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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 include:
• Orientation and palpation of craniosacral system stillness in self and others
• In-depth sensing methods for non-invasive hands on perception practices
• Self-regulation skills
• Practitioner-oriented posture and hand adapting skills
• Expansive presence
• Sense-oriented, mind-integrating meditations to expand consciousness and to work co-creatively with Nature
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 language translation as needed. ( please request)
Montreal, Canada 2026
Part One A;
When
• January 30: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
• January 31 and February 1st
10:30 am - 6:00 pm both days
Part One B
• February 7 and February 8
10:30 am - 6:00 pm both days
Where:
LaPoele
5333 Casgrain, #307 Montréal
How to register?
Send an email to:
$300 deposit to confirm
by November 15th, 2025.
PART A: $725 +HST $819.25
PART B: $625 +HST $706.25
Total: $1525.50
Berlin, Spring 2026
Part One A: An introduction and fundamental techniques.
March 13 19-00-23:00 - March 14-15 2026 10:30-18:00
Part One B: Further developing the techniques and practices.
March 21.-22, 2026 10:30-18:00
Part Two: is for advancing the Practice:
Part Two:
April 18-19 2026
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:
Once your interest for attending is received you'll receive online banking deposit details-> deposit requested to be made by February 15, 2026.
To register please contact:
Workshop Location:
Part One A +B, Studio 142, Kunstquartier Bethanien, Mariannenplatz 2, 1st Floor, Room 142 10997 Berlin
Part Two: PiP Studio, Am Flutgraben 3 ,12435 Berlin
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.
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.
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