Shiatsu
100
with Shinzo Fujimaki
 Shiatsu, literally translated as "finger pressure" is a Japanese
form of bodywork designed to heal and promote health by enhancing the energetic and
physical orientation toward working with the body. Shinzo brings with him a
lifetime of experience with both Shiatsu and Aikido. Aikido, is an elegant
non-combative martial art that embodies a philosophy that embraces, loves and protects the
attacker. When these principles are applied to Shiatsu, pain, stress, dis-ease are
not treated as the enemy; instead they are embraced - and as the client is treated as a
"whole" they are released and the brought back into the natural state of health
and harmony.
Shiatsu's development and practice is based on the
twelve meridians of oriental medicine. 
Students will learn and practice how
release, stretch, and tonify each point based
on Yin and Yang and oriental 5 element theory. In addition to Japanese martial arts,
Shinzo incorporates the principles of Chi Kung (oriental breathing meditation) into his
shiatsu teaching. You will learn how to "collect" Chi energy, "extend"
this healing energy to the client and receive the "return flow" to
harmonize and balance body, mind and spirit in both the client and yourself. Up to
an hour of Oriental theory is taught at the beginning of each class.
Some of the highlights of Shiatsu 100 are:
 Stretching and
releasing energy blocks in the twelve meridians.
Using the Yin
and Yang theory to balance and tonify each meridian and point.
Using 5 element
theory and other oriental diagnostic techniques.
Breathing, Chi
flow, intention and physical posture.
Giving and
receiving an advanced whole-body shiatsu.
Complete manuals outlining all the principles and
techniques taught during these courses with be provided for each student.
Because of his practice of Aikido and Japanese martial
arts, Shinzo encourages his students to respect the classroom as a "dojo" (place
to study the way) and to respect one another. Students will have ample time to practice
the techniques taught under the supervision of the instructor and will be able to perform
a complete body Shiatsu by the end of the course.
A complete course manual outlining all of the
techniques taught will be supplied to each student.
Body Wisdom 100 Hour Elective Prerequisites: None
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