June 6 – 10
(Saturday Dinner – Wednesday Breakfast)
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch

Therapeutic Touch (TT) workshops were first offered at Camp Indralaya in 1977. Since that time, this healing technique has become increasingly accepted in hospitals and clinics throughout North America in addition to being taught in many universities. TT is currently practiced and taught in over 90 countries around the world. A substantial body of research backs up the clinical wisdom that TT promotes the healing of a large variety of physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.

This program provides a foundation in the theory and practice of Therapeutic Touch. It is designed for anyone new to the practice of TT or anyone wishing to refresh their practice. Many practitioners take more than one Foundations class. This is especially good when taken from different teachers. Many health care professionals are learning TT as a complementary modality, however, anyone who has the desire to help another with their healing process is also encouraged to apply. Participants will practice fundamental techniques, understand the physiological effects, and learn about uses of TT in various settings. This includes doing TT for oneself, which supports one’s own immune system and well-being.  Experiencing a workshop such as this in the natural beauty of Indralaya greatly aids in deepening the learning process and nurtures you as you learn.

Approved to award 12 contact hours
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.

Note: when registering you may include a donation to support attendance at TT programs by those with more limited means.

General Information About Programs

Daily Rhythm at Indralaya

7:30 am – Meditation (Optional)
8:00 am –  Breakfast + after meal chores*
9:30 am – Meditation
10:00 am – TT sessions
11:00 am -12:15 pm: Program window (times vary with groups)
12:30 pm – Lunch + after meal chores
2:00 pm – 5:15 pm –  Program window (times vary with groups)
6:00 pm – Dinner + after meal chores
7:30 pm – Evening program
*some TT participants on Daily Staff begin their work before breakfast.

Meals and Chores

Meals are vegetarian, using organic products when possible, and using garden produce when available. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and most other dietary restrictions can be accommodated on request. All participants join in to share after-meal cleanup chores.

Transport

Transport to Indralaya is by ferry or plane to Orcas Island.
For the Ferry: Reservations for cars are required from the Washington State Department of Transportation; if you choose to walk on, transportation from the Orcas dock to Indralaya can be requested during registration.
To fly to Orcas: There are regularly scheduled flights on Kenmore Air from Seattle Boeing Field to Eastsound, or from Seattle Lake Union or Kenmore/Lake Washington to Deer Harbor Marina. Transportation to Indralaya can be provided for flights that land in Eastsound.

Fees

Registration fees are all-inclusive for accommodation and meals. Accommodation is in rustic cabins (plumbed or not), the “Round House” a 7-bedroom, 2.5 bath shared house, or in your own tent or RV. Registration fees may be reduced if you sign up to be on “daily staff.” Daily staff work 3 hours per day on cleanup, maintenance tasks, garden help, kitchen help and the like. Daily staff hours are in addition to community participation in after meal cleanup chores.

Clothes

The dress at Indralaya is casual (but layered as the weather can be changeable, even in the summer). Be sure to bring closed-toed shoes for any work around the property (e.g. they are required to work in the kitchen), rain gear, and layers.
Most participants bring their own bedding or sleeping bag and towels, but these can also be rented (for $40 per person per program)  as part of the registration process. Be sure to bring toiletries (including soap).

Other

No pets, meat, fish, fowl, alcohol, recreational drugs, firearms, or smoking/vaping/use of tobacco products are allowed on the Indralaya property.

Registration Fees:

• Registration fees are all-inclusive and cover accommodation, food, and program specifics for the entire program.
• Participants may choose their accommodation type (Plumbing, Non-Plumbing, Tent, RV, No Accommodation).  See Accommodation Types here: https://www.indralaya.org/home/guest-information/accommodation-types-indralaya/
• Participants may select to work on daily staff (3 hours commitment per day) for a substantial discount. This is available to all participants 13 and older.
• Non-Accommodation rates are for program and meals only. Daily Staff discounts for non-accommodation rates cover meals and facilities use.
• In the rates table “Std” is standard rate; “DS” is Daily Staff Rate.

Registration Instructions:

• You may register one or more persons in a single registration. To register more than one, select multiple persons for your accommodation type.
• If you are selecting Daily Staff please indicate in notes who in the party is taking the daily staff discount (available to adults, young adults, teens). Daily staff discounts (except for No-Accommodation rates) are indicated by checking Daily Staff as an “additional item.” The discount will be applied on checkout.
• You have an option of making a donation to Indralaya as part of your registration this helps support running Indralaya (registration fees cover about 75% of expenses)
• You also have an option of covering credit card fees for your registration – this is much appreciated

On checkout, please indicate if you are a “Friend of Indralaya” (if you are not you can become one by selecting this option under “optional items”) or a TS member. This will confer a 5% discount on your camp accommodation fees. If you are registering more than one adult, please be sure that each is a Friend of Indralaya (Discount code is ‘Friend’) or TS member (discount code is ‘TS’)  to use the discount. You can select the number of Friends memberships under optional items, and enter other names under notes.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation through May 8
Cancellation fee May 9 – May 22- $50
Cancellation fee May 23 and later – $100