Shiatsu Bodywork Academy

Shiatsu Bodywork Academy Shiatsu Bodywork Academy offers courses in Shiatsu - the Art of Japanese Bodywork. Intro to Diploma.

21/11/2025

One of the reasons I’ve devoted my life to Shiatsu is its ability to catch things early. Shiatsu works with the body’s natural intelligence, easing tension, supporting flow, and restoring harmony long before symptoms turn into something bigger.
When we release stagnant energy and soften habitual holding patterns, the whole system responds. Breathing becomes easier. The mind clears. The body finds its natural rhythm again.
Prevention isn’t passive. It’s a partnership with your own wellbeing. And Shiatsu gives you a way to listen, respond, and stay connected to what your body needs before it calls out more loudly.
More reasons I love Shiatsu coming soon.

Discover the power of the belly in our free 2-hour beginner’s shiatsu evening. Learn gentle techniques to give and recei...
20/11/2025

Discover the power of the belly in our free 2-hour beginner’s shiatsu evening. Learn gentle techniques to give and receive focusing on your hara (centre), explore the profound connection between breath and body, ask your questions, and share herbal tea & snacks at the end. Join us for an open, supportive night of discovery—it’s your moment to experience shiatsu in a whole new way. Reserve your spot now!

When: Tuesday, November 25th, 6-8pm
Where: Numi Yoga Space, Kerikeri
Freev Event | No experience needed

19/11/2025

Spring calls us into movement — to stretch, act, and bring our visions to life. The Gallbladder channel gives us the courage and clarity to take those first steps, and Gallbladder 34, known as Yang Ling Quan or Spring at the Hill, is one of its most powerful points.
Located just below the outer knee, GB-34 is the meeting point of all sinews — the tendons, muscles, and connective tissues that make movement possible. When this point is open, we move with ease, strength, and flexibility — both physically and in decision-making.
In Shiatsu, working with GB-34 helps release tight hips and legs, softens rigidity, and restores the ability to move forward without hesitation. It harmonises the relationship between Liver vision and Gallbladder action — between dreaming and doing.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, indecisive, or tense in your body, this point invites flow and renewal. Press gently into the outer leg below the knee, breathe deeply, and feel that spring of energy awaken — a reminder that flexibility is strength, and every new season begins with one clear step forward.

“Awesome. Loved the tea and food. The beautiful space and connection to other lovely women… My needs were met.” – Kersti...
19/11/2025

“Awesome. Loved the tea and food. The beautiful space and connection to other lovely women… My needs were met.” – Kerstin
Creating space for nourishment, connection and genuine care is at the heart of our retreats. Each gathering is a chance to slow down, connect with others, and reconnect with yourself.
Join us next season and experience it for yourself.

Shiatsu and Western medicine approach health from different angles — one through energetic balance, the other through cl...
18/11/2025

Shiatsu and Western medicine approach health from different angles — one through energetic balance, the other through clinical diagnosis and intervention. Shiatsu can’t replace traditional healthcare, but it can beautifully complement it. Where Western medicine treats symptoms, Shiatsu supports the body’s innate ability to heal by restoring harmony to the whole system — physical, emotional, and energetic. Many people find that regular Shiatsu enhances resilience, reduces stress, and improves recovery alongside medical treatment. True health comes from integration — using both science and touch to nurture balance, vitality, and wellbeing.

Connecting with your inner flow, vision, and capacity for renewal: the Liver MeridianThe Function of the Liver MeridianT...
16/11/2025

Connecting with your inner flow, vision, and capacity for renewal: the Liver Meridian

The Function of the Liver Meridian
The Liver governs the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body.
It supports emotional balance, flexibility, vision, and planning — helping us move forward with purpose.

When the Liver Meridian Is Imbalanced
Signs of imbalance may include:
– Irritability or frustration
– Physical tension (especially in the shoulders and neck)
– Eye strain or headaches
– Digestive discomfort
Restoring flow brings both calm and clarity.

Self-Connection Point – Liver 3 (Taichong)
Located on the top of the foot, between the first and second toes.
Gently press or massage to:
– Soothe frustration and release tension
– Encourage emotional flow
– Support relaxation and vision

Cultivating Liver Qi
– Practise gentle stretching and mindful movement
– Spend time outdoors, especially in nature’s green spaces
– Express emotions creatively
– Nourish yourself with leafy greens and seasonal foods

Flow, don’t force. Honouring the Liver Meridian reconnects us with our natural rhythm of growth and renewal.

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There is nothing else for human beings to live life fully than ikigai. Therefore, there is no cruelty greater than to de...
16/11/2025

There is nothing else for human beings to live life fully than ikigai. Therefore, there is no cruelty greater than to deprive humans of their ikigai, and there is no greater love than to give humans their ikigai. — Mieko Kamiya (founder of ikigai‑psychology)

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means 'a reason for being' — the thing that makes life feel meaningful, joyful, and worth waking up for. Mieko Kamiya, the founder of ikigai psychology, said: 'There is nothing else for human beings to live life fully than ikigai. Therefore, there is no cruelty greater than to deprive humans of their ikigai, and there is no greater love than to give humans their ikigai.'
In other words, ikigai isn’t just about career or hobbies — it’s about connecting with what truly makes your heart come alive. It’s the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what can sustain you.
Finding your ikigai is like discovering your personal compass for life. It’s what gives your days energy, your work meaning, and your life joy. Even small daily actions can reflect your ikigai — whether it’s caring for others, creating something beautiful, or simply being present in the moment.

✨ What’s one thing that makes you feel alive and aligned with your ikigai today?

We're offering another free Shiatsu evening because we believe everyone should have the chance to experience what Shiats...
13/11/2025

We're offering another free Shiatsu evening because we believe everyone should have the chance to experience what Shiatsu really is — not just hear about it.
Shiatsu is something you feel: the calm, the grounding, the connection between giver and receiver. It’s a practice that can’t be fully explained in words — it has to be lived, touched, and shared.
Our free events are an open invitation to explore, ask questions, and discover how Shiatsu can bring balance and presence into everyday life.
Come along, meet our community, and experience it for yourself.

Tuesday November 25th | 6-8pm
Numi Yoga Space, Kerikeri
Cost: FREE
No experience needed - come as you are.

“Autumn’s teaching was insightful, relevant and easy to understand while also challenging the mind. Gaining new knowledg...
12/11/2025

“Autumn’s teaching was insightful, relevant and easy to understand while also challenging the mind. Gaining new knowledge and understanding of this discipline has translated into a different perspective on human nature than Western society teaches.” – Sam
At our Shiatsu Weekend Retreats, learning goes beyond technique — it’s a doorway into a new way of seeing life, health, and connection.
Through touch, awareness, and traditional wisdom, we begin to rediscover what it means to be human — in harmony with ourselves and the world around us.
Sam left us this testimonial after his Summer Retreat - one of the early part-residential options we hosted.

Shiatsu is for anyone ready to slow down and reconnect with themselves. It supports people seeking relief from tension, ...
11/11/2025

Shiatsu is for anyone ready to slow down and reconnect with themselves. It supports people seeking relief from tension, stress, fatigue, or emotional overwhelm — but it’s also for those wanting deeper balance and awareness in life. While everyone can receive Shiatsu, the greatest benefits come when we approach it with openness and curiosity rather than expectation. It’s not about fixing what’s wrong, but nurturing what’s right — helping the body and mind remember their natural harmony. In that sense, Shiatsu meets everyone exactly where they are.

🌻A Day at Our Retreats🌻Flow, Food, and Learning🌻Morning Flow🌻We begin with gentle movement, meditation, and grounding pr...
09/11/2025

🌻A Day at Our Retreats🌻
Flow, Food, and Learning

🌻Morning Flow🌻
We begin with gentle movement, meditation, and grounding practices to connect body and mind, setting the tone for the day.

🌻Nourishing Food🌻
Wholesome, plant-based meals are shared together, supporting wellbeing and community while honouring seasonal, pure and ethical ingredients.

🌻Learning & Practice🌻
Dive into Shiatsu, TCM wisdom, and self-care practices. Hands-on learning gives you skills to carry into daily life.

🌻Rest & Connection🌻
Ample time is given for rest, reflection, and conversation—creating space to integrate what you’ve learned.

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Curious about the full flow of our retreats?
👉 See the full retreat programme online.

Healing doesn’t have to look magical or pretty.Real healing is hard, exhausting, and often painfully human.It’s not alwa...
09/11/2025

Healing doesn’t have to look magical or pretty.
Real healing is hard, exhausting, and often painfully human.
It’s not always peaceful — it’s the shaking, crying, doubting, and unraveling. It’s facing the parts of yourself you’ve learned to hide, sitting with the ache you thought you’d already moved past, and allowing it to surface again and again until it finally softens.
Healing asks for courage, not perfection. It’s the messy middle — when nothing feels like it’s changing, yet something deep beneath the surface is beginning to shift.
It’s not all love and light. It’s shadow and flame. It’s uncomfortable and confronting. But it’s also real.
And in that fire — in the exhaustion, the release, the surrender — we’re not just healing; we’re becoming something truer than before.
Through bodywork, we learn to meet ourselves in that space — through the body, breath, and touch. It isn’t always serene; sometimes it’s cathartic, loud, or raw. But it’s real. Come as you are, and allow whatever needs to come to move through you.

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