As every summer, Gwyn Williams will travel all the way from Australia again to share his deep heart and passion with us!
This year , he will offer 2 x 4 days training as an immersion of 10 days together.
First part is a very New module called " New Level 1" and the second part is " Elements)
Please note that it is only for student who have experience in Zenthai shiatsu or similar bodywork.
Save your dates and book as soon as you can to ensure your spot as it will be booked out very quick !
Please come back to us if you have any questions or need any help to organise your trip here, we are happy to help !
Who is Gwyn?
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Gwyn has been teaching his entire adult life. Earlier as a physical education teacher, martial arts instructor and later as a yoga teacher and Zenthai facilitator.
His passion for alternative therapies and connecting his heart with his hands led to him teaching Zen Shiatsu at his created Mt. Ninderry Healing Centre in 2000. Since this initial class he has become a national and international teacher of his own form of bodywork/movement saturated with Thich Nhat Hanh’s quote “ when you touch something with awareness , you touch everything “
The art form of Zenthai Shiatsu has now expanded to 10 schools of the comprehensive floor based bodywork system integrating Zen Shiatsu , Thai massage and osteopathic techniques into a fluid , dynamic and effortless offering .
Hundreds of other teachers can be found throughout the globe sharing the introductory courses, shorter workshops and therapeutic movement -therapy solo classes.
Gwyn's work can be explored through his three books’ The Zen of touch ' 'Connection to Source” and most recently “ Ripples to Waves “ -the www.zenthaishiatsu.com website or the Zenthai healing centres in Australia and Bali.
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Modified therapist program
( alternative to a nine month program for Europe 2026 )
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1st Year - 2025
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The Foundation.. this level one immersion is a step into the three p’s of Zenthai …the people , the perspective and the Practice- a 1.5 hr sequence - blending Zen shiatsu , Thai massage and osteopathic techniques
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The poetry .. the foundation of Zenthai is the 5 elements of Chinese medicine. When we embody the Elements it has the potential to positively impact every area of our life . When we embrace this interconnected web - we are begining to understand that the true essence of healing is from the inside - out .. “ you change - everything changes “
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Second year - 2026
3.The dance - slowly we move out of our head and into our hands as we explore the best of the therapeutic gestures to bring this floor based body work alive through intelligent transitions and effortless effort.
4. The science - this is a dive into the structural body as we begin to understand the power behind manual therapy . The energetic world gets integrated into the wonderous machine know as the human body- to deepen the therapeutic offerings
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Third year - 2027
5. The tool box - we widen our tool box of therapeutic offerings by introducing the traditional therapies of moxabustion and cupping . Additionally we add on a skill set of diagnostic examination and assessment to ensure Zenthai is offered as a therapeutic option for structural and energetic imbalances
6. Integration - we utilise all the skills gathered in hypothetical situations. This is the time to develop our confidence with the gestures , deepen our understanding of the elements and apply our growing diagnostic skill set in real life settings. In this module the program becomes alive as we begin to offer our own unique therapeutic sessions to each other and the public .
This 3 year offering will be launched in Vallocine in the French alps.
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Students that have already Completed Modules one or two with Gwyn are encouraged to apply .
They are prerequisites for the following program and can be also completed by Gwyn’s colleagues that are offering the 4 day classes throughout Europe
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INVESTMENT
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Committing to a Three-Year Journey
This therapeutic training is a profound path of growth and embodiment unfolding over three years.
Each year includes two modules, with an investment of €1,200 per year.
To support the continuity and depth of this shared journey, a commitment fee of €500 is requested upon registration.
This fee confirms your participation in the full three-year cycle and will be deducted from the tuition of the final year.
Each training includes:
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Zenthai manual and printed materials
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All in-class teachings and guided practices
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Access to the online learning platform, including course recordings and home practice tutorials
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5 online support calls between 2026 and 2027 — 3 with Gwyn Williams (founder of Zenthai) and 2 with Blanche de Marion, to deepen understanding and connection within the group.
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ACCOMODATION
This training will take place in the beautiful valley " Chamonix" in the french Alps.
Location will be in Vallorcine village exactly.
Here are a few option to book your accomodation depending on your budget:
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Student chalet:
We are offering an option for a chalet for 12 persons. Please send us an email if you wish a bed in this chalet. Price is 38 euros per night
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Option : AIRBNB
Apartment 4 persons : Option 1:
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Option : Camping
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https://www.camping-montets.com/vallorcine
Here you can stay with a tent or a van!
Van can be book now with them; Price is 5.50 perperson per day + 7.50 for the van per day + 20cents for the tax.
Tent can't be book in advance and you will have to go on 14th afternoon from 1 pm to book your spot. Price is 5.50 per person per day + 4euros for 2 person tent + 20cent tax per day
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Other option is to look on : LINK
HOW TO COME?
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By car:
From France: "Autoroute Blanche" A40, direct access by the Autoroute Blanche (A40) then Col des Montets until vallorcine
From Switzerland: Motorway to Martigny, Col de la Forclaz then Stop in Vallorcine
From Italy: Mont-Blanc tunnel then Col des Montets
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By train:
St Gervais-les-Bains-le Fayet SNCF station : TGV and Ter lines
The Mont Blanc Express : serves all the villages from St Gervais-les-Bains-le Fayet to Martigny (Switzerland): Servoz, Les Houches, Chamonix, Argentière and Vallorcine.
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By plane:
Geneva International Airport : 88 km
Then from geneva airport a transfert to Chamonix center with ( https://www.blablacar.fr/bus/destinations/chamonix-2 , OR https://stts.tripbooker.ch//LIGNE-REGULIERE/Geneve-Chamonix-(Ligne-reguliere)/Ligne-reguliere/TS0153BT/ligne-reguliere-transfert-de-geneve-a-chamonix-464.html )
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Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport : 220 km
Milan Malpensa International Airport : 230 km
​What to bring
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Comfortable clothing appropriate for yoga and bodywork
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Socks and long sleeve tops (body temp cools down when receiving)
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Water bottle, pen, notebook
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Planning
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8.30 - 12.30 Morning session
12.30 - 13.30 Break lunch
13.30 - 16.30 Afternoon session
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Morning movement based therapy class
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Class discourse – learning the content and context
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Practical focus of offering and receiving bodywork
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Workshop practice and guided flow
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Structural and energetic lens to the body and movement
Catering
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lunch is supplied each day.
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Please bring your own snacks if you need …especially if you haven’t eaten breakfast.
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Organic, wholeness vegetarian lunches will be offered as a gesture of generosity. Please look after your own lunch if you have special requirements.
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Getting Comfortable with Silence - Transform your life by widening perspective -Embrace ‘ Mudita ‘ the joy of giving - Be part of an inspiring community - Touch the energy lines to enhance vitality
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It’s timeless effectiveness - based around the five simple principles :
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The way you do one thing is the way you do everything - can we let every movement be a form of ritual
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EMPTY EMPTY -happy happy - we let go of the back pack to fully show up in the appointment with life
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Stay curious - a childlike innocence allows everything to have sense of awe about it.
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Be a benevolent presence for each other - - When we begin to place our attention into the welfare of others without judgement we tap into new levels of energy and joy
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Believe in yourself - to make an impact on others we need to begin with ourself . It’s an inside -out story. .. No ‘’buts “ or “ should”
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Awake from Moment to moment..
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