General Note: Please contact the instructor or institution directly about registration, policies and procedures for individual classes. Class dates and locations may change without notice.
~Introductory Workshops and Classes
Introductory Lecture /Demonstrations Prerequisite: None Jin Shin Do® Practitioners and Teachers demonstrate key neck and shoulder points in a 5 or 6-Step JSD Neck and Shoulder Release to release tension and aid relaxation. Participants may be invited to practice the neck release on themselves or with a partner. (Usually 2-4 hours) Taught by approved Registered JSD Acupressurists and by Authorized JSD teachers. Free! April 28, 1-3pm Philadelphia (Mt. Airy), PA email smmarkman@earthlink.net or call 215.247.1228 Stephen Markman, teacher
Networking and Mentoring Prerequisite: None Conference calls for networking with other JSD students and practitioners and for reviewing the foundation material. Everyone is welcome.
Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure (aka Self-Help Acupressure) Prerequisite: None Gives 25 basic points for promoting balance, health, relaxation, and a sense of well-being in the entire body. Learn points to address back and joint problems, digestive difficulties, reproductive imbalances, muscular and emotional stress and tension, etc. Also the Basic Neck Release and Basic Central Release. (Usually 7-14 hours) Taught by approved Registered JSD Acupressurists and by Authorized JSD teachers December 1-2, 2012 Cayce Reilly School of Massotherapy, Virginia Beach, Virginia Call 757.428.3588, ext. 7285 or register at http://www.edgarcayce.org under "Massage School" Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.
Acupressure Facial (aka Windows of the Sky) Prerequisite: None Focuses in detail on the neck and shoulders. Most of these points affect the circulation of heaven and earth energies through the body, reestablishing the balance of Qi--or opening the "Windows of the Sky." These techniques may be used for release of facial tension and increase of circulation to the skin and scalp, headaches, eyestrain, sinus problems, neck and shoulder problems and for a whole body sense of physical ease and harmony. Developed originally for beauticians, the 12-step facial uses only points on the face, head, neck, arms and hands. (Usually 7-14 hours) Taught by Authorized JSD teachers. May 26, 2012 Kimberton, PA Email jsdeast@verizon.net or call 610.917.8265 Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher
Acupressure First Free - Open to the Public Prerequisite: None Before you self-prescribe pain preparations, try self-care points to help relieve the tension and discomfort of minor problems like tension headache, backache, jaw pain, constipation, menstrual problems, "heartburn" and nausea. Includes the simple, effective Neck/Shoulder Release, and how to do it for yourself and others. Learn pressure point skills needed to offer the patterns to family and friends. Date to be Announced Kimberton, PA Call 610.917.8265 or email jsdeast@verizon.net for information Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher
Introductory Workshop and Classes Descriptions and Schedules