Guest teacher Will Johnson presents The Line, a training for bodyworkers who would like to assist sitting meditation practitioners through a combination of instructional guidance and bodywork sessions.
The purpose of The Line is to help transform the experience of sitting meditation from struggle and bracing into grace and release. This program is open to trained bodyworkers who are drawn to the transformational potency of sitting meditation practice. In addition to verbal coaching sessions, participants will perform a series of bodywork sessions designed to support the meditator’s ability to sit with grace and relative ease.
During this training, we will explore a four part series of bodywork sessions with elements taken from Rolfing™, massage therapy, and cranial work. Mornings will consist of sitting meditation practice and bodywork demonstrations. The afternoons are reserved primarily for exploring and practicing the bodywork. Participants will pair up and give and receive bodywork sessions demonstrated in the mornings. Evening sessions will feature guided meditation practice and teaching and will be open to the public.
About the Teacher
Will Johnson is a Certified Emeritus Rolfer™ and body-oriented Buddhist teacher. He’s the author of a number of books about the role of the body in spiritual practices, including: The Posture of Meditation; Aligned, Relaxed, Resilient: The Physical Foundations of Mindfulness; The Spiritual Practices of Rumi; and Breathing Through the Whole Body. He currently teaches sitting retreats based on the principles of “The Line” in which all participants receive deep bodywork as an integral part of the practice. Learn more at www.embodiment.net.
Who can participate in this training?
The Line is open to all bodyworkers who have graduated from a recognized school of bodywork and are drawn to the transformational potency of sitting meditation practice.
While much of the approach to the hands-on sessions comes from the teachings of Ida Rolf, this training is open to all hands-on practitioners. How long you’ve been working, what form of hands-on work you practice, and at which school you received your training is far less important than your resonance with the purpose of this training.
Application
Registration for this program is by application only. To apply for the program, please complete this application. Tuition for the program is $460.
Scholarships
Unfortunately we are not able to offer scholarships for this program.
Retreat Details
Please plan to arrive by 8:45am on Thursday, May 7th . The daily schedule will run from 9am – 5pm daily with breaks for meals. The program will conclude at 5:00pm on Sunday, May 10th. Meals and lodging will not be provided.
Mornings will consist of sitting meditation practices and bodywork demonstrations. The afternoons are reserved primarily for exploring the bodywork. Participants will pair up and give and receive the bodywork session demonstrated in the mornings. The evening sessions will be open to the public and feature guided meditation and teaching from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Location/Transportation
This program will be held at the Dharma Ocean Boulder Meditation Center, located at 4676 Broadway Street in Boulder, Colorado. Public transit is available from Denver International Airport and within the city of Boulder. To learn more, visit rtd-denver.com
For questions please contact the course coordinator at theline@dharmaocean.org