Mindful Expressionism Certification Program

 

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Mindful Expressionism  is the advanced work that Jill Berkana has been developing for the last 22 years. The technical and manipulative aspect of the work includes a blend of Structural and/or Normalization of Soft Tissue Techniques,  NMT and Trigger Point , and traditional Asian style bodywork…all delivered in a beautiful fluid, non-static package of creative and artistic flow. Music is key, and dance, yoga and martial arts are utilized as the foundation of the movement practice. The most important ingredients of the practice of Mindful Expressionism are total mindfulness, and the courage to connect, and create what is needed for the client at any given moment. Practitioners must have acquired a great deal bodywork skill through practice,  knowledge of the human sciences, and proven awareness of self. Practitioners learn to let go of  agenda within a bodywork session, and allow the moment and the relationship between the client and the practitioner to determine how the treatment unfolds. There is a concentrated practice of NON-THINKING, and simply allowing. The majority of the training is  bodywork. There is also a focus of meditation, dance, movement, yoga, and ART. Students must meet specific prerequisites in order to participate in this exclusive training. If you are interested in taking this training, please contact Jill at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   to schedule a meeting with the originator of the modality,  Jill Berkana, so that she can answer any questions you have and help you determine if this exclusive training is right for you.

 

 

 

 

 

250-Hour Advanced Certification Program in the Berkana Method of Mindful Expressionism

Bodywork Lab  - 140 hours: Student learn and exchange an advanced technical survey of the entire human body in the Berkana Method of Mindful Expressionism.

Meditation and Mindfulness Practice – 45 hours: Students cultivate their sitting practice through group meditation

Artistic Flow – 45 hours: Students explore creative expressionism through various forms of artistic interaction including music, sculpture, dance, painting, and a dedicated yoga practice.

Practicum and Assistant Instruction – 20 hours: Students work with basic program students and instructors in the classroom as a classroom assistant in order to cultivate teaching skills.

 

There are a few 50 hour specialization segments available for those who want a taste of Mindful Expressionism, but who cannot commite to the entire training.

 

 

Tuition:

  • 250 Hour Certification Training in Mindful Expressionism: $4,500 paid in easy installments. $500 Early Enrollment discount available!
  • 50 Hour Drop In Specialization Segment: $1000 paid in full to secure your space. $100 Early Enrollment discount available!

 


The 250 Hour Mindful Expressionism Certification Program

Segment

Start

End

Focus

Availability

ME 1

10-22

10-30

Orientation, Foundational Review, Extremities, Lower Leg

Droop in available

ME 2

10-30

11-07

Head, Neck, Face, Jaw, TMJ Specialization

Drop in available

ME 3

11-08

11-16

Shoulder Girdle, Chest Specialization

Drop in available

ME 4

11-19

11-29

Intercostal, Thoracic Spine, Psoas, Diaphragm and Abdominal

Drop in available

ME 5

11-29

12-07

Lumbar Spine, Hamstrings, Deep Rotators, Graduation

Drop in available