Introduction to Shiatsu Course – July 2018
Delve into the world of Shiatsu, energy awareness, mindfulness and mediation. This revitalising workshop will give participants an introduction to Shiatsu. Our excellent Shiatsu practitioner Julien will guide you through fundamental principles of Shiatsu in safe and supported space.
Featured Practitioner – Claire Haugh
For Claire, Yoga, Shiatsu and Breathwork are a perfect “trinity” – each enhances wellbeing. With the addition of Tantra she offers many ways to connect body, mind and spirit; take a look at Claire Haugh’s Practice – “heartspace” http://www.heartspace.ie
Shiatsu for Charity on Int’l Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day this year I am offering Japanese Acupressure / Shiatsu sessions on the day for charity. All proceeds are going to Aoibhneas Women and Children’s Refuge who do incredible work to empower women and children for 30 years on Dublin’s Northside.
A time to cry
It’s time for Spring Clean, for a detox, for a fast and, because I live in Ireland, it is almost the time of Lent, where giving up something becomes part of the collective consciousness. All this denial is good for the liver which can become congested with the overindulgence of Christmas. When we eat, drink and are merry there are consequences; January comes and we can feel low in energy, dark in mood, sometimes poor in spirit and pocket.
A time to cry
It’s time for Spring Clean, for a detox, for a fast and, because I live in Ireland, it is almost the time of Lent, where giving up something becomes part of the collective consciousness. All this denial is good for the liver which can become congested with the overindulgence of Christmas. When we eat, drink and are merry there are consequences; January comes and we can feel low in energy, dark in mood, sometimes poor in spirit and pocket.
AGM Minutes 2018
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting Shiatsu Society of Ireland Sunday 4th February 2018 @1: 00 pm Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin Minutes were taken by Siobhan Kirk Present: Joanne Faulkner, Chairperson Maria Butler Siobhan Kirk,...
Science proves Meridians Exist
“the massage technique of Shiatsu have been found to stimulate the same energetic effects. Similarly, Qigong,Tai Chi and the postures of yoga, have been found to increase electrical conductance at acupoints, yet science never believed in the existence of meridians until now.”
Non-judgmental awareness
Who doesn’t know the feeling of not wanting to get out of bed, of feeling sad, empty, dull or frustrated? These negative states of mind come to us all but the question is how can we deal with them? What can we do?
We often try to cope with negative or bad feelings and days by plunging ourselves into “happiness” and denying that we’re feeling that way. We might attempt to counteract them with physical activity, meeting friends for a chat, shopping, positive affirmations and/or visualizations. This is, as such, not a bad thing. Sometimes we need certain tools to bring our state of mind back to some sort of balance and those tools are very helpful. But we should use them with caution. I like to think of them as life-buoys that save us from drowning. Or a ladder that allows us to climb out of the dark hole we have fallen into
Featured Practitioner
Shiatsu was a life saver for me.
I know what it is like to be 30 and not able to cross the road or lift my baby because of backache. I also know how it feels to be on holiday, far from home and not able to breathe with asthma and humidity. I had no information and I had no control over these conditions at the time. I used an inhaler but it was useless with humidity. Pain killers were all I had …