Come Learn Sotai

Come Learn Sotai

Sotai 1

Date:December 28, 2013:9am-5:00pm

Presenter: Donna Boucher

Continuing Education: 6 NCBTMB Approved CE Credits

Fee:

Early Registration Sotai1, 6 CE (Prior to 12/1/13) / $120 (Alumni: $100)
Registration Sotai 1, 6 CE(After 12/1/13) / $132
Bundle Sotai 1 & 2, 12CE (Prior to 12/1/13) / $220 (Alumni: $180)
Bundle Sotai 1 & 2, 12CE (After 12/1/13) / $240

Sotaiis a brilliant technique of body alignment using the body’s own power to adjust itself. It is a powerful and most ingenious and safe method. It was developed by Dr. Keiso Hashimoto as a result of his lifelong research and experimentation. Sotai was then brought to the education system by Kikuko Miyazaki. Donna Boucher learned the Sotaitechniques and routines directly from Kikuko Miyazaki. The purpose of the therapy is to correct the structural aspect of the body, to remove any structural interference in the workings of the nervous system as well as interference with blood and lymph circulation. Structural misalignment can lead to malfunctioning of organs and parts of the body, and can cause pain. In terms of oriental medicine, this therapy allows for the free flow of ki (chi) by relaxing tight holding muscles.

The tight holding muscles and tendons are in fact the original cause of misalignment. The uniqueness of Sotai is in the use of movement in assessing distortion and imbalance, which the body mobilizes to execute any given movement. It is never about an isolated muscle. Sotai is not interested in analyzing and identifying the muscles, Sotai simply treats it as a group that allows the body to make a specific movement and the treatment addresses this group of muscles.

Upon completion of the course, practitioners will be given a certificate of completion.

Materials Needed: Yoga Mat, Comfortable Clothing

Course Schedule:

8:00am-9:00am Registration and Check In

9:00am-12:00pm Session 1

12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch and Rest*

1:30pm-4:30pm Session 2

4:30pm-5:00pmEvaluation and Certificate Awards

*A long lunch break is provided to allow participants time to rest between sessions and to eat a healthy meal. Practitioners will be engaging in an intense amount of bodywork (both giving and receiving) and will need time to rest prior to beginning the afternoon session.

Sotai 2 (Pre-requisite: Sotai 1)

Date: January 4, 2014: 9am-4:30pm

Presenter: Donna Boucher

Continuing Education: 6 NCBTMB Approved CE Credits

Fee:

Early Registration Sotai 2, 6 CE (Prior to 12/8/13) / $120 (Alumni: $100)
Registration Sotai 2, 6 CE(After 12/8/13) / $132
Bundle Sotai 1 & 2, 12CE (Prior to 12/8/13) / $220 (Alumni: $180)
Bundle Sotai 1 & 2, 12CE (After 12/8/13) / $240

Sotai2builds and develops on techniquesfromSotai1creating Condition Specific Routines meant to benefit conditions such as:

Low Back Pain High Blood Pressure Stiff Shoulders Dizziness Headache

Sprained Ankles Digestive Issues Leg Pain Frozen Jaw And many more!

Delve further into theSotaitheory and discuss the four areas in human life affected by Sotai : breathing, eating, thinking, and moving. Class begins withSotaiexercises. Practitioners leave class prepared to assist their clients in new ways that will be better for their body as well as healing for the clients they serve. Self-Care is emphasized throughout the course with techniques for self-care included and intermingled with the routines.