Sei-Ki is a 'unification with the mind of the universe … supported by natural vitality.' Kishi Akinobu

 

Sei-Ki is not a technique – it is an approach to life. Perhaps it is the closest we can now get to real Zen Shiatsu. In Sei-Ki, although we work primarily with the subconscious, the emotions and the body, we point to the universal, to the aspect of being human that is eternal.

 

On a Sei-Ki workshop you will be instructed in ways to observe, feel more deeply and develop skill in your hands. You will experience the depth of connection that is possible when we stop adding techniques and ways to diagnose. We discover what happens when we grow our attention and open to what is beyond form. Sei-Ki takes us to a place beyond 'therapy' to where the ordinariness of simple, safe touch becomes a Zen discipline.

 

The founder of Sei-Ki, Kishi Akinobu, was Masunaga's top disciple. He was a well-travelled, influential figure in shiatsu, working in Europe and North America since the early 1970s. He influenced many who went on to found schools all around the world.

 

In 1980, a satori experience transformed his work which he then called, Sei-Ki Soho, to mark the start of a new lineage. It is rooted in Japanese culture, reflecting the purpose and aesthetic of the Japanese Arts. Rather than working from theory and applying techniques, it emphasizes feeling, experience and presence.

 

If you are a shiatsu practitioner, we invite you to come along. You do not have to abandon shiatsu to appreciate and be inspired by Sei-Ki. You can catch a flavour of the Japanese roots of shiatsu through the lens of Sei-Ki. For students of Sei-Ki, since the Way of Touch is grounded in beginners mind, whether you are a newcomer or old hand you will find much to enjoy and learn.

 

Alice Whieldon is an experienced presenter in Sei-Ki, Clearing and the Humanities. With her guidance, you will explore this skilled touch therapy in a safe environment and benefit from her wide experience. Alice is the Director of Sei-Ki Hub, founded with two friends and dedicated to furthering Sei-Ki as a profession and community. With Kishi Akinobu, she is co-author of Sei-Ki: Life in Resonance 2011. She is also author of Clearing: the key to mindfulness mastery 2016 and teaches internationally.

 

Teaching approach: Demonstration is crucial to picking up the ‘feel’, qualities and basic form of Sei-Ki through active observation and, where possible, experiencing the direct touch of the instructor or assistant. Practice is central to learning Sei-Ki. Guidance in the form of kata (exercises) will be given, as well as time to freely explore with the benefit of gentle supervision. Discussion in the form of Q&A sessions and short talks to help students understand core principles in Sei-Ki.

 

A tutorial approach will be adopted towards the end of the workshop. Any participant looking for more personalised feedback will be invited to work with Alice or one of her assistants.

 

Tutorial MondayAlice will be offering tutorials to a limited number of 4 students on the Monday following the workshop, from 0900-1300.