Moxibustion for Five Element Acupressure

We will explore the history and application of moxibustion including moxa pole and cones, tonification and sedation practices.  With a focus on Japanese Five element moxibustion techniques, we examine symptomatic techniques for pain, including acute pain, Surround the Dragon techniques for joint pain, Akabani techniqes for one sided pain presentations using lower back pain as an example, and horary balancing for chronic shoulder pain to add to our point combining menu.  Elemental root treatments as follow ups are also introduced.  Two classes of points are introduced, the yang xi-cleft points and the luo points, and applied as part of the above protocols.   We examine a Block to Treatment from the Matsumoto school.  We then look at two expressions of fatigue and how we can differentiate between them and apply moxibustion to each presentation. Introduction to treating the spirit of the points, a mainstay of the Classical Five Elemental tradition.  Suggestions for self-practice and homework for clients will also be given.  The retreat will be hands on, and will also include qi gong and a point and palm based experiential yin yoga offering each evening known as Shiatsu yin.

Dates: 2pm Friday May 29th to 2pm Sunday May 31st

Venue: Thrive Retreats, 571 Wheelbarrow Ridge Rd, Colo Heights NSW

Cost $1060 with single room accommodation (Earlybird $990)
$960 with twin share accommodation (Earlybird $900)

For more information, payment details and to register email Geoffrey Bonwick: