Meet the Founder:

Gwyn Williams

Gwyn began his first steps into the foundation of the Zenthai artform in his teenage years with a fascination and complete absorption with life force energy (Ki). A self confessed life force fanatic, his earlier years involved in using the life force to fight and compete. As a serious martial artist and later a competitive mountain runner, the focus was on expending Ki, however when he later moved into alternative therapies and yoga in 1997, he realised that the real focus needed to be on sustaining and containing life force to utilise its full power. This has carried through to the present day sharing the importance of embracing a Yin and Yang aspect in daily life.

On the surface we may see a creative form of bodywork integrating techniques and philosophy from Zen Shiatsu, Thai massage and osteopathy...

However, at its core is an invitation to freedom. Freedom not only of the structural and energetic bodies but also, if we are adventurous enough, also the mental and emotional. Experiencing true freedom is not about ‘taking on’ anything new but more-so about letting go of the traps and blockages within our body/mind that prevent us from experiencing our true nature – joyful and free. It becomes the focused intention for both giver and receiver using tools such as touch, breath, movement, awareness and honest self inquiry that is not confined to a yoga mat or futon but each moment of our daily life.

Process

Application

Purpose

Gwyn gives credit to his teachers...

Bodywork

Movement

Yoga

Teacher, lifelong student

Gwyn has been teaching his entire adult life. Earlier as a physical education teacher, martial arts instructor and later as a yoga teacher and Zenthai facilitator. His passion for alternative therapies and connecting his heart with his hands led to him teaching Zen Shiatsu at his created Mt. Ninderry Healing Centre in 1999. Since this initial class he has become a national and international teacher of his own form of bodywork/movement and awareness.

Qualifications / Achievements

1. Bachelor of Education: Teaching. Physical Education
2. Certificate 4 in Zen Shiatsu and Oriental Medicine
3. Certified Radiant Light Yoga teacher
4. Certified Acroyoga teacher
5. Certificates (5) in Traditional Thai Massage
6. Certificate (5) in Osteopathy meets Thai massage: Osteothai
7. Author of “The Zen of Touch", "Connection to Source" and "Ripples to Waves"
8. Founder of Zenthai Shiatsu and Zenthai Self Defence
9. Founder of Healing Gathering Spot in Bali and Sunshine Coast Australia
10. Dedicated to the non-division and heart-opening for all human beings

Gwyn lives in Australia with his wife Gaia, her Mum June and his two sons and one daughter: Jye, Keed and Siahn. He spends approximately 3 months of the year leading/teaching retreats in South East Asia. Otherwise he is running more long term courses at his healing centre on the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

When not teaching class or treating clients he is surfing waves, loving his family, running mountains, spending time in nature, enjoying yoga and constantly bowing down to Source.