Introduction
This training is a living, embodied exploration of the 5 Elements according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, integrated into the holistic approach of Zenthai Shiatsu.
It is a natural continuation of the Zenthai Shiatsu – Level 1 training, while also being open to those who wish to join independently, depending on their background.
👉 Both levels (Level 1 + 5 Elements) can be taken in any order.
These two first trainings lay the essential foundations for joining the long-term therapeutic training in Zenthai Shiatsu:
🎓 Together, they represent the first level of the 3-year certified therapeutic pathway.
The continuation of this pathway will take place with Gwyn Williams, founder of Zenthai Shiatsu:
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June 2026 – Intermediate (advanced) level
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June 2027 – Final level and certification
What you will receive
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Morning practices of yoga and exploratory movement to anchor you fully into your body.
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An introduction to functional anatomy and the principles of Chinese Medicine, essential for understanding the Zenthai techniques taught.
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Learning functional anatomy: how to locate specific bones and muscles often responsible for pain, stiffness, postural imbalances, and movement limitations.
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A daily practice of giving and receiving high-quality touch throughout the training.
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Accommodation in single or shared rooms for 4 nights.
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1 included meal: plant-based, tasty, and nutritious buffets prepared with produce from the garden.
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What you will take home
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Over 2 hours of high-quality bodywork techniques and sequences.
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A refined, conscious touch.
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Deepened inner awareness.
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Skills to listen to the subtle body and perceive energy.
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A complete manual and recap videos of the training content.
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Access to an online community of Zenthai practitioners.
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An official Zenthai Shiatsu “5 Elements” certificate.
Example of a Day during the Zenthai Shiatsu Training
Each day is dedicated to a living exploration of one or two elements according to the vision of Chinese Medicine, through:
Movement (Zenthai Flow Yoga, Qi Gong, breathwork)
Touch (Zenthai Shiatsu partner practices)
Somatic listening
Theoretical teaching on the physical, emotional, and energetic functions of each element
The daily rhythm is designed to encourage integration, experimentation, and the opening of perception.
Throughout the days, you will learn for each element:
Its physical correspondences (organs, tissues, associated pathologies)
Its emotional and psychological qualities
Its expression in the body, posture, movement, and touch
👉 Each day includes a complete treatment sequence linked to the element explored.
At the end of the 4 days, you will leave with a structured 90-minute massage, built progressively through the different techniques and qualities of touch covered during the training.
The 5 Elements
🌳 Wood – Movement, vision, momentum
Linked to the liver and gallbladder
→ Practices to cultivate inner growth, direction, fascia suppleness, and alignment.
🔥 Fire – Joy, relationship, openness
Linked to the heart and the fire meridians
→ Touch of the heart, balance between giving and receiving, expressiveness.
🌍 Earth – Center, grounding, digestion
Linked to the spleen and stomach
→ Abdominal massage, deep rooting, stability, trust.
⚪ Metal – Breath, skin, discernment
Linked to the lungs and large intestine
→ Breathwork, skin, immune system, the art of letting go.
💧 Water – Intuition, depth, regeneration
Linked to the kidneys and bladder
→ Silent listening, slow restorative touch, connection to the source of life.
Who is it for?
Students of Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1, or those wishing to begin with the energetic approach
Manual therapists, shiatsu practitioners, massage therapists, osteopaths, yoga and somatic teachers
Practitioners on a journey toward more presence, intuition, and body awareness
A Living and Sensitive Transmission
Guided by Blanche de Marion – therapist, yoga teacher, and certified Zenthai Shiatsu trainer – this training is an invitation into listening, connection, and transformation.
It invites you to connect with the sacred through gesture, with nature through touch, and with the beauty of life in every encounter.
Daily Schedule
08:30 – 10:00: Movement practice & centering
(Zenthai Flow Yoga, breathwork, somatic exploration linked to the day’s element)
10:00 – 10:30: Tea / infusion break
10:30 – 13:30: Theoretical teaching & partner practice
(elements, meridians, shiatsu techniques, tissue listening)
13:30 – 14:30: Lunch break
14:30 – 17:00: Deepening & treatment sequences
(massage building, integration, sharing experiences)
Practical Info
📍 Location: Chamonix
🕒 Duration: 4 intensive days
💰 Price: 480€ tuition + manual
💰 Price for accommodation: €
What they say…
🗣️ “A truly unique human and professional experience. I left transformed.” – Sophie, yoga teacher
🗣️ “I learned more in 4 days than in an entire year of classes.” – David, Shiatsu practitioner
🗣️ “Blanche’s teaching is of rare quality. I 100% recommend it!” – Julie, massage therapist
Meet Your Teacher
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.
What You Will Receive
An international, high-level training with exceptional teachers
A complete and certifying method
An incomparable human and professional immersion
A certificate
Practical tools to evolve your profession or support a career transition
Bonus: Access to a community of practitioners to keep practicing and evolving together
And Now?
It’s time to book your spot
(limited to 20 participants to ensure high-quality support)
👉 Questions?
Write to us here: anandayogastudiochx@gmail.com