Vivienne Isaac

19/01/2024

Seasonal Self-care – Tips for Winter
1. Make sure your stay warm, keep your kidneys warm, wear slippers (the first Kidney meridian point is on the base of your foot!)
2. Focus on foods that share the qualities of the Water element: colours are dark, taste is naturally salty (no added salt !), content is hydrating and nourishing.

3. Drink warm water, such as herbal teas.

4. Find stillness in your day. Schedule more time to discover yourself through reflection. Meditation, yoga, journaling, Qi Gong, and breathwork are great winter activities.

5. Stay socially connected. Avoid becoming too isolated. Socialising is good for your physical wellbeing and your mental health, and helps keep you feeling energised and vital, especially as you get older

6. Take time to rest and restore your energy as this will support your Ki and overall immune system. Try to go to bed a bit earlier if needed and slow down when you can. Balance satisfying activity and challenge with rest and quietness.

7. Come and have a Shiatsu ! This will support your Kidney energy which in turn can strengthen your will, willpower, ambition, drive and motivation. Shiatsu is a dynamic from of bodywork which harmonizes and supports your overall energy base as well as addressing particular element imbalances within your body which could be manifesting on a physical and/or emotional level.
This is the final post in our series about the Water Element. You can read our full blog at: https://www.shiatsusociety.org/water-element-our-tips-to-find-your-balance - link above in the bio ⬆️

09/11/2023

Ways to feel good in Autumn

Five Ways To Tend To Our Inner Metal
• Connection. Connect with what inspires you – a good book, cooking, meeting up with friends. Connecting with what inspires us will support the spirit of the Lungs and help us feel uplifted.
• Out With The Old ! Go through your wardrobe, desk, garage, medicine cabinet and discard what you no longer need. Then donate, sell, or circulate what might be of value to others.
• In With The New ! Breathe ! Take time each day to breathe slowly and deeply. As you inhale the clean autumn air, feel yourself energized and purified. Feel the old negativity leave your body and spirit.
• Protect your neck ! In Chinese Medicine theory “Wind is the cause of 1,000 diseases”. Wind enters the body at the back of the neck “the Wind gate” and causes conditions that develop quickly and enter the lungs like colds, flus, headaches, and sore throats. Temperature fluctuations that are typically seen this time of year make us even more susceptible to Wind. Remembering to wear a scarf or hoodie offers extra protection against Wind Invasions.
• Shiatsu ! Chest opening stretches are a wonderful part of a Shiatsu session.
This is the fifth post in a series about the Metal Element. You can read our full blog at: https://www.shiatsusociety.org/metal-element-our-tips-to-find-your-balance

14/07/2023

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27/03/2023

Booking now for the tESA Conference this year !!

Early Bird prices available until April 13th for tESA Members so book your place now !

The Equine Shiatsu Conference is back, and this year promises to be better than ever before! The conference will take place on June 10th and 11th, 2023, at the beautiful Langley Hill Livery in Langley, Hertfordshire. With an exciting lineup of speakers and workshops, this is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in Equine Shiatsu.

Our conference is designed to provide a unique platform for students and practitioners to learn from some of the best in the industry and share their experiences and knowledge with like-minded professionals.

The two-day event will feature a range of workshops and seminars, covering topics such as Equine ShinTai, Acupoints, and Meridian extensions. Speakers will include Viv Isaac and Kate Granger, who will present their popular workshop on the Saturday exploring ShinTai and its application to horses , including theory, and demonstrations of hands-on techniques.

Rose Brown, an experienced Equine Shiatsu practitioner with a keen interest in TCM, will lead an Acupoints masterclass, helping attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the role of acupoints and her personal favourites . And Liz Eddy will explore the advantages of working with the Masunaga Meridian extensions with Equine clients, providing attendees with valuable insights into the use of this technique in their practice.

Early bird tickets are available to tESA members and are supported by tESA. These tickets are priced at £75 for both days before April 13th, with the price rising to £100 after this date. This is an incredible value for money, given the wealth of knowledge and expertise that attendees will have access to over the course of the conference.

Whether you're an experienced equine therapist or just starting out in the field, the Equine Shiatsu Conference is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge, network with other professionals, and learn from the best in the industry. So why wait? Register for the conference today ! Booking forms are available here https://equineshiatsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/tESA-Conference-2023-Booking-Form.docx , or by emailing Viv Isaac at vivienne.isaac652@btinternet.com

28/02/2023

It’s TONIGHT! Don’t forget if you are a tESA member you can be part of this online learning opportunity for FREE !

❤️ Learn all about how Equine Shiatsu can help horses with Ataxia

🪴Increase your skillset and knowledge of this complex condition from highly experienced practitioner Pascale Philpott

🐎Get CPD points !

To register,all you have to do is email our Chairperson, Liz Eddy before 5 pm this evening to get your invite on liz.shiatsu@gmail.com