Diploma Course

Year One 2010-2011

 

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

4th/5th September 2010

  • 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

2nd/3rd October 2010

  • 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

30th/31st October 2010

  • 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

4th/5th December 2010

  • 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

8th/9th January 2011

  • 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

5th/6th February 2011

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

WEEKEND 7- WATER

5th/6th March 2011

  • 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

2nd/3rd April 2011

  • 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

7th/8th May 2011

  • 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

4th/5th June 2011

  • 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

2nd/3rd July 2011

  • Submission of final assignments,
  • Practical assessment,
  • Review Five Element theory-Chinese Clock,
  • Introduction to Hara
Diploma Course Year One: 2010
4th/5th September 2010
Introduction
2nd/3rd October 2010
Review
30th/31st October 2010
Metal
4th/5th December 2010
Earth
8th/9th January 2011
Fire - 1
5th/6th February 2011
Mid-Year Review
5th/6th March 2011
Water
2nd/3d April 2011
Fire -2
7th/8th May 2011
Wood
4th/5th June 2011
Overview
2nd/3rd July 2011
Assessment and look forward
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