THAI and OSTEOTHAI RETREAT “Rhythm and Stillness”: Diving into the Fascia

Five days of retreat and work on/with the body in which we practice: multiple levels of touch exploring Traditional Thai Massage (Nuad), Dynamic Thai Massage and Osteothai; the personal practice of mindful movement, meditation; the spirit of welcome and community (sangha).
In this fourth edition we will focus on the Fascia

FOCUS ON THE FASCIA NETWORK
It is now well known that fascia constitutes the architecture of our body, that it is a “constitutive” tissue, a multi-lamellar, dense and stratified structure, which forms a continuum throughout the body, performing a function of support and shock absorber of the force of gravity. It envelops and penetrates all the organs, muscles and nerve fibers. The fascial network allows directional motor control, coordination, synchronization. Fascial tissue is also closely linked to our emotional world.
Knowing the wonderful world of fascia and knowing how to feel and treat it is today essential for every holistic operator who wants to support the overall well-being of the person and promote self-regulation.

MULTIPLE LEVELS OF TOUCH
This is what is needed to learn to communicate with the different layers and tissues of the body. We learn different types of touch to support the system at every level: musculoskeletal, fascial, fluidic, energetic, craniosacral, etc.

RHYTHM AND QUIET IN THAI MASSAGE AND OSTEOTHAI: THE CHANGES OF RHYTHMS
Being able to adapt and change the rhythm of your treatment to the different needs of the receiver brings greater therapeutic effectiveness, creativity, fluidity as well as playfulness and intuition in the practice.

LIFE IS RHYTHM
Rhythm is one of the fundamental principles of life.
Rhythm allows adaptation, transformation and evolution.
To respect and acknowledge the rhythms that regulate biological, physical and natural life allows us to find a beneficial balance that will always be made up of alternating phases of movement and stillness.

THE STILLNESS
Stop, calm down, rest… as the great masters of Buddhism teach us, it is only in the practice of stillness (calm abiding) that the preliminary conditions for individual and collective healing are found. In bodily practices it is in the moment of stillness that the “system” integrates and adjusts, rediscovering homeostasis and self-regulation.

AN INVITATION TO TRAIN THE MINDFUL TOUCH
During the retreat you will be guided into the depth of the art of touch.
Immersed in nature we will be able to recall our silent, creative and healing inner space as well as to resonate with kindness of the heart. In the practice of principles and techniques that we will share, one step at a time we will “touch” our deep being and we will learn to extend this same experience to others and everything around us.

FOR WHOM
This retreat is an invitation to come back home, in the center of your heart. We wish the participate for those who work with body-mind -spirit system, who have minimal or advanced experience in Thai Massage, Shiatsu or Yoga practice, fisio, osteopath and anyone who wants to implement their own practice with different and useful perspectives, anyone who want to learn how to take care with love and kindness through the art of touch.
We also welcome dancers, artist or those who work with expression, all those who wish to find new inspiration for their vocation.

TEACHERS
You will be guided by  Flora (Italy) e Kelly (Usa), both Master Osteothai (France) with experience in Thai Massage, Yoga and meditation. You will be able to appreciate their different geographical origins and cultural specificities, their careful, efficient, kind and fun way of transmitting and sharing.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

WHAT YOU WILL PRACTICE EVERY DAY:

KELLY NICHOLS BIO

Kelly’s attraction to Thai Yoga Massage was immediate. Within a couple of months of receiving her first Thai Yoga Massage, she set off on an international journey to immerse herself in the Thai healing arts. Her unique approach to Thai Yoga Massage infuses a variety of styles that were inspired by her studies at Costa Rica school and the Integral Touch Institute in Thailand and Indonesia. In 2012 she became national board certified as an NCBTMB approved provider. In 2014 she became registered with Thai Healing Alliance, RTT. In 2016 she found a new approach in Osteothai that bridges the two worlds of eastern and western modalities with founder/teacher, David Lutt. In 2019 she entered a master Osteothai course with David Lutt and Jorg Schurpf. Upon completion she continued to teach the principles in her courses in the USA and abroad. Other teachers Kelly has worked with over the years are Sunny Klaber of Costa Rica, Janice Gagnon of California, Jörg Schürp of Switzerland, Krishnatakis from Greece, Deon Dewet of California. From Chiang Mai, Ohm Rinraya at Omsala, master Pichet Bonthumme, and Pi Jem Tanachon. Her sister, Kim Nichols-Cech who planted the seeds long ago to become a Therapist which led her down this path. Kelly also shares her deepest gratitude for her parents Perry & June Nichols and the upbringing they provided her.

Learn  More:
https://www.iluvmassage.net/

https://www.facebook.com/thaiyogaofknoxville

WHERE:

Tenuta Ferracci (Borgo San Lorenzo)
In the splendid Tuscan hills, in the middle of the woods and in a peaceful atmosphere. We are located in the splendid landscape of the Tuscan hills, at about 600 meters above sea level. 25 km from Florence, the city of the Renaissance, in a land of history and nature, in a place of peace and spirituality near the Sanctuary of Montesenario, along the pilgrimage route of the “Via degli Dei”, near Fiesole, as well as to the famous Mugello area.
The main house is a typical Tuscan farmhouse, surrounded by an immense chestnut forest, far from the noise and lights of the city. The outdoor space is abundant and generous. We will have time to go for walks and excursions, alone or in a group. We will come into deep contact with the beautiful trees surrounding the practice house.

FOOD AND ACCOMODATION:

The house is rustic and simple. It has multiple rooms/dorms (with 4-6-8 beds, mainly bunk beds), plus shared bathrooms and showers.
For those who prefer it is possible to come with your own tent/caravan. Unfortunately we are unable to provide water and electricity. In this case the cost is the same.
HOW TO ARRIVE TO THE LOCATION:
By plane you can fly to Florence, Bologna or Pisa airports.
By car follow the signs for Tenuta Ferracci (Polcanto)
By train: from Florence central station (SMN) take the regional train to Vaglia station (about 45 min.)
If you arrive at Vaglia station, let us know in time and book a ride (contribution 5 euros per car).

MEALS
3 vegetarian meals (with dairy products). We can provide vegan and gluten-free meals. Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements.

DAILY SCHEDULE:

Thai and Osteothai Massage Retreat: “Diving into the Fascia”

Date: 18-23 June 2025
Where: Polcanto – Borgo San Lorenzo (FI)
Duration: 6 days
Schedule: from 18:00 of the 18 till 16:00 of the 23
For Whom: all levels of Thai Massage; pratictioners of other kind of bodywork with some experience; also dancers and performers;
Language: Italian and e English, with translation.
Teachers: Flora Bisogno, Kelly Nichols (Usa)
Cost: € 790,00 – EARLY BIRD before il 1.05 (included food and accomodation); € 890,00 after this date
BOOKING
If you are coming from Europe Click here for booking
People from USA please contact:

ASK FOR MORE INFOS