Year 1 Timetable and Course Content
Weekends 1-3 may be completed as a self contained Foundation Course. The One Year
Certificate requires the completion of all eleven weekends. For full details please download
the prospectus from www.northernschoolofshiatsu.co.uk
W EEKEND 1
3\4 SEPTEMBER 2016
Practical Skills: Core skills (thumbing, palming stretching etc) • Shiatsu treatment in
prone position (the back) • Treatment of neck and shoulders in sitting position • Facial
shiatsu. • Self care and preparation - Do-in exercises
Theory: About the Shiatsu Society • Ethics and code of conduct • Contra-indications to
treatment • Anatomical terms (positions, planes and sections etc) • Introduction to the
skeletal system
W EEKEND 2
1\2 OCTOBER 2016
Practical Skills: Shiatsu treatment in supine position (the front) • yoga exercise salute to
the sun
Theory: Recap skeletal system • Introducing the main muscles and muscle groups•
Introduction to Ki and Yin and Yang
W EEKEND 3
5\6 NOVEMBER 2016
Practical Skills: Shiatsu treatment in side position • Shiatsu treatment for clients sitting in
a chair • Self care and preparation, Makko-ho stretches
Theory: Introduction to different types of joints • Introduction to five-element theory •
Introduction to the one-year certificate & three year diploma
W EEKEND 4 – METAL -
3\4 DECEMBER 2016
Practical Skills: Treatment of the classical Lung and Large Intestine meridians and
relevant points • Breathing exercises •Introduction to observation and diagnosis
Theory: Five element theory • Anatomical structure of the rib cage • Recap anatomy of the
hands, arms and shoulders • Zang Fu theory of the Lungs and Large intestine • Self care
and recommendations for clients
W EEKEND 5- EARTH -
7\8 JANUARY 2017
Practical Skills: Treatment of the classical Stomach and Spleen meridians and relevant
points • Grounding exercises
Theory: Recap anatomy of the feet, legs and pelvis • Zang Fu theory of the Stomach and
Spleen • Five element theory • Recommendations for clients
W EEKEND 6 - FIRE- 1-
4\5 FEBRUARY 2017
Practical Skills: Treatment of the classical Heart and Small Intestine meridians and
relevant points • Meditation exercises
Theory: Recap anatomy of the head, neck and upper back • Zang Fu theory of the Heart
and Small Intestine • Five element theory • Self care and recommendations for clients
W EEKEND 7 – W ATER –
4\5 MARCH 2017
Practical Skills: Treatment of the classical Bladder and Kidney meridians and relevant
points • Exercises for the spine
Theory: Anatomical Structure of the spine • Recap anatomy of the legs pelvis and back •
Zang Fu theory of the Bladder and Kidney • Five element theory • Self care and
recommendations for clients
W EEKEND 8 - FIRE 2-
1\2 APRIL 2017
Practical Skills: Treatment of the classical Triple Heater and Heart Protector meridians
and relevant points • Assisted stretching
Theory: Muscles of facial expression • Recap anatomy of arms, shoulders, head and neck
• Zang Fu theory of the Triple Heater and Heart Protector • Five element theory • Self care
and recommendations for clients
W EEKEND 9 – W OOD-
6\7 MAY 2017
Practical Skills: Treatment of the classical Gall Bladder and Liver meridians and relevant
points • Stretching and movement
Theory: Recap on types of joints and how they move • Zang Fu theory of the Gall Bladder
and Liver • Five element theory • Self care and recommendations for clients
W EEKEND 10 – OVERVIEW -
3\4 JUNE 2017
Practical Skills: Location of the classical Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel and
relevant points. Recap all meridians and practice treatments in different positions •
Theory: Zang Fu theory of the Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel • Recap on
theory.
W EEKEND 11 - ASSESSMENT AND L OOK FORWARD-
1\2 JULY 2017
Practical Skills: Exchange treatments • Practical assessments • Introduction to hara
diagnosis
Theory: Introduction to the Zen Shiatsu and the year 2 certificate • Submission of final
assignments
THE NORTHERN SCHOOL OF SHIATSU
Principal: Carol Dean
3, Six Mile Cottages, Front Street,
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 6BQ
Tel: 0191 236 8250 or
07891 591 108
e-mail:- [email protected]
www.northernschoolofshiatsu.co.uk
The cost of the course is £1000. The course consists of eleven weekends starting in September 2016
and finishing in July 2017. A deposit is not necessary and the course fees can be paid in monthly
instalments if preferred. To reserve a place please complete and return this form to the above
address by the 18th August. This confirms your commitment to attending the course and paying the
necessary fees. Places are limited so early application is advisable to avoid disappointment.
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Please reserve a place for me on the Year 1 course starting in September 2016.
I agree to pay the full cost of the course fees.
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