COURSES~SCHEDULE~REGISTRATION 2023-26
Touch of Presence®
Giorgia is currently teaching these live courses in the locations listed below. The Introduction Course offers the foundation for understanding Touch of Presence® and the Biodynamic Cranial Approach (BCA). It’s the perfect way to orient to this work and also benefit the most from the other courses. The Group Intensive Course offers a deep, year-long immersion as a cohort of students. The Intensive is for those who wish to learn to offer this hands-on modality or integrate it into their current practices and daily life. The other courses provide portals of experiential insights into the BCA principles of Touch of Presence®.
This English language page is the most comprehensive and provides information about all courses, dates, locations, venues, and local contacts. Clickable links take you to registration/payment pages, flyers, lodging reservation pages, and local travel information.
Those courses offered outside English-speaking countries are specifically also listed on the respective pages translated into German, Czech, and Polish.
CLICK ON COURSE TITLE FOR DESCRIPTION, CEUs, and COST
Scroll down to course listing for registration and payment directions.
Click here to see information about Continuing Education Credits
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TOUCH OF PRESENCE®
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BCA INTRODUCTION
Biodynamic Cranial Approach (BCA)
(Provides the prerequisite orientation and preparation to join the next Group Intensive, selected
Touch of Presence® Retreats, and the twice weekly Practice Forums via Zoom)
January 26-28, 2024
Gainesville Retreat Center (GRC)
Gainesville, FL USA
Click here to register and pay directly to Giorgia Milne
Click here to see info on optional GRC lodging
Local contact and organizer is: Mary Reis mary@touchofpresence.com +1 352-246-6280
February 29-March 3, 2024
Pl. Defilad 1
Warsaw, Poland
Click here to register and pay directly to Giorgia Milne
Local contact is: Ania Falkiewicz giorgiamilnepolska@gmail.com +48 509 139 109
March 8-10, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Click here for details and registration
Local contact and organizer is: Amélie Bertin contact@pcsa.nu
April 11-14, 2024
Lion’s Head Mountain Temple
Taiwan
Click here for flyer
Local contact and organizer is: Jane Lewis janeelewis@gmail.com
June 8-10, 2024
Space at the Mill
Manchester, UK
Click here to register and pay for this course
Local organizer is Sarah Wilkins info@sarahwilkins.co.uk +44 (0) 7980 659 419
June 13-16, 2024
Mattli-Antonioushaus
Morschach, Schwyz, Switzerland
Click here for flyer
Click here to see onsite limited lodging availability
Reach out to local contacts/organizers to register and make payment:
Estelle Sturzenegger kontakt@estellesturzenegger.ch +41 79 770 70 95
Uschi Niederer Rüegg info@gesundundberuehrt.ch
August 23-25, 2024
Sophia
Cumberland Park (Adelaide), South Australia
Click here to register and pay directly to Giorgia Milne
Local contact is: Kath Garth craniosacralacademy@gmail.com
October 3-6, 2024
Ivy Langer dance studio
Prague, Czech Republic
Click here for details
Local contact and organizer is: Ondrej Fuk ondrej.fuk@gmail.com
October 10-13, 2024
Schule für Shiatsu
Oelkersallee-Hamburg, Germany
Click here to register and make payment
Local contact is the office/büro: schule@fuer-shiatsu.de +49 40 430 1885
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BCA GROUP INTENSIVE
Biodynamic Cranial Approach (BCA)
(Introduction or another introductory biodynamic course with Giorgia AND teacher approval required)
Intensives run for a year and require you to commit to 120 hours of study and practice within a cohort.
2023-26 GROUP INTENSIVES
After your application, acceptance, and registration, click here to see PAYMENT OPTIONS.
POLAND 2024-25 English with Polish translation
Venue TBA, near Warsaw, Poland (4x 4-day)
2024 ~ Week #1 June 27-30; Week #2 September 26-29
2025 ~ Week #3 February 20-23; Week #4 June 12-15
Venue site and reservation link for lodging + meals are pending
Local contact: Ania Falkiewicz giorgiamilnepolska@gmail.com +48 509 139109
GERMANY 2024-25 English with German translation
Krummendeich, Germany (4x 4-day)
*SEE ADDITIONAL LINKS BELOW TO APPLY FOR GROUP INTENSIVES
2025 ~ Week #1 February 27-March 2; Week #2 June 5-8; Week #3 October 9-12
2026 ~ Week #4 February 19-22
Pegasus Hof, Krummendeich, Germany
Click here for information about Pegasus
Local contact: Dorothee Knief doro.knief@web.de
RESIDENTIAL:
Participants are responsible for reserving their onsite lodging + meals by payment
directly to Pegasus Hof.
The four links to reserve lodging + meals for each week of the Intensive are available on the payment webpage.
Click here for PAYMENT OPTIONS.
UNITED STATES of AMERICA 2023-24
The ONLY USA Group Intensive ~ English only
Louisville, Kentucky, USA (4x4-day)
This course has begun and is now closed.
Week #1 May 11-14, 2023; Week #2 Sept 7-10, 2023;
Week #3 Jan 18-21, 2024; Week #4 May 8-11, 2024
The Center for Educational Therapy
Local contact is: Mary Reis mary@touchofpresence.com +1 (352) 246-6280
Click here for directions, lodging, and nearby restaurants
*APPLY FOR SCHEDULED AND FUTURE (TBA) GROUP INTENSIVES
Click here for the English APPLICATION, good for any venue
Click here for the Czech APPLICATION, various venues
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TOUCH OF PRESENCE® RETREAT
(Prerequisite is the completion of any biodynamic introductory course with Giorgia)
April 17-21 2024 ~ 1 half day, 3 full days, 1 half day
Prerequisite Introduction course is offered April 11-14 at the same venue
Lion’s Head Mountain Temple
Taiwan
Click here for flyer
Local contact and organizer is: Jane Lewis janeelewis@gmail.com
May 29 - June 2, 2024 ~ 1 half day, 3 full days, 1 half day
Arrival between 2 and 3 p.m., start at 4 p.m. on May 29.
Hof Pegasus
Krummendeich, Germany
Click here for German/English flyer
Click here to register and pay directly to Giorgia Milne
Local contact: Dorothee Knief doro.knief@web.de
August 28 - September 1, 2024 ~ 1 half day, 3 full days, 1 half day
Prerequisite Introduction course is offered August 23-25 in Adelaide
YHA Beach House - accommodation
Port Elliot RSL Hall - gathering and table work
Click here for flyer
Click here to register and pay directly to Giorgia Milne
Local contact is: Kath Garth craniosacralacademy@gmail.com
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PRACTICE FORUM
(For students, graduates, and practitioners from Giorgia's biodynamic courses)
SPECIAL SCHEDULE OF GLOBAL ZOOM PRACTICE FORUM MEDITATIONS
For the indefinite future, Giorgia is offering two global meetings per week.
More dates may be offered later. Please check back on this page for timely updates.
SATURDAYS: 1 pm/13:00 Pacific Time
2023 November 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
2024 January 6, 13, 20, 27 ~ February 3, 10, 17, 24
SUNDAYS: Australian, New Zealand, and Taiwan Time
2013 November 5, 12, 19, 26 ~ December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
2024 January 7, 14, 21, 28 ~ February 4, 11, 18, 25
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WEDNESDAYS: 10 pm/22:00 Pacific Time
2023 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ~ December 6, 13, 20, 27
2024 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 ~ February 7, 14, 21, 28
THURSDAYS: European, Australian, New Zealand, and Taiwan Time
2023 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ~ December 7, 14, 21, 28
2024 January 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
* Find your equivalent time zone and date here
SPECIAL GRADUATE ONLY GLOBAL ZOOM PRACTICE FORUMS!!!
Use the same zoom link and password as for the twice a week Practice Forums
Saturdays at 12:00 Pacific time
2023: February 11 ~ May 20 ~ August 26 ~ November 18
2024: February 17 ~ May 18 ~ August 10 ~ November 23
ZOOM LOGIN DETAILS
This is the Join Zoom Meeting link to use on the scheduled time and date for your time zone:
https://zoom.us/j/5975186531?pwd=RTNHNFlmL3Y2dHZDY1V3Uzk1OWdtZz09
Meeting ID: 597 518 6531
Password: stillness (as needed)
Click here for Zoom Meeting Directions and calling in by phone (audio only).
Zoom portion only for now and also in person when it is once again safe to gather in this way.
When in-person gatherings resume, they will take place at:
Ashtanga Yoga Berkeley
933 Parker St., #38, Bay 5
Berkeley, CA 94710
Contact: Giorgia Milne, giorgia@touchofpresence.com +1-831-915-5663
*Please email Giorgia to let her know if you will attend in Berkeley.*
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CRANIOSACRAL ANATOMY ~ Distinction within the Functional Whole
(For anyone. Recommended foundation class for any CST and of great value for other modalities. Suggested pre-requisite for Brain)
none scheduled at this time
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BRAIN ANATOMY ~ The Matter of Mind
(CS Anatomy and CS experience recommended or teacher approval)
none scheduled at this time
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EMBRYOLOGY ~ Spirit & Essence
(For anyone)
February 22-25, 2024
Schule für Shiatsu
Oelkersallee-Hamburg, Germany
Click here to register and make payment
Local contact is the office/büro: schule@fuer-shiatsu.de +49 40 430 1885
March 14-17, 2024
Ivy Langer dance studio
Prague, Czech Republic
Click here for details and to register/pay at the Czech Craniosacral Association
Local contact and organizer is: Ondrej Fuk ondrej.fuk@gmail.com
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FULCRUMS ~ Portals of Wholeness
“At the Heart of every fulcrum, there is Love”
(For anyone)
none scheduled at this time
“You are your most you at the moment of conception.”
Erich Blechschmidt, M.D. Embryologist
(For anyone)
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FLUIDS AND SPACE ~ Explorations Between and Beyond
none scheduled at this time
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NAVIGATION SKILLS ~ Presence and Tonality of “Verbal Touch”
(For bodywork & somatic students and therapists)
October 18-20, 2024 English only
Manuvision
Copenhagen, Denmark
Click here to register and pay directly to Giorgia Milne
Local contact is: Susanne Glending susanneglending@gmail.com