Level 1.1 - Start of the education

Level 1 - The basics of Shiatsu

Course content

The main focus will be on learning basic Shiatsu techniques as well as using one's own body as the main tool in Shiatsu. Another important aspect is the ability to be present, centered and focussed. Students start to understand the value of physical, emotional and psychological balance and ist necessity in the practice of Shiatsu, so that they can start creating their own life in a more conscious way.

Level 1 introduces the KT competence “Encounter”. The “human image” is also considered: Holism, individuality, community and self-competence.

Course aim

At the end of this course you will:

• be familiar with the basic principles of Shiatsu
• know how to use your hands in Shiatsu
• be familiar with the meaning and the right use of your body as an instrument and know how to use your body weight efficiently during treatments
• know different mobilization and stretching techniques and be able to use them in the right way
• have gained a basic knowledge of the energy and meridian system
• be able to give different whole body treatments to friends, colleagues and family
• have learnt different systems of body exercises that you can practice at home

Target group

Students of our extensive shiatsu training and those who would like to get to know shiatsu.

Requirements

No specific skills are needed.

Remarks

54 hours of education, EMR/ASCA compliant .

Further Information

Between Level 1 and 2 you have to give at least 20 treatments (10 of them need to be documented).