August 2014
Alchemy of Conscious Touch: Introduction to Biodynamic Cranio Sacral
This course is highly recommended for all Fluid Presence™ students. You are invited to join in for this 3-day experiential introductory class. We will explore the history, theory and practice of craniosacral therapy with a focus on the Biodynamic approach. Biodynamics refers to the developmental forces at play in the fluid system during conception and throughout fetal development. These same forces continue to heal, maintain and evolve our consciousness throughout our lives. This blueprint intelligence is accessible through the non-invasive…
Find out more »September 2014
WaterDance Fundamentals with Davida Taurek
This course is for those new to the water as well as for those who already have Aquatic Bodywork experience. In this intensive, students will learn a solid foundation in the body mechanics unique to WaterDance (WATA®). Principles are presented in a manner of open discovery so that students have time to explore and embody what they are learning. By the end of class, students will discover that it feels natural to connect with another, engender trust and establish the necessary…
Find out more »November 2014
Spiral of the Heart with Ajaya Sommers
Highly recommended for students of Fluid Presence™ Warm-Water Holistic Therapy. This class will focus on new research in the embryonic development of the heart and blood and its implications for biodynamic practice The movements of these developmental motifs set up the metabolic, psycho-spiritual template for how we evolve and "interface" our therapeutic and inter-personal relationships. These motifs in biodynamic practice will be explored, with an emphasis on the interconnected circulatory systems of client and practitioner. The relationship of the Sinoatrial…
Find out more »December 2014
A Somatic Style of Satsang
Shantam was invited to teach by Adyashanti in 2002. Subsequently, she created "Fluid Presence", a holistic approach to Self Realization integrating meditative inquiry, somatic exploration, and embodiment practices. She offers a somatic style of satsang, in service to Awakening and relaxing into our deepest Presence of Being. Fluid Presence refers to the exquisite existence of living in both the world of spirit and matter, form and formlessness, emptiness and fullness. We would be delighted to have you join us…
Find out more »June 2015
Fluid Presence™ 1 with Shantam
Prerequisite: Fluid Presence™ Foundation (or equivalent), Presence of Being™ or Instructor permission. Fluid Presence 1 builds upon the foundation of Fluid Presence™ Foundation and Presence of Being™. In this course, we expand on the art of dialog with clients before and after the water-holding portion of the session. We continue to deepen trust in our intuitive role in the therapeutic relationship. Verbal and nonverbal reflection skills will be practiced and refined along with the direct experience of giving from “neutral”.…
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WaterDance™ 1 with Shantam
Prerequisite: WaterDance Fundamentals, Fluid Presence™ Foundation, Watsu® 1, Aquatic Integration 1, Healing Dance or Instructor Approval In WaterDance 1, you will explore the art of breath connection enabling you to establish a deep rapport with your clients, inspire their trust and offer the attentiveness that is necessary when bringing someone below the water’s surface. From this place, you will learn the WaterDance short form which includes learning to establish a rhythm that works with each client’s breathing needs and to…
Find out more »Fluid Presence™ 3 with Shantam
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Fluid Presence™ 2 In Fluid Presence™ 3, we open the door to the possibility of now dialoging during the session in a way that remains agenda free. We learn to take all of our cues from the receiver and any dialog that we initiate is offered as an open ended question that the receiver can choose to explore or not. We learn to gain permission and trust in the therapeutic relationship to establish a practice that…
Find out more »November 2015
Fluid Presence™ 1 with Shantam
Prerequisite: Fluid Presence™ Foundation (or equivalent), Presence of Being™ or Instructor permission. Fluid Presence 1 builds upon the foundation of Fluid Presence™ Foundation and Presence of Being™. In this course, we expand on the art of dialog with clients before and after the water-holding portion of the session. We continue to deepen trust in our intuitive role in the therapeutic relationship. Verbal and nonverbal reflection skills will be practiced and refined along with the direct experience of giving from “neutral”.…
Find out more »May 2016
Fluid Presence™ in Italy
In this Fluid Presence™ course, we will explore the art of breath connection, detecting, supporting and encouraging the breath through attunement with our receiver. We will cultivate confidence with the technique as well as developing trust, connection and intuition as the foundation for all warm-water therapy modalities and the art of submerging. Students learn to energetically connect, feel and follow what is happening on all levels. This course also emphasizes communication skills for establishing rapport and cultivating the openness and innocence of “beginner’s…
Find out more »Presence of Being™ with Shantam in Israel
Prerequisite Possibilites: Fluid Presence™ Foundation, Watsu®, WaterDance™, Healing Dance, WaterBreath Way Weekend, Mentoring or Instructor permission. Presence of Being™ Intake Form is required. Presence of Being™ is a warm-water therapy course in which we explore the water's magical way of providing a nurturing environment for Self-discovery. Using the gentle quality of the warm water as the medium and our willingness to be Present as the catalyst, we will discover what happens when we are devoted to truly being with ourselves.…
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