The Art of Touch.

To be held; Sunday 10th of September. 1.30pm - 6pm

We'll be gathering at: Moss Studio's ~ 101 Evans St, Brunswick.

Intuitive. Embodied. Sensory. Creative. Safe. Heart centered.

An informative introduction into the healing arts of bodywork. We'll be exploring the threads of Zen Thai Shiatsu; deepening our connection to our body and our senses ~ through intentional & somatic movement; connection practices and elemental touch. This workshop is a safe, trauma aware & inclusive space for you to dive into the fundamentals of bodywork ~ whilst strengthening the relationship with yourself.

You'll go home with...

~ Some basic knowledge of the nervous system; creating a safe space for people to receive touch; bodywork; anatomy; qualities of touch; practices to sensitise your hands/feet/energy + practices of containment, clearing & supporting without fixing.

~ A short sequence to practice with friends and family

~ Connection to a community of like-minded souls, with a shared interest to embody genuine love and care.

This 5hours immersion of deep listening; intentional movement; playful learning; & exploring the healing arts with graceful curiosity is perfect for....

~ Those of you totally new to bodywork.

~ Would like to feel the Zen Thai Shiatsu rhythm, experience Zen Thai Flow Yoga and enter into the pulse of a warm, supportive community of touch artists.

~ Have some basic understandings and concepts of bodywork and would like to go deeper into how you can be of greater service.

~ Those of you who have a bodywork practice, who have been out of touch lately, and would like to reconnect to the medicine of touch.

~ Those of you who are interested in bringing in more touch; embodied play and presence into your relationships.

SeptembersTheme - Wood Element. The element that aligns to the season of Spring. In Chinese five elements theory, the wood element governs the liver organ-meridian system and that of its partner organ the gallbladder. In TCM the liver is involved in digestion and detoxification, acts as the storehouse for the blood, and ensures that both blood and qi (life force energy) are able to flow smoothly around the body. If the liver organ-meridian system is out of balance, the liver qi may become stagnant or sluggish.
When the wood element is in balance, you’re a kind-hearted soul who excels at creating clear visions, goals and plans, and can pride yourself on your decision-making skills.
Much like a tree, your tendency is to focus upwards and outwards. You’re always striving for growth and expansion, and looking for new challenges to overcome.
You thrive under pressure and may have what’s sometimes called a ‘type A personality’, meaning that you’re hard-driven and hard-working. You may even have a tendency to overdo things on that front, so guard against making yourself unwell due to overwork. A balance of work, rest, play and adventure is essential for you to be at your best.

When the wood element is out of balance, you may find yourself getting stressed easily, perhaps accompanied by tightness in the neck and shoulders and/or a tendency to clench your jaw or grind your teeth. You might also become irritable, prone to a bad temper, notice that you’re not as decisive as usual or are more likely to over-indulge in food or drink.

In this immersion we'll dive deeper into what movements and bodywork techniques can be applied to bring the wood element into balance.

Investment: $90.00

Numbers are limited.

We recommend booking in early.

About the facilitator:

Lauren Cuthbert is a multidisciplinary facilitator and therapist, cultivating spaces for togetherness and healing around Byron Bay and Melbourne. With over 10 years of experience in yoga, and 5 years as a bodyworker/Zen Thai Shiatsu Therapist, Lauren brings a trauma informed approach to the way she paints the art of connection into her offerings. At the Art of Touch, Lauren will be sharing her expertise of Zen Thai Shiatsu - a holistic TCM driven approach to body based healing. Many have said “her touch feels like a felt prayer”. She's looking forward to holding space for you to melt into the softness and spaciousness Zen Thai Shiatsu has to offer.

This is an experience is explore wholeness and empowerment, through the healing of movement arts.

Contact her via email at lauren@theartofconnection.com.au if you have any questions.

With love,
The Art of Connection.