Class
Descriptions:
ACU-YOGA
(Basic Training Elective)
Text Required: Acu-Yoga
12 Class Hours
Learn to combine acupressure points with yoga postures for self-treatment.
This class emphasizes working with the meridians and self-care
for common problems
ADVANCED FIVE ELEMENTS
Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure
Classes
15 Class Hours
Learn 30 command points, tonification, sedation, and 'lo' points
Examine the five elements with the control and breeding cycles
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.
CHINESE HERBAL PATENT FORMULAS
Prerequisites: None
12 Class Hours
Learn how to use 30 patent formulas. Based on the 5 elements and
yin yang balancing theories, these prepackaged popular herbal
pills and ointments compliment acupressure meridian work. Learn
how to choose appropriate formulas for basic conditions.
EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS
Prerequisites: None
15 Class Hours
Learn advanced point formulas based on the Basic Acupressure class.
Study the Extraordinary Vessels through hands-on practice and
theoretical instruction. Learn how each vessel flows and functions
to bring deeper balance.
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.
NUTRITION FOR DEPRESSION AND PAIN
Prerequisite: None
12 Class Hours
Learn what foods support our emotional balance and contribute
to depression, anxiety and chronic muscular pain. Key supplementation
for balancing brain chemistry, nourishing nerves and building
healthy joints and muscles will be discussed. Learn strategies
for changing common destructive dietary habits, the physiology
involved in a holistic nutritional approach and Chinese dietetics.
PULSE & TONGUE ASSESSMENT
Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Acupressure Classes
Text Required: The Web That Has No Weaver
12 Class Hours
Utilize both theory and assessment techniques based on face and
tongue observation and pulse reading. Apply the 8 parameters and
5 elements to pulse and tongue reading in selecting acupressure
point formulas.
TOUCHING SPIRIT
Prerequisite: None
12 Class Hours
Explore the traditional Chinese ideas relating to the unity of
Mind, Body, and Spirit Study the Chinese characters for the Five
Aspects of Shen/Spirit and the acupoints that allow us to literally
"touch spirit" Learn how to incorporate these "spirit points"
into your assessments and sessions
TRADITIONAL ASIAN THEORY I
Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure
Classes
12 Class Hours
Learn to assess a person's condition using the eight principles,
common organ theory of Zang Fu, the six pathogenic factors as
well as the theory of Qi, blood, Jing Qi, and Shen.
TRADITIONAL ASIAN THEORY II
Prerequisites: Traditional Asian Theory I
12 Class Hours
Continue with theories of Asian therapy presented in Traditional
Asian Theory I. Learn to assess a person's condition efficiently
and accurately, integrating information on the tongue, pulse,
face, and symptoms. Sessions plans are supplied for each syndrome.
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.
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).
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