Mindfulness and the Art of Zen Shiatsu
Discover how to fine tune your inner creativity and express it through the poetry of healing touch.
Matt will guide you to creatively express mindfulness techniques – in a way that helps others and yourself. Discover the heart of Zen Shiatsu – a Japanese form of massage centred on mindfulness. Shiatsu translates as finger pressure and is performed through the clothes. You can practice it on a futon on the ground, on a massage table, or in a chair.
Traditionally, practitioners in Japan were blind and highly regarded for their incredible sensitivity and palpation skills, leading to a deep art form with health benefits for both giver and receiver.
You will practice giving and receiving Zen Shiatsu massage, emphasising mindfulness techniques that develop an empathetic connection with your inner nature and that of another human being.
Using Levity. Forming a two hand connection. Guiding with the Breath. Intention. Connecting with your whole body-mind. Learning to listen to your Intuition. Expressing Creativity.
AGE: Suitable for ages 18 to adult
SKILL LEVEL: Everyone - Suitable for a range of experience and skill. Tutors understand that there will be varying skill levels and will adapt to the needs and interests of all students.
SCHEDULE: Half Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
VENUE: Bellingen High School
Discover how to fine tune your inner creativity and express it through the poetry of healing touch.
Matt will guide you to creatively express mindfulness techniques – in a way that helps others and yourself. Discover the heart of Zen Shiatsu – a Japanese form of massage centred on mindfulness. Shiatsu translates as finger pressure and is performed through the clothes. You can practice it on a futon on the ground, on a massage table, or in a chair.
Traditionally, practitioners in Japan were blind and highly regarded for their incredible sensitivity and palpation skills, leading to a deep art form with health benefits for both giver and receiver.
You will practice giving and receiving Zen Shiatsu massage, emphasising mindfulness techniques that develop an empathetic connection with your inner nature and that of another human being.
Using Levity. Forming a two hand connection. Guiding with the Breath. Intention. Connecting with your whole body-mind. Learning to listen to your Intuition. Expressing Creativity.
AGE: Suitable for ages 18 to adult
SKILL LEVEL: Everyone - Suitable for a range of experience and skill. Tutors understand that there will be varying skill levels and will adapt to the needs and interests of all students.
SCHEDULE: Half Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
VENUE: Bellingen High School
Discover how to fine tune your inner creativity and express it through the poetry of healing touch.
Matt will guide you to creatively express mindfulness techniques – in a way that helps others and yourself. Discover the heart of Zen Shiatsu – a Japanese form of massage centred on mindfulness. Shiatsu translates as finger pressure and is performed through the clothes. You can practice it on a futon on the ground, on a massage table, or in a chair.
Traditionally, practitioners in Japan were blind and highly regarded for their incredible sensitivity and palpation skills, leading to a deep art form with health benefits for both giver and receiver.
You will practice giving and receiving Zen Shiatsu massage, emphasising mindfulness techniques that develop an empathetic connection with your inner nature and that of another human being.
Using Levity. Forming a two hand connection. Guiding with the Breath. Intention. Connecting with your whole body-mind. Learning to listen to your Intuition. Expressing Creativity.
AGE: Suitable for ages 18 to adult
SKILL LEVEL: Everyone - Suitable for a range of experience and skill. Tutors understand that there will be varying skill levels and will adapt to the needs and interests of all students.
SCHEDULE: Half Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
VENUE: Bellingen High School
course info
Please read all course information below before purchasing tickets for this event.
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Introducing five elements of increasing your sensitivity when performing a Zen Shiatsu massage.
Learning meridian stretches to begin to connect with your inner nature mindfully.
Meditation.
DAY ONE
Water Element (impetus) – using gentle levity pressure to dramatically increase the sensitivity of your Shiatsu massage.
Giving and Receiving a Zen Shiatsu massage with a focus on applying the CORRECT PRESSURE OF LEVITY.DAY TWO
Mindful meridian stretches. Meditation.Metal Element (letting go) – mindfulness breathing techniques for enhancing Shiatsu massage sensitivity and guiding the relaxation of both giver and receiver.
Giving and receiving a Zen Shiatsu massage with a focus on MINDFULNESS BREATHING.DAY THREE
Mindful meridian stretches. Meditation.Wood Element (benevolence) – building mindful two-handed connection for enhancing Shiatsu massage sensitivity.
Giving and Receiving a Zen Shiatsu massage with a focus on TWO-HANDED CONNECTION.DAY FOUR
Mindful meridian stretches. Meditation.Earth Element (empathy) – using intention to enhance Shiatsu massage sensitivity.
Giving and Receiving a Zen Shiatsu massage with a focus on using INTENTION.DAY FIVE
Mindful meridian stretches. Meditation.Fire Element (body-mind) – using all the mindful Shiatsu massage techniques together under the coordination of the whole body-mind.
This is an opportunity to both give and receive a Zen Shiatsu massage using the WHOLE BODY MIND. For those interested, this is an opportunity to give a Zen Shiatsu massage whilst blindfolded (optional), to increase the poetry of your healing touch. -
Please bring the following on your first day of class:
Three towels to use during the week
Wear loose, comfortable clothing
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No experience required.
“Matt does a great job of teaching this practice. Being able to practice down on the sports field under the huge fig is just beautiful.”
YOUR COURSE TUTOR
Matthew Sincock
After six years of playing Rugby Union, Matt felt amazed the first time he tried Qigong and Shiatsu (in 1991). He could not believe something so gentle could help create so much change.
The improved health and inner peace he felt when practicing Qigong and Shiatsu inspired Matt to study Chinese Medicine at university.
He now runs a full time therapy practice in Bellingen as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner, treating patients with Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Shiatsu. He runs weekly Qigong classes in Bellingen. Matt also teaches the next generation of Shiatsu practitioners at the Australian College of Eastern Medicine.
