June is Shiatsu Awareness Month. Every year Shiatsu communities across Europe and beyond join forces in spreading the word about this wonderful practice.

This year, we are inviting you to Get in Touch with Shiatsu!

A form of therapeutic bodywork, Shiatsu combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques to enhance the body’s natural ability to balance itself. 

Practitioners across the country will be offering Grassroots Shiatsu. These are budget friendly workshops, events or sessions where you get to experience Shiatsu and its benefits for yourself. This is a great opportunity to receive Shiatsu from qualified practitioners or to learn Shiatsu-based self-help techniques in community classes.

Keep an eye out on our social media platforms throughout June to find out more about this transformational practice. 

If you're curious, check out our brand-new YouTube video. 

Discover SAM Events near you!

• Retreat, Relax and Restore your energy levels

Monday 23rd June, 11 AM to 4 PM, at Maryhill Women's Centre, Glasgow. 

Receive a Seated Shiatsu treatment, getting the back and neck massaged, arms gently stretched and having a hand massage. There are so many benefits physically, mentally and emotionally from taking time to stop and receiving treatment. It gives you a chance to let go and recharge. It can give you a feeling of more balance between being 'on the go' and rest supportive.

Susanne Lin Jensen is a fully qualified Shiatsu therapist, she will be around all afternoon to give 20 min. sessions and to talk to people about self care.

If you would like to secure a treatment, contact Maryhill Women's Centre to book. 

• Retreat, Relax and Restore your energy levels

Friday, 25 July, 12 to 4 PM.  St Vincents Hospice, Midton Rd, Howwood.  

Receive a Seated Shiatsu treatment, getting the back and neck massaged, arms gently stretched and having a hand massage. There are so many benefits physically, mentally and emotionally from taking time to stop and receiving treatment. It gives you a chance to let go and recharge. It can give you a feeling of more balance between being 'on the go' and supportive rest.

Susanne Lin Jensen is a fully qualified Shiatsu therapist, she will be around all afternoon to give 20 min. sessions and to talk to people about self care.

If you would like to secure a treatment, contact the Day Service to book. 

Tel: 0141 576 1400

Email: [email protected]

www.thewomenscentreglasgow.org.uk

• Embodied You - Summer Day Retreat 

Saturday, 14 June, 10-5pm , Knowl Hill, Berkshire 

Join Celine, Dom & Fiona in the stunning studio at Choseley House, Know Hill for a day of deeply nourishing Embodiment Practices including Cacao & Fire Ceremony, Shiatsu, Tuning Forks, Somatic Movement, Ecstatic Dance, Sound bath delicious seasonal meal and community connection on June 14th 2025.

Price £150 

To book use booking link or email [email protected]

• Five Elements : Summer / Fire energy Workshop  - Midgham, West Berkshire 

Join us on July 12th for a fun, energising morning exploring the Fire element in Chinese medicine and learning  simple powerful self-care practices and energy exercises.  ! 

This hands on experiential workshop blends Qi gong, energy exercises,  shiatsu techniques, guided meditation, and essential acupressure points to balance your fire energy. 

Learn practical self-care tools and Chinese medicine secrets to boost joy, nurture relationships, and maintain vitality during the warmest season. 

Balance your Fire element and thrive all summer long . 

Early bird tickets £55 until 30 June, £65 after 

To book use booking link or email [email protected]

• Introductory Day at the Glasgow School of Shiatsu

Saturday, 14 June 2025. 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: the benefits of Shiatsu, course duration and costs, etc.

Cost £50       Please wear loose, comfortable clothing

Location: KSD House, 7 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DR

To book please email: [email protected]

• International Shiatsu Awareness Month June

Get the Qi Rolling 7th June 10-1 Love Yoga, 42 Union Terr. £35
Charlie and Julia 

In this session we will be using massage balls to work along meridians and acupressure points to connect more deeply with our bodies and our energy. This session is open to everyone, no prior yoga or bodywork experience is necessary. It can also be used as CPD.
Contact [email protected] for bookings. 

 

• Shiatsu Treatments with local practitioners 

7th June 10-1 Love Yoga, 42 Union Terr. 2pm
Donation
Wanted to try a session and see what Shiatsu is like. Following on from the morning session we have a few of the local practitioners offering sessions. Please book to confirm your spot.
[email protected]
 

• Intro to Shiatsu 

14th June 10-1 Love Yoga, 42 Union Terr. £35
Laura and Gaelle

An introduction to Shiatsu, a Japanese form of massage which uses acupressure points to relieve ailments and injuries and promote healing and wellbeing. Theory of the 5 Elements will also be covered. This is a great introduction to the course or just a relaxing and thought provoking workshop.
[email protected]

• Find your inner glow 

21st June 10-12 Love Yoga, 42 Union Terr. £30
Gaelle and Charlie

Shiatsu facials. In this session you will be guided on how to give a mini treatment to the head, neck and shoulders as well as receiving one! Revive your inner beauty and let go of stress.
[email protected]

• Grassroots (Stretching workshop) 

28th June 10-1,Love Yoga, 42 Union Terr £30 (£20 for previous Shiatsu students)

This morning session will include some practice of qigong, some theory and lots of hands on work doing stretches, both passive and active. This can help you with a yoga practice as you learn how to feel in and adjust a partner or is great CPD if you would like to incorporate more stretches into your treatments.
[email protected]

• Qigong 

Wednesday 8am Breathing Space Studio,1 Gaelic lane, Aberdeen until June 25th. 
Want to rejuvenate body mind and soul while improving balance and flexibility? You will feel energised while looking after your health and wellbeing.
[email protected]
 

• Shiatsu Grassroots 

Saturday 26th July, 23rd August
10-1pm at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace, Aberdeen,
£30, £20 past students
This is a chance to drop in with our current students to do Do-In, Qigong and Shiatsu bodywork. A great intro to our work, or a nice reminder, or a wonderful start to the weekend. This will be on monthly basis. You will get a taster of what we are doing with some theory and some practical. This will replicate the evening classes that were so popular to give you a taster of our work
 

To book contact Laura [email protected] 
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