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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 11 weekends amount to 143 hours. Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 5.30pm.

September 27th/28th 2008
October 25th/26th
November 22nd/23rd
December 13th /14th
January 17th /18th 2009
February 7th/8th
March 7th/8th
April 4th/5th
May 2nd/3rd
May 30th/31st
June 27th/28th

Venue

The Theosophical Society, 28 Great King Street. The Theosophical Society is a grand, centrally-located, fully-equipped Georgian Town House. Easily reached by public transport & with free parking.

Payment

Payment is by a non-refundable deposit of £160 (£110 if paid by 30 June 2008); followed by 10 monthly instalments of £126 from September 2008 to June 2009 inclusive. Both new and mature students are welcome.

The total cost for year 1 is £1,420 (or £1,370 if paid by June 30 2008).

The course runs over 11 weekends.

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