The course will include:

• Masunaga Zen Shiatsu theory including the Zen Masunaga meridian pathways.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) review including the traditional meridians, acupressure points and functions. An introduction to The Six Divisions.
• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology in line with the core curriculum requirements of The Shiatsu Society (UK).
• Practice Management skills.
• Counselling and Communication skills.
• Advanced Shiatsu techniques including Movement Shiatsu and the Six Forms of Touch, Shiatsu during pregnancy, Shiatsu for babies and children, Quantum Shiatsu techniques and principles.
• Specialised conditions linked to Pathology.
• Diagnosis and Observation; review and consolidation of techniques.
• Food and Nutrition.
• Clinic Days; giving recommendations.
• Self-Development and Personal Growth.
• Year 3 will also benefit from invited guest teachers, a residential and a visit to The Shiatsu Society Congress in October.
• Home Study approx 15 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).

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 course runs over 12 weekends. Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 5.30pm. Plus a 5-day residential in the Scottish Borders.

SC: Salisbury Centre; TS: Theosophical Society

Venues

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

The Theosophical Society, 28 Great King Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QH.
The Theosophical Society is a grand, centrally-located, fully-equipped Georgian town house. Easily reached by public transport and with free parking.

Payment

Payment is by a non-refundable deposit of £200 followed by 11 monthly instalments of £150.00 from September to August inclusive.

The total cost for year 3 is £1,850.00

There will be no Year 3 running at The Shiatsu School Edinburgh between September 2008 and August 2009. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

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