
Structural Energetics with Merryn Penington
Magnetic Island Magic
Seven Retreat Style Workshops & Classes over Nine Days
Merryn offers 25yrs experience in integrative bodywork and movement-based medicine; teaching anatomy, rehabilitation, Zenthai and Structural Energetics (SE). SE forms the foundation of integrative anatomy; where the body, mind and emotions influence our health and wellness. Merryn teaches yoga, movement, anatomy and Zenthai Shiatsu in a fun, integrative and honourable way.
Release-Reset-Refuel
Friday 25th July | 4pm–6:30pm at Serenity Yoga
Release body tension, reset your nervous system and refuel your energy reservoir. Experience powerful healing practices of movement, stillness and stretching. With the use of active and passive stretching, fascial release techniques and yoga props, to enhance a relaxed body, calm mind and energised being.
Mobility for Performance
Saturday 26th July | 1pm-4pm at Mish’s Place
Perfect for swimmers, runners, yogis and health-conscious crew. We will explore specific ways to optimise your performance, recovery and injury prevention. Learn self care techniques to increase mobility, strength and endurance. Includes various forms of stretching, self-massage and Zenthai Shiatsu.
Abstain from Back Pain
Sunday 27th July | 10am–1pm at Serenity Yoga
Learn self-healing techniques to remedy pain, restriction and discomfort. Discover how the physical body pulls on the internal landscapes of bones, organs, thoughts and emotions. The techniques offered can be introduced to your daily routine, as they are accessible, time efficient and heal the imbalances that cause back pain. Includes Zenthai Shiatsu principles and partner yoga.
Nourish & Nurture Immersion
Sunday 27th July | 3pm–6pm at Mish’s Place
Ground yourself, return to your centre, and discover the strength and stability within. Indulge in a nourishing afternoon, giving and receiving nurturing therapeutic touch, innovative floor-based movement practices, breath focus and cellular healing visualisations.
Integrative Bodywork & Zenthai Shiatsu Sessions
Dates TBC | 10am–4pm at The Sage Room
Email to book: connect@merrynjane.com
Wholistic and integrative floor-based bodywork, supporting freedom and balance of the structural and energetic bodies. Incorporates remedial massage techniques, fascial release, acupressure therapy, and passive stretching and mobilisation. The foundation of Zenthai is to harmonise the core essence of the body; encouraging blood flow, organ function, nervous system regulation, energy & stress levels, and the undercurrents of the mind and emotions.
~ 60min treatment | $130
Ground-Centre-Invigorate
Wednesday 30th July & Friday 1st August
9:30am-11:30am at Dani’s Place
Journey through a dynamic and grounding practice of asana, innovative movement and diverse ways to restore balance, harmony, strength and freedom. With a focus on myofascial meridians and 5-element Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians. Embody a wholistic practice for the mind, body, emotions and spirit.
Fascia Freedom Exploration
Friday 1st August | 4pm–6:30pm at Serenity Yoga
Explore the dynamic pulsations that free the bodies fixations of tension, restriction, stress and lethargy. Restore your innate ability to replenish the intelligence of movement and intuitive awareness. Imagine yoga asana meets somatic exploration and slow dance moves. Activiate the calm-vitality of your own nervous system.
One Touch - An Introduction to Zenthai Shiatsu
Saturday 2nd Aug | 1pm-4pm at Mish’s Place
Zenthai is a bodywork modality that works with the structural body and the underlying imbalances of blood and chi (energy). Learn the principles of effective and effortless therapeutic touch. Introduction to 2 sequences that you can offer to friends and family, releasing tension and rebalancing harmony of the hips, lower back, shoulders and neck. This is a safe and nourishing container that is open and accessible for everyone.
Movement bundles available:
3 workshops for $180 (save $60)
2 classes for $60 (save $20)