The
following Courses are part of the Chinese Medicine Couse.
I Ching
and Feng Shui
This
course is in two parts and is intended to provide an introduction to
each subject.
I Ching -
In this course you will learn what I Ching is and why it is
important in Chinese history. You will also learn how you can use I
Ching to answer questions posed by your friends.
What is I
Ching and its History. The two fundamental principles. The first
eight numbers and Trigrams.
How the I
Ching is made up and how to use it to give the answers to questions.
There follows a point by point list of the eight trigrams and the 64
Hexagrams; also of how these hexagrams are made up.
Feng Shui
- This ancient Chinese art enables practitioners to best locate the
furniture in their home to best suit the moods of themselves and
their families.
What is
Feng Shui? The relationships of the five elements. The chi and how
it affects the positions of our homes and how to place items in the
room so that the person may allow the chi to circulate for each
person. Why Feng Shui is important to many people?
There are
six lessons in this course.
Aromatherapy
This is
identical to the lesson in the Phytotherapy.
This
course if fully insurable if you complete the theory and after that
the practical element at the home of the author. If you just
complete the theory course then perhaps you may consider either an
ITEC course in aromatherapy or a professional course such as the
International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists. Ask for
more information from Glennis [who is fully qualified in
aromatherapy]
What is
aromatherapy and what are essential oils? The benefits of
aromatherapy.
History of aromatherapy. The auras and chakras; the five elements
and choosing oils to balance them. How oils are distilled. Carrier
oils - the oils that carry the essential oils on to the body.
Pharmacological terms that you need to understand.
The next
large section explains in full detail all you need to know about 60+
oils.
An explanation of how to work out which oils you need for a specific
illness and a 100 page index of the oils to use and the illnesses to
use them on.
All in
seven lessons combined with some research. Practical lessons are
available in Lincolnshire.
Tai Chi -
Acupressure - Reflexology - and Shiatsu
A group
of subjects that are joined together by the word exercise. These are
all theory courses, if you wish to learn the practical element to
gain a full diploma which is insurable please use the contact button
and ask. To learn Tai chi form, please see www.thepalmstaichiclub.co.uk
The Aims
and Objectives of the course are simply to provide an introduction
to a number of oriental exercises and massage therapies. If you are
unsure whether you would like to use any of these therapies or
whether to take a professional course, then this brief outline may
help you decide. Any of the therapies may be used within your family
and friends with the proviso that they are aware that neither you,
nor they, are insured. You use any of the course information
‘practically’ at your own discretion.
Tai Chi -
The course includes a short history of China, and continues with
fuller history of Tao, Chi Gong and tai chi. A few postures are
given and the connection between the I Ching and Tao is explained.
Acupressure
– History of acupressure and what it is compared with acupuncture.
How
acupressure works. Includes pictures of many of the acupressure
points that are safe for a novice to use.
Reflexology - This subject is a very practical one and difficult to
teach using paper.
History
of reflexology. How the therapy works. Zones of the body. Maps of
the hands follow and a picture of the zones. Anatomy of the feet is
covered before going on to the maps of the feet for reflexology.
Shiatsu
– what Shiatsu is and the ways that practitioners of Shiatsu look
at the body, as it is Japanese and not Chinese. A full basic
sequence is offered to use with a friend or relation. This is
followed by a short description of TuiNa and Chinese massage; both
are oriental forms of massage using the meridians. This is followed
by descriptions of Qigong and Qi and an explanation of the benefits
these forms of treatment provide. A Glossary is at the end of these
lessons to provide support for your studies.
There are
six lessons in this short course.
Western
and Eastern Diet
This
course includes a look at both the western and eastern diet and ways
of cooking. It also includes knowledge of all the Vitamins, Minerals
and Amino acids with full details about each. In short a basic
nutrition course that would be useful for anyone. A brief look at
how the Chinese organise their diets. The Four Phases and eating and
the foods of the five tastes and how to apply them to the human
diet.
A long list of foods that are useful in the human diet follows, from
both east and west and what they are useful for.
Herbs and
the five flavours of eastern cooking, a full description is given of
each and their uses. Vitamins, minerals and amino acids…a
description of why we need the substance, the diseases that are
caused from a shortage and where it can be found.
There are
ten lessons in the course.
Chinese
and Western Astrology
When you
have completed this course you will understand Chinese and Western
astrology and the symbols used in both parts of the world. You will
not be able to write an astrological horoscope. You should be able
to read one and by using software [not provided] create and
understand what you have developed.
The
course begins with a short history of Chinese Astrology. The
connections between the elements, one animal and another and also
the differences between them. You are led to find your animal and
also your companion and kua number.
The
Western part. An introduction and short history of the zodiac and
what each symbol means to those who were born under ‘it’.
A short
section on finding your astrological sign. A map of the
constellations for you to look for in the night sky.
There are
five lessons in this course.
Spiritual
Healing
Anyone
needing the course on tape can Email Glennis
This is a
Wholistic Spiritual Healing course. For the practical parts
workshops will be arranged and an assessment made of what you have
learnt before you can become a Full Wholistic healer. It does not
matter where you live, arrangements can be made for the practical
course if necessary.
Each
lesson is self-contained and lessons can be taken singly.
Introduction to Healing
Tao and
Eastern religions
Religion
Today
Energies
and Meridians
Auras and
Chakras
Anatomy
Anatomy 2
History
of Healing
Protection
of Self and Meditation
Self-Healing
Healing
Counselling
Listening
Skills
Different
types of therapies
Self-Awareness,
and Responsibility, Power of Negative thinking, and Emotional
Balance, and Imbalance
Healing,
and the Law, and the Code of Conduct of HH
Setting
up a healing centre, Simple Accounts and Emergencies
Keeping
Records, Final Examination of Theory.
Lessons
may be taken in any order but to gain the best advantage it is
preferable to complete numbers 8, 9, 10 and 11 in the order given.
All lessons must be completed to be able to take the final
examination. This will be taken in your own home and you will be
asked to sign that you have received no outside help from anyone to
complete the papers.
NO
DIPLOMA WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE FULL COURSE IS COMPLETED
ANYONE
COMPLETING A FEW LESSONS OF ANY COURSE WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE
WITH THE ACHIEVEMENTS CLEARLY SET OUT.
ALL THE ABOVE COURSES NOTES ARE ON A CD
WHICH IS GIVEN AS PART OF THE MEMBERSHIP PACK.
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