markusgrasser_colourMarkus Grasser

Markus is the director of the Brighton branch of the European Shiatsu School (ESS). He started his Shiatsu training in Austria in 1992 and graduated with the ESS in 1997. His passion is to make the theories of Oriental Medicine tangible through experimental exercises, Qigong and palpation; thereby integrating theory with hands-on practice.

 

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Free taster classes

OPEN DAY SHIATSU - FREE     All levels with Markus Grasser     main studio 
Saturday25 Sep1.30pm–5.30pmFreeMore info 
Come and find out all about shiatsu, meet teachers, students, experience shiatsu and watch demonstrations. Come and find out all about shiatsu and try a treatment for FREE! For more information call 01273 747 045
 

Courses

Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma Course     All levels with Markus Grasser     main studio 
sessions16 Oct10.30am–5.30pm£1640 / £0 conc.More info 
Start date: Oct 2010 till June 2013 (3 years), 12 weekends per year every 3rd or 4th weekend in the first year and up to 15 weekends in the 2nd and 3rd year. Exact dates tbc. Cost for year one £1640 (concessions for unemployed, acupuncturists and primary carers). The ESS approach to and integration of the Oriental Medicine Theory into 'hands-on' Shiatsu practice is unique and experiential and is the most solid training provided in England. Should you want to learn acupuncture as well at a later stage you will be able to skip at least the first year of a full time acupuncture course.
 
Foundation Course     All levels with Markus Grasser     main studio 
sessions16 Oct–28 Nov10.30am–5.30pm£395 / £355.50 conc.More info 
During this course you will learn: How to move from your center of gravity (‘Hara’) to give effortless and enjoyable Shiatsu. The basic techniques and routines to give a whole-body Shiatsu to friends and family. Qi Gong exercises so you can experience the energetics of the acupuncture channels for yourself and apply this understanding for the relief of stress and minor ailments. About the foundations of Chinese Medicine: Yin/Yang and Five Phases (Intro only). This course is the foundation for continuing onto the Shiatsu Bodywork Certificate, (1 year), On-Site Bodywork and Shiatsu Therapy Diploma (3 years) courses. It can however be taken as a standalone course for amateur application. The dates are 16/17 October, 6/7 and 27/28 November. Course duration: 3 weekends (6 days).
 

Workshops

1 day Introductory Workshop     All levels with Markus Grasser     main studio 
Saturday26 Sep11.15am–5.30pm£38 / £0 conc.More info 
Learn the basic principles of shiatsu along with a selection of techniques taken from the Foundation Course. A brief overview of the origins and philosophy of shiatsu is also given. Full information on certificate and diploma courses will be provided during the day, as well as a brief introduction to Qi Gong and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
 

Courses and workshops can be booked online – just click the button where shown. Drop-in classes cannot be booked online – just pay at the start of the class – no pre-booking required. Concession rates (conc.) must be booked in person at the centre with proof of concession status.

Class details

daydatetimeother class information
Saturday25 September1.30pm–5.30pm
Saturday23 October10.30am–5.30pm
Saturday16 October10.30am–5.30pm
Sunday17 October10.30am–5.30pm
Saturday06 November10.30am–5.30pm
Sunday07 November10.30am–5.30pm
Saturday27 November10.30am–5.30pm
Sunday28 November10.30am–5.30pm
Sunday26 September11.15am–5.30pm

 

 
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