Practice of the Practitioner: a guide to hands-on bodywork from a craniosacral perspective.

This workshop teaches fundamental and enhancement skills in the practice of touch.

Practices taught will include: in-depth sensing methods, practitioner’s posture and ways to facilitate its fluid adaption, sense-oriented and mind-integrated meditations, hand movement techniques, and orientation to craniosacral system stillness.

This is taught via a combination of lecture, and practice of the non-invasive techniques on self and others. There will be non-invasive hands-on work and directed feedback.

It is open to people who have or want to begin to develop a hands-on bodywork practice, for example; craniosacral practitioners, for Yoga, Dance, Pilates and ELDOA Instructors engaging in touch, massage therapists, healing touch, nurses etc. It is also for those interested in self-healing, and learning self-regulating skills. Course is taught in English with simple German Translation as needed

Part One A: An introduction and fundamental techniques.
March 21 19:00-20:30 - March 22-23 2025 10:30-18:00 

Part One B: Further developing the techniques and practices.
March 29.-30, 2025 10:30-18:00 

Part Two: is for advancing the Practice:

Part Two:
April 5-6, 2025
Part Two: For those who have completed Part One A and B and have accumulated practice hours.

Fees:

450€ Part One A

400€ Part One B

500€ Part Two

Please Note: these are designed to be taken consecutively. In some cases participants have taken Part One A one year Part One B the next etc. These workshops run every March in Berlin.

The workshops are limited to a maximum of 12 persons. Please connect via email to register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Once your interest for attending is received you'll receive online banking deposit details-> deposit requested to be made by February 14, 2025.

To register please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Workshop Location:

Part One A +B, Studio 142, Kunstquartier Bethanien, Mariannenplatz 2, 1st Floor, Room 142 10997 Berlin

Part Two: 

Join us for a two-part introductory workshop designed to deepen your understanding of touch-based practices and enhance your skills in bodywork. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or at the beginning of developing your practice, this workshop offers invaluable techniques to support both professional and personal healing practices.
What You'll Learn
● In-depth sensing methods
● Practitioner’s posture and fluid adaptability
● Sense-oriented and mind-integrated meditations
● Hand movement techniques
● Orientation to craniosacral system stillness
● Non-invasive hands-on practice with directed feedback
This course combines lectures with hands-on practice, making it ideal for craniosacral practitioners, yoga and dance instructors, Pilates and ELDOA teachers, massage therapists, nurses, and anyone interested in self-regulation and healing. The workshop is taught in English with simple German translation as needed.

Workshop Schedule & Fees
Part One A: Introduction & Fundamental Techniques
March 21 (19:00-20:30) & March 22-23, 2025 (10:30-18:00)
450€
Part One B: Further Development of Techniques & Practices
March 29-30, 2025 (10:30-18:00)
400€
Part Two: Advancing the Practice
April 5-6, 2025 (10:30-18:00)
500€
For those who have completed Part One A & B and accumulated practice hours.

Register
Limited spaces are available. Secure your place and take the next step in your bodywork practice.
For registration and inquiries, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
More information: https://shannoncooney.org/index.php/teaching/practice-of-the-practitioner.html

Please Note: these are designed to be taken consecutively. In some cases, participants have taken Part One A one year Part One B the next etc. These workshops run every March in Berlin.
The workshops are limited to a maximum of 12 persons.
Once your interest in attending is received you'll receive online banking deposit details-> deposit requested to be made by February 14, 2025.
To register please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Workshop Location: Part One ( A+B) Studio 142, Kunstquartier Bethanien, Mariannenplatz 2, 1st Floor, Room 142 10997 Berlin

Part TWO: Park Studio Berlin, Am Treptower Park 42, 12435 Berlin

Testimonials:

Shannon Cooney is a remarkable healer whose depth of wisdom and experience shines through in her teachings. Her intuitive approach, combined with decades of expertise, creates a uniquely soft and powerful healing presence. In the warm, safe space she cultivates, students naturally absorb her teachings at their own pace, each finding their own way to strengthen their practice. What sets Shannon apart is her thoughtful attentiveness - she meets each person exactly where they are, gently guiding them toward deeper healing. Her work has transformed how I understand both healing and teaching. C.Short