Facial Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine

Introductory Seminar 26.02.2012 in Brighton 09.30 -17.30 Facial Diagnosis is an invaluable technique for medical practitioners, consultants and everyone working in interpersonal communication. This intensive seminar will cover the fundamental principles and basic skills of face reading. Topics include: conceptional … Continue reading

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Shiatsu in Hospitals – evidence of efficacy

In a film that was based on over 30,000 Shiatsu treatments in a number of Vienna hospitals, over a 15 year period, the following statements have been made by some of the doctors and clinicians who took part.   Doctor … Continue reading

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YIN YANG AND THE FIVE ELEMENT THEORY

The theories of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements were the discovered and developed by the ancient Chinese sages through empirical means by their prolonged observations of nature’s cycles and changes. The theory states that wood, fire, earth, metal, and water … Continue reading

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Taiji Shibashi (十八) Instructors course

This course is being provided by San Bao The Taiji Qigong Shibashi (十八) Instructors course (Certificated by the San Bao Martial Arts School) is designed to provide instructors with all the tools and information needed to teach the Shibashi as … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Benefit From Tai Chi

In the United States, medical researchers analysed 47 studies looking at Tai Chi and the impact that it had on people with chronic health problems, like heart disease or MS. Their findings, published in The Archives of Internal Medicine, were … Continue reading

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Taiji Shibashi Qigong Workshop – Glasgow/Lanarkshire

This course is being provided by San Bao The Tai Chi Chi Kung Shibashi (十八), or the eighteen postures of Tai Chi Chi Kung, is a set of Chi Kung exercises that utilise Tai Chi stances and adhere to the … Continue reading

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Women’s Self Defence Workshop – Glasgow

San Bao Martial Arts School (in conjunction with Pro Holistic) are running a self-defence workshop as a precursor/taster for our ten-week course. This is to enable participants to learn some self-defence techniques and to gain an insight into what they … Continue reading

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ENLARGING OUR SENSE OF THINGS

An ageing Hindu master grew tired of his apprentice complaining and so, one morning, sent him for some salt.  When the apprentice returned, the master instructed the unhappy young man to put a handful of salt in a glass of … Continue reading

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SHIATSU – HEAD MASSAGE

The giver sits/kneels at the head of the receiver. With the receiver lying in the supine position (face upwards), place both hands at the base of the skull and draw gently towards you (chin should tuck in slightly). Using the … Continue reading

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A, simple, guided meditation

I have used this guided meditation with many of my clients who, like many of us, suffer from the daily stress that life can bring.  It is not always possible to take time out (holidays) in order to get away … Continue reading

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