Shiatsu practitioner level one fully residential in Greece

Learn the art of listening with your hands
Holismos International School of Shiatsu has been active since 1996. In all these years we have successfully trained dozens of shiatsu practitioners, both in Italy and in other European countries.Our training course complies with the main European associations and federations. In recent years we have taken our school to the next level, giving birth to an international training body. Holismos International School of Shiatsu operates today in Italy, Spain, and Greece.
BECOMING A SHIATSU PRACTITIONER WITH OUR SCHOOL
HOLISMOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHIATSU offers the opportunity to embark on a journey of learning and discovery, with a completely new modality: that of three fully residential courses. We offer the opportunity to concentrate on the program, normally developed over a year, in only 21 days. Three different levels are offered (three weeks for each level), in an amazing natural setting, in front of the sea, the perfect location to get away from everyday life and immerse yourself in a new adventure.

HOLISMOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHIATSU follows a program conformed to the criteria, principles, and style inspired by the teachings of Master Shizuto Masunaga. There is no lack, however, of references and citations to the most current and modern Schools of thought on the meaning of Energy and its multiple expressions in man.

The study program proposed by HOLISMOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHIATSU integrates the theoretical/practical learning of Shiatsu with a substantial component of postural rebalancing (able to make the practitioner’s movement dynamic, fluid, and effective), together with a good knowledge of functional Anatomy, the latter useful also to allow the future Practitioner to dialogue with the other health professionals without impediments.

Zen Shiatsu ( this is the term coined by Master Masunaga) can be defined as an Energy Medicine that works directly with the life force, thus promoting greater vitality, resilience, and adaptability. Because of these characteristics, Zen Shiatsu is effective in maintaining and promoting health, as well as decreasing symptoms such as back pain, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive tract disorders, asthma and other respiratory diseases, insomnia, menstrual pain, headaches, stress, anxiety, arthritis, and joint pain.

Today Shiatsu is practiced everywhere; even in hospitals, spas, wellness centers, protected facilities, prisons, etc. HOLISMOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHIATSU offers a new concept of training school, which goes beyond the classic training proposals, favoring all-round knowledge, always remaining within the context of this ancient art called Shiatsu. In our school, shiatsu is complemented by a good knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, and postural techniques; a basic knowledge of biochemistry and nutrition, by a background in kinesiology, myofascial work techniques, and yoga therapy. We believe that it is time for Shiatsu to take a quantum leap and we want this to be a distinguishing feature of our school.

PROGRAM

THE FIRST RESIDENTIAL 150H
During this course, participants will learn to perform various basic movements and some simple sequences on the recipient, placed in prone and supine positions.

Each student will gradually develop, through specific exercises and relaxation techniques, a different awareness and perception; they will become familiar with some elementary theoretical notions of Traditional Chinese Medicine, leaving in-depth study to be the prerogative of an eventual continuation of their studies.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to perform a complete treatment, with family and/or friends, capable of bringing a sense of psychophysical relaxation and general well-being.

Participants will receive a CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION.

TOPICS COVERED
– The concept of ‘holistic’ medicine and the importance of ‘Salutogenesis’.
– Western and Eastern approaches
– What is Shiatsu: how it works, why it is effective, historical background
– Vital energy and the basic concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine
– Posture and attitude
– The principles of “right” pressure: “Carrying” the weight of the body, The concept of HARA
– Correct use of pressure instruments: the palm of the hand, thumb, fingers, elbow, the cut of the hand- Practical demonstration of a general treatment
– Treatment of the recipient in prone and supine position
– The main (so-called classical) meridians, their function and location
– The concept of energy assessment and energy-structural analysis of the back (the diagnostic areas)
– Anatomy and Physiology: the cell, tissues, skeleton, joints, main muscles
– Yoga exercises, Stretching of meridians, Do-in, meditation and relaxation
– Aspects of Eastern and Western philosophy related to the holistic view of the human being
– The concept of Qi / Ki or vital energy