Diploma Course Year One 2007/2008

Each weekend will include review of the Five Element theory in relation to the elements.

There will also be time for practice treatments on each other.

A range of self development exercises will be covered each weekend. These will include Makko-ho stretches, Do-In exercises, breathing and meditation exercises plus any exercises individual teachers may include.

WEEKEND 1- INTRODUCTION

1st/2nd September 2007

  • About the Shiatsu Society,
  • Ethics and code of conduct,
  • Contra-indications,
  • Theory of Yin and Yang,
  • Principles of Zen Shiatsu,
  • Practice-touch, positioning, work in prone position

WEEKEND 2- REVIEW

6th/7th October 2007

  • Anatomy- Anatomical planes and sections, terms of positions,
  • Introduction to four methods of diagnosis,
  • Theory of Ki,
  • Practical homework requirements-25 treatments,
  • Communication and listening skills,
  • Practice in prone position.

WEEKEND 3- METAL

3rd/4th November 2007

  • Anatomy-Structure of cells,
  • Introduction to Five Element Theory,
  • Classical meridians; location of Lung and Large Intestine meridians and relevant points,
  • Zang Fu theory of the organs.

WEEKEND 4- EARTH

1st/2nd December 2007

  • Anatomy-Skeletal system,
  • Develop work in supine position,
  • Classical meridians; location of Stomach and Spleen meridians and relevant points,
  • Zang Fu theory of the organs.

WEEKEND 5- FIRE- 1

5th/6th January 2008

  • Anatomy- Skeletal system,
  • Develop work in supine position,
  • Classical meridians; location of Heart and Small Intestine meridians and relevant points,
  • Zang Fu theory of the organs,

WEEKEND 6-MID-YEAR REVIEW

2nd/3rd February 2008

  • Review of work so far,
  • Recap on meridians,
  • Recap on Five Element Theory, Yin and Yang, Theory of Ki

WEEKEND 7- WATER

1st/2nd March 2008

  • Anatomy-Joints, structure and movement,
    Develop work in prone position,
  • Classical meridians; location of Bladder and Kidney meridians and relevant points,
  • Zang Fu theory of the organs,

WEEKEND 8- FIRE 2

5th/6th April 2008

  • Anatomy-Muscles of head, neck and shoulder and related movements,
  • Classical meridians; location of Triple Heater and Heart Protector meridians and relevant points,
  • Zang Fu theory of the organs,
  • Location of Yu points

WEEKEND 9- WOOD

10th/11th May 2008

  • Anatomy-Muscles of arms and torso and related movements,
  • Develop work in side position,
  • Classical meridians; location of Gall Bladder and Liver meridians and relevant points,
  • Zang Fu theory of the organs,

WEEKEND 10- OVERVIEW

7th/8th June 2008

  • Anatomy- Muscles of pelvic area, legs, feet and related movements,
  • Classical meridians; location of Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel meridians and relevant points, plus Bo points,
  • Zang Fu theory of meridians,
  • Review of all classical meridians,
  • Practice in sitting position.

WEEKEND 11- ASSESSMENT AND LOOK FORWARD

5th/6th July 2008

  • Anatomy assessment,
  • Shiatsu Theory assessment,
  • Practical assessment,
  • Review Five Element theory-Chinese Clock,
  • Introduction to Hara
Diploma Course Year One: 2007/08
September 1st/2nd
Introduction
October 6th/7th
Review
November 3rd/4th
Metal
December 1st/2nd
Earth
January 5th/6th
Fire - 1
February 2nd/3rd
Mid-Year Review
March 1st/2nd
Water
April 5th/6th
Fire -2
May 10th/11th
Wood
June 7th/8th
Overview
July 5th/6th
Assessment and look forward
Dates for Year Two
Dates for Year Three
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