Learn the fundamental techniques and philosophies of Zen Shiatsu, and chat with current students and instructors!
What will you learn at an introductory workshop?
1. How to move the energy of your own body
Shiatsu is a non-manipulative discipline. We believe that there is nothing you can “do” to “fix” the energy of another person. Rather, each person has everything they need for their own healing. So, in our intro workshop, we start by getting a sense of our own internal spark of healing energy. We will do guided internal exercises that will help you find and release tension and imbalance in your own body.
2. How to work in a way that’s beneficial for you as well as for the client
The practitioner of shiatsu must use themselves well in order to give good shiatsu. You don’t need a perfectly flexible body or a perfectly relaxed mind, but you need to move a step in that direction as you give a treatment. While you give shiatsu you relax your own body a bit more; you relax your mind a bit more. The client will feel relaxation through your hands and will respond in kind. We will explore how Shiatsu can be actually relaxing and energizing for the giver.
3. How to get in touch with your own intuition and work in a way that goes beyond words
It’s amazing how many students come to this introductory workshop and find that they’re able to “get out of their own way” or “get out of their head” through the methods we teach. In just this short 3-hour timespan, you can have the experience of working intuitively and without second-guessing.
4. How Shiatsu can make a difference in the world today
Healing arts have a vital role to play in moving humanity forward right now. To advance a culture of understanding, compassion and global sustainability, we must help people to be free of paralyzing amounts fear and anger, and to build up their health, integrity, and inner resources to help them advocate in the world in the way in which they know they want to. Shiatsu helps us to release the embodied effects of stress and trauma on every level of our being.
5. How the many customization options of schedule and tuition can make this program work for you.
Our program is built around maximum flexibility, and is perfect for busy adult learners. Our part-time program can be fully customized around any work and life commitments, and our full-time options is available for those who want the fastest possible immersion
From the Director:
Thank you for your interest in Zen Shiatsu!
I am proud of the program that we have developed here, and if what you’ve read inspires you, I encourage you to try a class. Our program is the only one of its kind in the area: expert-level training in holistic Shiatsu Therapy meeting the vocational standards set by the State of Illinois and the AOBTA (American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia). This is the only program where you can learn the same Western Medical knowledge base taught to massage therapists and the same East Asian medical knowledge base taught to acupuncturists, helping you become a truly holistic bodywork therapist.
The Shiatsu Massage Diploma Program is designed around your busy schedule. Our operations have been carefully designed so that we can customize your schedule at the outset and make any changes that are needed if life happens along the way.
Financing is also very flexible, with scholarships, workstudy options, and 2-year or 4-year financing plans, which allow the program to fit most budgets.
I will personally lead the Oct 23rd workshop, so I hope to meet many of you there! I hope you find this to be an enriching and rewarding study, that helps you bring peace to yourself and others. Whether or not you can make it to the workshop, feel free to call our office any time to discuss. We would be happy to explore the possibilities.
Sincerely,
Steve Rogne, Director