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Year 2

Syllabus

The course will include:

  • Zen Shiatsu theory.
  • Locations and functions of Zen Shiatsu meridians (Masunaga extensions to the traditional meridians).
  • Kyo/Jitsu theory and practice.
  • Zen Shiatsu hara and back diagnosis.
  • Other forms of diagnosis.
  • Traditional (Classical) supplementary CV and GV meridians and their associated points (Tsubos).
  • Relationship between the Five Elements, in theory and practice.
  • Basic anatomy, physiology and pathology, in line with the core curriculum requirements of the Shiatsu Society (UK).
  • Continuing the development of the practitioner's own Ki through self-Shiatsu exercises and other methods.
  • Basic listening skills.
  • Structuring a Shiatsu session.
  • Practitioner development skills.
  • Home Study approx 12 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 have completed the previous year with The Shiatsu School, Edinburgh (or a recognised equivalent course), or demonstrate that they have reached the necessary level for entry. A willingness to participate and experiment, in addition to demonstrating commitment to the course is important.

Dates

The 10 weekends amount to 162.5 hours. Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 5.30pm.
plus a 5 day residential

2008
September 13th/14th
October 4th/5th
November 8th/9th
December 6th/7th
2009
January 10th/11th
January/February 31st/1st
February 21st/22nd
March 21st/22nd
April 25th-29th (Residential)
May 23rd/24th
June 13th/14th

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. Also The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AB.

Residential venue to be confirmed.

Payment

Payment is by a non-refundable deposit of £200 (or £150 if paid by June 30) followed by 10 monthly instalments of £143 from September 2008 to June 2009 inclusive.

The total cost for year 2 is £1,630 (or £1,580 if paid by June 30).

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