The Kientalerhof was founded in 1985. In the beginning days, the center focused on the macrobiotics teachings. In time the center evolved to be one of the most important schools in Europe (and the world) for body work education, continued education for professionals, and also a center for personal development and creativity. Shiatsu, Cranio Sacral Therapy, 5 Rhythm Dancing, Music Improvisation, cooking, and a variety of other courses take place under the roof of the center.
This makes the Kientalerhof a meeting place for teachers and students from different cultures and backgrounds, sharing in common the wish for personal and professional development.
The Kientalerhof is located in Kiental, meaning "the valley of pines and rolling rocks". Kiental is a small village in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by mountains. Nature is always just a step away from the front door of the house. The air and water are pure and fresh. Hiking, walking or simply being outside provides one with a sense of inner peace and joy.
This makes the Kientalerhof a meeting place for teachers and students from different cultures and backgrounds, sharing in common the wish for personal and professional development.
The Kientalerhof is located in Kiental, meaning "the valley of pines and rolling rocks". Kiental is a small village in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by mountains. Nature is always just a step away from the front door of the house. The air and water are pure and fresh. Hiking, walking or simply being outside provides one with a sense of inner peace and joy.Kientalerhof with all the astounding nature surrounding, the influx of international people, teachers and mentors of various fields of bodywork, philosophy and healthy cuisine, opened to me an infinite plane of self exploration and development.
Caitlin Pramuk (U.S.A)
While living in the Kientalerhof, you will make friends for life. This is just how it happens here (and science has not found the reason for it - yet.) :o)
Students who come to the Kientalerhof are often happy to find someone with whom they can share a treatment. This means "Shiatsu" and "Cranio" will not be just a terminology for you, it will be an experience.
Out of the wish to heal our family, friends and community, we may choose to learn to become a professional body worker.
However, the first step would be to know and to heal your Self. The Work Study provides an excellent foundation for any kind of body therapy education, as well as an opportunity to discover which of the methods appeals to you the most.
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Our kitchen offers delicious, creative, whole food cooking. It is definitely the best whole food restaurant in all of Kiental! :o)
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When people ask me why I came here, I answer truthfully: I am here for the food.
Yael Sivan (Israel)
I didn’t come here with intentions for finding a career or in a conscious search for spiritual guidance. My one intention was to find the truth, to discover the truth for myself.
Caitlin Pramuk (U.S.A.)
All of this makes the Kientalerhof a unique environment for growth. Beyond the daily structure which provides strength, you have a friendly, lively yet peaceful environment to support you on your own journey, whatever it may be.
Some people come because they wish to deepen their learning in a specific field, some come to heal, some are drawn to the program for a reason they may not yet know. But for everyone, the Work Study Program provides space.
You will have a break and a time away from your usual life, while starting out something new.
The Kientalerhof is far from being a perfect place. It will not always be easy, and you are bound to come across many challenges and conflicts. In our view the most important thing to remember is that the time here can be anything you want and will make of it.
There is no place you can come in touch with mirror images - "reflections"- like here. After years of depression, joy of life came back to me. How wonderful that is!!!
Irmi Beck-Hennecke (Germany)
I didn’t come here with intentions for finding a career or in a conscious search for spiritual guidance. My one intention was to find the truth, to discover the truth for myself.
Caitlin Pramuk (U.S.A.)
All of this makes the Kientalerhof a unique environment for growth. Beyond the daily structure which provides strength, you have a friendly, lively yet peaceful environment to support you on your own journey, whatever it may be.
Some people come because they wish to deepen their learning in a specific field, some come to heal, some are drawn to the program for a reason they may not yet know. But for everyone, the Work Study Program provides space.
You will have a break and a time away from your usual life, while starting out something new.
The Kientalerhof is far from being a perfect place. It will not always be easy, and you are bound to come across many challenges and conflicts. In our view the most important thing to remember is that the time here can be anything you want and will make of it.
There is no place you can come in touch with mirror images - "reflections"- like here. After years of depression, joy of life came back to me. How wonderful that is!!!
Irmi Beck-Hennecke (Germany)
