Bowen Therapy
Level 1
A simple and effective way to work with the body
No previous experience needed.
In this course, you will learn how to identify where tension is held in the body and release it using simple, targeted techniques.
This is a gentle yet powerful approach — working with the body, not against it.
No complex systems — just what works.
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Next course in Reykjavík
September 4–6, 2026
09:00–17:00
Registration is open

What will you learn?
You will gain simple and powerful tools you can use immediately in your practice.
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Identify where tension is held in the body
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Understand how the body responds to touch
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Work effectively with fascia and tension patterns
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Use fewer techniques with greater results
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Support the nervous system instead of overriding it
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Apply a method that creates faster, clearer results
Learn to do less — and achieve more.
Is this course for you?
This course is for anyone who wants to work with the body in a simple, focused and effective way.
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Beginners taking their first steps in bodywork
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Massage therapists wanting a simpler, more effective approach
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Physiotherapists and healthcare professionals
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Practitioners who want better results with fewer interventions
No previous experience is required — you can start right away.
How is the course structured?
The course is designed to give you both understanding and practical skills — step by step.
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Clear teaching with simple explanations
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Hands-on practice under guidance
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Develop a feel for the body and its responses
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Learn techniques you can use immediately
You leave with real tools you can apply right away.
What you will learn in this course
You will learn to assess tension and work with the body using simple movements that create faster and clearer results.
Targeted assessment
Learn to identify the root cause of tension — not just symptoms
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Where tension begins
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Connections within the body
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How the body responds
Based on the work of Graham Pennington
You will learn a structured assessment approach inspired by Graham Pennington.
This helps you to:
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Find the cause of tension
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Understand connections between body areas
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Choose the right technique for each individual
Techniques you will learn
Á námskeiðinu lærir þú markvissar Bowen hreyfingar sem vinna með helstu spennusvæði líkamans.
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Lower body:
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Hips and balance
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Sacroiliac area
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Piriformis and deep hip muscles
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Hamstrings
Back & spine:
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Lower back
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Mid-back
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Spinal connections
Upper body:
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Neck and cervical spine
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Shoulders
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Upper back
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Jaw and head
Systems and connections
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Fascia and connective tissue
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Interaction between muscles and nervous system
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Balance and movement patterns
You will learn how to combine assessment and techniques into a targeted and effective treatment.
