Shiatsu modules basic level
Learn Shiatsu as therapy, as a relaxation massage, as a complement to your existing practice, or simply for yourself!
What will you learn in the basic level?
In the Shiatsu modules of the basic level, you learn the basic principles of Iokai Shiatsu and Oriental medicine. The lessons are delivered in a pleasant and inspiring environment by experienced teachers from our highly regarded professional training program Iokai Shiatsu. The lessons are fun, educational, and dynamic, so you will enjoy going to class. We primarily focus on practical work on yourself and with each other. You will learn to give a relaxing shiatsu treatment from head to toe, including mobilization and stretching. You will learn this in one of the four basic positions: supine, prone, standing, and sitting. After the lesson, you can give a relaxing treatment to people in your environment.
Participating in a shiatsu module is your journey towards a deep understanding of how energy works within the body and how you can apply this knowledge to help others. At the same time, you are also working on your own energy, which leads to more vitality and stability in your own life.
In the basic level shiatsu modules you will learn:
Lateral knee bend. Learn to give shiatsu from the head to the feet in the supine position. We start each class with Do-In to improve your own body awareness and Ki circulation. The supine katae can also be followed as a trial module with an attractive subsidy. Includes basic theory and therapeutic training.
Right side up. Learn to give shiatsu from the head to the feet in the supine position. We start each lesson with Do-In to improve your own body awareness and Ki circulation. The supine kata can also be followed as a trial module with an attractive subsidy. Includes basic theory and therapeutic training.
Back pain practice module. Learn to give Shiatsu from the head to the feet in the supine position. We start each lesson with a Do-In to improve your own body awareness and Ki circulation. The supine intensive can also be followed as an introduction with an attractive subsidy. Includes basic theory and therapeutic training.
Zitkata Learn to give shiatsu from the head to the feet in the sitting position. We start each lesson with the Do-In to improve your own body awareness and Ki circulation. The sitting kata is not a separate module to be followed. Includes basic theory and therapeutic training.
Basic Level modules
In the modules of the basic level, you learn the essential skills to give a good shiatsu treatment. You develop the right way of touching, learning to apply pressure from your center (hara) and teaches how to apply shiatsu in different positions.
After completing each module, you will be able to administer a deeply relaxing shiatsu treatment in a specific position. If you want to learn shiatsu purely as a relaxation massage, you can follow the practice modules separately. If you have the ambition to use shiatsu as therapy and continue your studies, you will need to complete all the modules of the basic level so that you can progress to the meridian level.
The practice modules
The basic level consists of four practical modules. Each module includes so-called words. One word is a fixed series of movements that form a complete shiatsu treatment, from head to toe. In this course you not only learn how to apply pressure, but also how to optimally utilize your own body, perform stretching exercises, and mobilize joints.
The four words Within the basic level are:
- Lateral lying
- Buikligkata
- Rugligkata
- Zitkata
Elke word has a unique effect and brings specific challenges. Beginning students may a pilot module Followed up with a grant.
Theory module and therapeutic training
Part of the practice modules includes the basic theory and therapeutic training of the basic level.
Theory of Oriental Medicine
In this module you will learn the basic theory of traditional Eastern medicine, including:
✔ Ki en hara
✔ Yin and yang
✔ The five stages
TTherapeutic training
Here you develop the therapeutic skills you need as a Shiatsu therapist. You learn how to deal professionally with clients and how to tailor your treatments to individual needs.
Do-In
Each practice session begins with Do-In, a series of exercises that Ki-activating circulation and preparing the body for giving and receiving shiatsu. This includes:
✔ Stretching the meridians
✔ Breathing exercises
✔ Self-massage and shiatsu techniques
By regularly Do-In By practicing it, you not only improve your body awareness, but also your own health and energy balance.
Next start dates
Amersfoort on Sunday afternoon
- 6 Sundays from 9:30am to 5:00pm !
- Start on Sunday 30 November
Amersfoort on Friday afternoon
- 7 Friday afternoons from 13:00 to 18:00.
- 1st Sunday from 10am to 5pm
- Starting Friday, December 4th
Amsterdam on Monday evening
- 9 Monday evenings from 19.00 to 22.00
- 1st Sunday from 10am to 5pm
- Starting Monday evening, September 28th
Delft on Tuesday evening
- 9 Tuesday evenings from 19.00 to 22.00
- 1st Sunday from 10am to 5pm
- Start Tuesday evening, December 1st
Delft on Wednesday evening
- 9 Wednesday evenings from 19:00 to 22:00
- 1st Sunday from 10am to 5pm
- Start on Wednesday evening, December 2nd
Register for the Shiatsu Training
Sign up for the entire basic year and pay € 2,900 for all modules of the basic year if you pay in one go or € 375 per month (8 installments)
Are you ready to explore the art of Shiatsu and see how you can integrate it into your professional practice or personal life? Take the first step on your path in the world of Iokai Shiatsu and discover how you can make a profound impact on the health and well-being of yourself and others through touch. We look forward to welcoming you to our training program!
Unique Shiatsu training in the Netherlands
The Iokai Shiatsu Professional Training is a 4-year part-time program that prepares you to become a certified Shiatsu therapist. The program is known for its practice-oriented, in-depth approach to Shiatsu as a way of life and not just as a profession.
And that’s not surprising; our teachers learned the subject directly from the founder of Iokai Shiatsu, Shizuto Masunaga. One of his students, Sasaki Sensei, is still associated with our training as a teacher.
You will learn not only about Shiatsu techniques, but also about the life philosophy behind them. How to use the power of touch to create a deep connection and integrate this into a holistic approach to health and well-being.