Diploma Course

Year One 2009 January (first) 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

10th/11th January 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

14th/15th February 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

14th/15th March 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

18th/19th April 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 May 2009

  • 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 June 2009

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

WEEKEND 7- WATER

4th/5th July 2009

  • 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 September 2009

  • 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

3rd/4th October 2009

  • 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 November 2009

  • 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 December 2009

  • Submission of final assignments,
  • Practical assessment,
  • Review Five Element theory-Chinese Clock,
  • Introduction to Hara
Diploma Course Year One: 2009
January 10th/11th 2009
Introduction
February 14th/15th 2009
Review
March 14th/15th 2009
Metal
April 18th/19th 2009
Earth
May 9th/10th 2009
Fire - 1
June 6th/7th 2009
Mid-Year Review
July 4th/5th 2009
Water
September 5th/6th 2009
Fire -2
October 3rd/4th 2009
Wood
November 7th/8th 2009
Overview
December 5th/6th 2009
Assessment and look forward
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