When the student is ready the teacher will come. If you want to work with me, let me know and we can design a workshop with a timing that works for you.

Upcoming workshops:

Saltspring Island, BC (March)

Winter Bodymind Acupressure(tm) Immersion on Saltspring Island
5 days of acupressure instruction and integration
4 nights stay
nourishing vegetarian lunches
Receive 5 Jin Shin Do sessions!
Daily Qi Gong practice
Small group and hands on learning
Jin Shin Do Bodymind Basic certification. Leave with powerful skills to share with clients, friends and family.

$850 early bird until Jan 31st

$950 after Jan 31st

accommodation available

Rebecca at Solstroll@gmail.com

Cortes Island, BC (Spring)

BASIC Jin Shin Do^®: 40 Hours minimum

Objectives: participants learn to:

• Locate 55 acu-points in relation to surrounding anatomy.
• Describe how Jin Shin Do^® acupressure can be utilized for general relaxation and to release specific tensions.
• Demonstrate acu-point combinations for common problems, including tension in the head, neck, shoulders, back, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities.
• Process, in a simple way, the feelings and images which may arise from the body during acupressure release.
• Perform simple movements which facilitate relaxation and structural-energic balancing.
• Identify the 8 Strange Flows or extraordinary vessels, and demonstrate their use for energy balancing and general relaxation.

Content:

• Unit I. Principles of acupressure. Traditional Eastern and modern Western mindsets. Qi (energy). Acu-points defined and described scientifically. Pressure technique. 3 signs of release. Location of 16 acu-points, with anatomical detail and individual attention. Practice: general relaxation pattern and the basic JSD neck release.
• Unit 2. Basic acupressure theory, including yin-yang polarities. The armoring process. Local and distal point theory. Location of 16 acu-points, with anatomical detail. “Pal Dan Gum” movements. Practice: simple color-coded release method and basic neck release.
• Unit 3. Pressure technique. Segmental Release Method. 3 essential qualities of therapists. 7 additional points. Practice: release of the head, neck and shoulder segments.
• Unit 4. Segmental exploration (bilateral acu-points in the head, neck, shoulders and chest). Bodymind associations of the chest segment. Body Focusing techniques to facilitate tension release. Contact. Effects of language. Practice: JSD, Body Focusing and breathing techniques to assist chest release; basic neck release.
• Unit 5. 6 additional points. Diaphragm, abdominal and pelvic tension patterns and associations. Hara Breathing Meditation. Hygiene; ethics. Practice: body focusing and breathing techniques to assist release of the abdominal and pelvic segments.
• Unit 6. The 8 Strange Flows, or extraordinary vessels. 10 additional points (on the central channel). Demonstration of sessions utilizing “strange flow” release patterns. Practice: assessment and Strange Flow release patterns for general bodymind relaxation.

Required Class Materials: Color-coded JSD “8 Strange Flows” wall chart © 1981;
Jin Shin Do^® Bodymind Acupressure^® Handbook, part 1, © 2009;
The Acupressure Way of Health: Jin Shin Do^®, © 1978 by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden (JSDF / Redwing; originally published by Japan Publications).
Recommended; Chpt. 1-3, A Complete Guide to Acupressure, Revised © 2003 (1st version © 1996) by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden (JSDF; originally published by Japan Publications).

Evaluation Method: Take-home test, attendance and demonstration of skills mastered. Teachers give a JSDF transcript, signing off each class upon completion.

Monday October 3rd, 10-5pm

$120 per person

Mansons Landing, Cortes Island

JSD Acupressure Facial

This facial works with the main neck points, called “Windows of the Sky,” as well as with other points on the face and head, releasing tension and aiding circulation of “Qi” up and down the body, to open the “windows.” This 12-step JSD facial, originally developed for cosmetologists, uses only points on the face, head, neck, arms and hands. Wonderfully relaxing!

Class Materials: Jin Shin Do^® Acupressure Facial Handbook, © 1982, 2009 by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden.

Fun and interesting workshop, to learn the magic of Acupressure and receive several sessions! We will also do Chi Gong daily. This will be a small group, for maximum support:)

Mansons Landing, Cortes Island, BC

Early September, dates to be announced. Time: 10-4:30pm

Please email me for details. solstroll@gmail.com

Here is the official description:

Part 1: BASIC Jin Shin Do®: 40 Hours minimum

Objectives: participants learn to:

Locate 55 acu-points in relation to surrounding anatomy.
Describe how Jin Shin Do® acupressure can be utilized for general relaxation and to release specific tensions.
Demonstrate acu-point combinations for common problems, including tension in the head, neck, shoulders, back, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities.
Process, in a simple way, the feelings and images which may arise from the body during acupressure release.
Perform simple movements which facilitate relaxation and structural-energic balancing.
Identify the 8 Strange Flows or extraordinary vessels, and demonstrate their use for energy balancing and general relaxation.

http://jinshindo.org/class-description#mod1

Jin Shin Do^® Bodymind Acupressure^® is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment or cure of disease. It is a relaxation therapy, and a useful adjunct to licensed, qualified medical or psychological care. For any persistent pain or symptom, even a seemingly minor one, the reader is strongly encouraged to consult a medical doctor. When used in conjunction with standard medical treatment, the Jin Shin Do^® Acupressure technique can assist the healing process by releasing tension, decreasing stress and encouraging a sense of increased well-being.

Copyright © 1999 – 2019 Jin Shin Do^® Foundation.
All rights reserved.

Learn to find key points to do an effective neck and shoulder release. This wonderful sequence can be used for just the neck and shoulders or added to other types of massage. This relaxing release can be done on oneself or for others. For beginners and experienced bodyworkers. Everyone welcome.

Saturday November 7th 10-2pm $40, Mansons

Coming soon: The Basic Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® Workshop.

“These classes present theories and techniques necessary for effective practice of Jin Shin Do^® acupressure, beginning with 55 main Jin Shin Do^® points, progressing to over 200 important points, and correlating point location with anatomy. Exact angle of point stimulation is emphasized. Students begin to practice by following release examples, and later learn to improvise based on tension patterns and energic assessment. Approximately 75 hours is devoted to demonstration and practice.” More here:

http://jinshindo.org/class-description

The promise of Earth season is that it will never end! During the weirdest summer ever I am so grateful for this beautiful Fall weather. Dreamy sunny evenings at the lake, sunsets at the ocean, Marisol’s September 11th Birthday outside for a change! Fishing in the Tyee pool! Everything is beautiful.

This is also a wonderful time for self care. I’m available for acupressure and massage sessions and I am offering ayurveda health counseling by donation or trade for a limited time.

Call me at 250 202 1175 to book a session or consultation.

-Rebecca

I’m a practitioner of Chinese Medicine Theory, and studying and integrating Ayurveda. In Chinese Medicine 5 Element theory we are transitioning from Earth season to Metal. The abundance of earth season is coming to an end.. time to deal with the harvest. Cash flow may slow down, just like the garden harvest slows to a trickle. We start to go inward like the plants drooping toward the earth. In Ayurveda this season is called Vata, or “Wind”. Ayurveda stresses the importance of keeping warm inside and out during this season, and keeping food simple for digestion. It’s a great time for journaling, starting new studies, cleansing. I like to reduce wheat and dairy at this time to go easy on the system. I start making soups and stews regularly. It’s also a wonderful time to book your seasonal acupressure tune up.

Monday night yoga at Om Studio in Mansons. I will be sharing the Sivananda Sequence and Ayurvedic lifestyle tips which I learned at a month long workshop I took with Yoga Veda Institute. I’ve been practicing the Sivananda sequence daily and have found it really effective for back pain and core strength. I really like it, I hope you do too. It includes a sun salutation warm up, pranayama, and a sequence of asanas designed for spinal longevity. The class will continue at least until the end of August. $15 drop in or $40 for 4 classes. Everyone welcome.

Sunday morning yoga at Gorge Harbour Marina, patio. 9am. $7 drop in.

Private sessions available in Mansons or I can come to you. Jin Shin Do®, shiatsu or deep intuitive massage. Weather permitting we can use the legendary lakeside gazebo.

Chair massage and FIRMA energywear (crystal pants!) will return to Mansons market Fridays and the Gorge Market Saturdays starting in July.

My phone number: 250-202-1175

The Ayurveda Intro went well last Wellness Wednesday. Here is a dosha quiz to find your ayurvedic constitution.

Some photos from our Acupressure workshop on Wellness Wednesday:

Feb 23rd

Wellness Wednesday
Yoga workshop

The Sivananda sequence was developed for spinal longevity. It involves breathing exercises, sun salutations and a series of asanas. Although it is good for almost all levels, getting up and down from the mat is required. Please bring a mat.
Some info here.

Lets wrap up 2017! I had a big year, a monumental summer with family and I finished off with an intensive Ayurveda training with Yoga Veda Institute in Mexico. The workshop has done wonders for my own practice and self care. If anyone is interested in learning Ayurveda self care, contact me for a free consultation. Here are some tools for the year end if you are into journaling and visioning.

I’m offering a yoga based detox, in La Penita early 2018. I can also offer support online. More info to follow. Also Basic Jin Shin Do Acupressure® workshop dates for Mexico and Cortes Island coming soon.

Acupressure sessions are available at my fabulous spot in La Penita.

I’m offering a workshop from Sunday Oct 22nd to Friday Oct 28th. For experienced bodywork practitioners and beginners. This is a wonderful modality to share with friends and family or as an addition or starting point for any bodywork. Students give and receive 5 JSD sessions and there is a potential for profound personal growth.

Level 1 BASIC JSD 40 hours
Objectives: participants learn to:
Locate 55 acu-points in relation to surrounding anatomy.
Describe how Jin Shin Do® acupressure can be utilized for general relaxation and to release specific tensions.
Demonstrate acu-point combinations for common problems, including tension in the head, neck, shoulders, back, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities.
Process, in a simple way, the feelings and images, which may arise from the body during acupressure release.
Perform simple movements, which facilitate relaxation and structural-energic balancing.
Identify the 8 Strange Flows or extraordinary vessels, and demonstrate their use for energy balancing and general relaxation.

$845 including reference material.

More about Jin Shin Do®
founded by Iona Teeguarden

Please call or email with questions or to reserve your spot:
Rebecca rebecca@everythingisbeautiful.ca 250-202-1175