September 19 – November 14 ~ ~ 6:00PM – 9:00 PM (no class 10/31)

Wednesday evenings at Heartwood

MERIDIANS ARE FOUND AND CLEARLY FELT WITH SENSITIVE HANDS AND HEART

Meridians form the foundation for what we do, both in theory and practice. Do you sometimes wish you knew for sure that you were really in those channels when you touch them? Would you like to feel secure enough to trust that you found specific points? Might there be a more reliable way of learning locations than memorizing anatomical landmarks?

If you are answering “yes” to these questions . . . then it must be time to leave these doubts and difficulties behind! By learning to feel the individual character of each meridian, we can identify the pathways by simply utilizing our developed sense of touch.

In this course, we will:

• Discover how to locate meridians and points
• Use your innately responsive, intuitive (and all together remarkable!) sense of touch
• Learn some missing information that makes it so much easier to feel what you’re looking for
• Consult meridian charts like we do maps – to get an idea of the “landscape” of meridian pathways.
• Palpate meridians as though we were following a trail – by literally entering into channel “territory” (with our thumbs) and experiencing it through our senses, especially our sense of touch.

This course will cover:

• Meridian extensions used in Dr. Shizuto Masunaga’s Zen Shiatsu technique
• How to access them in supine, prone and lateral recumbent positions
• New techniques for opening joints and meridian flow

For more information and to register, click HERE.

Grandmother WinterJade Forest

The immense enthusiasm I have for understanding and practicing this beautiful hand-healing art of Shiatsu has stayed with me since I began studying in 1975. My Japanese teachers could not speak English well, so they were diligent in imparting the feeling of the work. It is the feeling of deeply understanding and caring for your client; of wishing the best for them; and doing your best for them. Next comes the skillful precision of your technique. And, finally, the knowledge and understanding of the theoretical base is necessary.

I took this to heart and, after extensive study and apprenticeships, became a world-known expert and teacher of Shiatsu. I am still SO in love with this work! I believe people find it easier to be happy when they can move freely without pain. My purpose is to help reduce or eradicate their pain – and the personal suffering that makes it worse.

Credentials:  ABT, CI (AOBTA)

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