Becoming the Leader

This is an immersion into Balinese culture, for any Zenthai Therapists who are ready to start wearing/refining/upgrading their “teaching suit” and step into the unique and integrated voice as a Zenthai leader. Though you may already have teaching experience, it is mainly required that you have partaken in one of our Zenthai trainings in the past.

Outside of obvious topics of immersion in the practice, teaching methodology, theory of the elements, anatomy of the structural body, shapes/safety/refinement...is you sharing your voice and practices with your fellow participants!

There is a strong focus on practical application and continually refining to find your voice.

“Learn the principle, abide by the principle, dissolve the principle.“ Bruce Lee

The immersion has a focus on building confidence and competence in facilitating Asana (50%], partner flows ( 25%), bodywork (25%), and is for those who wish to offer Zenthai movement-based therapy classes and workshops with the integration of the 5 Elements.

The class will be capped at around 24 students.

Gwyn, Gaia and Sally will be alongside our local Balinese host family in facilitating the 12 days.

Shanti Agung Pantai is located on a small fishing village on Bali’s east coast, near Candi Dasa, Pantai Jasri. Our hosts are Mr and Mrs Komang, who feed us delicious Balinese food, predominately vegan with eggs, chicken and fish available for those who wish. Everyone will stay onsite, or very close by.

Rooms are twin share, simple and comfortable. There’s also an option to have your own room in the offsite accommodation next door to the retreat (this is an extra cost).

We will begin each day with early morning meditation and yoga together. After breakfast/morning tea, we will dissect the qualities of each element (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire), marrying each with the how and what of presenting effective learning environments and putting it all to action.

Within the two sessions after breakfast, you will have ample opportunities to be in active teaching roles, (predominantly asana), where we learn and grow and step into deeper leadership together.

We have a daily 3-4 hour break between 1-4pm allows time to restore, soak up the offerings of the village or gather with each other to collaborate and imprint the material.

The evening program (4-6.30pm) entails five Elements meets partner yoga (some optional therapeutic flying /AcroYoga), and sharing of five Zenthai bodywork sequences (simple and effective).

Forum and discussion on a journey towards a powerful and joyful leader is injected throughout the day. An embodiment of the 5 elements is filtered throughout the entire program, as well as Balinese culture, spirituality and cosmology.

Acceptance is via successful application. Take your time to fill our online application form.
On acceptance of your application, your position in the class is secured with a $500 deposit. The remaining amount needs to be finalised before the class commencement.

Zenthai Flow is best described as movement-based therapy, based around the five events of Chinese medicine. The free flowing asana flow involves vitalising the meridians or energy lines of the body, with the intention of supporting overall wellbeing and dealing with existing imbalances. Partner and bodywork sequences are focused on fluidity, therapy and connection.

The yogic and zen philosophies offer a refreshing lens of perception to quieten the mind, direct attention and to embody a more sincere, contributive and harmonious daily life.