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TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Latitude Zen and Relax'Sens join together their knowledge and means to offer you practical and quality training courses.

Training workshops in massages and Reiki are available all year long on the French Riviera, during the week or week end. You can select the lessons through a package-deal of 256 hours or "à la carte".

Classrooms are located in Mouans-Sartoux (at Le Centre, 520 route des Aspres, 200 meters from the Grasse Hospital), in St Laurent du Var (at the villa Maillarde, 1173 Chemin Fahnestock), in Antibes (at Relax'Sens massage office) and Séranon (all inclusive residential workshops in Grasse hinterland).
The main classroom is located in Mouans-Sartoux, in a greenery and peaceful area.
A free parking and a kitchen are available.

On request, we can also arrange workshops or private courses in a wide range of locales from St Tropez to Monaco: your home or yacht, hotel, spa,...

The workshops emphasize practical hands on learning sessions in small groups (maximum 4 people a time in St Laurent du Var and in Antibes, maximum 10 in Mouans-Sartoux and maximum 12 in Séranon).
You see a demonstration of the technique and then apply it in practice with the teacher's guidance.
A teaching aid and all necessary equipments are provided to each participant.

These workshops don't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Upon completion of each workshop, all participants receive a certificate.

You are invited to an "OPEN DAY EVENT" on Thursday, April 10 2008, starting at 7:30 pm.
We will explain you the different techniques available and answer your questions.
An organic cocktail will be served, free of charge, and "chair massages" will be offered.
The event will take place in the classroom located at 520 route des Aspres in Mouans Sartoux (exit Grasse Sud, 300 meters from the Grasse Hospital).
We invite you to contact us to register for this open day.

THAI TRADITIONAL MASSAGE (NUAD BO'RARN) IN 5 DAYS

This course is mostly based on the methodology of the Wat Po School and temple in Bangkok, Thailand, considered to be the home of traditional Thai massage and medicine.
Some techniques from the Shivago Komarpaj school of Chiang Mai, North Thailand, are also incorporated.

Nuad Bo'Rarn or traditional Thai therapeutic massage is an ancient discipline that draws from many sources including Indian Ayurvedic, Yoga, Japanese Shiatsu and traditional Chinese massage.
The techniques use the thumbs, palms, hands, elbows, knees and feet to apply varying amounts of pressure as well as stretching, kneading, tapping in a well ordered structure.
Stretching and extending the range of motion of the client's body are an important part of Thai massage. The stretching often takes the form of double or assisted Yoga (that is the reason why Nuad Bo'Rarn is also named "Yoga massage").
The essential purpose of Nuad Bo'Rarn is to obtain or re-establish the right flux of energy within the body.
The effects are preventive and soothing.
This ancient holistic therapy strives to promote wellness and vitality by helping the body return to a state of balance, harmony, flexibility and health.

This technique is performed on a floor mat with the client comfortably dressed in soft loose cotton clothing.

This workshop covers (in 5 days, 40 hours):
- History and main rules about Thai traditional massage.
- How to perform a 2 hours massage in a well ordered structure: using your thumbs, palms, hands, elbows, knees and feet to apply varying amounts of pressure as well as stretching, kneading, tapping.
- How to adapt your massage, depending on the needs of your customer, on his health condition and on the time available (15 mn to 2h00).
- How to use bundles of herbs and spices employed for Siam herbal massage.

This workshop doesn't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Next workshop (in Mouans-Sartoux, French Riviera):
July 21 to July 25 2008.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

SHIATSU (LEVEL WELL BEING) IN 5 DAYS

This course is based on the teaching of André Nahum's school of Shiatsu (Paris).

A traditional hands-on Japanese healing art, Shiatsu utilizes a combination of pressure and assisted-stretching techniques, some of which are common to other therapies, such as Massage, Physiotherapy, Acupressure, Osteopathy, Lymphatic Drainage, Do-in and others.
The treatment stimulates the circulation and the flow of lymphatic fluid, releases toxins and deep seated tensions from the muscles, stimulates the hormonal system and the immune system, and acts on the autonomic nervous system, allowing the recipient to relax deeply and to get in touch with own healing power.

Some benefits of Shiatsu include :
- Reduced stress & fatigue accumulated in the body.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph.
- Reduced blood pressure and muscle stiffness.
- Increased vitality, stamina and energy (Ki).
Regular sessions help to prevent the build-up of stress in our daily lives.

This technique is performed on a floor mat with the client comfortably dressed in soft loose cotton clothing.

Learn in 5 days (40 hours) a synthesis of this traditional Japanese healing art.
Right after this class, you will be able to perform a 1h30 Shiatsu massage.

This workshop covers (in 5 days, 40 hours):
- Links between meridians (energy lines) and organs.
- Energy circulation in the body.
- Shiatsu points and pressure techniques.
- The right positions for the therapist and for the customer.
- The right breathing.
- Specific techniques for specific parts of the body (shoulders, scapula,...).
- The use of your thumbs, fingers, palms, fists, elbows and lower arms to apply varying amounts of pressure as well as stretching, kneading, tapping in a well ordered structure to perform a 1h30 massage.

This workshop doesn't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Next workshop (in Mouans-Sartoux, French Riviera):
August 4 to August 8 2008.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

CHAIR MASSAGE "AMMA" IN 4 DAYS

This course is based on the teaching of David Palmer, who created this technique during the eighties in California.
Some techniques of Shiatsu and Nuad Bo’rarn are also incorporated.

The chair massage "Amma" course of action focuses on those areas of the body which are particularly tensed: scalp, neck, shoulders and shoulder-blades, the back and hips area, arms and hands.

The thumbs, palms, hands, elbows are used to apply varying amounts of pressure to those areas in a well ordered structure named “Kata”. Stretching, kneading and tapping techniques are also used.
Chair massage increased well-being, vitality and stamina, help to reduce stress and fatigue and to obtain or re-establish the right flux of energy within the body.

Short (15 to 20 minutes) but efficient, it can be easily practiced at home, in offices, for events or private parties.
It only requires a 5 square meters space.
Chair massage is a recognised tool to prevent stress in offices and raise productivity.
By its approach, its convenience and ease, its instant effects, its low costs, it meets the expectations of a large number of people.
Therefore, chair massage is often an open door to other forms of massage.

This technique is performed on a specially designed ergonomic and comfortable chair.

This workshop covers (in 4 days, 32 hours):
- Adjusting the ergonomic chair depending on the client’s morphology.
- How to perform a chair massage in a well ordered structure, named "Kata".
- How to stand around the chair.
- Specific advices to promote your services using this technique.

This workshop doesn't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Next workshops (in Antibes, French Riviera):
February 16-17 2008 and March 8-9 2008.
November 15-16 2008 and December 6-7 2008.
Next workshops (in Mouans-Sartoux, French Riviera):
May 13-16 2008.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

THAI REFLEXOLOGY (SIAM FOOT MASSAGE) IN 4 OR 5 DAYS

This course is based on the teachings of the Wat Po school in Bangkok, Thailand.

This three thousand year old healing technique has its origins in China. It consists of stimulating the zones on the sole of the foot that are believed to correspond to the organs of the body.
Siam reflexology is an excellent synthesis of traditional forms to be found in China, Japan and Korea.
A blend of creams and oils are applied to the feet and legs below the knees during the massage and a small wooden stick is used to apply pressure for better stimulation.
Marvellously relaxing, this therapy aims to re-establish the harmony of the body and to correct any energy imbalances that might be present.
Considered to stimulate blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, Thai reflexology can also help in the soothing of headaches, back pains, sinusitis, stress, asthma and constipation.

This technique is performed on a comfortable chair or on a massage table.

This workshop covers (in 4 or 5 days, 32 or 40 hours):
- The description of the reflex areas of the feet.
- How a reflexology treatment is given (the massage technique, from the feet to the legs below the knees).
- The use of a small wooden stick to apply pressure for better stimulation.

A massage stick is offered free to participants.

This workshop doesn't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Next workshops (in St Laurent du Var, French Riviera):
February 2-3 2008 and February 9-10 2008.
April 5-6 2008 and April 26-27 2008.
Next workshops (in Séranon, all inclusive residential workshop, French Riviera):
June 2-6 2008.
August 11-15 2008.
Next workshops (in Mouans-Sartoux, French Riviera):
October 25-26 2008 and November 8-9 2008.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

SIAM OIL MASSAGE IN 4 DAYS

This course is also based on the teachings at the Wat Po school in Bangkok, Thailand.

This discipline combines elements of Nuad Bo'Rarn and Thai reflexology with Indian (Ayurvedic), Swedish and Californian techniques.

You will learn how to apply oil to the skin in fluid, stroking motions accompanied with varying degrees of pressure, focusing on energy lines and insisting on areas of muscle pain.

A unique combination of eastern and western techniques in a single workshop!

Siam oil massage is particularly good for relieving tension, improving blood circulation and lymphatic drainage as well as improving the tone and elasticity of the skin.

Siam oil massage is practiced on a massage table, the customer wearing undergarments with the body covered by a towel.

This workshop covers (in 4 days, 32 hours):
- How to perform a 1h30 siam oil massage in a well ordered structure, including back, legs, feet, stomach area, chest area, shoulders, arms, hands, scalp and face.
- The use of vegetal oils and basics of aromatherapy.

This workshop doesn't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Next workshops (in Mouans-Sartoux, French Riviera):
January 26-27 2008 and February 23-24 2008.
June 28-29 2008 and July 12-13 2008.
Next workshops (in St Laurent du Var, French Riviera):
March 29-30 2008 and April 12-13 2008.
Next workshops (in St Paul de Vence, French Riviera):
October 11-12 2008 and November 15-16 2008.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

CALIFORNIAN MASSAGE LEVEL I IN 4 OR 5 DAYS (AND LEVEL II IN 2 DAYS)

This course is based on the teaching of ITEC School (England).
Some techniques of “holistic”, “energetic” and “Swedish” massage are also incorporated.

Quality of contact, integration of the body as a whole, awakening of the sensitivity, rediscovery of the pleasure, here is the Californian massage.

Same family as the Swedish massage and the Gestalt Sensitive massage, of which it shares certain techniques and concepts, the Californian massage is characterized by long fluid and harmonious movements which carve and wrap the body, carried out in variable rhythm and tinted of listening and softness. Vigorous manipulations, selected according to customer requirements' get an increased muscular relaxation, while rockings and stretchings invite to the abandonment and make it possible to find a sensory richness registered in the body. The use of oil supports the art of the touch and contributes to the fluidity of the massage.

A Californian massage, due to its long, slow, fluid strokes, is thought to be one of the most stress relieving massages available.

This technique is practiced on a massage table, the customer wearing undergarments with the body covered by a towel.

The level I workshop covers (in 4 or 5 days, 32 or 40 hours):
- How to perform a 1h30 Californian massage in a well ordered structure, including back, legs, feet, stomach area, chest area, shoulders, arms, hands, scalp and face.
- Various manipulations are thought, including kneading, tapping and rocking.
- You also learn how to develop the appropriate sensitivity to become a successful practitioner.

The level II workshop (option) covers (in 2 days, 16 hours):
It enables you to go into details the level I, but also to reinforce your creativity and your ability to listen (empathy).

This workshop doesn't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Next workshops level I (in Mouans-Sartoux, French Riviera):
March 15-16 2008 and March 22-23 2008.
April 26-27 2008 and May 24-25 2008.
September 6-7 2008 and September 13-14 2008.
November 29-30 2008 and December 20-21 2008.
Next workshops level I (in Séranon, all inclusive residential workshop, French Riviera):
June 2-6 2008.
August 11-15 2008.

Next workshops level II (in Antibes, French Riviera):
June 21-22 2008.
Next workshops level II (in Mouans-Sartoux, French Riviera):
January 10-11 2009.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

REIKI USUI IN 1 TO 2 DAYS

This workshop follows the tradition of Usui Shiki Ryoho.

Reiki (pronounced ray – key) is a form of healing in which universal or spiritual energy is passed from healer to patient through the healers's hands.
This is an ancient eastern technique, thought to have originated as a Tibetan Buddhist practice thousands of years ago.
Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy in Japanese… a vital force which permeates all living things.
The Reiki healer acts as a channel of energy, gently and passively placing his hands in different positions over or on the patient's body from the head to the toes.
This deeply warming relaxation enables energy blockages within the patient's body to be released, and restart his own self-healing powers.
Reiki, both powerful and gentle, treats the whole person, including body, emotions, mind and spirit. It balances, harmonizes and restores the different energy systems.

Reiki is a safe, simple, natural and easy-to-learn healing technique.

The ability to practice Reiki is passed on from a teacher who is a Reiki Master through a series of attunements (energetic transfers).

Once a student has been attuned to connect to and to receive Reiki, he has it for life.

After level 1 you will be able to give yourself and others a Reiki treatment.

Reiki Level 1 covers (in 1 day, 8 hours):
- The history of Reiki, its uses and its benefits.
- The Reiki principles.
- The 4 attunements necessary to connect to the Reiki energy.
- The way to give yourself and others a Reiki treatment.

The level 2 increases your healing abilities by offering a more comprehensive use of Reiki to further the mental, emotional and spiritual healing processes.

Reiki level 2 covers (in 2 days, 16 hours):
- The review of Reiki Level 1.
- The Level II attunement.
- The teaching of the 3 Reiki symbols.
- The use of these symbols for distant healing techniques, for emotional/mental healing, for treatments to yourself and others, for the healing of specific problems or habits.

Reiki level 2 workshop can be taken 21 days (cleansing period) after Reiki Level 1, but some may feel they need more time between Level 1 and Level 2.

These workshops don't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Next workshops for Reiki level 1 (in Saint Laurent du Var, French Riviera):
February 16 2008.
June 14 2008.

Next workshops for Reiki level 2 (in Saint Laurent du Var, French Riviera):
October 11-12 2008.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

MARKETING FOR WELL BEING BUSINESSES IN 2 DAYS

This workshop gives you all the necessary tools to succeed in your business environment of well being (creating a company, legal matters, promoting your services, understanding your customers, increasing your turnover, …).
Being a great technician in massages and relaxation techniques is very important but not sufficient: you also need to learn how to find customers, convince them and keep them.

This workshop covers (in 2 days, 16 hours):
- The basics regarding the launching of your company in France.
- Legal matters, professional insurance and necessary equipments.
- The « 4 P’s » of marketing: Products, Places, Prices and Promotion.
- Using the phone with success.
- How to greet customers in your institute, spa or health practice.
- How to keep your customers and increase your sales.
- The basics of creating a website and communicating on the net.
- Psychology related to massages and relaxation techniques aimed to greater performances in promoting your services.
Practical exercices.

Next workshops (Sophia-Antipolis, French Riviera):
April 19-20 2008.
September 27-28 2008.
December 13-14 2008.

This workshop doesn't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR RELATED TO WELL BEING BUSINESSES IN 2 DAYS

This workshop covers the psychological conditions and the most appropriated behaviors related to the practice and the development of your well-being business.
It helps you realize how much your personal growth may impact your practice of well-being massages.

This workshop covers (in 2 days, 16 hours):
Practical exercices.
Psychology and right behaviors related to well-being:
- Being able to greet the others in the best conditions of mutual respect.
- Promoting an empathetic way of listening and an open communication.
- Better reactions in case of difficult situations (sexual harassment, psychological despair of customers, medical expectations of customers, …) and how to avoid these situations.
- Learning to receive to improve your abilities to give.

Next workshops (Sophia-Antipolis, French Riviera):
April 12-13 2008.
October 11-12 2008.

This workshop doesn't require any specific knowledge or ability.

Limited number of students.
We invite you to register as soon as possible.
Other workshop planning and places are available on request.

WORKSHOPS TARIFFS

These prices are per person, based on a group of maximum 12 persons.

A package-deal enables you to acces a "long training cycle" with a total of 256 hours of lessons at a special rate of 3200 € (instead of 3680 €). It offers you a diversified teaching with all the necessary tools to create a successful well-being massages business.
This package-deal contains the following modules: Californian (levels I and II), Siam oil massage, Thai Reflexology, Nuad Bo’Rarn (traditional thai massage on a floor mat), Shiatsu (well-being level), chair massage (Amma), Marketing, Psychology and behavior.
Modules in residential are not part of the package-deal, but they may be integrated with a supplement (please contact us).
You can program the different modules within a maximum of 2 years.

A workshop day start at 9 am and finish at 6 pm.

Drinks and snacks are included in the prices (but not the meals).

Other workshops planning and locations are available on request (for a minimum of 4 participants).
Private courses are also possible. Please contact us for tariffs details.

Workshops vouchers are available in the Shop heading.

Please contact us for further details.