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Year 1

Syllabus

The course will include:

  • A full range of basic Shiatsu techniques, treating the whole body in four positions: prone, supine, sitting and side positions.
  • Exercises for developing sensitivity to both the giver’s and the receiver’s energy (Ki).
  • The Four Forms of Oriental Diagnosis.
  • Chinese Five Element Theory as applied to diagnosis and (energy meridian) bodywork.
  • The philosophy of Yin and Yang and its application to daily life and Oriental diagnosis and medicine.
  • An introduction to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) theory related to Shiatsu.
  • The location of the 12 classical acupuncture/acupressure meridians and their physical and psychological functions.
  • The location and uses of the major acupuncture/acupressure points.
  • Basic anatomy in line with the core curriculum requirements of the Shiatsu Society (UK).
  • How to work holistically, considering the receiver’s mind and emotions as well as their body.
  • Developing self awareness skills.
  • Self-Shiatsu exercises and methods of supporting and enhancing the practitioner’s own energy and personal development.
  • Home Study approx 8 hours per month.

The course will be a balanced mixture of theoretical and practical components, with a focus on experiential learning. Practical skills learned in class will be reinforced with written and practical homework set between weekends and regular constructive criticism is given.

Individual tutorials are offered half way through the course where you will get direct one to one feedback on your development. Assessments are held at the end of the year (practical and written).

Eligibility

Students will preferably have taken an introductory course in Shiatsu (evening class or introduction day), or have therapeutic experience from another field.

It may be possible for people to join the course as complete beginners, subject to an interview with one or more of the principal teachers.

Dates

The course runs over 11 weekends. 10am–5.30pm amounting to 143 hours.

September 25th–26th 2010
October 23rd–24th 2010
November 20th–21st 2010
December 11th–12th 2010
January 15th–16th 2011
February 12th–13th 2011
March 12th–13th 2011
April 9th–10th 2011
May 7th–8th 2011
June 4th–5th 2011
July 2nd–3rd 2011

Venue

The Shiatsu Centre, 35–37 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AL

Fees

Payment is by a non-refundable deposit of £160.00 (£110 if paid by 30 June 2010) payable in advance; followed by 10 monthly installments of £129.00 from September 2010 to June 2011 inclusive. Both new and mature students are welcome.

The total cost for year 1 is £1,450.00 (or £1,400.00 if paid by June 30th 2010).

Fees include all teaching, assessment and venue fees plus Shiatsu Society membership for one year.

Extra costs: Books, 3 professional Shiatsu sessions, and, if course times are missed, tutorials (1 per teaching day).

We will also be running a day-time, weekday course (Monday–Wednesday weekly over 3 terms). It will cover the same syllabus and number of hours and is a way of completing the work in a shorter time. If you are interested in this option please contact us for further details.

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