Designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers interested in mindful practice, this daylong retreat will introduce the five “families,” or energies, of the Mandala of the Enlightened Feminine, and how they can be incorporated into massage therapy.

The mandala creates a sacred geography within the psyche, leading toward the realization of the innate perfection of the world. It is a blueprint for reality and has as its basic structure a center and four directions, which are represented by the five ‘families’: five energies, elements, colors, seed syllables, emotions, psychological types, and most importantly five wisdoms. The mandala works with energy to express the inherent purity of all existence, and sacred embodiment as a path to liberation.

Jessica Stevens, CMT, will offer teachings on the application of the teachings of the five Buddha families to massage therapy. This method, called Mandala Massage, allows physical, emotional and mental tension to transform. The day will serve as an introduction on how to guide clients through this transformational experience using sound, color and aromatherapy. 

For those interested in continuing these studies, Tara Mandala will offer an in-depth 5-day course on Mandala Massage in 2011.

Fees: Sliding scale fees allow participants to pay according to individual means. Your payment above the low end directly benefits our scholarship fund.

Participants are invited to extend their stay with one or two nights of accommodation, on September 25th and 26th. Overnight accommodation includes dinner and breakfast for a total of $75.

If you are able to bring a massage table, please note this on your registration form.

Daylong Retreat (includes lunch):: $100 - $150
Overnight accomodation on Sept 25th (includes dinner and breakfast): $75
Overnight accomodation on Sept 26th (includes dinner and breakfast): $75
Suggested Dana: $20 - $40

Accommodation descriptions can be found here.

Sustaining Sangha discounts range from 10%-20% based on your membership level and are calculated at registration.

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Register securely online: 100% of course cost due at registration. Please be sure to note if you can bring a massage table in the comments section of your online registration.
Financial aid available

Jessica Stevens, CMT, is a Vajrayana practitioner studying the atiyoga path in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. She teaches Mandala Massage as a path of transformation and healing. Massage has been her primary spiritual practice for over 14 years. She received her training at the Utah College of Massage Therapy in 1995 and became a prominent instructor there, teaching many of their core classes including Acupressure, Advanced Massage Therapy, and Professional Development as well as electives in Yoga and Body Awareness. She is currently the senior therapist at MassageSpecialists.com in Boulder, CO.