Module 1

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Introduction and learning how to do simple shiatsu on the back of  a receiver in  lying in Prone Position.

Principles of Zen Shiatsu- Crawling,  Applying relaxed, leaning perpendicular pressure to get a energetic connection  between giver and receiver. Contraindications and Safety 

Module 2

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Side position.  Moving the body into the side position. An exploratory treatment

 Exercises to increase comfort, confidance and stability while giving Shiatsu  

Module 3

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Review  of previous modules. Developing other possibilities available in the prone and side positions

Introducing more self healing techniques to energise and prepare for giving shiatsu.

Module 4

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Sitting Position.Developing treatment in the sitting positions, on the floor, in chairs, use of support techniques

Working with a seated receiver. Appling Shiatsu to head neck and shoulders. Energy dispersal and stretching.

Module 5

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Front position. Applying Shiatsu to a receiver lying on their back. Creating safety in the Shiatsu Situation, working with and responding to emotional turbulance. 

Yin and yang.htmlects of the body-treating the front position, the Hara (abdoment) head neck and shoulders.

Module 6

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Review of Sitting and Front positions.Developing  ability to handle and support the body while maintaining energetic connection.

Reviewing different approaches already developed and exploring other possibilities and options. Movement and support during the transition from one shiatsu position to another. 

Module 7

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The Front and Back Energy Centres

 Locating and Treating the energy centres- working with energy projection

Module 8

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 The Hara

An introduction to the Hara- working on the abdominal region.

Module  9

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Review of the Energy Centres  and Hara

Reviewing and developing techniques for the energy centres and Hara. Developing a treatment plan. Discussion of questions arising from practice treatments 

Module 10

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Full treatment  exchange  

Exchanging full  treatment with another student. Assessment is possible in this session if all 20 practice treatments have been completed. 

Assessment

 Assessment can be done in the 10th module or at a later date.

 Treatment given to teacher for assessment purposes. 

Certification

 Awarding Certificate