces are limited (16 Max) to maintain a supportive and high-quality learning environment.
No previous experience is required. Beginners and experienced practitioners are warmly welcome.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
FULL EARLYBIRD
Available until 3 August 2026
$625
✓ Best value
✓ Four-day training
✓ Lunch included
DEPOSIT*
Remaining balance due before training commencement
$250
✓Secures your spot immediately
✓ Four-day training
✓ Lunch included
*earlybird price available if balance settled by 3 August, otherwise full course fee due before start date
CANCELLATION POLICY
Deposits and course fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend after registering, please contact us as soon as possible.
We may be able to transfer your registration to a future training depending on availability.
In the unlikely event the training is cancelled by the organisers, all payments will be refunded in full.
Questions Before You Book?
Choosing a training is a big decision, and we'd love to help you feel confident that Zenthai Foundations is the right fit for you.
If you're wondering whether the training is right for you, have questions about the course, payment options, or simply want to chat before registering, we'd love to hear from you.
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📞 +64 221510527 (whats app best phone contact)
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