Past Workshops
Engaging Vitality Module 3
Fluid Dynamics and the use of Extraordinary Meridians in the Practice of Acupuncture
Clerkenwell Being on Gosling Road, London
2nd & 3rd March 2019
With Felix De Haas and Manuel Rodríguez Cuadras
In the third weekend you’ll be building upon all the skills you have learned so far, and you’ll start working with the Yin Tide and the Fluid Body as a means to access the deepest states of stillness and coherence, and as way to tap into profound self-regulatory mechanisms. As a means to work with the Fluid Body you will be presented with the Morphology of the Extraordinary Vessels and how to work with it in clinic.
Engaging Vitality Module 2
Intermediate Techniques in Qi Palpation in the Practice of Acupuncture
Clerkenwell Being on Gosling Road, London
2nd & 3rd February 2019
With Rayén Antón & Ferdinand Beck
In the second weekend additional palpation techniques are introduced which build upon the techniques from the first weekend. You’ll be presented with a global way of listening to the entire body in just a few seconds! This global assessement can quickly guide you to the problem area where you can apply your already learnt tools – Local Listening, Yang Rhythm listening, Manual Thermal Evaluation etc. You’ll also discover and learn how to determine whether a channel is actively involved in a problem area, and understand how it changes when the disturbance is resolved.
Engaging Vitality - Core Training
Opening to the Source
with Dan Bensky
City College of Acupuncture, London
6th & 7th October 2018
In this introductory workshop (Module 1) you will be introduced to very practical, accessible and easy-to-apply techniques to feel Qi in your patients’ body. This palpation based workshop has been developed by Dan Bensky, Chip Chace and Marguerite Dinkins, integrating classical Chinese medicine theory with osteopathic practices.
The Engaging Vitality Core Training comprises three weekend modules. By the end of this three module programme you will have gained sufficient understanding of this approach to fully incorporate it into your practice in a meaningful way. In the first weekend we were introduced to the EV approach of palpation and listening.
Moxibustion Masterclass
with Junji Mizutani
City College of Acupuncture, London
24th & 25th September 2016
Mizutani Sensei is a leading authority on Moxibustion and has established his approach over decades of practice. In this workshop you will learn new & effective practical skills that will be a valuable additional tool to your practice and can be applied immediately in your clinic.
Explorations of Traditional Moxibustion
with Junji Mizutani
City College of Acupuncture, London
11th & 12th October 2014
This rare opportunity should not be missed. Mizutani Sensei is a master of his art. His style of Japanese direct moxibustion is safe, comfortable & effective, and can be used with all styles of acupuncture. You will learn new practical skills that will be a valuable additional tool to your practice, and can be applied immediately in your clinic.
Finding Freedom - Freely Expressing the Principles of the Classics in Clinical Practice
with Edward Obaidey
City College of Acupuncture London
Lecture: 12th/13th July Workshop: 19th/20th July 2014
Develop your own compass by building true understanding of the general principles of the classical texts. You will thus gain freedom to creatively select and generate your own approach to best deal with the circumstance of your patients.
Edward is a renowned practitioner and teacher based in Tokyo. He is steeped in traditional understanding by virtue of his apprenticeship with Misao Takenouchi, followed by over 20 years studying and lecturing worldwide with master acupuncturist/herbalist Masakazu Ikeda.