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beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. Iíll meet you there. |
| - Rumi |
| Bodhassage is a unique and
multidimensional form of bodywork developed by international somatic
educator Michael Gibian. This potent modality has itís roots in
the healing practices of ancient India, Thailand and China, while
drawing inspiration from contemporary and emerging techniques.
Bodhassage consists of three primary methods of interacting with the
body. The first is the use of various body tools to compress muscle,
connective tissue, bone and energetic pathways. The second aspect of
Bodhassage is acupressure applied to superficial locations along the
bodyís meridians using the thumbs, elbows and other body tools.
Thirdly and perhaps most importantly is the guiding of the recipientís
body into passive, sustained Yoga postures. Underlying the practice of Bodhassage is the conscious cultivation and application of Buddhaís "four jewels": Loving Kindness, Compassion, Equanimity and Joy. With an altruistic intention, the practitioner has the opportunity to awaken the four jewels within. Once the heart is opened, these four divine states can flow freely between practitioner and recipient giving rise to the state of ìno giver, no receiverî. Along with the four jewels, practicing with conscious attention to what one is doing, being mindful of the consequences of oneís actions and surrendering to things as they are constitute the four pillars of Bodhassage. Bodhassage has been found to promote many profound benefits for the body, mind and spirit. These may include:
BODHASSAGE PRACTITIONER TRAINING |
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| Before
enlightenment, carry water - chop wood. After enlightenment, carry water - chop wood. |
| - Buddha |
| yin practice (table) Bodhassage level I 20 hours $250 intro to theory / full body protocol in prone and supine positions. Bodhassage level II 15 hours $175 deepening theory / abdominal, sidelying and advanced techniques. Bodhassage level III 15 hours $175 completion of theory / therapeutic applications / 9 specific protocols. yang practice (floor) Bodhassage level IV 20 hours $250 intro to new mechanics / bodytools / full body protocol in prone and supine positions. Bodhassage level V 15 hours $175 sidelying / inversions / backbends / advanced techniques. Bodhassage level VI 15 hours $175 therapeutic applications / bodhayoga therapy. If you would like to host a training in your area or would like more information about our practitioner training, please contact us at 805. 682. 2685 or www.somaticarts.com. ENROLLMENT POLICY |
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| Practice with intent, surrender the outcome. |
| - Michael Gibian |
| All classes require a non-refundable $50
registration fee. Payment of this fee will reserve you a space in
the class. Full tuition is due on or before the first day of class.
Please call for alternative payment options.
early registration
discount: For the 20 hour classes, if we receive your registration fee 30 days prior to the beginning of the class, the cost is only $200 (reg $250) - you save $50. For the 15 hour classes, if we receive your registration fee 30 days prior to the beginning of the class, the cost is only $150 (reg $175) - you save $25. pre-enrollment
discount: If you commit to the entire 100 hour program and we receive your $50 registration fee 30 days prior to the beginning of class and you pay the tuition in full by the first day of class, the cost for the entire program is only $1200 (reg $1500) - you save $300.
weekend format: levels I & IV please let us know if our current schedule or format prevents you from enrolling 805. 682. 2685
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
ABOUT
Bodhassage
gives me the feeling I get after an hour of Yoga but it only
requires the amount of exertion it takes to have a massage. Michael
pulls my limbs while I breathe into the stretches, feeling energized
and more content than by any other means of bodywork. I was a
shiatsu masseuse for many years and have received weekly massages
for twenty years (everything from stone therapy to deep tissue).
This form of physical therapy is made all the more special by
Michaelís energy and expertise. No matter where I travel to, Iíve
not found anyone who can do it better! |
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