Course Descriptions

Ohashiatsu® Level 1

Be natural… be reverent… be present… be continuous… use both hands. Students learn the fundamental principles of Ohashiatsu/Ohashi Method as they apply to bodywork and, more importantly, to every aspect of life. You’ll learn how to work from Hara: your center and your source of inner strength and calm. You’ll learn:

  • How to feel the life force or Ki energy flow in the body
  • Location of the meridians along the Back, the Legs and the Arms
  • Some of the major tsubos (acupoints)
  • Ohashiatsu movements and techniques in supine and prone positions
  • At the end of the course students will take a written quiz

As you near the end of the course, you will experience enhanced sensitivity as well as increased body awareness and grace, and by the end of the course, you will know how to give a full-body session.


Ohashiatsu® Level 2

Learning the principles and philosophy in the first course gives you the “how” to work with energy meridians. The Ohashiatsu II course provides the “why” to work with specific meridians by introducing the Five Elements of Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. Our appearance, our habits, our likes and dislikes, our emotions and attitudes are examples of our effort to be in harmony with the Five Elements that are in Nature and within us at all times. You’ll learn:

  • The Five Element Makko-ho stretches to open your own meridians and balance the Ki energy
  • The Bo and Yu points – diagnostic points on the front and back of the body – to help us determine which meridians most need to be brought back into balance
  • Techniques in side position
  • At the end of the course the students will take a written quiz

Ohashiatsu® Level 3

This course demonstrates why Ohashiatsu is the best modality for givers. You will learn new techniques using your arms, elbows and knees, which increase body balance and grace, and gives the palms and thumbs a much needed rest. Using knees in conjunction with forearms, elbows or the hands allows the giver to make more than two connections with the receiver, resulting in a nurtured feeling. This is where Ohashiatsu as meditation can begin to be experienced. You will be introduced to:

  • Oriental diagnostic areas of the body
  • The energy qualities of Kyo and Jitsu
  • The psychological/emotional aspects of meridian energy and how they relate to the Five Elements
  • Introduction of Masunaga theory
  • During the course the students will take a written test

Anatomy Course

Online course, or you may take an approved course at another school (Recommended before Level 3) 15 – 18 hours


Courses with Ohashi

Studying with Ohashi is a very important formative experience and we are highly recommend students to take advantage of these opportunities.

OHASHIMethod® Practical Course

Ohashi will teach and demonstrate some of the key principles underlying his approach to bodywork, based on his 40 years of study and practice. To him, the term “bodywork” refers to the giver’s body, which must work correctly in order to give effective treatment. He will teach you how to improve your approach by improving your movement, and which principles to follow in order to maximize efficiency and the joy of giving.

Oriental Diagnosis: Reading the Body

His diagnostic discussion covers general facial structure, with emphasis on forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, and ears. Other topics include back diagnosis, bilateral distortion, hara diagnosis, and movement diagnosis. Ohashi explains and demonstrates the major meridians, their relationships, and their physical and psychological diagnostic implications. This course helps you see the human and natural worlds with new eyes and to discover physical, mental, and spiritual conditions in yourself and others.

REGISTRATION POLICIES

The registration policies apply only to the Level I, II and III courses.

TO REGISTER

Call the phone number of the Instructor of the course and confirm your space in class. Either send a check to the Instructor or pay on website using a Paypal account or a credit card.

REFUND POLICY:

There will be a refund, minus $50 withdrawal fee, when a student withdraws before 7 days from the beginning of the course. There will be not refund if the student doesnʼt show for the course or if she/he attends only part of a course.

DISCOUNTS

Early Registration – $30 (30 days before class)

REPEATING

50% of full tuition. No other discounts. The repeating fee is valid for two years after the date you first took the course, if you wish to repeat.