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program focuses on advanced bodywork skills and techniques. Learn
to refine your body mechanics to give a more effective hands-on
session. Special emphasis will be placed on how to handle heavy
or highly muscular bodies without taxing yourself. Learn to incorporate
powerful full body stretches with your bodywork. Assessment skills
based on traditional Asian health care and adjunct holistic health
modalities such as moxa, cupping, magnets, Chinese massage, and
guided imagery may be included in this program. The Acupressure
Institute's 150-hour Basic training or the completion of a bodywork
program is a prerequisite. Program Policies For a 200-hour program, choose at least four of the following primary classes. These classes can also be part of a 850-hour program. Primary Classes: |
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Descriptions: ASHIATSU I (Barefoot Shiatsu) (Basic Training Elective) Four-week class or weekend workshop Prerequisite: Zen Shiatsu or Fundamentals of Acupressure 12 Class Hours Learn a full body treatment in both prone and supine positions using both feet and hands. Discover how to use breath and body mechanics. Explore the assessment process in giving Ashiatsu. Taught on floor mats. Required for Shiatsu Program. ASHIATSU II Prerequisite: Ashiatsu I 12 Class Hours Expand the methods learned in the basic Ashiatsu class by adding seated position techniques, alternative lifts, and Ashiatsu that promotes even deeper balance. Gain a broader understanding of Ashiatsu theory, practice and anatomical landmarks. ASHIATSU III Prerequisite: Ashiatsu I 12 Class Hours Expand the methods learned in the Ashiatsu II class by gaining a broader understanding of Ashiatsu theory, practice and anatomical landmarks. ASHIATSU SKILLS CLINIC Prerequisite: Ashiatsu I 12 Class Hours Technique, theory, rational observation and intuition are combined to produce a powerful strategy for healing. Specific attention is given to abdominal palpitation, pulse and face reading and special Ashiatsu patterns for common problems. ASSESSMENT & APPLICATIONS I Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes 15 Class Hours Learn the four methods of Seeing, Hearing/ Listening, Smelling, and Touching. Learn to incorporate this information in assessing clients through the 8 Principals and 5 Elements. ASSESSMENT & APPLICATIONS II Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes; Assessment & Applications I 15 Class Hours Learn to deal with more complex or "knotty" issues in clinical focus sessions. CHI GUNG FOR BODYWORKERS Prerequisite: None 15 Class Hours Learn to cultivate, focus, direct and apply vital energy (chi) doing bodywork. Learn Chi Gung body mechanics and their applications to bodywork. Learn to ground and harvest your cosmic chi for greater stamina and bodywork effectiveness. Learn the Macrocosmic Orbit to center yourself and balance the Central Channel. Learn Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation) for deep inner body awareness. MOXA, CUPPING & MAGNETS Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes 12 Class Hours Study the history, precautions, and applications for using moxa. Learn moxa applications for deficient, cold or damp conditions. Use cupping techniques for sprains, cold and arthritis. Learn how to use magnets with acupressure applications. ON-SITE CHAIR SHIATSU 12 Class Hours Learn Shiatsu techniques to use on clients in a regular chair and a massage chair. Covers two chair Shiatsu routines: a short 10-minute and complete 30-minute session. Includes marketing and business ideas for on-site work. SPORTS TUI NA Prerequisite: Tui Na I & II 15 Class Hours Apply Tui Na techniques to sports related needs such as injury prevention, performance enhancement and recovery. This hands-on class will present an overview of the needs of an athlete. Learn pre-event massage, post-event massage, and how to tailor Tui Na sessions to the needs of specific sports. Injury management techniques as well as proper methods to warm-up and cool-down during a workout session will also be covered. STRETCHING TECHNIQUES: ACTIVE Prerequisite: None Text Required: Anatomy of Movement 15 Class Hours Explore solo and client stretching techniques and how to customize stretches with an emphasis on proper alignment. Learn the anatomy of each stretch. Explore practical applications for opening blockages and the circulation of Chi and Blood through the meridians. The Active class will cover stretching techniques such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and neuromuscular anatomy. STRETCHING TECHNIQUES: PASSIVE Prerequisite: None Text Required: Anatomy of Movement 15 Class Hours Explore solo and client stretching techniques and how to customize stretches with an emphasis on proper alignment. Learn the anatomy of each stretch. Explore practical applications for opening blockages and the circulation of Chi and Blood through the meridians. The Passive class will focus on passive (relaxed) stretches and their application to Tui Na, Thai and Shiatsu. TABLE SHIATSU Recommended: Basic and Intermediate Acupressure Classes; Zen Shiatsu 12 Class Hours Learn how to utilize Shiatsu techniques on a massage table Learn ways to most effectively use your whole body for protecting yourself and increasing energy flow with the client THAI MASSAGE FOR THE BELLY Prerequisite: None 14 Class Hours Learn abdominal assessment and palpation. Special attention will be given to opening the breath and traditional Thai massage methods for approaching this vulnerable and powerful healing area of the body. THAI MASSAGE: FRONT & BACK Prerequisite: None 14 Class Hours Learn how to use powerful Yoga-like stretches along with Shiatsu and other bodywork skills. Perform a full-body routine covering the front, back, and legs in prone and supine positions. THAI MASSAGE: SIDES & SEATED Prerequisite: None 14 Class Hours Learn a full body Thai massage using side position stretches. Discover arm stretches and techniques for releasing shoulder and neck tension in a seated position. TUI NA I (Chinese Massage) (Basic Training Elective) Four-week class or weekend workshop No prerequisite 12 Class Hours Learn 13 hand techniques, self-massage, Tao Yen, T'ai Chi and Qi Gong exercises. Apply techniques and range of motion through clothing, usually on the table. Based on wind and water Feng Shui, a full body approach for the client and practitioner. Required for Shiatsu Program TUI NA II (Chinese Massage) 12 Class Hours The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques, movements and range of motion. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). TUI NA III (Chinese Massage) 12 Class Hours The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques, movements and range of motion. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). ZEN SHIATSU (Basic Training Elective) Suggested Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure Class 12 Class Hours This course demonstrates how to stimulate acupressure points and release tension in the neck, shoulders, back, legs, and face. ZEN SHIATSU FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS Prerequisite: Zen Shiatsu Text Required: Zen Shiatsu 12 Class Hours Learn advanced Zen Shiatsu techniques along with potent points and meridian do's and don'ts. Home therapy and exercises will be taught to address common complaints and promote healing. Refinement of the Zen Shiatsu form and body mechanics will be demonstrated and practiced in class. |
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