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2025 May Retreat
Istria, Croatia
Craniosacral Therapy and the Elements
May TBD, 2025
Embark on a transformative journey with "CST and the Elements" a unique training designed to enrich the practice of Craniosacral Therapy. This comprehensive program delves into the profound integration of grounding techniques, the dynamic interplay of using earthly elements, and the wisdom of traditional indigenous practices. By merging these elements, participants will learn to create a harmonious and sacred space for profound healing as well as learn to expand on and protect their own energy levels.
About the Course:
1. Grounding Mastery: Explore the art of grounding to establish a strong foundation for therapeutic work. Understand the significance of being rooted in the present moment and learn practical techniques to enhance your connection with the various bodily and environmental energies.
2. The Laws of Energy: Delve into the intricate dance of energy and thought, discovering how intention shapes the therapeutic process. Gain insights into the subtle yet potent ways energy manifests in response to focused intention and mindful presence.
3. Indigenous Wisdom: Immerse yourself in the richness of traditional indigenous practices. Learn how to honor and clear energetic spaces using time-tested rituals, connecting with the profound healing wisdom of diverse cultures.
4. Enhancing Personal Energy: Cultivate techniques to elevate your own energetic presence. Explore practices that replenish and amplify your vitality, ensuring that you bring a heightened level of awareness and vitality to your therapeutic sessions.
5. Protection and Boundaries: Develop strategies to safeguard your energy field from external influences. Understand the importance of maintaining healthy energetic boundaries and explore methods to shield yourself from absorbing others' energies.
Who Should Attend:
This training is designed for Craniosacral Therapists and students, bodyworkers, and energy healers seeking to deepen their understanding of energy dynamics, enhance their therapeutic skills, and incorporate indigenous wisdom into their practice.
Join us in beautiful Istria, Croatia for a 5 day Craniosacral retreat, fueled by the gastronomic delights of the area. You will organise your own flights (AM departing flights from London Luton, Heathrow and Gatwick are preferable so we can all arrive together and organise a group excursion).
This space will include our options for immersion in meditation, yoga, chi kung, local exploration, community work, and practical workshops. It is a rare opportunity to create a dynamic heartfelt space with fellow practitioners and delve into profound and exciting paradigms. Participants will receive at least 14 hours of CPD, which is over the annual minimum requirement of the CSTA.
The cost starts from £875 per person including accommodation, breakfast and lunch, lectures, supervised practice and excursions. We will explore the beauty of the area in the evenings with the opportunity to enjoy the local cuisine. A deposit of £175 will secure your space so email craniointhecommunity@gmail.com for more details.
Facilitators: Lizette Villaverde and Sami Lowi
Lizette Villaverde and Sam Lowi are experienced craniosacral therapists who bring a shared passion for empowering others through holistic healing. Lizette is a senior tutor at the College of Craniosacral Therapy in London and co-founder of the Craniosacral Collaborative, which aims to support therapists through community outreach and collaborative work. Sam is an experienced somatic therapist and yoga teacher, specializing in trauma-informed bodywork and nervous system regulation. Together, they create a nurturing space that encourages participants to connect with their own inner wisdom, fostering both personal and collective transformation.
Lizette Villaverde
Sam Lowi