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STEPHEN MARKMAN'S MESSAGE BOARD:

Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy, (NCCAOM)

514 E. Sedgwick St. Rear, Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-247-1228 Email: smmarkman@earthlink.net

CEU CLASSES AND SESSIONS AVAILABLE

“Jin Shin Do” means “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.” Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® classes teach the use of gentle yet deep finger pressure on specific acu-points and verbal Body Focusing techniques, to help release “armoring” or chronic tension, balance the “Qi” or energy, and improve vitality. This clothes-on method helps relieve stress- and trauma- related problems. A unique synthesis of a traditional Japanese acupressure technique, classic Chinese acu-theory, Taoist philosophy, Qigong (breathing and exercise techniques), Reichian segmental theory and principles of Ericksonian psychotherapy, it is recognized as a major form of Asian Bodywork Therapy (by NCCAOM & AOBTA® among others). Originated by psychotherapist Iona Teeguarden, JSD® promotes a pleasant trancelike state, in which one can relax and move out of the head and into the body, accessing feelings and inner wisdom.

This system of Asian bodywork makes use of the 8 Strange Flows, which are the most primal energy routes in the body. When open, these pathways move qi around the body, continually adjusting and moderating the balance of the 12 Organ Meridians. These flows act as a template or blueprint of who we are and where we're moving toward. The ancient Taoists considered them to be extremely amenable to imagination, meditation, and the use of the hands.

A series of points are chosen to address blockages and to help alleviate the client's imbalances. Two points are held simultaneously with gentle, yet firm pressure while encouraging the recipient to hold their awareness on these extraordinary places. Feelings, emotions, images, sensations, and memories may arise as chronic tension and armor begin to release. The recipient may have the sense of doorways opening, which they may choose to explore with the practitioner. Sessions are gentle and tend to feel deeply meditative.

Jin Shin Do® permits an awareness of ways in which the bodymind is blocked or tense.

This awareness allows for resolution of the conflicts underlying the tension, facilitating emotional as well as physical well-being.

Stephen Markman has been a registered Jin Shin Do® practitioner since 1998 and has been an Authorized JSD® teacher since 2002

He is a certified practitioner with the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) and a Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

He has taught classes at the SpringHaven Wellness Center, The Baltimore School of Massage, Got Your Back, and Rivertown Yoga and Health. He maintains a private practice in Mt.Airy

"I find great joy in working with loving Awareness. I believe that this awareness is the greatest tool the body worker has in his/her bag. This tool needs no instructions - we need only sit with the Silence within and allow. This is the beginning of movement and conscious change."

• Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure ® Training. When you contact a registered teacher, ask for the complete Jin Shin Do® Foundation
  Acupressure Class Catalog; These classes, when taught by a teacher registered with the Jin Shin Do ® Foundation, are part of the Foundation's
  Program. The Jin Shin Do Foundation is a member of the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) Council of Schools and
  Programs and is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTBM) as a continuing education
  provider.                   
  

             http://www.jinshindo.org    

Module I (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Bodymind Awareness)
Module II ( Part 1: Integration of Key Theories, Part 2: Master Class, Part 3: Expanding Theoretical Horizons)
Module III (Supervision)
Module IV (Part 1: Bodymind Trancework, Part 2: Bodymind Trancework & Trauma, and Part 3: The "Emotional Kaleidoscope" & Abuse Issues)

STEPHEN TEACHES THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:

1) Module One: Basic Class

40 CEU's for NCBTMB. This class is usually taught over 5 weekend days. It can be used as the first step in becoming a Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® practitioner, or can be used on its own or added to a bodywork modality. This is an extremely comprehensive class which focuses on inner awareness. The emotional, mental, spiritual, as well as physical attributes of many of these acu-points are introduced, offering the student a broader picture of the gifts these points offer us.

In this class you will learn:

*Basic acupressure theory

* To locate 55 powerful acu-points with anatomical detail and individual attention

* To focus on deep release of muscle tension, as one learns to transform, rather than hold and repress feelings

* To use acu-point combinations for common problems, including tension in the head, neck, shoulders, back, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities

* A simple color-coded method of point combination (chart provided) for release of specific tensions

* The emotional associations of specific segments of chronic tension, or "armoring"

* Taoist Qi Gong: The 8 Silken Movements, which facilitate relaxation and structural-energic balancing

* 8 Special energy pathways called the Extraordinary Vessels, or Strange Flows, and their applications for individual circumstances

* Strange Flow release patterns for body mind relaxation and rejuvenation

* Basic verbal processing and body-focusing skills to assist a release process

* Hara breathing - a Taoist exercise which increases the amount of available qi

* To promote a pleasant state in which one can move out of the head and into the body, accessing inner wisdom

- Students practice with each other daily. A class manual is provided and a certificate awarded

Evaluation Method: Take-home test, attendance and demonstration of skills mastered. Teachers give a JSD® transcript, signing off each class upon completion.

NEXT 40 HOUR BASIC CLASS DATES:

FALL CLASS:  Saturday & Sunday September 6th,7th,8th, 14th and 15th, 2013

9:30am - 6:30pm each day with an hour for lunch. This class will be held at 514 E.Sedgwick St., Philadelphia, PA (the E.Mt.Airy section)

*ALL BASIC CLASSES ARE 40 CEU'S. The cost is $475 including a $125 deposit due one week prior to the start of the class
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SIGN UP for classes or free demos by contacting Stephen at 215-247-1228 or smmarkman@earthlink.net

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FREE DEMO: Saturday August 3rd, 2013 from 11:00am - 1:00pm in the waiting room at Dr. Joe's house. (Parking is in front of 514 E. Sedgwick St. in E.Mt.Airy - then walk down the driveway to the door on your right).

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2) Module One: Intermediate Class

Prerequisite: Basic Jin Shin Do® with an Authorized Teacher

50 CEU's for NCBTMB. This 55 hour class is usually taught over 7 weekend days. It can be used as the next step in becomming a Jin Shin Do® practitioner. Learn the twelve organ Meridians, differentiating them according to their location and psycho-physical associations. Identify specific acupressure point combinations for meridian release.


Prerequisite: Basic JSD with Authorized Teacher

* Meridian theory

* The Six Divisions

* Basic peer counseling skills for processing feelings

* Location and psycho-physical associations of the 12 meridians

* Location of 60 additional points in relation to surrounding anatomy

* Defense mechanisms and defensive attitudes related to the yang meridians

* Emotional spectra related to yin meridians

* Transformation of Qi

* Zang/Fu theory

* Meridian release patterns

* Specific point combinations for energic problems

* Legal-ethical issues

* Building trust

* Assessment of tense segments

* Basic pulse reading

* Use of local-distal point combinations of appropriate meridians

- Students practice with each other daily. A class manual is provided and certificate awarded

Evaluation Method: List or chart of meridian associations; demonstration of skills mastered.

NEXT 55 HOUR INTERMEDIATE CLASS DATE:

AUGUST 2013 (7 or 8 CLASS DAYS TO BE DETERMINED)

*The Intermediate Class is 50 CEU's

3) Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure

8 CEU's for NCBTMB

In this class, we will teach 25 powerful acupoints for promoting balance, health, relaxation and a sense of well-being in the entire body. These points and point combinations will be helpful with friends, family and clients. Learn points to address:

+back and joint problems +digestive difficulties +reproductive imbalances +muscular and emotional stress and tension

Also learn the Basic Neck/Shoulder Release Students will practice with each other, as well.

A class manual is provided and a certificate awarded

NEXT CLASS - to be announced

Cost: $90 including $25 deposit due one week prior to the class

4) Fundamentals of Acupressue

14 hours for NCBTMB

The above class plus the technique and point finding skills needed to practice the patterns on each other.

NEXT CLASS - to be determined

Jin Shin Do® Acupressure is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment or cure of disease. It is a relaxation therapy, and auseful adjunct to licensed, qualified medical or psychological care. For any persistent pain or symptom, even a seeminglyminor one, the reader is strongly encouraged to consult a medical doctor. When used in conjunction with standardmedical treatment, the Jin Shin Do Acupressure technique can assist the healing process by releasing tension, decreasing
stress and encouraging a sense of increased well-being.