Shantih Shala Holistic Arts

proudly presents

Art Therapy & Energy Work Immersion:

‘Artistic Metamorphosis’ with Jenny Jia & Josephine Ong 

美术+音乐疗法工作坊: ‘艺术锐变’ 

6/2 (Sun 周日) 4:30-6:30pm

@ The White Room 白色空间

Link: shantihshala.com/2019/05/26/6-2-art-therapy-energy-work/

Shantih Shala Holistic Arts (SSHA) and You Are Matter joins forces again at The White Room!

After several successful and fruitful collaborations together, SSHA will host another joint workshop at The White Room for another unique session!

What does ‘metamorphosis’ mean to you? If you could interpretate this into colours, shapes, lines and textures on a physical plane, how would it look like? On a mental and emotional level, how would you translate this into sounds, movement, vibrations,  feelings, mood and energy? Metaphysically, how would you encapsulate thoughts, smells, taste, qualities and sensations? We begin to explore and fully appreciate the art of subtlety and its impact on our senses.

Treading into mysterious territories merging Art Therapy and Energy Work, together we shall experiment, explore and create original, authentic artistic expressions that reflects our true spirit. Unlimited by common perceptions of aesthetic values, free from judgment and expectations, we invite you to dive deep into the power of the Presence to unleash the inner artist within yourself. No experience needed, just bring an open mind and a playful heart.

What is Art Therapy?

Art Therapy (not to be confused with Therapeutic Art which includes other creative therapies such as Drama Therapy and Music Therapy) is using art as a form of communication and expression of an internal state or reflection of oneself or the world we experience.

Art therapy may focus on the creative art-making process itself, as therapy, or on the analysis of expression gained through an exchange of patient and therapist interaction. The psychoanalytic approach was one of the earliest forms of art psychotherapy. This approach employs the transference process between the therapist and the client who makes art. The therapist interprets the client’s symbolic self-expression as communicated in the art and elicits interpretations from the client. Analysis of transference is no longer always a component.

The British Association of Art Therapists defines art therapy as “a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication.”

The American Art Therapy Association defines art therapy as: “an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.”

(Note: source from Wikipedia)

What is Energy Work?

Categorized under ‘HEART’ practices in the SSHA philosophy of holistic wellness, Energy Work is an umbrella term encompassing Energy Healing, Reiki, Sound Therapy, Crystal Balancing and Aromatherapy.

Energy Healing is a simple, natural and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can benefit from. Many case studies have shown the positive, beneficial results in virtually every known illness and malady. It has also been proven to work in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

Sound Therapy is the art of using the breath, voice work, ancient Tibetan Singing Bowls and other instruments, we explore sounds as a vibrational tool for healing and wellness. We will also tap into harnessing the potential of our own voices as a direct and powerful healing practice. Sounds carry powerful vibrations that can interact, repair and heal the subtle energies within our physical, mental, emotional and energy bodies. It ground us, promotes deep peace, de-stress our overactive minds, opens and heals our emotional wellbeing, among many other benefits.

Crystal Balancing: All crystals contain vibrations that could be harnessed for the purpose of healing and balancing our subtle energy system in the mind, body and heart. Since ancient times, crystals are considered as one of the most sacred gifts from nature with its many functions. Furthermore, it is also a useful and creative tool in Colour Therapy due to its abundance of colours, shapes and sizes that holds specific meanings and interpretations. During a healing session, receivers are invited to choose a crystal they feel connected to by tuning into their intuition and instincts. The crystal is then used in conjunction with other modalities during the treatment to maximize the healing process.

Aromatherapy is the art of using plant materials and aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, and other aroma compounds for improving psychological and physical well-being. Working with the olfactory system, or sense of smell has been proven to effectively deepen the healing process and enhance the overall experience. As with all objects, especially objects from nature, they carry vibrations that could become powerful tools for healing and regeneration. Receivers will enjoy the many different benefits from various oils, especially the customized blends from SSHA which are based on the needs of each individual.

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About your facilitator:

Josephine Ong, Malaysia

关于你的导师: 王若男, 马来西亚

Enriched with over 10 years of teaching experience, Josephine Ong is the founder and leading therapist of Shantih Shala Holistic Arts (SSHA). 

Josephine is a skilled Wellness Therapist, Energy Worker, Yoga Teacher and Personal Trainer internationally recognized by Yoga Alliance, Yoga Arts Australia, Sivananda Vedante (Institute) Training Academy of Chennai (India) and ACE (American Council On Exercise).

Since 2008, Shantih Shala Holistic Arts (SSHA) was founded to serve as a platform promoting empowerment through the healing arts, specifically via Holistic practices to manage the Mind, Body and Heart. With the mission of helping others to empower themselves on a physical, mental and emotional level holistically, SSHA offers effective, high quality skills and practical professional expertize.

Working holistically means working the Mind, Body and Heart as a whole, complete entity. Private sessions, specialized workshops and immersion courses focusing on these three elements all target to address your specific needs and achieve your goals. ‘MIND’ practices include Counseling, Meditation, Pranayama (breath work), Regression Journey, Spiritual Sound Journeys (SSJ); ‘BODY’ practices include Intuitive Bodywork, Yoga Therapy; ‘HEART’ practices include Energy Work, Sound Therapy, Crystal Balancing, and more.

Josephine has helped empower many individuals from all kinds of backgrounds to achieve their goals by incorporating their personal interests with various tools and methods. Her work is a fusion of various disciplines that includes Energy Healing, Sound Therapy, Reiki, Counseling, Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation, Feldenkrais, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Aromatherapy, Shamanism, physical exercises, Massage, Music, Art and Dance.

Today Josephine bases herself in Shanghai, China, as she manages The White Room, a healing and coaching space located at the heart of the city. At the same time, Josephine continues to travel globally to deliver SSHA programmes in China, France, Thailand, Malaysia etc., dividing her time between Shanghai and working as a Visiting Practitioner and Alternative Wellness Therapist at international health and wellness resorts including Six Senses, Chivasom,Rayavadee, Liv Nordic Spa & Wellness, Viking Cruises and so on.

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作为“Shantih Shala-整体的艺术”（SSHA） 的创始人和首席治疗师，Josephine Ong拥有超过10年的教学经验。

Josephine是一位经验丰富的健康顾问、能量治疗师、瑜伽老师和私人教练，她的教师资格分别通过国际性专业机构的认证，具体为美国瑜伽协会（Yoga Alliance）、澳大利亚瑜伽艺术联盟（Yoga Arts Australia）、印度金奈希瓦南达吠陀（研究所）培训机构（Sivananda Vedante Training Academy of Chennai ）和美国运动委员会（ACE）。

“Shantih Shala-整体的艺术”(SSHA) 创建于2008年。作为一个工作平台，“Shantih Shala-整体的艺术”(SSHA)帮助个人在疗愈艺术中，特别是通过促进身心灵健康与平衡的各种练习，实现个人内在力量的提升。“Shantih Shala-整体的艺术”(SSHA)提供高效优质且具有实践性的技能组合，帮助人们在身体、心理和情感层面上提升个人内在力量，从而协调地平衡身体、头脑和心灵的关系。

整体疗愈意味着将头脑、身体与心灵作为一个完整的统一体，为了达到你的目标或者满足你的特别需求，“Shantih Shala-整体的艺术”(SSHA)提供专注于身心灵疗愈的私人订制课程、工作坊与专业课程。涉及“头脑”的练习为身心健康咨询(Counseling)、冥想(Meditation)、瑜伽调息与呼吸练习（Pranayama）、回溯疗法（Regression Journey）、萨满灵性音疗工作坊（Shamanic Sound Journey）；涉及“身体”的练习包括直觉体语工作坊（Intuitive Bodywork）与瑜伽体式练习(Yoga Therapy)；涉及“心灵”的练习为能量课程(Energy Work)、声音疗愈(Sound Therapy)、水晶平衡(Crystal Balancing)等。

Josephine依照参与者的个人兴趣，运用各种各样的方式和方法，已经帮助不同背景的人们加强内在力量从而实现其自身目标。她的工作融合了多种方式，包括能量治疗(Energy Healing)、声音疗愈(Sound Therapy)、灵气(Reiki)、身心健康咨询(Counseling)、瑜伽(Yoga)、阿育韦达 (Ayurveda)、冥想(Meditation)、费登奎斯教育（Feldenkrais)、头部按摩疗法(Cranial-Sacral Therapy)、芳香疗法(Aromatherapy)、萨满疗愈(Shamanism)、身体训练(Physical Exercises)、按摩(Massage) 、音乐(Music)、艺术(Art)和舞蹈(Dance)。

从2007年开始，Josephine成为泰国华欣著名疗养胜地Chivasom瑜伽项目的负责人。自此之后，她陆续执教于英国、俄国、澳大利亚、法国、日本、中国、泰国、马来西亚、新加坡和印度尼西亚。

时至今日，Josephine居住在中国上海; 作为重要的疗愈工作地点，她经营的“白色空间”坐落于这个城市的中心位置。与此同时，Josephine继续在世界各地旅居工作，在中国、法国、泰国与马来西亚等国家，开展 “Shantih Shala-整体的艺术”（SSHA）的工作项目。除了在上海的教学之外，她还担任国际著名疗养胜地或机构比如Six Senses, Chivasom, Rayavadee, Liv Nordic Spa & Wellness, Viking Cruises等的客座老师和特聘健康治疗师。

About your facilitator:

Jennifer Jia Li Miyuki Tchimoto-Wu, UK

关于你的导师: 家丽, 英国

Jenny graduated from University College of London and University of the Creative Arts, in Fine Art and History of Art. Jenny studied and collaborated with artists from around the world at Marina Abramovic Institute on the “Immaterial Journals” and mentored with Professor Jane Bennet author of “Vibrant Matter.”

Having explored the conceptual and philosophical practices of “Materiality,” Jenny stepped deeper into the psychological understanding of the material and the human- Art Therapy, where she attended Goldsmiths, University of London and the British Foundation of Art Therapists as a Junior Associate.

Jenny’s practice embodies the balance between holistic and psychological approach to Art Therapy and Therapy in Art, in order to explore all realms of creative channels and healing.

出生并成长在伦敦，毕业于伦敦大学学院（UCL）和创意艺术大学（UCA）的美术系和艺术史系，在伦敦大学金史密斯学院继续攻读艺术心理治疗的基础和艺术治疗，研究非语言交际与对话，曾在MarinaAbramovic研究所《非物质期刊》中，与来自世界各地的艺术家合作与学习。 擅长将灵性疗愈和心理学有机结合，以“人与物质的情感联系”为桥梁，发展出疗愈与正念在艺术中的应用。已加入英国艺术治疗师基金会初级协会，重点研究跨文化艺术疗法在儿童发展中的运用。

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