And it's arrived! June 2024 is Shiatsu Awareness Month.

June is Shiatsu Awareness Month. This year during the campaign, practitioners are sharing what Shiatsu means to them - how it fits into their lives and connects them to themselves, other people and the world around them.

Shiatsu can be life changing, providing you with a self-care toolkit and changing your world view by giving you the space to explore what is really important. 

We invite you to find out more about this powerfully nurturing practice by joining in an event near you. Come and experience Shiatsu, talk to a practitioner, ask questions, try out some mindful movement. It has much in common with other things such as yoga, reiki, reflexology and acupressure. 

"As  giver, I love the simplicity of having my entire focus on someone else and not me. As a receiver, I feel connected and cherished by the giver's touch. It is deeply releasing."

The techniques of Shiatsu – pressure on acupoints, gentle stretches, palming on muscles – need no special equipment or materials, just sensitive hands and compassionate intention. The powerful touch-based techniques can help us feel more at home in our minds and bodies.

"Shiatsu connects me to the whole of myself"

We can receive Shiatsu from qualified practitioners, or we can learn Shiatsu-based self-help techniques in community classes.

Give yourself the gift of receiving or learning simple Shiatsu this June in Shiatsu Awareness Month.

Shiatsu Awareness Month Events

Find an event happening near you
#ShiatsuAwarenessMonth #shiatsuwithoutborders

Shiatsu Awareness Month is run in June in parallel with the European Shiatsu Federation. Together we work to raise awareness of Shiatsu - sharing the many benefits of Shiatsu. Help us spread the word by getting involved in the campaign!

Shiatsu by Babs

Special offer for June 2024, 30-minute Shiatsu taster sessions for £20 instead of £30.

Venue and date: Appointments on Wednesdays in Chorlton Manchester, and Fridays in Manchester City Centre. 

Limited availability.

[email protected]
www.shiatsubybabs.co.uk
07557 528367

Taste of Shiatsu

For the month of June, I will offer 30 minute "Taste of Shiatsu" sessions for £20. 

This offer will be available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

In people's homes - if in the same area, this will be without fuel charge - or at my studio in Emersons Green, Bristol.

Please contact Milka Profili at [email protected] or telephone 07932868089.

Chew Valley Osteopathic and Therapies Practice

Special offer for June 2024

Half price first treatment to new clients and also a buy two get one free package, open to both new and existing clients. The first treatment of this must be booked, but not necessarily taken, in June, with the following 2 treatments to be taken by Dec 31st 2024. 

Contact: Lynn Southam on 01275 333587 to book 

Website: chewvalleytherapies.co.uk

Self-Care Saturday 

Saturday, June 1st 10am -12.00pm
£10
Oliver Roper Hall, Lincoln Lane, Thorpe On the Hill  LN6 9BH

A morning of movement, meditation and massage with a focus on how to have a calm and tranquil heart. Suitable for all abilities and levels of experience. For more details and to book a place contact Barbara 07733 396891

Glasgow School of Shiatsu – Introductory Day

KSD House, 7 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DR
Sunday, June 2nd: 10am – 5pm

In this practical introduction to Shiatsu, we will show you simple techniques to help you Relax, Re-energise and Release back tension. We can also inform you about studying Shiatsu with the Glasgow School of Shiatsu: benefits of Shiatsu, course duration and costs, etc. Cost £60 per day      

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. 

To book: please phone 01505-682889 or e-mail [email protected]

What is Shiatsu and how can it support you and your clients?  

Monday, June 3rd 2pm - 4pm
Free
Age UK, Lincoln and South Lincolnshire, 36 Park St, Lincoln LN1 1UQ

A session for people who work with older people. You will learn how to use acupressure points in a hand massage and some simple breathing to support people with anxiety/or respiratory problems.

There will also be a chance to have a mini treatment. To book a place contact Barbara on 07733 396891 

Summer Yin, Summer Yang

Shiatsu College, Manchester, Bodywise Natural Health and The Shiatsu College
16-20 Turner St, M4 1DZ Manchester, United Kingdom
Saturday, June 8th: 10am - 11:15am 

Yin and Yang are always with us, whatever the time of year! How do Yin and Yang manifest in our energy during the brighter, lighter summer months?
Come and join the staff and students of the Shiatsu College Manchester to learn some simple shiatsu, acupressure points and movement exercises to explore the dynamic balance between Yin and Yang.
If you are thinking of joining our training in September, this will give you a flavour of our classes.
All welcome, no experience needed.
£10. Please book with us as spaces are limited
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1753444261732464/ 

Shiatsu Discovery Day 

Saturday, June 8th 9.45am - 12.45pm 
Royal Victoria Hotel, Marina St Leonards on Sea TN380BD

Find out about shiatsu and have a 30 minute Shiatsu. Taster treatment from The Shiatsu College Hastings’. Students and qualified practitioners for £15.

Email [email protected] to reserve your space.

Booking essential.

www.shiatsucollege.co.uk/hastings

One Ki Weekend

Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th
£45 a day 
Pett Village Hall Pett Rd, Pett, Hastings TN35 4HD
The Shiatsu College Hastings

A weekend showcasing the value of Shiatsu touch to Yoga and Qigong teachers. Shiatsu, Yoga and Qigong practitioners and students - all welcome. 

Contact Annie 07722868397 email [email protected]

International Shiatsu Day

Sunday, June 9th
Let's celebrate International Shiatsu Day together

The day is open to any initiative regarding Shiatsu and can be carried out by anyone: organisations, associations, schools, groups, individuals and private individuals. A collective moment to express and promote, each in his own way and with his own sensitivity, the values and benefits of this discipline, creating creative events to bring it among the people. The initiative is apolitical and non-partisan and goes beyond any acronym or style: there are no boundaries when it comes to vitality. By meeting in Shiatsu you can share paths and values that cancel out any distance and difference. 

This year's focus is on “Shiatsu as a message of Peace”; each encounter between practitioner and receiver is unique and involves deep listening, acceptance, gentleness, true dialogue….all qualities that our society is badly needing at the moment!

Post any contribution (a photo, a sentence, a short video) of the activity you organized with the hashtag # international shiatsuday. It is a way to give greater visibility to our profession, to inform that the Shiatsu population includes a large number of professionals who can be relied on to recover resources and vitality.

If you want to do your part and create this “Shiatsu Wave” please visit the International Shiatsu Day website

What is Shiatsu and Qi Gong?

Friday, June 10th 2pm - 4pm
Free
Age UK, Lincoln and South Lincolnshire, 36 Park St. Lincoln LN1 1UQ

An interactive session for clients and service users. Learn some simple techniques to support your well-being. Enjoy a mini treatment. Suitable for all abilities and levels of experience To book a place contact Barbara on 07733 396891 

Grow Your Practice

Creating your £200 a month practice (by keeping it really simple)

Are you about to graduate? Or perhaps you already did and now feels like the right time to start creating and growing your clinic?

The early days can feel overwhelming and confusing. After all, we are Practitioners, not business experts.

But there are ways to set up for success, for both you and your clients.

I've grown my practice in both the UK and India (and made tons of mistakes along the way!) I have a vision for my practice and my own definition of success.

Join me next Tuesday, 11th June, at 7pm for a free workshop, guiding you in creating a solid foundation for your practice.

You've got some brilliant skills that your people can benefit from. But for this to be possible - you need to be sharing them!

Join here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/wrPbxfXYtDspFkfk/

Sarah 

Self-Shiatsu for Seniors

I’m excited to be collaborating with my local community in Newmarket to celebrate SAM! 

This year, we’re organising a public event on Self-Shiatsu for Seniors to be hosted by Suffolk Libraries. 

Venue and date: 1a The Guineas. Thursday 13 June. 10:30-11:30am. 

All welcome! 

Monica Konrad, Breathworks Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher

Free Shiatsu Workshop

Saturday 15th June 3pm

45 minutes

The Yoga Tree, Norwich NR1 3NB

10 min Shiatsu taster sessions available

Part of an event run by Feel Good Norfolk:-

https://feelgoodnorfolk.co.uk/the-feel-good-community-hub/

Connecting with Self

A new workshop series in the Wye Valley to co-incide with June's Shiatsu Awareness Month!

The first session is June 15th in Llandogo, in the Monmouthshire Wye Valley.

Here is the link for further information and to sign up:-

https://lu.ma/s4znp3l7

Vicky Evans and Georgina Holt

Pay What You Feel Seated Shiatsu as part a Community Wellness Event by FLARE*(@discoveryourflare)

Saturday June 22nd 

Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL.

FLARE* | Edinburgh Wellness | Events (discoveryourflare.co.uk)

Book: https://book.heygoldie.com/shiatsuflarefestival

Contact Jacqui Penman and Onitza Garai for more info.

Jacqui at Mind Body Shiatsu - [email protected]

Onitza Garai Shiatsu - [email protected]

Summer Fair Shiatsu

Saturday 22nd June

12 noon - 4pm

The Sussex Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Southwick Recreational Ground, Croft Avenue, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4AB

Mini seated Shiatsu treatments

All donations going to the Sussex MS Centre

Shiatsu College Brighton

Self-Shiatsu Workshop

23rd June 2024, Glanford Craft Village, 5 Manor Farm Barns, Holt, NR25 7JP

NWT Holistic Healing will be hosting a free Self-Shiatsu Workshop followed by discounted Seated Shiatsu Taster sessions.

Prioritize your self-care and learn valuable skills for maintaining balance and harmony in your life. This will be an interactive experience where you will learn the art of self-shiatsu and discover techniques to relieve tension, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Suitable for all ages and abilities, previous experience is not required.

WORKSHOP: 11am – 12:30pm

SHIATSU TASTER SESSIONS: 1:30pm – 4pm

This is a FREE event but booking is required due to limited availability.

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-shiatsu-workshop-tickets-909357822727

Event Details:

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/share/Qv4jrKiHiiN9Ym18/

HOST: Nina @ NWT Holistic Healing

Website: www.nwt-holistichealing.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Grow Your Practice

Creating your £200 a month practice (by keeping it really simple)

A second event has been added as the first one on 11th June was so successful!

Are you about to graduate? Or perhaps you already did and now feels like the right time to start creating and growing your clinic?

The early days can feel overwhelming and confusing. After all, we are Practitioners, not business experts.

But there are ways to set up for success, for both you and your clients.

I've grown my practice in both the UK and India (and made tons of mistakes along the way!) I have a vision for my practice and my own definition of success.

Join me Wednesday 26th June at 7pm for a free workshop, guiding you in creating a solid foundation for your practice.

You've got some brilliant skills that your people can benefit from. But for this to be possible - you need to be sharing them!

Join here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/KZLxfjUrpGHnX7Mr/ 

Sarah 

Seated Shiatsu at Nottingham City Hospital in partnership with Maggie's Cancer Charity. 

Friday 28th June from 9:30 - 5pm.

Treatments are 20 minutes, at £15.  

These treatments are ideally for those affected by cancer, either patients, survivors, friends or family. 

Sally Anderson

Yoga Assisting workshop HEALING HANDS - Laura Davison FwSS & Charlie Grange MrSS

Saturday 29th June 10am-12pm at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace, Aberdeen.
£20

June is International Shiatsu month, and so to celebrate Laura and Charlie are fusing the transformative power of Yoga with the ancient art of Shiatsu. It is known that yoga aims to move prana around the body to support health and well-being. Similarly, Shiatsu, which is a Japanese style of massage, uses the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine such as acupressure points to move Qi. Combining these Eastern ideas, this workshop will show you ways to ground and support one another in yoga poses, whilst using Shiatsu principles to work deeper into the energetics of the practice. As well as being a fun and playful experience, learning yoga assists can help develop a greater understanding of alignment, an appreciation of anatomy and the deeper potentials of different asana (postures). In addition, working with other people helps to foster trust, good communication and heartfelt connection. 

This workshop is for anyone with an interest in Shiatsu or Yoga practice - it’s not just for yoga teachers! 
 Book with [email protected]

Shiatsu taster Sessions


12-2pm Saturday 29th June  at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace, Aberdeen.
Donations.

Come along and experience the beautifully soothing effect of a Shiatsu session at Love Yoga. If you are thinking of joining the course or just want some me time. We have a group of practitioners ready to let you discover the benefits of Shiatsu. Just drop in.

 Book with [email protected]

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