Sei-Ki. Moving with the Universe | Zürich

A three day Sei-Ki Workshop in Zürich by Alice Whieldon.

Sei-Ki is a powerful therapeutic approach that came out of Shiatsu, with the unique insights of Kishi Akinobu who imbued it with Shinto sensibilities and the purpose of the Japanese Arts. Rather than working from theory, it is an approach that emphasizes feeling. It is a ‘unification with the mind of the universe … supported by natural vitality.’

This is a long way from our usual approach to health and wellbeing, the theories and techniques we apply in order to ‘give’ help. Sei-Ki is a discipline of surrender, it is skill in touch. It is a container in which we invite the mind of the universe and let it show us the way. It is also a powerful life-changer for practitioner and student alike. If you dip your toes in the stream of Sei-Ki, you will expose yourself to the way of aliveness and be challenged to question your understanding of health, sickness, help and cure. By doing so we risk uncovering our resistance and discomfort, but we also stand to gain so much more, for ourselves and those who come to us for help.

Newcomers to Sei-Ki will come away with a basic appreciation of what Sei-Ki is and how it fits in the story of Shiatsu. For students with prior experience, this is a chance to deepen your understanding.

Students will experience the qualities of Sei-Ki touch and be guided in introducing these qualities in their own touch work for personal or professional development.

Who it is for

This course is open to participants with or without prior experience in Sei-Ki; to shiatsu practitioners as well as anyone interested in touch-based treatment methods.

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. There will be plenty of space for students to practice and experience this approach 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, such as: the nature of ‘help’; right timing; right place; right distance.

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 Monday

Alice will be offering tutorials to a limited number of 4 students on the Monday following the workshop, from 09.00-13.00. Students will work closely with Alice who will give individual feedback and recommendations for practice.