Kaizen Shiatsu Class

Kaizen is a Japanese term generally translated as 'continuous improvement'. The philosophy of 'continuous improvement', applied to the study of shiatsu, describes a pathway of learning that highlights steady refinement toward a mastery of skills over time. This is the system of classroom instruction practiced by Sensei Morimoto that Andy Mathey absorbed during his ten-year training and continues in his own classroom at GREEN RIVER SHIATSU.

Described as 'Friends and Family-style' by Master Morimoto, Kaizen Shiatsu Class is appropriate for laypeople wishing to treat 'friends and family' in the folkloric tradition of Asian medicine, as well as for bodywork professionals looking to deepen their own practice.

Kaizen Shiatsu Class is an experiential study of Zen Shiatsu.

Class is structured so that students learn the shiatsu 'basic form' by observing and following, practicing with other students, and refining technique from correction suggested by the instructor.

Each class we'll review work from prior weeks and continue to expand on new techniques within the form. Shiatsu form consists of technique practiced in sitting, supine, prone, side-lying positions and ampuku (hara diagnosis/treatment). In general, the memorization of the total form takes about a year of dedicated practice, at which point the process of deeper refinement begins.

While aspects of Chinese Medicine, 5-Element theory and the meridian system will be discussed during class, the active study of these systems is not part of the class and, in fact, not necessary to give a profound level of shiatsu to family and friends. A sincere heart and beginners mind are, in many ways, equal, if not more important to our practice since authentic shiatsu cannot be done without their cultivation.

Class is taught on the floor, so please be prepared for sitting, crawling, and kneeling on futons. Green River Shiatsu provides futons, pillows, sheets and tengui (face cloths). No special equipement is needed, other than loose comfortable clothing.

Kaizen Shiatsu Class is on-going

every Tuesday 6-8pm.

Class is $35/per with registration required.

To register, please follow the link below!