Open Programme, Manchester
All of the weekends listed below form the Open Programme, the initial year of studying shiatsu for those with little or no experience.
By covering the required modules from this Open Programme you will learn:
• How to develop your own energy
• The practical basics of energy work: breathing, postural alignment
• Awareness of Hara, centering and the relaxed use of body weight
• How to apply effective Shiatsu with the minimum of effort
• An introduction to Qigong and meditation
• New developments in energy medicine
• Basics of Chinese Medicine: Yin & Yang, Vital Substances, 5 Elements, Organ functions
• How to locate and use principal Acupressure Points
• Meridian stretch exercises for your own health
• Western Anatomy: understanding the skeletal and muscular systems
Introduction to Energy Work *
Sept 10/11 (cost £130)
Anyone interested in experiencing a connection to Ki (energy) in themselves and in others is welcome on this weekend. You will do a number of exercises which will help you gain an awareness of Ki, learn some basic theory of working with energy, and learn a simple shiatsu routine to give to friends and family.
Foundations of Shiatsu *
Sept 10/11, Oct 8/9, Nov 12/13, Dec 3/4, Jan 7/8 and Feb 4/5 (cost £780)
This six weekend course will give you a solid foundation of shiatsu practice. You will really develop an awareness and sensitivity to feeling the quality of your own Ki and the nature of another person’s Ki. You will learn the 12 classical meridians (energy pathways). You will learn how to give shiatsu with people lying on their back, side and on their front. You will also learn a foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We will look at 5 Elements theory and Zang Fu theory and how these are applied within shiatsu. Every weekend time will also be given to learning self maintenance exercises, a combination of Do-in, Qi Gong, meditation and meridian stretches which will support you in your life.
Seated Acupressure
March 10/11, April 21/22 (cost £260)
This popular module will teach you how to give Shiatsu on a massage chair. Use your skills in the workplace, festivals and clinics. If you undertake this course and the online anatomy module you will be able to get professional insurance to practice seated acupressure immediately, enabling you to help fund your further studies.
Linking Shiatsu and Seiki
May 12/13 with Paul Lundberg (cost £130)
An amazing weekend open to all students and graduates of shiatsu where Paul Lundberg, a founder of the Shiatsu College, shares his knowledge with us. Paul has been involved for many years in the study and practice of Eastern Traditional Medicine, including Shiatsu, Acupuncture, Taiji and Daoyin Qigong. For upwards of thirty years he has also followed Kishi’s inspirational teaching, developing his own personal understanding of Seiki and offering his experience to others in countless private sessions and group workshops. This continues to be the centre of his work, a cause for daily wonder and life-celebration.
This will be Paul’s first visit to Manchester and one I’m personally very excited about. Email for more info on this unique weekend.
Zang Fu and Chinese medicine
June 16th/17th (cost £130)
This weekend will be to look at the Zang Fu functions of the organs and to compare with Five Elements theory
On-line anatomy *
The online course will start in November 2012 (cost £225)
July 7th will be an experiential anatomy day (cost £65)
Shiatsu – Changing lives and building futures *
July 7/8 (cost £130)
For students who have completed enough Open Programme studies to be on-track to transferring to the Core Programme. This weekend will bring the Open Programme to an end and prepare you for your onward journey in becoming a shiatsu practitioner.
If you are a complete newcomer wishing to continue into the Core Shiatsu Programme there will be a minimum attendance requirement of 9 weekends. These 9 weekends will provide you with the 135 College Credits needed to continue into the Core Shiatsu Programme, and they must include the * starred modules in the list above. The Core Programme will commence in September 2012.
Fees and Booking
A deposit of £50 will be required to book a place on any module four weeks in advance of the respective weekend.
All weekends cost £130. Any module paid in full four weeks in advance will be entitled to a 5% discount, ie £123.50.
If anyone wishes to book all 11 weekends and the online anatomy course at the start of the year a £100 discount will be applied. Total cost £1655 reduced to £1555.
The college is located at Bodywise Natural Health Centre within Manchester Buddhist Centre in the heart of Manchester
