ACUPRESSURE INSTITUTE
International Headquarters
1533 Shattuck Avenue - Berkeley, California 94709 USA
(510) 845-1059 (800) 442-2232
email: info@acupressure.com

ACUPRESSURE BASIC TRAINING
AT THE YOGAVILLE RETREAT CENTER, VIRGINIA

Spring & Fall 2008

Limited to 26; sign up now
Part 1: April 3 - 13, 2008

Part II: September 18 - 28, 2008

Acu-Yoga Teacher Training For Yoga Teachers
Yoga Therapy Integrated with Acupressure Therapy
Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., Author of 7 books

Yoga postures press specific acupressure points that awaken the meridian pathways, so life energy can circulate freely, unify, and heal the body.

Learn how access the power of both Yoga Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine by combining acupressure points with Yoga postures for relieving common ailments and emotional balancing. During this program you will:

• Study the location of the points stimulated in traditional Yoga postures and what meridians are activated
• Learn what points can be held while in Yoga poses to enhance their benefits
• Explore partner work, using acupressure techniques in Yoga postures
• Discover how Chi Gong breathing exercises enhance stretching & meditation
• Learn a Yoga exercise for balancing each organ meridian
• Experience how to integrate acupressure points with mudra meditations, and sound healing to heighten healing experiences in your Yoga classes
• Learn how to incorporate these techniques into your Yoga classes

An Acu-Yoga Teacher Certificate will be awarded upon completion.

Prerequisite: Some preparatory materials and study are required to ensure familiarity with the Acu-Yoga system. Please contact us for details.

Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., founder of the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA has used acupressure for 35 years. Michael is the originator of Acu-Yoga, a healing practice combining yoga with acupressure for self-treatment. His seven how-to books and instructional videotapes have brought healing to thousands of people worldwide. Michael is the author of the best seller, Acupressure’s Potent Points and his new book Acupressure for Emotional Healing.

A $150 non-refundable deposit will save a space in the training.
Limited to 18 students. Tuition: $650 per student
Tent Site: $1425, Dormitory: $1750, Private Room/Shared Bath: $1975,
Private Room/Private Bath: $2275.

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ACUPRESSURE BASIC TRAINING
AT THE YOGAVILLE RETREAT CENTER, VIRGINIA
Spring & Fall 2008 * Limited to 26; sign up now

Part 1: April 3 - 13, 2008

Part II: September 18 - 28, 2008

WITH MICHAEL REED GACH, PH.D.
AUTHOR OF SEVEN BOOKS

This 150-hour Basic Acupressure Training covers several types of acupressure and the hours lead to certification as an Acupressure Massage Technician. Students of this program gain proficiency in the study of over 75 acupressure points and 10 styles of acupressure as well as a strong working knowledge of the 12 organ meridians, pulse reading, moxibustion, and the five-elements theory. Previous basic anatomy is required, or a commitment to take it within a year of beginning this training program.

Acupressure Basic Training includes:

BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF ACUPRESSURE
April 3 - 6, 2008

A practical introduction to the main forms of acupressure: Do-In, Shiatsu, and Jin Shin acupressure. This first class provides hands-on instruction of different forms of acupressure for helping yourself and others. You will learn the basic theory of acupressure, specific point location, self-acupressure methods, and Qigong Asian breathing exercises.

40 main acupressure points and how to combine them
The 8 regulatory channels and associated symptoms
Point relationships and combinations

INTERMEDIATE ACUPRESSURE
12 MERIDIAN PATHWAYS & REFLEXOLOGY
April 7 - 13, 2008

Energy flow direction and the major points of each organ meridian
Source points: their use, function, and location
Traditional imbalances and organ associations
Meridian assessment techniques:
Pulse reading
Traditional face reading
Chinese body clock and applications
Movement and transformation of energy throughout the body

ACUPRESSURE ADVANCED THEORY, POINTS
MOXIBUSTION & MORE ZEN SHIATSU
March 17 - 22, 2008

Correlations between the meridians, the five senses, seasons, climates, and colors
Five elements’ interrelationships among the meridians
Alarm, yu, and source points: their use and location
An introduction to practicing moxibustion

ACU-YOGA SELF-HEALING, BUSINESS & ETHICS
APPLICATIONS, REVIEW & PRACTICE

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., founder of the Acupressure Institute, received advanced training in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Frank Chung, and training in Zen Shiatsu from Japanese Zen Priest Reuho Yamada. Gach practiced acupressure for over 33 years and has introduced over 100,000 people to acupressure. He is the author of Acu-Yoga, The Bum Back Book, Arthritis Relief at Your Fingertips, Acupressure’s Potent Points, and Acupressure for Emotional Healing.

Enrollment is limited to 24 students.

Your $500 non-refundable deposit will hold a space in this training.

Tuition: $1,950 if paid in full by the first class.

Pre-registration for onsite lodging is required and additional.

For more information about the training, contact the Acupressure Institute at 1(800) 442-2232.

For housing info or to register for this training in Virginia, contact the Yogaville Retreat Center by contacting Lakshmi Barsel by Phone: (434) 969-3121 Ext 116 Fax: (434) 969-1303 or Email: arc@yogaville.org

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