Witness Class, Craniosacral Therapy Alliance, Strafford, New Hampshire

Star Island Conference Center

Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire

See More Photos from Star Island Here.

We will explore the power of THE MOST neutral stance as therapist/facilitator, that of Witness.

This three-day class is designed to open the therapist to the natural elements of life--breath, water and awareness--in order to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the craniosacral rhythms, our breath, and inner stillness.

Topics discussed and explored will include:

- Water, the body and intention

- Reflections of craniosacral rhythms with organs of the brain

- CST and fulcrums

- Grasping and fear

- Ego awareness

- Chi Kung and CST

- Breath and CST

- Techniques to invoke imagery and dialogue

- Witness as a CST approach

- New, unique exercises: Being a Mirror; A Walk Back Home; Water Awareness in the Ocean (don't forget to pack your bathing suit!)

Participate in this class and discover the importance of being present, still, neutral and energetically engaged in order to encourage the body to heal itself--essentially and ultimately learning "How to Be a Witness."

3 Day Class

(One day to travel by boat to the island and settle in, the three day class and then one day to process and travel back to mainland--altogether a 5 day CST experience.)

Highly Recommended Reading:

"CST Handbook" Don Ash

"Body of Water Ocean of Mind" Don Ash

"Healing Power of Water" Musaru Emoto

"The Art of Forgiveness, Loving Kindness and Peace" Jack Kornfield

"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" Richard S. Bach

Click here to purchase some of the above publications.

Dates: August 4-6, 2013, March (location overseas)

Registration Fee: $598.

(A $200 deposit is required with each registration. Please read our Registration/Cancellation Policy.)

Lodging: additional fee, see below for options

Location: Star Island Retreat & Conference Center at The Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire

CEUs: 18

Prerequisite: CADD or advanced equivalent

(Phone the CSTAlliance office at 603-948-2820 if you

have questions about equivalent qualifications.)

Study guides will be provided at the class.

Island Accommodations

See Photos at StarIsland.org

The prices below include: lodging, meals, and ferry service to and from the island.

History of Star Island Star Island Slideshow Activities on Star Island

Visit our Facebook page to see photos from Aug. 2012 class.

Craniosacral Therapy Alliance

"Everyone knows drops are in the ocean, but not everyone knows the ocean is in every drop."

—Jack Kornfield

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A deposit of $200 is required for each registration.

Balance due four weeks prior to start of class, unless other arrangements are made.

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Payment Plans Available

Please phone the office to request a tuition payment plan.

Visa and MasterCard are also accepted.

Please phone the office at 603-948-2820 to process

your payment using a credit card.

Questions about this class?

Phone the CSTAlliance office at 603-948-2820.

Star Island, the location for our Witness Class, August 4-6, 2013. As you approach the island, the majestic, old hotel reveals itself. --Don Ash

Here is a view of the hotel and open lawn area for games. From this angle you can appreciate the enormous size of the beautiful front porch.

Entering the hotel you feel as if you're stepping back into the 19th century--the wonderful bygone days when the pace of life was much slower. The sitting area reminds us of a time when people sat and spoke to each other without the distraction of television.

There are rocking chairs on the porch to take in the fabulous ocean views the hotel has to offer.

The beautiful view from the hotel porch of Gosport Harbor and the "Thomas Laighton" ferry.

View of the hotel and monument from the island trails.

Here is the antique gate that leads to the monument dedicated to the early English explorer Captain John Smith. In approximately 1614 Capt. Smith was one of the first to discover the Isles of Shoals and was the first to place them on maritime charts.

Jill hikes one of the many beautiful island trails. Bring your hiking shoes!

There are plenty of adventurous things for kids to do on the island like climbing on the resident "sea monster" shown here, flying kites, hiking the trails or visiting the island's aquarium. Visit www.starisland.org to learn more about Star Island's activities.

History buffs will also enjoy what the island has to offer. People have been visiting this island since the early 1600s and there is evidence that fishermen were cod fishing near the island much earlier than that, possibly as early as 1578. Here Jill visits one of the cemeteries on the island.

"We have found Star Island to be the perfect place to hold the Witness classes with its beautiful sky, land and water. This location and this cranial class will change your life!"
-- Don and Jill Ash, CSTAlliance

August 4-6, 2013

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"Star Island is the perfect place to hold the Witness classes with its beautiful sky, land and water. This location and this cranial class will change your life!"

-- Don Ash, CSTAlliance

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The Craniosacral Therapy Alliance (CSTAlliance) is a continuing education provider with the National Certification

Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) #451232-10 and awards CEUs for all CSTAlliance Curriculum classes.

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