Shiatsu initiation course

This is a Intensive Shiatsu Foundation, which is designed to equip the beginner student with the necessary skills to give good, safe, introductory shiatsu to friends and family. You will learn how to use your own body posture efficiently in order to relax a recipient and boost their energy level. It is a fun and practically focused course, which includes some simple introductory theory into Traditional Chinese medicine.

Suitable for:

Complete beginners
Complementary therapists

You will receive:

• Understanding of the basic/core principles of good shiatsu
• Shiatsu skills for use on friend and family

Agenda

• Qigong, Makko ho and Do-inexercises for self development
• Introduction to Classical Chinese Medicine and its applications to shiatsu
• The syllabus: Introduction to the theories and practical applications of Classical Chinese Medicine: Including study into Qi, meridians (channels) and Yin / Yang theory
• Zen-Shiatsu: Moving from your Hara with ease; Sequences in prone, supine and side positions; Methods to tonify, calm or disperse Qi
• Develop your internal vitality and enhance your sensitivity to Qi.

Practical feedback and support

Progression

Acupressure Diploma
Regular practice classes