Event Details

  • Starts 16 Aug, 2027 at 09:00
  • Ends 22 Aug, 2027 at 17:00
  • Home Shanti Home, Simiane La Rotonde, France
  • Email Pavani

Costs

Training

1 100 €

Full board accommodation

From 402€ to 510€

Including accommodation and 3 meals (vegetarian and often gluten free) cooked by a professional, all drink during the day and use of the place and it’s facilities, for the 6 days.

Housing

15€

The training is non-residential. However, you can find rooms close to the center, starting at €30 per night for a room/studio that accommodates two people. The Buddha Hall offers various types of accommodation on-site and can also assist you in finding nearby lodging. After registration, you will have the option to coordinate with other participants for shared accommodation and transportation through a WhatsApp group dedicated to this module.

Transport

60€

A shuttle to transport you on morning and evening from the training center to the village of Arillas (where you find accommodation and restaurants for the evening) is at the disposal of the student who prefers not to rent a car. The cost of it (€60), will be shared by participants.

This event is organized by Elemental Bodywork. For any questions about this event please contact: Pavani

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Event Summary

This 6-day training program prepares participants to teach a 3-day introductory MER workshop, focusing on the lower back, neck, and thorax. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise in myofascial bodywork, the training combines foundational theory, practical skills, and hands-on techniques. Graduates will be equipped to teach a basic MER session and guide others in addressing pain and tension in these areas. This program is designed exclusively for certified MER practitioners.

The full curriculum consists of 6 hours of online classes and 6 days of in-person training, totaling 65 hours.

Training Overview

  • This program emphasizes hands-on application and teaching methods. Participants will learn to:
  • Guide groups in addressing lower back and neck pain.
  • Hold space for individuals and present workshop elements effectively.
  • Conduct morning meditation sessions.
  • Deliver presentations on fascia and the anatomy of the back and neck.
  • Demonstrate techniques for the back, neck, and shoulders.
  • Facilitate Q&A sessions and manage group dynamics.
  • Understand transference and countertransference.
  • Use effective verbal cues and problem-resolution skills.

What You’ll Learn

  1. Facilitating MER Groups: Lead safe, resonant sessions with a focus on group dynamics, participant needs, and creating a supportive environment.
  2. Core MER Techniques: Master the seven elements of MER—breath, movement, sound, touch, emotion, meditation, and pain relief—along with trauma-sensitive techniques like titration and pendulation.
  3. Handling Group Challenges: Develop compassionate strategies for managing countertransference, resolving conflicts, and staying present during difficult interactions.
  4. Guiding MER Demo Sessions: Gain confidence in demonstrating and overseeing MER techniques, helping participants address lower back and neck pain.

Certification & Incentives

  • Receive MER certification upon completion.
  • Gain guidance on promoting and marketing future workshops.
  • Have your groups promoted on the global MER website for introductory workshops.

Empowerment Through MER

This training empowers facilitators to guide groups on their healing journeys. Graduates will be skilled in teaching MER techniques, enabling them to offer individual sessions.

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Home Shanti Home, Simiane La Rotonde, France

Between the mountains of Lure and the Luberon, 1h30 from Avignon or Aix, in the heart of Provence, 400-year-old medicine, fruit and chestnut trees, a three-hundred-year-old sheepfold, make this 20-hectare estate an ideal place for healing. Calm, silence, the gentle energy of nature are all qualities that you will appreciate. This place has its own history that continues through every moment, around the people who stay there and the various courses that take place there. Newly created as an Osho center in the Alpes de Haute Provence, it is naturally intended to host other activities that combine so simply with meditation.

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Address: Chavon, Simiane La Rotonde 04150
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Life changing training in beautiful locations