Grassroots Shiatsu Workshop
Join us for a fun afternoon learning simple yet powerful bodywork exercises and self-care techniques from Shiatsu and Qigong.
Date and time
Location
Union House
Hall Street Todmorden OL14 7AD United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Grassroots Shiatsu Workshop
Shiatsu is a form of therapeutic bodywork which, whilst having its roots in Japan, includes elements of traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy. It combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques to enhance the body's natural ability to balance itself.
Find out a little more here: https://youtu.be/eVFS6C4KdQU?si=CZL9m-9KNm9G2Ez3
Qigong is a traditional Chinese movement practice. It harnesses the power of the breath and movement with the aim of creating health and balance within the body.
Grassroots Shiatsu is a great way of learning the Shiatsu basics for body-based home medicine.
This afternoon's workshop will involve qigong, self-shiatsu, holistic acupressure and cake!
You will also learn a simple routine to share with friends and family – Bring a friend to practise with!
The workshop involves standing exercises and floor work with partners. However, we will do our utmost to accommodate each individual's physical needs.
The afternoon is suitable for adults (18+) and teenagers accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Please do take a look at all the FAQ's below, there is some important info included.
Frequently asked questions
Bring a blanket and a cushion. Yoga mats will be available but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. A bottle of water would also be useful. Cosy socks!
Shiatsu is practiced through clothes. Any loose comfortable clothes or sports/yoga wear will be suitable. Long layers are generally good. For your comfort, no jeans, belts, dresses or skirts please.
Yes! We will have a break where hot drinks and cake will be on offer. If you think you may need other snacks please bring them along.
Frances Stoakley: Shiatsu practitioner based in Hebden Bridge. Kate Kinoshita and Kathleen Arber: Final year students at Shiatsu College, Manchester. Three friends combining skills to create a joyful afternoon!
Our workshop space is accessed up a flight of steps and does not have a lift.
Our venue is in Todmorden town centre. There is a little on-road parking. Alternatively town centre car parks are nearby. Train and bus links are within easy walking distance.
Your place on the workshop can be cancelled with a full refund up until 7 days before the event.
We will be working relatively closely together and in pairs, so if you have any symptoms that may be COVID or have a temperature or are coughing or sneezing, please do let us know, it may be best not to attend this time.
Please get in touch if you have any health or wellbeing issues that you would like to let us know about before hand. We will also be asking participants to fill in a Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire before the start of the workshop.