Moxibustion for Five Element Acupressure
Created and presented by Geoffrey Bonwick
A 16-hour course in a retreat setting
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: 2027 dates to be announced soon
Venue: Planned for Geelong VIC
Cost $1060 with single room accommodation (Earlybird $990)
$960 with twin share accommodation (Earlybird $900)
PREREQUISITE: FORMER LEVEL 2 OR NEW MODULE 3
For more information, payment details and to register email Geoffrey Bonwick:
LOCATION | DATES | TIME | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
MelbourneLocation TBA | Dates TBA | Friday evening to Sunday afternoon | $1,060 single * $960 twin share * |
* $990/$900 if paid in full 6 weeks in advance