Shiatsu for Lovers and Others
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 02:50PM | Post a Comment 
... a special Valentine's weekend event
Join Gina Loree Marks on Saturday, February 13th, 2010, from 1:00- 4:00 pm for a day of shiatsu, chocolate and bubbly (non-alcoholic, of course!).
$75 per couple.
Bring a partner (spouse, sweetie, friend, family member) and learn how to give (as well as receive) a basic full-body shiatsu treatment.
Despite the romantic overtones, this class will be about giving touch as an expression of agape, described by author, Paulo Coelho as "the love that consumes," i.e., the highest and purest form of love, one that surpasses all other types of affection.
Theologian Thomas Jay Oord defines agape as "an intentional response to well-being when responding to that which has generated ill-being...", a description that fits well for the intention behind shiatsu.
Touch is a powerful means of communication.
It can express caring, affection, tenderness, as well as anger and aggression. Sadly, for many of us, the language of touch has been limited to suggestions of sex or violence.
Learning the skills of healing therapeutic touch allows us access to another dimension of contact, one that expresses tenderness without expectation, caring without invasiveness, and detached compassion. It also has the benefit of easing stress and tension, as well as relieving aches and pains.
Learning how to receive this kind of touch can reconnect us with the continuous gentle pressure we received in the womb, and open us up to trust and intimacy in a safe environment.
And mindful bodywork brings our awareness and presence back into our bodies.
In this class, you and your partner will learn:
~ How to give a simple but effective shiatsu treatment, known as the "Basic Frame Outline" or the "Whole Body Outline".
~ How to work from your center, both in giving healing touch, as well as in other areas of your life
~ How to listen and communicate with your hands
~ How to incorporate intention into your communication skills.
No experience is necessary. No meridians, points, or complicated maneuvers to learn.
We will begin with a blessedly brief overview of shiatsu, and then I will demonstrate shiatsu technique on the body in segments, after which you will follow along. And then you'll switch with your partner, allowing you to receive the same treatment!
Being that this is day for celebration of love, refreshments of chocolate and bubbly beverages, among other healthy snacks, will be provided.
Participation is limited due to space (7 spots left) so please reserve your spot early by clicking the link below to register. (You will be given a choice of location/date, as well as a Paypal button.)
Once again, click here to register!
Questions? Comments? Email me..