Foundation In Equine Acupressure

Foundation In Equine Acupressure

Acupressure techniques are simple to learn, but using these effectively requires a good understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This eight-day class (four days on, one day off, three days on) will provide you with a solid foundation in the theory and application of this three-thousand year old massage method. Learn the meridian pathways with lots of hands-on time to REALLY be able to find these unique acupressure points and apply the techniques!

This course is designed to be taken alone as an excellent foundation course, or in preparation for continuing study onto the EQ 800 Progressive Acupressure Series (please see note below).

The acupressure course manual is over 500 pages long, detailing over 100 equine acupressure points and includes approximately 50 pages of charts and photos outlining the point locations. You won't find another like it on the shelves right now!

Course Outline:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Using TCM for horses
• How to identify the physical and behavioural indications of TCM in horses
• Assessment and application protocol using TCM
• Understanding the meridian system
• The functions of the twelve organ systems of Classical Chinese Medicine
• Location of the twelve energetic pathways (meridians) on the horse
• Location, indications and uses of important acupressure points
• Understanding how to use acupressure, lifestyle management and different training approaches to work with imbalances and bring greater health and vitality to the horse
• Working with behavioural issues related to imbalances
• How to combine the techniques in a series of acupressure points to carry out a full acupressure session
• How to blend the acupressure techniques into any other bodywork techniques and routines
• Understanding chi energy in horses, and in your own body
• How to use chi for healing including: how to feel it in your own body, how to use it to access energetic imbalances in horses and how to use it to heal horses with acupressure
• Safe applications of acupressure techniques for the therapist and the client

Required Text for Course: Acupressure Point Chart for Horses by Diana Thompson