Alchemy of Bodywork Intro Day
At Alchemie van Bodywork, we use a powerful form of touch that takes you beyond thought, into a deeper state of being. A place where you learn to embody a state of Being in what truly is, and find peace within it. Because although we can convince ourselves of all sorts of things through our minds, the body never lies. It tells you exactly where you stand and how you’re really doing.
During this day, we will immerse ourselves in the depths of the body—a healing source of feminine consciousness. A forgotten source that almost everyone deeply needs. Being present in our bodies and experiencing space within them allows much of the chaos in our thoughts and emotions to naturally settle, and things to fall into place on their own. It is the darkness of our bodies that allows us to find deep peace and lets our vitality bubble up.
We explore different ways of touching that help us create space within our bodies and sink into it—to clear or set in motion the blockages, voids, and imbalances in our tissues and energy channels.
This day is designed to introduce you to our Alchemy of Bodywork method. So you don’t need any prior experience with bodywork. Alchemy of Bodywork begins from a place of not knowing, so that you touch with an open mind and do not project what you think you see or know. This allows you to touch the whole person and not focus on trying to fix the complaint or symptom. In this way, you invite the body to let its self-healing capacity and nature do their work, drawing from its own wisdom and perfection.
If you already have experience with bodywork, you’re certainly welcome to join us. This day can help you delve a little deeper into your own body and, from there, refine your touch. Because we work with a circular approach to learning, there’s always new ground to explore, and you’ll have the opportunity to open yourself up to the beginner’s mind—embracing the unknown and being willing to let go of what you already know.
Even if you aren’t a bodyworker—and have no such ambition—this day is still very suitable for you. The day will help you sink deeper into your body, allowing true embodiment to emerge—even in moments of tension. You’ll connect with a deeper source within yourself, which brings peace and clarity. Practicing touching another person teaches you to remain present during moments of discomfort. This will translate into the quality of your presence at work, within your family, and in all your relationships.
Topics that may be covered (depending on the group’s needs and interests)
- Being present: how to settle into your own body with an open heart and a calm mind.
- Making a genuine connection, beyond the person and the form
- Having the courage to stay with the recipient’s pain or emotion
- Different qualities of touch: deep, activating, space-creating, integrating, and connecting. Introduction to and in-depth exploration of touch based on the five elements (earth, metal, fire, water, and wood)
- key energy points along the meridians (energy channels)
