03/06 June 2027 Cagli PU Italy
ZENTHAI SHIATSU LEVEL 1 with Gwyn Williams
Start your journey to become Zenthai Therapist
A four-day foundation training with Gwyn Williams, Zenthai Shiatsu founder
The only Level 1 with Gwyn in Europe in 2027!
This is a deep dive into the art of Zenthai - weaving elements of Yoga Asana, Thai massage, Zen Shiatsu, TCM and Osteopathic techniques. All integrated with mindfulness at the core.
In learning a full 90-minute sequence, you’ll be introduced to practical tools on structural and energetic therapy. For the entire four days you’ll receive and practice technique, also cultivating inner awareness, a deepened sense of touch and enrichment of conscious community.
This class is well known as being far more than an immersion into a bodywork program.
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for anyone passionate or simply curious about holistic arts and the world of massage — those who wish to explore a practice that unites traditional Eastern techniques with a modern, intuitive approach.
Whether you’re a professional looking to expand your skills, or someone new to bodywork who feels called to this path, this course offers a grounded and heart-centered experience.
You’ll learn how to work with both the physical and energetic body through touch, movement, and mindful presence. Along the way, you’ll gain practical tools and embodied understanding that support healing and balance.
For those who wish to continue their journey, this course also serves as the foundation for the 9-month Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist Training.
No previous experience in massage or yoga is required — just curiosity and an open heart.
Inclusions
Thai Massage, Shiatsu and Myofascial Release techniques, exploring their principles, applications, and how they integrate within a holistic approach to bodywork.
Principles of Anatomy and Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM relevant to the techniques included in the training.
Study of muscular and structural systems, how to locate and treat them in relation to common postural imbalances or conditions that cause pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.
Daily morning movement practice (yoga, partner yoga, animal movement, contact impro) to develop body awareness, strength, and fluidity.
Hands-on practice in giving and receiving the techniques learned, with attention to the quality of touch and mindful presence.
Learning materials: manual, video and certificate. Plus a month free access to the Zenthai online program, including Beginner to Advanced Bodywork, Partner Yoga, Solo Movement and Flying Therapeutics
Note: Level One is a pre-requisite to the 9-month Therapist Training offered across Australia & Europe.
WHAT IS ZENTHAI SHIASTU?
THERAPY IN MOTION, FOCUSED INTENTION, TOTALITY
A modality created by Gwyn Williams, a passionate bodyworker and yoga teacher — and one of the last lucky ones to have studied with the elder masters of Traditional Thai Massage. Zenthai was born on Mount Ninderry, in the Sunshine Coast, within a shala nestled in the Australian rainforest. A place of primal sacredness, where classes unfold around the fire, surrounded by curious kangaroos and kookaburras cheeky enough to steal your lunch from your hands.
It is a magical place, which over the years has become the beating heart of a community of massage therapists, yogis, and healers seeking a simple lifestyle and a new social model - one rooted in sharing, self-awareness, and deep connection with others. In this space, we learn a sequence only to forget the sequence. We slow down to perceive the smallest nuance. We rediscover the joy of helping one another.
This training is a journey back home - toward a sense of belonging often forgotten - a space where we are celebrated for who we truly are, deeply connected with ourselves and everything around us. Our invitation is to open the heart, to notice the beauty that surrounds us. To breathe, to slow down, to listen. From here, the path of growth has already begun.
Meet the founder
Gwyn Williams
Gwyn began his first steps into the foundation of the Zenthai artform in his teenage years with a fascination and complete absorption with life force energy (Ki). A self confessed life force fanatic, his earlier years involved in using the life force to fight and compete. As a serious martial artist and later a competitive mountain runner, the focus was on expending Ki, however when he later moved into alternative therapies and yoga in 1997, he realised that the real focus needed to be on sustaining and containing life force to utilise its full power. This has carried through to the present day sharing the importance of embracing a Yin and Yang aspect in daily life..
Teacher, lifelong student
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 1999. Since this initial class he has become a national and international teacher of his own form of bodywork/movement and awareness.
The art of Zenthai Shiatsu has grown into a network of ten schools worldwide, offering a comprehensive floor-based bodywork system. Today, hundreds of teachers across the globe share introductory courses, short workshops, and therapeutic movement classes, continuing to spread the essence of Zenthai.
Where
Cagli is a hidden gem nestled in the Apennines, where history meets pristine, breathtaking nature. Between the crystal-clear waters of its rivers and the authentic flavors of local food and wine, time seems to slow down. An enchanting village that welcomes visitors with stunning landscapes, fresh air, and the genuine spirit of Marche hospitality.
Located at Strada Monte Peruzzo 57, 61043 Cagli (PU) — Email: info@calesuore.it — Agriturismo Cà Le Suore is a peaceful haven nestled in the Marche hills. Accommodation is available: contact Sissi on WhatsApp at 0039 3756591937 to receive the info pack with room options and prices.
If you are staying onsite, all meals are included. Meals are simple, vegetarian or vegan, lovingly prepared with locally sourced ingredients that reflect the Italian flavors and traditions of the region. We advise to bring your own snacks to sustain yourself during the practice and being fully independent during the day. For those commuting or staying in another accommodation, meals are available by booking
FAQ
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7:30 – Breakfast
8:30 – Zenthai Flow (yoga) movement practice
10:30 – Morning tea
11:00 – Zenthai Shiatsu theory and practice
13:30 – Lunch
14:30 – Zenthai Shiatsu theory and practice
17.00 – Free time
20:00 – Dinner -
This is an official Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1 training, fully endorsed and guided by its founder, Gwyn Williams. This course is a prerequisite for continuing your studies toward becoming a Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist through the 9-month training program.
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Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th June 2027
We will start at 8:30 am on the first day and we finish at 4.30/5.00 pm on the last day.
For those arriving on Wednesday, it is possible to book accommodation and dinner, with check-in from 5:00 pm.
For anyone who needs, it is also possible to stay one or more extra nights.
Sissi 375 6591937 (WhatsApp)
please message me for costs and bookings