"If we allow our body to relax, self healing is unfolding itself."
Thich Naht Hanh
Acupressure is like other therapies such as Acupuncture and Reflexology based on the concept of a persons energy respectively their flow of life force through the meridians. Acupressure is a non-invasive and effective way to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. According to the theory a block in the flow of life force, called chi, or a block of the blood flow can result in discomfort or often in disease. To release the blockage or to promote energy flow the practitioner presses certain Acupressure points. The practitioner uses fingers, knuckles or hand palms sometimes elbows or feet to reduce pain, stress and to harmonize the whole body system.
Tibetan Acupressure-Compassionate Touch is a unique treatment application. The practitioner uses the movement of the finger and a twist of the wrist to deliver a connection to the acupressure point, allowing the body to deliver the correct electrical impulse. This means strong pressure is not needed, yet the point is stimulated causing a flow of energy through the meridian. During the session the practitioner uses Loving and Kindness and Tonglen with the receiving partner. Through Loving and Kindness happiness and joy is received and with the method of Tonglen, which is a breathing technique, suffering is transformed into joy, healing and love.
Tibetan Acupressure-Compassionate Touch uses points in the feet, legs, hands, arms, back, neck and head with a special twisting motion of the hand and fingers enhancing the body's energy to flow into the point.
The healing touch of Acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation and enables the body to relax deeply.
Tibetan Acupressure also strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness by stimulating immune function.
In our modern world more and more people are in need to release their stress before physical tension causes damage to internal organs. With this method the emotional body is addressed as well in the way that the accumulated tension caused by repressed feelings are released through the total relaxed state achieved during the session.
To experience harmony, health and well being the blood and the bio-electrical energy needs to circulate freely.
The Tibetan Acupressure session duration is 45 to 60 minutes. The recipient is in an upright sitting position. In this position the recipient is able to experience a total relaxed state, and often a few minutes or longer are required to come back after the session is complete. In this system the energy moves upwards, from the feet to the head. The session starts at the feet, moves up the legs, hands, shoulder, neck and head. In cases with chronic or acute problems particular points can be addressed additionally at the end of the session when the body is very relaxed and receptive.
Tibetan Acupressure - Compassionate Touch is supporting the whole body system and is a very gentle method so that any age group can profit of.
Following indications are treated:
Level One is an introduction to the TACT system for the public and caregivers.
It is also an introduction for practitioners who are considering the certification course.
This three hour experiential workshop introduces the work with the head and upper body and includes manual and CD.
This intro is normally held short before the Level Two Course.
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is suitable for practitioners and those wishing to learn a modality.
Level Two is a three day plus one evening course designed to introduce the student to the work and give them a basis in this unique set of acupressure points and their application to work with and to develop their skill.
There is a mandatory session with the trainer before the course to embody the work at a cost. This session is a one to one preparation with the trainer ahead of the level two course.
The student will graduate from the Level Two with a Practitioner Candidate Certificate.
A detailed manual, diagrams and system CD are included in course fees.
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Over the following year after completing Level Two, the student will use case studies and ongoing coaching sessions to facilitate preparation for certification (optional).
Level Three is a repeat of the course level two with an upgrade in the type of coaching and assignments during the course and a focus on the use of Loving Kindness and Tonglen as the method of delivery of the sessions.
At least one coaching session with the trainer is suggested before the course.
An assessment session after the completion of Level Three (additional cost of $100) and approved submission of case studies are required in order to be granted certification as a Certified Tibetan Acupressure Compassionate Touch Practitioner.
To find out more information or an up-coming course, please contact Ellen.