Aquatic Bodywork with Davida Taurek

The Foundation of Aquatic Bodywork
with Esalen®Massage - Supine

Teacher: Richard Bock - Fluid Presence
Ellen Watson - Esalen® Massage - Supine Position
Teacher: Mana Xu - Mandarin, Masako Ota - Japanese
Dates: 8th - 15th March, 2020
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Venue: Mimpi Resort, Menjangan

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Fluid Presence: Foundation

This course is open to beginners as well as seasoned professionals looking to refine technique, body mechanics and learn new principles.

Fluid Presence Foundation provides a solid foundation for warm-water therapy, particularly in preparation for Fluid Presence & WaterDance as well as other modalities. “Learning the Water” is regarded as a non-linear, multi-dimensional, transmission process therefore students are given time for learning to unfold in a spacious way which nurtures absorption and integration. Body mechanics unique to the water and basic frameworks are offered from which we explore the stability and simultaneous invisibility of the giver in various “Water Holding” positions.

In Fluid Presence Foundation, we explore the art of breath connection, detecting, supporting and encouraging the breath through attunement with our receiver. We cultivate confidence with the technique as well as developing trust, connection and intuition as the foundation for all warm water therapy modalities and the art of submerging. This course also emphasizes communication skills for establishing rapport and cultivating the openness and innocence of “beginner’s mind.” Support will be given to encourage beginners as well as seasoned practitioners to learn technique while attending to their receiver in an open, fluid, spontaneous, attentive and caring manner.

Esalen®Massage - Supine Position
The 5Rhythms® on land, at the table and in the water.

Ellen supports Fluid Presence with the flowing, long strokes, the gentle and highly effective moves on the table, encouraging a similar experience on-the-table, to that in-the-water.
Richard and Ellen, both 5Rhythms® teachers, also support fluid movement on the dance floor with early morning practice of the Rhythms of Flowing & Stillness, with timely additions of Staccato, Chaos, & Lyrical.

Want to Register?

If you would like to participate in the Aquatic Bodywork just fill in the info below and we'll get in touch as soon as possible!
Places are limited so we advise registering interest at your earliest convenience.

What can I Expect to Learn & Practice?

All forms of aquatic work increase range of motion, elongates the spine, stretches muscles, and relieves tension and stress. The warmth and hydrostatic pressure of the water promotes healthy circulation and calms the nervous system. It is wonderful for relieving the aches and pains of pregnancy while giving expectant moms to be an opportunity to connect with their developing child. Aquatic offerings are deeply relaxing and nurturing for everybody. In this course we will learn:

Water Body Mechanics
Water-Holding Positions
“Sweet Spot” Between Stability & Invisibility
Sensing, Feeling, & Tracking Energy
Energetic Boundaries
The Art of Breath Connection
Playful Exploration of Submerging and Emerging
Introduction to Equanimous Communication
Giving from “Neutral”
Meditative Self-Inquiry

Receiving sessions in the water can be very powerful and have profound effects on the body, heart, mind, & soul. The water is a soft place to land with whatever is happening in your life at the moment, and is a very supportive and nurturing modality. Sessions are uniquely tailored to fit each individual, are an hour long and include time for dialogue about your intention and needs for the session. I recommend that you give yourself plenty of time after the session to walk, write, sit, integrate, and simply be with yourself.

Richard Bock

Richard is a master of Aquatic Bodywork and a Bhakti Yogi at heart. He’s an innovator in the field of breath work, bringing live soundscapes, guided meditation and ecstatic breath together in the Quantum Light Breath. He is dedicated to facilitating others into states of embodied relaxation that allow for Reality to reveal herself in all her beauty and ferocity. He is fascinated by the dance of polarity (creating/receiving, masculine/feminine) and can often be found in loving acts of service.

His rare gift of deeply compassionate, exquisitely attuned, and wakeful presence pours through his hands, eyes, voice and body. This presence softens, opens, and transforms those he touches and has been cultivated and refined by 45 years of his own journey. He lived at Harbin Hot Springs for 23 years where he taught Watsu, Waterdance, Presence of Being and Fluid Presence trainings. His clients and students experience his with a warm open style that gives easy permission for them to come home to themselves, embodied in an ecstatic atmosphere of authenticity. www.quantumlightbreath.com and www.true-contact.com

Ellen Watson

Ellen Watson is a long standing member of faculty at the Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California. During her time at Esalen in combination with time spent teaching and learning around the world, Ellen has intensively studied and developed a broad range of wellness practicies and modalities.

Ellen is a teacher of Esalen® Massage & Bodywork, Gabrielle Roth's 5Rhythms®, Holotropic Breathwork, Vibrance, Touching Essence and Wake Up & Roar.

At 71 years old and continuously travelling the world to teach, Ellen's lifestyle and state of being is a true advocation of the wellness practices she shares

Venue & Accommodation

Mimpi Resort, Menjangan, Bali
On the North-West coast of Bali in the village of Banyuwedang, Mimpi looks out towards the Menjangan Island. The area is notorious as a hot-spot for diving and snorkelling and just a little further down the coast a regular dolphin hangout.

Mimpi's most special feature is its waters, as the resort is built across land with several natural hot springs. The careful architecture and landscaping makes for several shared natural hot spring pools across the 3 hectares of land. Inevitably the water and it's high mineral content is totally refreshing, rejuvenating and holds it's own healing qualities. For us the pools are perfect for aquatic bodywork, where we dance in the water to feel true fluidity.

Classes take place in the Wantilan. A large space with wooden floors, the sounds of birds and some gentle breezes. We decorate the wantilan with beautiful silk hangings and bring a range of equipment from musical instruments, to dancing scarves, yoga mats, yoga balls and of course an excellent sound system!

Patio Room

Mimpi's standard room is the patio. Stylishly finished and available with twin or double beds these rooms are home for most of our students through programs and regularly receive excellent feedback.

The rooms are spacious and very comfortable, making them easy to share with another guest whilst maintaing plenty of personal space.

Courtyard Villa

The Courtyard Villa is a pleasant and affordable upgrade to the patio room. With it's own garden and it's own private hot spring tub, the CY Villa is a taste of luxury.

The CYV also has an additional mezzanine that is perfect for families with children or private space for meditation.

A further addition is the private garden terrace and outdoor seating area making this ideal for sitting in the open air sunshine whilst keeping some peaceful solitude, alone or with your partner. If booking a shared space in this room category, you must book with a partner.

Want to Register?

Registration & Payment for Fluid Presence will open June 15th!
If you would like to join this program simply fill out the form below and we will get back to you with further information.