Learn the art of listening with your hands. Holismos Yoga and Wellness believes that it is time for Shiatsu to take a quantum leap and want this to be a distinguishing feature of the school. They are creating and empowering the new generation of holistic therapists. The training complies with the main European associations and federations.
08:00 - 09:30 - Yoga, pranayama, meditation, and kirtan
09:30 - 10:30 - Break and breakfast
10:30 - 13:00 - Shiatsu: Theory and practice
13:00 - 15:30 - Lunch break
15:30 - 16:30 - Theory (anatomy and physiology, TCM, etc.)
16:30 - 16:45 - Tea break
16:45 - 18:30 - Shiatsu: Practice
18:30 - 19:00 - Round table discussion and kirtan (chanting)
19:30 - Dinner
The Holismos Yoga teacher training course is a complete course, lasting 200 hours , held in Varese by international teachers who teach Yoga in different parts of the world. It is a course that offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of yoga and learn how to teach it in an excellent way , through a path structured in training modules that will allow you to internalize the concepts and practices calmly, from the principles of Yoga philosophy to how to find and explore your voice as a teacher, through the techniques of Meditation , Mindfulness, Pranayama and the exploration of the Yoga Sutras , Buddhism and Sanskrit.
During the course to become a Yoga instructor, great care is taken to build a solid foundation through the study and knowledge of the eight limbs of Classical Hatha Yoga , in order to offer an authentic and strong basis from which to start and then explore everything related to modern Yoga, in constant evolution.
The Yoga diploma can be obtained within the calendar year and consists of 200 hours of theory in Varese and 50 hours of practice, to which must be added the teaching of some precious healing techniques , which make the Holismos offer even more complete.
Holismos International School of Shiatsu has been active since 1996. In all these years, they have successfully trained dozens of Shiatsu practitioners, both in Italy and in other European countries.
In recent years, they have taken their school to the next level, giving birth to an international training body. Holismos International School of Shiatsu operates today in Italy, Spain, and Greece.
They offer the opportunity to embark on a journey of learning and discovery, with a completely new modality: that of three fully residential courses.
They also offer the opportunity to concentrate on the program, normally developed over a year, in only 21 days. Three different levels are offered (three weeks for each level), in an amazing natural setting, in front of the sea, the perfect location to get away from everyday life and immerse yourself in a new adventure.
Every level will consist of 15 hours of online tutorials and question and answer sessions. They follow a program conformed to the criteria, principles, and style inspired by the teachings of Master Shizuto Masunaga, integrated with a basic understanding of traditional Hatha yoga.
There will be no lack of references and citations to other ancient and modern schools of thought on the meaning of energy and its multiple expressions in man.
The study program proposed integrates the theoretical or practical learning of Shiatsu with a substantial component of classical Hatha yoga as well as postural analysis and rebalancing (able to make the practitioner’s movement dynamic, fluid, and effective).
These will be combined together with a good knowledge of functional anatomy, which will be useful also to allow the future practitioner to dialogue with other health professionals without impediments.
Zen Shiatsu (this is the term coined by Master Masunaga) can be defined as an energy medicine that works directly with the life force, thus promoting greater vitality, resilience, and adaptability.
Because of these characteristics, Zen Shiatsu is effective in maintaining and promoting health, as well as decreasing symptoms such as back pain, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive tract disorders, asthma and other respiratory diseases, insomnia, menstrual pain, headaches, stress, anxiety, arthritis, and joint pain.
Today, Shiatsu is practiced everywhere; even in hospitals, spas, wellness centers, protected facilities, prisons, etc. They offer a new concept of training school, which goes beyond the classic training proposals, favoring all-around knowledge, always remaining within the context of this ancient art called Shiatsu.
In the school, Shiatsu is complemented by a good knowledge of classical Hatha yoga, functional anatomy, physiology, and postural techniques. Some of the lessons will also include basic biochemistry and nutrition, kinesiology, myofascial work, and yoga therapy.
Whoever works in the field of traditional and energetic medicine can rightly be called a naturopath, as this ‘bioenergetic’ practitioner comes into contact with natural phenomenal aspects and their constant fluctuation, trying to decipher their parameters and their influence on the human being.
This type of research brings them into contact with sciences and cultures that share the same purpose: the harmony of the individual through methods of investigation and reorganization, such as yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Shiatsu.
These ancient disciplines are permeated by very similar concepts in that they share the same aims: understanding of the self and service to humanity through touch, breath, treatment, concentration, and meditation.
This course can also be intended as a complete introductory course with no obligation to continue with the two following levels. During this course, participants will learn to perform various basic movements and some simple sequences on the recipient, placed in prone and supine positions.
The student will also acquire the basic knowledge for the correct execution of the main asanas of classical Hatha yoga, as well as pranayama, meditation, and mudra.
For a better understanding of the subject, it will be necessary to explore the philosophical universe related to classical yoga, with a special interest in the therapeutical value of yoga. This information will contribute greatly to the training and transformation of the student into a competent Shiatsu practitioner.
Each student will gradually develop, through specific exercises and relaxation techniques, a different awareness and perception. They will also become familiar with some elementary theoretical notions of TCM, leaving in-depth study to be the prerogative of an eventual continuation of their studies.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to perform a complete Shiatsu treatment, integrating movement, asana, and pranayama as integrative support for the patient.
At this level, you will be able to perform a full treatment with family and/or friends, capable of bringing a sense of psychophysical relaxation and general well-being. You will receive a certificate of participation. All students will be required to attend all classes, including the online tutorials and questions and answers sessions.
They expect participants to show interest and enthusiasm in the practice and studies of all core material proposed. At the end of the third module, there will be a theoretical or practical examination. The practical evaluation is also based on continual assessment.
You will be served daily meals, fruits, snacks, teas, water, and coffee included in the price. Holismos Yoga and Wellness is very proud of the food they offer to students. All meals are carefully prepared by the staff directly in the center's spacious kitchen.
The raw materials and ingredients, all locally produced, are of the highest quality because they are grown in a healthy, unpolluted environment on nutrient-rich lava soil. Plenty of fruit from the garden, herbal teas, water, and various drinks are available throughout the day.
Meals are vegetarian or vegan based with a strong Greek or Middle Eastern influence.
The following meals are included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
Coffee
Tee
The following diets are available and/or considered:
Vegetarian
Vegan
A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price. The deposit will not be refunded if the booking is cancelled. The remaining balance is to be paid on the day of arrival.
