Saturday 19
In all ‘energetic’ techniques, it has been observed that, during the self-healing process, the organism reactivates unresolved, chronic, disharmonious conditions in order to reprocess them and thus achieve a better balance. In shiatsu, the concept of ‘false aggravation’ was briefly mentioned by Shizuto Masunaga in the early 1970s. Unfortunately, this did not lead to further …
“We human beings have been placed on the border between the visible and the invisible, between the finite and the infinite, between time and eternity.”These words were written by the Desert Fathers in 300 AD. “The more I follow knowledge, the more I grow; the more I follow the Tao, the more I diminish. Through …
There are many similarities between Shiatsu, East Asian medicine and yoga, and even more between Masunaga’s approach and Hatha yoga. Keiraku Shiatsu, also known as Meridian Shiatsu, focuses on treating the entire meridian system. The concept of meridians also features in the energetic physiology on which yoga is based.It is important to emphasise that Masunaga’s …
Masunaga described the connection we have in Shiatsu as sharing the ‘Echo of Life‘ In this practical workshop we will be discovering how to maximise that connection to support the positive life-force of our receiver.How can we best communicate with our receiver on all levels, and work with them to optimise the effects of the …
This presentation is mainly practical and experiential.We will explore how the Extraordinary Vessels develop in the womb and how, by working with them, we can transform limiting patterns at any stage of life—especially during what I call “Turning Points” or “Gateways of Transformation.”These are moments when our nature changes dramatically, such as:– Learning to stand …
When people come to us with complaints, it is often already valuable to give them attention by acknowledging that they are exactly right as they are in that moment. This can be difficult to grasp, given the physical and psychological pain that people may experience. However, we have found that people’s strengths, potential and beauty …
The meridians as life functions as we know them are Masunaga’s perspective. He developed a unique meridian theory in which he described the action and expression of Ki. He used the amoeba as a model to demonstrate the life functions and basic needs of humans. This was not just theoretical knowledge, but tangible life movements …
Sei-Ki is the name that Akinobu Kishi Sensei gives to his own expression of manual therapy. Sei-Ki is a further development of his Shiatsu, and also a return to its origins. What is Ki? Ki is “resonance” that is the work in Sei-Ki, just being there in empty space, doing nothing. That makes us who …
This seminar is designed as an experiential and reflective laboratory focused on Hado Shiatsu, an approach that integrates traditional Shiatsu practice with elements of quantum field physics. This leads to a vision of contact as a phenomenon of resonance rather than a symptomatic interventionAt the heart of the meeting is the Japanese principle of “Uketoru,” …
Shiatsu supports life – not only in humans, but also in the animals we live, work, and share our lives with. Horses and dogs are especially sensitive to touch, and in this presentation I will explore how they benefit from shiatsu, as well as how shiatsu can help us better understand our four-legged friends.The session …
