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Shintaido Initiation 

[ French version ]

2nd–4th September 2026

Couvin & Nismes, Belgium

Theme: Movement – Meditation – Nature

Instructeur /Instructor: Charles Burns

Assisté de / Assisted by: Mirabelle de Palma

This event is open to all

This event is open to all

Schedule

Pre-event : wednesday, september 2 (all day)
Event : thursday september 3 (all day), friday september 4 (morning)

Location

Nismes 5670 and Couvin 5660, Belgium

Who is it for?

  • For anyone currently taking or having taken Shintaido classes who wishes to deepen their practice.
  • If you are a beginner in Shintaido, please speak to your instructor (if you have one) or contact us by email (shintaido.forest@gmail.com) to discuss your participation.
  • Members of national Shintaido organisations (in countries other than Belgium and the United Kingdom) are welcome.
  • If you have never practiced Shintaido, we invite you to take a trial class in Belgium or the United Kingdom (or another country).
  • A trial class is scheduled as a pre-workshop on the afternoon of September 2nd, 2026; a few places will be reserved for these last-minute registrations.

Pre-workshop: Wednesday, September 2nd
A morning of information and practice: reserved for health and environmental education professionals on the theme of nature, meditation, and movement.

Afternoon: an introductory Shintaido session open to all (students from other classes are welcome).
Evening: a meditation session for those registered for the workshop (students from other classes are welcome).

Workshop: Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th
Thursday: opening of the workshop, one practice session in the morning, one practice session in the afternoon.
Friday: an early morning meditation, one practice session in the morning, closing of the workshop.

Prices

If you require a price adjustment, please contact Mirabelle da Palma: shintaido.forest@gmail.com

Workshop Prices:

  • Workshop price (Thursday and Friday): €150
  • Reduced price for members of Shintaido Forest and British Shintaido: €135
  • Early bird (deadline 03/07/26): €120
  • Last-minute registration (between 21/08/26 and 02/09/26): €180

Pre-workshop Prices

  • Morning: €25
  • Afternoon: Free for the trial class, €15 for students registered with Shintaido Forest asbl
  • Evening meditation: Free for workshop participants; €7 for students registered with Shintaido Forest asbl

Registration

To register for the workshop, please fill out the form below (you will receive a copy) and then pay the €50 deposit to confirm your registration; the full amount must be paid by August 20, 2026.

Bank transfer to the Shintaido Forest asbl account: BE03 0018 9584 4384

Registration closes on August 15, 2026.

Last-minute registrations will be accepted between August 21 and September 2, 2026.

Accommodation, Meals, and Transportation

Accommodation not arranged: information will be provided for those who need to stay overnight.

Meals during the workshop: not included in the price, organized as a group (catering can be ordered).

Transportation: connections will be made for carpooling and shuttles during the workshop.

Registration Form

    Your Name *

    Your Email *

    Phone

    Membership and experience level in shintaido:

    Accommodation (not included) help you will need to source this:

    Disability affecting keiko

    Are you willing to be included in any event photography?

    Bursaries

    A limited number of travel bursaries may be available to help BS members travelling from the UK. Would you like to be considered?

    To apply for a bursary you will need to send a short proposal to the BS Management Team detailing your Shintaido experience and reasons for requiring a bursary.

    Paiement de l'accompte – Deposit payment

    I will pay the deposit by:

    NB1: Bank Transfer preferred unless you are based overseas

    NB2: If attending from the UK it's best to use a transfer service such as Wise

    NB3: Please quote the reference Nismes 2026 (or similar) if possible

    Thank you.

    How to pay the deposit:

    UK members should use a low-cost bank service such as Wise.

    Please note our Cancellation Policy.

    Any questions? Contact Mirabelle da Palma.

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