3 days
what will we do?
This immersion will centre around a set of bodywork sequences that I will guide you through as you practice both giving and receiving. This will be a very practical training – we will learn by jumping in the deep end and ‘doing’. By the end of the training, you will have around 2 hours of sequences that you can begin using. We will also engage in group/solo exercises to develop our sense of touch and kinesthetic awareness – these exercises are just as important as any of the bodywork ‘techniques’ classes.
Trainings go beyond simply learning new techniques and sequences, they offer an opportunity to settle into a new way of experiencing reality, to slow down and discover things you didn’t know you already knew. The wisdom of the body requires spaciousness to reveal itself – a pace that is very difficult to access in modern life. This training will give your body a space to allow its wisdom to move through you, with a community of others doing the same. It will provide an opportunity to come home to your own innate beauty. This homecoming is the essential fuel we need to grow not only as bodyworkers, but also as unique individuals in a troubled world.
what is kikokara bodywork?
Kikokara bodywork weaves wisdom from thai-yoga massage, reiki, somatic psychotherapy and dance. It is a holistic bodywork practice that finds it’s ground in heartfelt connection, tenderness and pleasure. It is guided by principles of non-forcing, fluid movement and spacious listening – inviting the receivers’ body to unfurl without expectation. Kikokara venerates the body as its own healer, holding all the intelligence it needs to heal itself. It helps people remember how to let the body lead – how to let this ancient system guide us. The deeper inspiration of kikokara is to reconnect human beings to the broader cosmology of which we a part; it is ultimately in and through the body that this connection is remembered.
When we embody grace, our touch becomes a gift inviting others to soften
topics covered
- 2 hours of kikokara bodywork sequencing that you can begin using immediately
- Qualia of Touch: How to touch with, and embody, different qualities and intentions
- Solo bodywork and group exercises to develop and deepen our movement vocabulary
- A booklet will be included in the training that you can take home with you
Who is this training for?
- established psychotherapists and bodyworkers who are looking to expand their skillset
- Dancers, movement artists and yoga teachers
- aspiring bodyworkers looking to begin their journey
- anyone interested in deepening their sense of touch with others and themselves
This training is suitable for all abilities, previous experience is not required to participate.
dates & times
november 13th – 15th
Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 10:15 am – 5:30pm
Sunday 9am – 5:30pm
📍seaforth scout hall
investment
$850
If you cannot afford this price at the moment, simply include that in your email. No one will be turned away for financial reasons ❤︎
to reserve your place, or for any other inquiries, please send an email to liam.ryan.ebbs@gmail.com
what to bring
- yoga mat (quite essential – please email if you do not have one and we can arrange)
- blanket or shawl
- food and water (we will have a lunch break together each day. you can also bring light snacks. there is a kitchenette at the space to heat things up with plates, cutlery and kettle etc)
you can wear comfortable clothes, anything you might do a yoga or dance class in. Bring an extra thin layer as your body temperature will drop while receiving. You may also bring an eye mask or something soft to cover your eyes while receiving. Bring anything else that makes you feel cosy and safe. Bring a paper and pen if you like taking notes.
