Koshi Balancing: An Integrated Japanese Approach to Whole Body Alignment

Jeffrey Dann’s Koshi Balancing Method uses acupuncture and Japanese techniques to restore balance to the lumbar-pelvic center, supporting structural alignment, energetic flow, and overall movement.

Jeffrey Dann
Jeffrey Dann

Course Overview

Jeffrey Dann's Koshi Balancing Method is a structural approach to acupuncture. In the Japanese concept of the koshi, the lumbar pelvic center is the body's central zone of power and movement. Like building a home, if the foundation is out of balance, the superior structures of walls and roof will be out of balance as well. The Koshi Balancing Method addresses the underlying structural system and supports overall constitution, energetic flow, and physical movement. Jeffrey combines acupuncture alongside several other Japanese systems including Seitai ho, shiatsu, Sawada ryu moxibustion, and Sotai movement therapy to achieve balance and free flow of qi.

Objectives

  • To understand the structural implications of the chain of distortion and compensations in body imbalances

  • To understand the basic principles and techniques of Sotai Movement Therapy, and be able to demonstrate at least 5 key Sotai movements up the somatic chain from the feet to the head

  • To understand the importance of the Japanese cultural Body-Mind concepts of Hara and Koshi

  • To understand the structural implications expressed through the 8 extra-ordinary meridians of the center and lateral lines of organization.

  • To understand the critical role of the Gall Bladder channel for integrating and organizing the lateral line of the body (Chong Mai, Qiao Mai, Dai Mai as well as the Sinew and the three primary channels of the Shao Yang Gall Bladder, Tai Yang Urinary Bladder , and the Yang Ming Stomach channel.

Outline

  • 0 hrs - 30 min

    Introduction, history of the modernization of Japanese acupuncture

  • 30 min - 1 hrs

    Explaining Hara and Koshi

  • 1 hrs - 1.5 hrs

    Acupuncture channels, tissue layers, 8 extra meridians, balancing the body's structure

  • 1.5 hrs - 2 hrs

    Intelligent fascia, anatomical structure, tensegrity

  • 2 hrs - 2.5 hrs

    Fascial development, patterns of structural distortion, deep pelvic ligaments, osteopathic listening, fascial palpation

  • 2.5 hrs - 2.75 hrs

    Needling fascia, the importance of palpation

  • 2.75 hrs - 3.75 hrs

    Koshi Balancing Method - balancing the feet, legs, pelvis, neck and manipulating the fascia

  • 3.75 hrs - 5.5 hrs

    Koshi Balancing Method - addressing the neck, shoulders, and scalp; further leg and pelvis manipulation; balancing the back; wrap-up

Teacher

Jeffrey Dann

Jeffrey is a former editor of the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine and has published some of his scholarly work there. He has taught internationally, as well as all over the US. He regularly teaches in various DAOM programs.

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$181.50

More Details
  • CPDs:

    Approved By: AACMA (5.5), ANTA (5.5), ATMS (5.5), Acupuncture NZ (5.5), Standard Certificate (5.5), NCCAOM (5.5)

  • Language: English

  • Course Type: Recorded Seminar

  • Course Length: 5.5 h

  • Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

  • Access Period: Lifetime

$181.50