ACTIVITIES JULY-SEPTEMBER 2010

ACTIVITIES JULY-SEPTEMBER

JULY

Thursday 1 - Sunday 4
Holotropic Breathwork & Zen Meditation
with Isabel Marquina, Mª Angeles Robles Morell & Shingan (Francis) (Code: RH)

Through a slightly faster and deeper breathing, we reach an altered state of consciousness in which starts an exploration work of our psyche. With the help of our ”Ïnner Healer”, we get in touch with those forgotten experiences that left their prints in our ways of perceiving and responding to life.
We will alternate Breathing with some Zen Meditation practice, that is, moments of silent inner alertness, in an attitude of complete presence to what the present moment offers us, without choice or preference, opening to the spaciousness of Here-Now.
We would like to let you know that the practice of Holotropic Breathwork can give rise to an important physical or emotional activity. For this reason, the therapy is not indicated in case of pregnancy, heart disease, glaucoma, epilepsy, severe infeccious processes, severe psychiatric disorders, bone fractures and recent surgery interventions.

Isabel and Mariano were trained by Stan Grof and his collaborators. Certified by GTT.

Thursday 8 - Sunday 11
Family Constellations
with Teresa Bucero (Code: CF1)

Based on Bert Hellinger’s sistemic therapy, Family Constellations put the individual in touch with a family soul (the deep consciousness directing the destiny of a family) offering the possibility to heal the past and establish a new order between its members. A new perspective on life emerges from the recognition of what is and from the love born out of our experience of unity with all living beings. Possible to attend the course in order just to come in touch with this therapy or to work aspects of one’s life, family or couple relationships.

Teresa Bucero trained in Family Constellations with Holistic Therapist Carmen Garcia Pedrosa. Teresa teaches Yoga, Antigimnastics and practices Reiki and massage. She lives near Madrid.

Friday 16 - Sunday 18
Introduction to Zen
with Shingan (Francis) (Code: IZ1)

In the introductory course, basic instructions will be given about zazen and other zen practices according to the teachings of Zen Master Hôgen Yamahata (Soto Zen School).

Shingan Francis Chauvet is director of Jikô An under the spiritual guidance of Zen Master Hôgen Yamahata.

Monday 19 - Sunday 25
The Lotus Flower Blossoms Again...
Chi Kung and Shiatsu
with Rolando Geider (Code: QQ)

Shiatsu is a traditionnal massage from Japan. The pressure is realized by the fingers though its origin is the centre of the Self (Hara), opening in such a way a path towards the conscious fusion with the universal Chi.

Rolando Geider studied at the Shiatsu European School in the line of Masunaga Sensei (Zen Shiatsu). Also practices Qi Gong and Reiki and studies Chinese Traditional Medicine at the Nei Jing/Tian School. Lives in Malaga.

Monday 26 - Sunday 1st August
Zen Meditation Retreat
with Shingan (Francis)(Code: SZ1)

A sesshin is an intensive period of meditation. It is advisable to have previous experience or have followed some introduction course. Necessary to participate in the totality of the retreat.

“The most important basis for our sesshin is not rules but silence. Usually we are too stuffed with rubbish and noises (our thoughts, ideas and logics). We can easily waste our whole life in vain by following and trusting them. To come back to the silence of our original sitting position is therefore our task. The work period is also an important opportunity to practise moving Zen in your own deep silence. Please be mindful and peaceful whatever you do and wherever you are. Just do one thing at one time with your whole cosmos. Nothing else. “ Hôgen

AUGUST

Thursday 5 - Sunday 8
Family Constellations
with Ignacio de la Fuente Blanco (Dôshin) (Code: CF2)

Dôshin (Ignacio de la Fuente) trained in Family Constellations with Holistic Therapist Carmen Garcia Pedrosa. He lives in the Alpujarra and is a Yoga teacher.

Friday 13 - Sunday 15
Introduction to Zen
with Shingan (Francis) (Code: IZ2)

Friday 20 - Sunday 29
Zen Meditation Retreat (See Note*)
with Shingan (Francis) (Code: SZ2)

(*) For the August Sesshin, it is necessary to have participated in at least one 6 day retreat in Jikô An.

SEPTEMBER

Friday 3 - Sunday 5
Reiki First Degree
with Glenn Jonathans (Code: RK)

Reiki is a natural way of healing through the universal energy of Life. There will be first degree initiations, practice and theory sessions.

Glenn Jonathans is a Reiki Master of the Usui Natural Way of Healing. She lives in Holland and Portugal.

Jikô An is a non-profit making centre. It means that the prices we suggest only cover food and lodging, maintenance, organisation and the teachers’ travel expenses (according to each one’s economical situation):
28 Euros /day, student or unemployed
31 Euros /day, low income
34 Euros /day, high income

Free donation for the activities. We have a donation box at your disposition to help the
teachers to keep sharing their practices.

We offer you simple accomodation and vegetarian food.

Please bring your sleeping bag, a flashlight and comfortable clothing for the practice.

All the courses will begin in the evening of the first day mentioned (dinner at 9.30 pm) and end after lunch on the last day.

To book:
1) Pre-reservation by phone or email.
2) In case of availability, the booking will be effective after sending a bank transfer of 20€ for a weekend course (30€ for a 3 day course, etc...) to the bank account of Caja Granada nº IBAN ES60 2031 0354 6101 0001 0165/CECAESMMM031, indicating your name and course code number.
3) Confirmation by phone at least 7 days before the beginning of the course. If not, automatic cancellation and no refund.