20 Day Zen Shiatsu and Chinese Medicine Professional Training

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Casa La Cènia - Habitour, Carrer Doctor José Moltó, 12578 Cervera del Maestre, Espagne
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Up to 8 in group
Date
Jul 10 - 30, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • ZEN SHIATSU - FULL PROGRAM
  • Year 1: Shiatsu Massage and Accupressure certification, accredited with SYM-International
  • Year 2: Advanced Shiatsu certification with SYM-International and Yoga Teacher certification with Yoga Alliance International.
  • Year 3: Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma and Yoga Teacher certification with Yoga Alliance International.
  • Each year consists of 1 three-week residential course. The course can also be done in 3 one-week modules per year. The full course is based on 480 hours of tuition plus 100 recorded treatments per year in addition to written assignments (Anatomy & Physiology, Chinese Medicine, case histories and a short thesis). The course follows the European Shiatsu Federation international standard.
  • Yoga is Integrated into all Shiatsu courses; students interested in receiving the 200 hour Yoga Teacher certification with Yoga Alliance International may do so after the second or third year depending on their proficiency.
  • This retreat is the Year 1.

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

This certified course integrates traditional Zen Shiatsu with advanced energy work and chakra healing.
Zen Shiatsu and polarity resonance are rooted in Oriental Medicine with it’s notions of energetic movement, Meridians, Acupuncture points and Chakras; energy channels, points and vortexes. These informational fields are stimulated through touch, technique, intention, empathy and energetic input. Healing naturally follows, bringing new energy, movement, blood and consciousness into the hidden parts of the body/mind and releasing corresponding blockages. The deeply relaxing effect allows for healing on all levels including the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies.
Zen Shiatsu is an Energy Medicine at the deepest level working directly with the life force thereby enabling that profound healing of body, mind and soul. This leads to tremendously effective healings of many common ailments and illnesses as well as chronic and degenerative diseases such as back pain, IBS, constipation, Crohn’s disease, asthma, skin problems, bloating, insomnia, period pains, headaches, stress, anxiety and even arthritis and cancer.
The course follows the European Shiatsu Federation’s core syllabus and is based on hands-on, experiential understanding of Diagnosis and Treatment with pure theory making up 20% of each days program.
The Yoga Teacher certification, for those who are interested in this additional training, is issued by Yoga Alliance International.
This unique program is taught by Gerry Rixen who brings his 35 years of practice and teaching of Shiatsu, TCM, Yoga and Martial Arts to the course.
Each Year (3 in total) consists of one 3 Weeks residential course per year!
Graduates obtain the following certification with each year.
This 3 weeks course is the first year and can be done as a single certification course and is complete in itself.
Students are required to purchase 'Shiatsu Theory and Practice, 3rd edition' by Carola Beresford-Cooke.

Schedule

08:00 - 09:30 Yoga/ DO-In, Meditation, Relaxation
09:30 - 10:00 Break ; Breakfast
10:00 - 12:30 Shiatsu: Practice
12:30 - 15:30 Lunch & Break
15:30 - 17:15 Theory
17:15 - 17:30 Break
17:30 - 19:30 Shiatsu: Practice
19:30 Free Time
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Shiatsu & Yoga Academy Europe, Casa La Cènia - Habitour, Carrer Doctor José Moltó, 12578 Cervera del Maestre, Espagne

Directions

-Arrival by airplane:
Please book your flights to arrive at Valencia Airport (VLC) or Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).
You can also try Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) and Reus Airport (REU) (near Tarragona). These are much smaller airports compared to Barcelona or Valencia and have far fewer flights available, but worth checking.
-Pick up / drop off:
*Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is 240 EUR.
*Valencia Airport (VLC) is 160 EUR.
*Reus Airport (REU) is 130 EUR.
*Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) is 75 EUR.

-Arrival by train:
Please make your way by train to Vinaros train station or Benicarlo / Peniscola railway station where a complementary pick up will be provided. Drop off at the trainstation is also included at the end of the course.

Accommodation

Shared twin room and Single room. Shared bathroom.

Accommodation
Shared twin room
Accommodation
Private single room

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Accommodation, as well as the course, are at Cerveral del Maestre.
A charming village located in the province of Castellón, Spain, within the Baix Maestrat comarque. The village's center is a delightful blend of history and culture, with its historic center being a reason in itself to visit. The village is known for its ruined Arab castle, which once belonged to the Knights of San Juan del Hospital and Montesa. The castle's walls and panoramic views are still impressive,

Meals

The food is not included. The ahouse has a fully equipped kitchen, and students can cater for themselves; There is a small supermarket with all necessities within easy walking distance.

What's Included

  • Tuition,
  • Accommodation,
  • Course manual,
  • Pick up and drop off from the local train station,
  • End of course party,
  • Yoga & Shiatsu Academy Europe certification

What's Not Included

  • Health insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Plante tickets
  • Train tickets
  • Food

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