Diploma Course

Year One 2009/2010 September (second) intake

 

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

12th/13th September 2009

  • 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

17th/18th October 2009

  • 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

31st October/1st November 2009

  • 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

12th/13th December 2009

  • 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

9th/10th January 2010

  • 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

6th/7th February 2010

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

WEEKEND 7- WATER

6th/7th March 2010

  • 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

10th/11th April 2010

  • 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,

WEEKEND 9- WOOD

8th/9th May 2010

  • 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

5th/6th June 2010

  • 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

3rd/4th July 2010

  • Submission of final assignments,
  • Practical assessment,
  • Review Five Element theory-Chinese Clock,
  • Introduction to Hara
Diploma Course Year One: 2009/10
September 12th/13th 2009
Introduction
October 17th/18th 2009
Review
October 31st/November 1st 2009
Metal
December 12th/13th 2009
Earth
January 9th/10th 2010
Fire - 1
February 6th/7th 2010
Mid-Year Review
March 6th/7th 2010
Water
April 10th/11th
Fire -2
May 8th/9th 2010
Wood
June 5th/6th
Overview
July 3rd/4th 2010
Assessment and look forward
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