Diploma Course

Year One 2011-2012

 

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 exercises individual teachers may wish to include.

WEEKEND 1- INTRODUCTION

10th/11th 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

1st/2nd October 2011

  • 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

29th/30th October 2011

  • 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

3rd/4th December 2011

  • 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

7th/8th January 2012

  • 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

11th/12th February 2012

  • Anatomy - joints, structure and movement,
  • Review of work so far,
  • Recap on meridians,
  • Recap on Five Element Theory, Yin and Yang, Theory of Ki

WEEKEND 7- WATER

10th/11th March 2012

  • 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

14th/15th April 2012

  • 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

12th/13th May 2012

  • 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

9th/10th June 2012

  • Anatomy- Muscles of torso, 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

7th/8th July 2012

  • Submission of final assignments,
  • Practical assessment,
  • Review Five Element theory-Chinese Clock,
  • Introduction to Hara
Diploma Course Year One: 2011
10th/11thSeptember 2011
Introduction
1st/2nd October 2011
Review
29th/30th October 2011
Metal
3rd/4th December 2011
Earth
7th/8th January 2012
Fire - 1
11th/12th February 2012
Mid-Year Review
10th/11th March 2012
Water
14th/15th April 2012
Fire -2
12/13th May 2012
Wood
9th/10th June 2012
Overview
7th/8th July 2012
Assessment and look forward
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