CENTER HERE AND NOW / WORKSHOPS / May 2017 / 20.05.17 - 28.05.17

Alchemy of Touch is a method of bodywork developed by Tapesh Paradiso. It is designed to elevate massage and bodywork to a new level, using different techniques from the Eastern and Western world into a single harmonized approach. The origin comes from Osho Rebalancing Massage

Tapesh retouched and improved this professional technique into a less static, more artistic and poetic way, working without any effort! One of the most important aspects of Alchemy of Touch is the holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of the body, mind and soul. Releasing tension will open subtle energy channels or meridians through which the qi or life force flows—restoring the body and mind to a state of balance, harmony and relaxation.

WHO IS ALCHEMY OF TOUCH FOR

The Alchemy of Touch Trainings are for both beginners in massage and bodywork and advanced practitioners as well as for practitioners in the flied of yoga, health care and those interested in wellbeing. Whether you want to become a professional massage therapist, are a current massage therapist looking to add a new technique to your repertoire or just want to learn how to massage family and friends, we offer trainings to suit your needs.

We want to empower each person’s realization of being able to expand and to be unique in his or her qualities and gifts in the Art of Massage. We train and support in unlocking your extraordinary potential, for your personal and professional interest. Our focus is to educate and to prepare students for higher levels of career opportunities and for everyone to support their own health.

At the Alchemy of Touch Massage Academy you will be able to attend Certified and Diploma Trainings. The set ups of our Trainings came about through many experiences and are made very specifically to support everyone best and to make sure we keep the standards of Alchemy of Touch Practitioners high.

THE ALCHEMY OF TOUCH DIFFERENCE

The Alchemy of Touch Academy is a shape shifter in the culture of massage, controversial as we teach as much possible in a shorter time.

The focus in any of our trainings is on effortless effort, which is the core component being shared by Tapesh. From this empowering basis all the rest unfolds effortlessly and organically. Working with your body weight, being centred in the roots, the hara, and legs; you can easily experience this effortless effort.

Tapesh will teach you exact skilful ways of making sure you as massage therapist will be able to even gain energy with giving a massage instead of getting tired. This is a mayor concern for many practitioners. And we support you with great solutions.

At the Alchemy of Touch Massage Academy you will learn in new revolutionary ways. We emphasise learn-by-doing. Tapesh will teach you the exact knowledge of the strokes, precise anatomy with interactive training material and body reading all simultaneously integrated with each other. This gives you the possibility to learn in a dynamic and joyful way. Our approach is that when you are relaxed the learning will come easy and naturally. You are going to learn strokes, gentle and deep, to go in and to know where and how to touch, but from the Alchemy of Touch beginners standpoint, by letting yourself feel it – avoiding to learn only from your mind, but learning with your hands and your heart. So we don’t put so much emphasise for you on remembering names of muscles and bones as these will come up by themselves

Tapesh his passion is to teach participants how to give massage sessions with a present (conscious) touch, which is even more then just a technique- it is always here-now, and no two touches are ever the same. No two massage sessions will ever be the same.

Intensive Certificate Training Level 1 – 60 hour

You will learn and upon completion you will be able to:

• Application of each specific technique in detail and step-by-step practicing;
• Myofascial Chi-Release, Rebalancing, Deep Tissue Massage, Joint Mobilization (Trager Technique), Yoga Thai Stretches, Digital Pressure Massage, Holistic Massage, Visceral Work, Meditation and Energy Work.
• How to use and integrate the effectiveness of ‘Fluid Touch © ’; Tapesh his own unique and innovative method!
• Characteristics of, how and when to use skillfully the different Techniques Alchemy of Touch teaches.
• How to support your client in natural breathing and the importance of this.
• You will learn how to systematically free the body from tensions and constrictions, allowing the body to reorganise itself.
• Detailed study and explanation of human anatomy with the use of a virtual program and supportive video material.
• The importance of the Alchemy of Touch Massage difference; how to respond to your clients individual need of that moment, to be able to give exactly what is needed. Freed from a specific structure, profound use of the techniques.
• The importance of and how to work without effort in the most practical ways.
• How to read the body language of your client.
• Explanation about what exactly is discomfort and physical pain, how to define it/diagnose the source.
• You will be trained in how to release modern discomforts. Paying a lot of attention in how to work on these specific area’s;
• Release Chronic Lower Back Pain.
• Release Chronic Neck Pain.
• Release Chronic Shoulder Pain.
• Code of ethics for the therapist.
• The importance of awareness about knowing what the profession as massage therapist includes and where other professions are required.
• Contraindications for massage.
• The importance of the healing power of incorporating meditation during massage.
• Different meditation techniques, which will support you during your massage sessions and by that transmission to your client takes place.
• The integration of Polarity Energy work.
• Techniques to open and stimulate the natural flow of energy in the body, Qi/Prana.
• Techniques for you to open the natural healing energy in your hands.
• Exercises, which you can use for your self and you as well can share with your client to support specific area’s.

After this 60 Hour Intensive Certificate Training Level 1 you will be able to give a full integrated Alchemy of Touch Massage session!

Certification:

Upon completion and when competent you will receive a Certificate of Alchemy of Touch Massage stating the hours of training with us. (When applicable you will receive the Certificate of Completion otherwise you will receive the Certificate of Attendance).

Requirements each student must complete in order to receive the Certificate in Alchemy of Touch Massage Level 1:

• Students must complete the full amount of hours of training.
• Before completing their training students will attend a clinical experience during our open massage clinic on the last day, where the student will give a session to public under supervision of Tapesh and Anouk.
• A part of the Certification includes and overview where we will specify specific strengths and attention areas for each participant individual. Including a grading scale.
  
  * Note that participant will receive a Certificate in Alchemy of Touch Massage when competent. In case not applicable the participant will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

We follow an important distinction within our Intensive Trainings;

• Upon full completion of this 60 Hour Intensive Certificate Training Level 1 you will receive a Certificate of Completion stating the hours of training with us. Having completed this Training it will give you the opportunity to enroll in our 40 Hour Advanced Intensive Training Level 2. (See specific Training requirements here; LINK to this specific training).
• Once you will have completed both of our Intensive Trainings, Level 1 and Level 2, you will receive an Accredited Diploma from us stating 100 hours of training with Alchemy of Touch and the qualification to practice as a full-recognized Alchemy of Touch Massage Therapist. This to ensure and to support you in being a high-qualified Alchemy of Touch professional.
• The training is comprised of 60 hours of student contact hours in group training.

Training Requirements for attending the 60 Hour Intensive Certificate Training Level 1:

• There are no special requirements for attending this Intensive Training Level 1. This Intensive Training is for both beginners in massage and bodywork and advanced practitioners. As long as you have the passion and openness to learn in a new way our Alchemy of Touch Techniques and Approach, you are mostly welcome!

We created the opportunity to attend the 60 Hour Intensive Training Level 1 in two separate parts, Part 1 & Part 2. Both of these 30 Hour Intensive Trainings are perfect to fit around your existing commitments and budget. And for those who want to learn in smaller steps due to their new enrolment in massage.

LEVEL II Training is scheduled in September-October ( 40 hours)

The training will be translated from English into Polish.

Testimonials

To participate in the Alchemy of Touch Massage Training has been a really special experience. I love Tapesh's teaching style and the way he shares from the heart and from his own experiences. I have some years of working experience as a bodyworker, but i never saw, understood that a great benefit can come from such an easy and effortless touch. I feel that whole body just melts, leaving no space for pain and tension remaining in the body, by combining several touches into one. I was never really satisfied with classical deep tissues and myofacial release, now I see how it can be modified and integrated into something rich and beautiful. Fluid Touch showed me how to be playful and it offers a great potential when it comes to improvising and responding to the specific needs of a specific body client. I also understand better what role the nervous system plays when it comes to opening up and releasing muscles. I had lots of fun in the course and I learnt a lot!"
- Daniel Bozi (December 2010)

"I am grateful to have participated in your course. The techniques are just great! And I am most of all thankful and happy about the message; the direction deep inside understanding of the connection of body and universe itself. That there is no me and there is no you, it is just one… Me opening more and more because of the wonderful atmosphere! Thanks a lot! I cannot wait to practice more! Love"
- Liga (February 2012)

"I feel honored to have participated in this training, where you shared the jewels and diamonds of knowledge and wisdom with all of us so openly, sharing your own treasure box. Those treasures which you have been collecting and have discovered within your Owen. This teaching feels totally complete because it is not just about the body, its about the unity of existence… unity of the body, heart, soul and universe and how we can use the massage as a tool to help, to heal, realign and remember who we truly are. You transmit a deep understanding about life in these trainings and I can see also how you make your action naturally responding depending on the participants in the trainings in order to transmit best that what you want to give to us. After these days I feel so much richer in the understanding about the body and how all is related in life. And your way of sharing yourself so pure and naked is an inspiration. Love and gratitude"
- Gordon (March 2010)

Having participated in this course didn’t only mean that I learned new skills, more than that, it helped me to change my perception and attitude as massage therapist a lot. Now I see no separation between my hands and heart, me and the body on the table. I could get more confidence not only because now I know more, also because I feel more. To me, working with my body weight was a challenge; it was not easy for me at all. But now I know and remember how to work with the effortless effort you taught me, I find my self at ease. Also spiritually, this course Tapesh and the beautiful people filled me up so much. I have never been in such a lovely group where every one shines. All lights became one, splendid warm energy. I feel totally grateful that I had this opportunity in my life. It was the right time, right place, with the right people. Love to Alchemy of Touch."
- Gon from Korea (March 2010)

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