Introduction to Oriental Principles of energy - Ki
	Techniques for developing your own energy or Ki are a foundation for the study of your Shiatsu
			Do-In exercise
			Japanese system of exercise and self-shiatsu for your own self treatment or recommendation to others
			Makko-Ho meridian stretches
			a method of assessing and treating your own body by meridian stretching exercises
			Qi-Gong
			the development of internal Ki energy through traditional exercises and its application in Shiatsu practice

Shiatsu Practice

			Shiatsu technique
			the practical basics of breathing, centering and relaxed movement, and how to use your thumbs, palms, fingers, elbows, knees and feet to apply effective Shiatsu pressure with the minimum of effort
			Use of the Hara
			explanation of the principle of Hara, the energy centre in the abdomen, and its importance in your practice of Shiatsu
			Treatment Positions
			An introduction to treatment in the sitting, side, prone and supine positions, and how and when you should use them in a session
			Classical Meridians
			how to locate and treat the twelve classical meridians
			Meridian Stretches
			precise stretching of the limbs increases the effectiveness of your location and treatment of each meridian
			Tsubo Location
			accurate location of the major points with reference to surface anatomy
			The Structure of Tsubos
			Understanding the nature of tsubos or points and how you treat them in Shiatsu

Introduction to Diagnosis
	how you can detect energy imbalances in order to focus your practical work
			The Bo and Yu points
			special diagnostic points which help you assess and treat imbalances of energy in the meridians
			Hara diagnostic areas
			precise location of Zen Shiatsu diagnostic areas lays the foundation for your studies in part two
			Introduction to Kyo and Jitsu
			an introduction to diagnosis by touch and how you can feel "full" and "empty" qualities of meridian Ki
			Introduction to Practical Observation
			how you can start to use visual diagnosis and ask questions to help you connect your practical and theoretical work

Theory

			Yin and Yang
			traditional concepts of Yin and Yang and how you can apply them in understanding health and disease
			Five Elements or Phases
			one of the central principles of Oriental medicine, the Five Element Theory allows you to identify patterns that link emotional and physical imbalances with a wide range of associations, both in the human body and in the environment
			The Organs and their Functions
			this study of the organ system provides an Oriental perspective on the internal workings of the body and how imbalances can manifest as disease
			The Vital Substances
			The role of Blood, Body Fluids, Essence, Ki and Spirit in both physical and emotional health.
			Causes of Disease
			how you can identify and understand the Internal and External causes of disease in Oriental medicine

Western Medicine

			Anatomy
			understanding the skeletal and muscular systems, and their role in movement and support. Special reference to meridian and point location.

The Shiatsu College

Professional
Training Courses

		Year One Syllabus
principles of energy
shiatsu practice
diagnosis
theory
western medicine

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