| Acu-Yoga Foundations |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: Acu-Yoga by Michael Reed Gach
Please bring a clean beach towel or yoga mat to practice on |
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Yoga and Acupressure are ancient Eastern body/mind/spirit healing practices. Acu-Yoga combines the benefits of both in a graceful, flowing set of postures. Learn to flex and strengthen your body, to stimulate your Qi flow, and to relax and center mind and body, all while nurturing your spirit.
In this class you will learn:
1. How to combine acupressure points with Yoga postures for the benefit of self-healing and to share in an Energywork/Bodywork practice.
2. How Yoga postures combined with Acupressure points can stimulate and balance each of the 12 Organ Meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine
3. How Yoga postures combined with Acupressure points can stimulate and balance the Chakra system used in Yogic and Tantric traditions
4. Deep breathing exercises to energize and balance the body
5. Specific Acu-Yoga postures for relief of common stress related problems
6. Acu-Yoga exercises you can teach to clients to help relieve stress, pain and other common complaints
Special Package price with Acu-Yoga Teacher Training |
| | Acu-Yoga Teacher Training |
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Prerequisite: Acu-Yoga Foundations or consent of Instructor.
Text Required: Acu-Yoga Book & DVD by Michael Gach
Bring yoga mat |
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Learn to teach Acu-Yoga breathing exercises, meditations, and guided deep healing/relaxation techniques. In the Teacher Training process each student presents two yogic breathing practices along with teaching a series of three Acu-Yoga stretching exercises including the Acupressure points being activated in these exercises. You will receive specific, supportive feedback to boost your confidence and to help you craft a dynamic teaching style.
Gain insight and learn to dynamically teach:
1. Acu-Yoga Breathing Exercises
2. Acu-Yoga Meditations
3. Acu-Yoga Guided Relaxation Techniques
Special Package price |
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| Acupressure Body Psychology |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Body Psychology explains the underlying emotions that create tension in the body, area by area. This class explores each body area (eyes, jaw, neck, shoulders, chest, abdomen, back, pelvis, arms, legs, hands, and feet) and associated emotional tension patterns. Acupressure session patterns are provided and practiced for alleviating tension in each area of the body. The Acupressure Body Psychology approach of this class is a heart-oriented system, opening the energetic pathways of speaking, creating, and moving from the heart. |
| | Acupressure's Potent Points |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: Acupressure's Potent Points by Michael Gach |
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| Learn somatic self-care applications and the point location for relieving common ailments from A to Z. Discover Acu-Yoga, Chi Gong breathing exercises and how to relieve chronic shoulder tension, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, ankle sprains, carpal tunnel, wrist pain, toothache, backache, stiff neck, TMJ and more. Includes educational resources and career opportunities for going further in practicing acupressure and yoga. |
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| Advanced Five Elements |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Learn to use 30 command points, tonification, sedation, and ‘lo’ points with pulse reading. Examine the five elements with the control and breeding cycles. |
| | Advanced Meridians-H SI B K |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
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| Advanced Meridians-Lu LI St Sp |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
| | Advanced Meridians-P TW GB Liv |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
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| Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) Examination Preparation |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| In this class you will receive training and coaching to help you prepare to pass the National Certification Exam. Using practice tests and role-playing, we will help you gain confidence with both the content and format of the test. |
| | Assessment & Applications 1 |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| 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. |
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| Assessment & Applications 2 |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure; Assessment & Applications I
Text Required: None |
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| Deeper study of the comparisons and contrasts of 8 Principles, 5 Elements Assessments, and their Clinical Applications. A major focus in this course is on 24 Zang Fu (Organ) patterns of disharmony that provide a key understanding TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) assessment and practice. Numerous significant systems of Acu-Points (Yuan-Source, Mu-Alarm, Luo-Connecting, etc.) are examined and their common usages explained. |
| | Chair Shiatsu |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| 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. |
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| Chakras |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn how to balance the psyche through the Chakras. The emotional and mental states of each Chakra will be discussed, as well as the related organs and glands. Also learn the points and emotional correspondences for each Chakra. |
| | Chi Gung for Bodyworkers |
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Prerequisite: Recommended: Basic Acupressure
Text Required: Chi and Creativity by Kaleo Ching |
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| Learn Chi Kung physical postures and movement to maximize and deepen
your healing practice, use your body and energy efficiently, and help
prevent injury. Learn Chi Kung techniques to harvest cosmic energy,
build your personal energy, promote cleansing and protection, and
prevent burnout. Learn to apply Chi Kung energy techniques for
transmitting energy in healing and bodywork. (This experiential class
entails lots of learning Chi Kung techniques and applying them on the
table. |
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| Counseling Skills |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn how to combine verbal techniques with bodywork to cultivate emotional healing. Work on your own attitudes that get in the way of being an effective counselor. Students also role play difficult situations for gaining new perspectives and awareness to work with clients toward resolution. |
| | Healing Imagery 1 |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Learn the four foundational skills of imagery. Practice these skills and receive feedback. Discuss practical ways of integrating Guided Imagery into your practice. Focus on special needs and advantages of combining bodywork, relaxation, and dialogue with Guided Imagery. |
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| Healing Imagery 2 |
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Prerequisite: Healing Imagery 1
Text Required: None |
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| Develop and refine skills introduced in Healing Imagery 1. Learn advanced Imagery skills such as Grounding, Evocative Imagery, Parts Work, Inner Conflict Resolution, and Inner Child Work. Focus on discussing selected case studies from students' own practices. |
| | Histology Tissue Matters |
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Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent
Text Required: None |
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| This class teaches the basic characteristics of the body's tissues; how they develop, behave, and heal. The 4 types of tissue or explored an anatomical/physiological level and clinical applications are put into context. |
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| Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Foundations |
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Prerequisite: Histology
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class prepares students for the Stretching & NMT regional application classes. A series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
| | Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Lower Body |
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Prerequisite: Histology and NMT- Foundations
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
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| Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Upper Body |
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Prerequisite: Histology and NMT- Foundations
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Forearm and Hand |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Head & Neck |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Leg and Foot |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Shoulder and Arm |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Torso, Spine & Thorax |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Introduction |
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Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class prepares students for the practical anatomy series of classes. A series a classes that studies the different types of tissues and structures which make up the human body, and explores these though palpation and visualization. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Pelvis and Thigh |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Viscera |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Treatment Points |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Learn hands-on techniques for locating points. This class will cover how to relieve many common ailments such as nausea, indigestion, colds, and bronchitis. Explore clinical applications of various health conditions. |
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| Table Shiatsu |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure; Zen Shiatsu
Text Required: None |
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| Can't work on the floor? Want to integrate shiatsu and other modalities? Work on a table. Learn how to utilize Shiatsu techniques on a massage table. Use proper body mechanics to ensure a longer bodywork life. Learn the breath - finger pressure dance for the best energy balancing results. Explore ways to increase energy flow with the client. |
| | Table Thai Massage |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn how to use powerful Yoga-like stretches along with Shiatsu and other bodywork skills to perform a full-body Thai massage routine for the table. |
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| Thai Belly |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| 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 |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| 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. |
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| Thai Massage: Sides & Seated |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| 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. |
| | Touching Spirit |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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Learn Acu-Points and concepts that allow one to literally Touch Spirit!
Explore traditional Chinese ideas relating to the unity of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Study the Chinese characters for the Five Aspects of Spirit and the Acupressure points that allow us to "touch spirit." Learn 13 key Acu-Points and two powerful flow patterns to encourage physical, mental and emotional health. Learn how to incorporate these "spirit points" into your life and practice via single point therapeutics, dynamic point combos, and multi-point flow patterns that call forward our natural self-healing and spiritual energies. |
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| Traditional Asian Theory 1 |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| 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 2 |
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Prerequisite: Traditional Asian Theory 1
Text Required: None |
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| Continue with theories of Asian therapy presented in Traditional Asian Theory I. Learn to assess a persons condition efficiently and accurately, integrating information on the tongue, pulse, face, and symptoms. Sessions plans are supplied for each syndrome. |
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| Tui Na 2 |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na 1
Text Required: None |
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| The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques and range of motion. Tui Na II emphasizes large range of motion techniques for moving the Blood strongly. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). |
| | Tui Na 3 |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na 1
Text Required: None |
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| The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques and range of motion. Tui Na 3 emphasizes diagonal range of motion and how to address points with the 5 element hand. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). |
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| Tui Na Foundations: (Chinese Massage) |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn the traditional active style for moving qi in the body. 12 primary hand techniques and their variations along with range of motion techniques are incorporated into a full-body pattern for prone and supine work. Emphasis is given to maintaining tai chi stances while working for the benefit of both practitioner and client. Class includes self-massage, T’ai Chi and Qi Gong exercises. Primarily table work, there is also an introduction to barefoot tui na. |
| | Women's Health Issues |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Deepen your understanding of a woman's cycles using Traditional Chinese Medicine. We will use active and subtle modalities to address the balance of the monthly cycle and the life-long arc of menses. Acu-points and techniques are included for harmonizing liver qi or blood stagnation, spleen qi vacuity, blood deficiency, and kidney yin or yang deficiency - helping us address symptoms such as PMS, cramps, fibroids, and menopausal challenges. |
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| Zen Shiatsu for Common Complaints |
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Prerequisite: Zen Shiatsu
Text Required: Zen Shiatsu by Shizuto Masunaga |
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| 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. |
| | Zen Shiatsu Foundations |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: Included (Shiatsu booklet) |
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Zen Shiatsu. engages gentle rhythmic compression with acu-point and meridian focus in coordination with the breath of both practitioner and client for powerful relaxation and release. It employs the basic techniques of Masanaga style shiatsu and is traditionally worked on the floor, where you engage your body in alignment with gravity for deep effect. Taught on floor mats. Required for Shiatsu Program.
In this class you will learn
1. An integrated style of Shiatsu that stimulates acu-points and meridians and releases tension in the neck, shoulders, back, legs, and face
2. How to give a full body session that incorporates range of motion and stretching
3. How to move rhythmically, purposefully, gracefully
4. How to use your hands, arms, and entire body effectively and without strain
5. How to incorporate breath awareness of self and client into the massage rhythm |
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