Introduction to Shiatsu...
a weekend workshop covering the basics of this japanese bodywork practice.

Centre Kinesphere: 1565 avenue du Mont-Royal Est

February 28 and March 1, Saturday 14h-18h & Sunday 12h-16h
Class limited to 10 participants
80$ per person, 10$ for handouts/materials
Registration deposit of 40$ required by February 7, 2009.

This workshop is for anyone who wishes to practice natural healing at home with family, friends, self or is considering a career in the bodywork therapy arts.

Students will learn simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to relieve and prevent chronic aches & pains and everyday ailments. Basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qi, Yin/Yang, and Eight Principles) are taught to facilitate understanding of how and why Shiatsu works.
Learn basic Shiatsu techniques for the neck, back, abdomen, legs and feet. Discover how simple and effective Shiatsu therapy is for relieving headaches, backaches, stiff necks, fatigue, indigestion and menstrual discomfort. Experience giving and receiving Shiatsu, and Self-Shiatsu for self-care.

The techniques in this workshop are based on Namikoshi Shiatsu and Shiatsu Anma based on the teachings of Dr. Kaneko.

Students should wear loose comfortable clothing.

Shiatsu is a therapeutic bodywork that is Japanese in origin. It is based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with modern anatomy and physiology.

Shaitsu, literally translates as "finger pressure." Similar to acupressure, Shiatsu concentrates on unblocking the flow of "Qi" (life/vital energy) and restoring balance to the body in order to promote self-healing.

The practitioner applies pressure with the fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows or knees to specific points located along the energy channels (meridians). Stretching, tapping, soothing or kneading techniques may also be used.

Shiatsu reduces stress and tension, relieves pain, stimulates blood and lymphatic flow, promotes deep relaxation and contributes to overall well-being.

Rosy Simas is a choreographer, bodywork therapist and movement trainer. She has completed 1,300 hours of Global Somatics (Somatic Movement Education/Therapy) and Body-Mind Centering® study with Suzanne River and is a certified practitioner of Global Somatics. She is a longtime student of Barbara Mahler and a part of the Mahler teacher training program. Rosy has completed over 600 hours of shiatsu and massage training at Centerpoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School. Rosy's education includes in depth study of Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology as well as coursework in medical pathology and Traditional Chinese Medicine.