Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # School for Experiential Education Training Inner Explorers ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://seed.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://seed.org/blog/) - [The Inner Community](https://seed.org/the-inner-community-2/) - This article explores how the Self can be viewed as a community of sub-personalities - distinct and relatively autonomous parts of a person that emerge in response to specific psychological situations or contexts. The way in which these parts of the self are used in psychotherapy often overlooks the role that the body plays in - [Physical Democracy](https://seed.org/physical-democracy-blog/) - This year, I am trying to open the bodywork we are doing to be accessible to everyone, not just body therapists. This chimes with my forthcoming book "Physical Democracy" so I thought I'd kick the project off with a blog, followed by a few courses and then the book later this year. The Schule for - [Exploring the Inner Community](https://seed.org/exploring-the-inner-community/) - A course on contacting the intelligence of the body, April 10-12 in Frome, Somerset This workshop will show methods of contacting and communicating with the intelligences of the body. When something goes wrong in the body, we often go to a physical therapist to try to ‘fix’ it. But the idea of fixing the body - [Disability is Ability](https://seed.org/disability-is-ability/) - by Bill Palmer 2017 This article is written to mark the 30th anniversary of Movement Shiatsu and Developmental Process Therapy, approaches to physical therapy that I developed in the 1980’s which is particularly relevant to working with so-called disability, chronic conditions and old age. Many people would say that it bares little resemblance to the - [Choosing Our Destiny](https://seed.org/destiny-and-choice/) - Working with the Ming & Xing By Bill Palmer It is part of human nature to want things to be better. We imagine what could be and then we search for a way of manifesting that vision. All living beings seek for solutions to their problems; Roberto Kolter has even documented the intelligence of bacteria - [The Neck as a Mirror of Self](https://seed.org/the-neck-as-a-mirror-of-self/) - by Teresa Hadland For the European Shiatsu Congress in Kiental 2023 There is something very expressive about necks. From the gracefulness of a swan’s neck to the powerful neck of a bull. Human necks also have a wide range of differences, from long and slender to strong and condensed, and from the moment I started working with - [What is Experiential Anatomy?](https://seed.org/what-is-experiential-anatomy/) - Most anatomy is taught intellectually or passively. This means that a person knows where a structure is and can even touch it. But this doesn't mean that they have an inner sense of that part of their body - they perceive it passively rather than it being an active part of their sense of self. - [Talking About Physical Democracy](https://seed.org/talking-about-physical-democracy/) - An interview with Bill Palmer about Physical Democracy, which sees the non-verbal parts of the world, including our own organs, muscles and tissues as being intelligent, autonomous agents which should have equal weight to the mental and verbal aspects of the world. Movement Shiatsu and Inner Qigong show people how to listen to these intelligences - [Movement Shiatsu - Mit den drei Meridian-Familien am Kernprozess arbeiten](https://seed.org/movement-shiatsu-mit-den-drei-meridian-familien-am-kernprozess-arbeiten/) - Manche Probleme scheinen nicht zu verschwinden, da sie von einem grundlegenden Konflikt innerhalb der Klient*innen herrühren. Die Klient*in steckt in einer Position fest, in der sie mit ihrer wahren Natur kämpft. Die Probleme tauchen oft in Beziehungen, in emotionalen Mustern oder an körperlichen Schwachstellen auf. In der chinesischen Medizin können diese Probleme als Manifestation von - [Inner Qigong Self-Study Course](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-self-study-course/) - This course contains articles and videos covering the complete cycle of Inner Qigong. Inner Qigong focuses on using movement and voice to develop the practitioner's own experience of their energy functions. These functions maintain the life of the organism and make a connection between physical capacities and mental states. In general, we guide you through - [Postural MUSCLES](https://seed.org/postural-muscles/) - The theme of these practices is how to activate the small postural muscles that stabilise the skeleton and hold joints together. If these are not active then the big muscles (which should be used for movement) have to compensate leading to chronic stiffness, tension and wear and tear on the joints. The main muscles we - [The Three Cycles of Inner Qigong](https://seed.org/the-three-cycles-of-inner-qigong/) - Inner Qigong is a synthesis of traditional Qigong, Developmental Movement and Somatic Exploration. Its aim is to bring awareness to different body systems such as the inner organs, the fascia, the skeleton and the muscle system and to explore how they all contribute to your ways of being, both in body and mind. We use - [The Six Forms of Touch (Part 1)](https://seed.org/the-six-forms-of-touch/) - The Six Forms of Touch is a system of training that I developed almost 40 years ago. The main idea is that the WAY in which you contact a person is as important, or even more important, than the meridians with which you choose to work. This article describes two of these Forms, The Six - [What is Inner Qigong?](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-description/) - As other posts have said, our basic standpoint is that each one of us is a community. When you start to sense and move the inner organs, they each seem to have personality and have intentions and needs. Each muscle can be seen as a person: some are very stubborn, or sulky, some are lazy - [Six Forms of Touch (Part 2)](https://seed.org/six-forms-of-touch-part-2/) - Valuing Touch and Dancing Touch In my last article , I explained that a "Form of Touch" is a quality of contact that activates functions that span both body and mind. Each Form of Touch is really an attitude which is transmitted through the quality of physical touch and also flavours the whole relationship between - [The Joy Divisions (Six Forms of Touch Part 3)](https://seed.org/the-joy-divisions-six-forms-of-touch-part-3/) - The Joy Divisions By Bill Palmer M.Sc., FoSS, ADPT This article is the third in a series describing ways of working directly with the Qi of the Six Divisions[1]. They describe how your attitude, your quality of touch and your interactions with the client are just as important as the choice of meridians you work - [Our Philosophy](https://seed.org/our-philosophy/) - The philosophy underlying our work comes from two sources, Taoism and Dzog Chen. Taoism has a basic attitude which values the natural process. You shouldn’t push against the water. Taoism seems to be the philosophical system that describes the nature of life most accurately. Life needs to be adaptable and resilient. Adaptability comes from flexibility - [Inner Qigong and the Physics of Gravity](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-and-the-physics-of-gravity/) - In several classes, when doing the first series of Inner Qigong, I have suggested that people feel the ground pushing up on the soles of their feet and then use that feeling to feel the upward force supporting their body. I have also said that according to Einstein, this is the reality- that the force - [Zhi, Xing and Ming](https://seed.org/zhi-xing-and-ming/) - This article is about the related Chinese words Ming, Xing and Zhi. Ming is normally translated as ‘Destiny’ but this doesn’t come close to the subtle meaning buried in the character. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, one of the most ancient Chinese medical texts, states that the highest level of healing is helping a - [The Inner Community](https://seed.org/the-inner-community/) - In this blog I will be exploring the body, the muscles, nervous systems, fascia and organs and seeing how they all relate to each other. I’m going to try to put up a new article every week or two. This week I want to make a general point, which you might say is political. Is ## Pages - [Home](https://seed.org/) - THE SCHOOL FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION offers regular classes in Inner Qigong, CPD courses in Movement Shiatsu and Undergraduate training in Shiatsu - [SEED UK Programme](https://seed.org/seed-uk-programme/) - 2026 -27 Programme in the UK Our yearly residential retreat is again in the Earthspirit Centre from 1st-6th November. This year we are focusing on the theme “Bringing the Shadows into the Light” In the process of becoming a person, some potential aspects of the self are usually suppressed and inhibited. If the suppressed parts - [Exploring the Inner Community](https://seed.org/exploring-the-inner-community/) - A three day workshop of Somatic Exploration and Movement Shiatsu With Bill Palmer & Teresa Hadland April 2-4 in Frome, Somerset This workshop will show methods of contacting and communicating with the intelligences of the body. When something goes wrong in the body, we often go to a physical therapist to try to ‘fix’ it. But - [Inner Qigong 262](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-262/) - Recordings of classes from September 2026 Thurs 10th Sept. Expanding, Pushing and Reaching Tues 8th Sept - Pushing and Reaching Tues 1st Sept - Expansion and Boundary - [CPD Courses 2026](https://seed.org/current-courses/) - 2026 Rome, Italy: September 17-20European Shiatsu Congress - Three WorkshopsSix Forms of Touch, Development & Meridians, Movement Shiatsu Wageningen, Netherlands: October 16-18Dancing Joints and Shadow Work - an advanced courseTo book contact: Hands on Tao Earthspirit Centre, Somerset November 1-6Our yearly residential in the beautiful EarthSpirit Centre.Bringing the Shadow into the LightMore info and booking: - [Residential 2026](https://seed.org/current-residential/) - #post_contentThe focus in 2024 will be on working with the Ming. This is a profound concept in Chinese Medicine through which you can access the wisdom of the body to notice your re-occurring patterns and use that awareness to find purpose and meaning in your life. - [July Qigong](https://seed.org/july-qigong/) - 23/6/26: Qigong and Life 30/6/26: Balance, Eyes and Spirals 2/7/26: Balance and Ageing 7/7/26: Review of the Whole Qigong 14/7/26: Exploring Human Needs - [Summer Practice 2026](https://seed.org/summer-practice-2026/) - First lets go through the whole Qigong again: Energising the postural muscles The Postural Muscles of the Shoulder The Scapula - [The Secret Society of the Body](https://seed.org/the-secret-society-of-the-body/) - A new book by Bill Palmer will be published August 18th. The book of Movement Shiatsu & Inner Qigong About the Book In this book, Bill Palmer invites us into a different relationship with the body. Drawing on decades of work with Movement Shiatsu and Inner Qigong, he explores how development, movement, touch and awareness - [Dancing Joints](https://seed.org/dancing-joints/) - When two people dance, if one partner doesn't move then the two people feel in conflict and the movements are jerky and the two people bump into each other. The same is true for joints. Each joint consists of two bones and if one bone moves and the other is braced then the same sort - [Terms and Conditions](https://seed.org/terms-and-conditions/) - Course Tutors The courses are designed by Bill Palmer and our intention is that Bill and Teresa Hadland will teach the courses together. If one of them is unable to teach then the other will facilitate the course, possibly with another assistant. What can you expect from the Postgraduate courses? Our courses are advanced study - [Inner Qigong 261](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-261/) - Tues 16-6-26: Dealing with Anxiety Tues 9-6-26: Making Decisions Tues 2-6-26: The Clarity of Bone Thurs 21-5-26 - Opening the Spirit Tues 19-5-26- Inhibition Thur 15-5-26: Using Qigong in Life (3) : Dealing with Introjects(2) Tue 13-5-26: Using Qigong in Life (3) : Dealing with Introjects Tues 5-5-26: Using Qigong in Life (2) . Opening - [Movement Shiatsu in the Netherlands](https://seed.org/ms-in-holland/) - The Six Forms of Touch Six Masterclasses taught by Tanja Gerdes and Lilian de Nijs In 6 losse dagen laten we je kennismaken met het gedachtegoed van Bill Palmer. De lessen worden gegeven in Weurt, vlakbij Nijmegen, van 10.00 – 16.30 uur. De workshops zijn voor iedereen toegankelijk. Shiatsu ervaring is niet nodig. Kosten 90 euro - [Team](https://seed.org/team/) - Bill Palmer Bill is Supervising Director of the School for Experiential Education and the originator of Developmental Process Therapy and Movement Shiatsu. He was one of the pioneers of Shiatsu in Europe and a founder of the Shiatsu Society in the UK and was its chair and journal editor. He also created and edited the - [Physical Democracy](https://seed.org/physical-democracy/) - Helping the body to communicate with the mind. This course is suitable for any type of body therapist. Since humans are social creatures, we are concerned with pleasing and copying other people. In the process, we can lose contact with what our own body wants. Many illnesses and injuries are caused by not listening to - [Masterclasses 2027](https://seed.org/masterclasses-27/) - Webinars with Bill Palmer & Teresa Hadland 2026-27in English with German Translation November 14th 2026, January 30th 2027 and March 13th 2027 10am – 1pm These webinars focus on how to show clients exercises, inner qigong practices and life experiments to do which specifically support and develop the energetic work given in a Shiatsu session. - [Bitesize Masterclasses Gateway](https://seed.org/bitesize/) - Our next round of Masterclasses start in November 2026 . Get more info and apply - [Dancing Joints and Shadow Work Intro](https://seed.org/dancing-joints-shadow-work-forall/) - This is a workshop in the detailed techniques of Movement Shiatsu. One of the basic principles of East-Asian medicine is that disease is often caused by a part of the person that is not active, a shadow player in the body-mind. In this course will go into detail about how to work with three aspects - [Dancing Joints and Shadow Work](https://seed.org/dancing-joints-shadow-work/) - This is an advanced workshop in the detailed techniques of Movement Shiatsu. One of the basic principles of East-Asian medicine is that disease is often caused by a part of the person that is not active, a shadow player in the body-mind. In this workshop, designed for people who have studied with Bill & Teresa - [Residential Details](https://seed.org/residential-details/) - November 1-6. “Bringing the Shadows into the Light”. See details Where is it heldThe courses will take place in the beautiful EarthSpirit centre near Glastonbury All details of how to get there are on their webpage. https://www.earthspirit-centre.co.uk/getting-here The accommodation consists of six ensuite shared rooms which can possibly (though not certainly) be booked as singles - [Inner Qigong Day 26](https://seed.org/retreat-26/) - Stomach & Large Intestine in Infant Development Liver & Pericardium Meridians in Infant Development Gall Bladder & Triple Heater in Rolling & Neck Meditation - [Inner Qigong Classes in Frome and Online](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-tasters/) - Inner Qi Gong evolved from ancient Taoist movements, Tibetan Yoga and the western theory of Developmental Movement. It develops the connections between body and mind through working with archetypal channels of communication, re-teaching the different parts of the person to work together harmoniously and developing a unity between mind and body. We run two classes - [Activating Postural Muscles](https://seed.org/activating-postural-muscles/) - The theme of the practices in these videos is how to activate the small postural muscles that stabilise the skeleton and hold joints together. If these are not active then the big muscles (which should be used for movement) have to compensate leading to chronic stiffness, tension and wear and tear on the joints. The - [Courses in the UK 2026](https://seed.org/autumn-courses/) - with Bill Palmer & Teresa Hadland Exploring the Inner Community, 10-12 April in Frome,Somerset. The Inner Community is a term coined by Bill to describe the fact that different parts of the body have their own intelligence and can act independently to maintain inner harmony. It is an extension of the idea of sub-personalities, as - [Inner Qigong 252](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-252/) - Welcome to the recordings. The latest videos are listed first and then go back in time. Thurs 18th Dec - Chinese Elements in Qigong Tues 16th Dec -Tibetan ELements in Qigong Thursday 11th Dec - Softening the Core Thursday 4th December - Relationship & Space Tues 2nd December - Coordination Thurs 27th Nov - Spirals - [Workshop resources (Spanish)](https://seed.org/workshop-resources-spanish/) - [Bringing the Shadows into Light](https://seed.org/shadow-to-light/) - “Movement Shiatsu & Inner Qigong”In the process of becoming a person, some potential aspects of the self are usually suppressed and inhibited. This is normal and sometimes necessary to live together with others. Inhibition can also be a result of trauma and is a protective device to avoid pain.. But if the suppressed parts are - [calendar 2025](https://seed.org/calendar-2025/) - 2025 Inner Qigong New Years Retreat January 4-5An online retreat to welcome in the new year which you can do at home. Four sessions a day exploring archetypal movements, experiencing the energy of different tissues and learning to self-activate the functions of the meridians. Melbourne, Australia Feb 21-23 : Movement Development and MeridiansFor booking and - [OLD CPD Programme](https://seed.org/old-cpd-programme/) - Other Courses on the Three Families of Meridians will take place in 2026-7 WORDS & HANDS Working with the Tai Yin and Yang Ming Since humans are social creatures, we are concerned with pleasing and copying other people. In the process, we can lose contact with what our own body wants. Many illnesses and injuries - [Register for Inner Qigong Day](https://seed.org/register-for-inner-qigong-day/) - This full day of Inner Qigong is free to all regulars and subscribers. Others can join and pay a donation of whatever you can. To become a subscriber get more info about Inner Qigong Classes There will be three sessions, 8-9, 11-12,4-5 with experiments to practice in the gaps between the sessions. We will go - [Workshop Resources](https://seed.org/workshop-resources/) - Inner Qigong : First Family - Expansion and Boundaries Subscribe to Twice-Weekly Classes of Inner Qigong Working with Spirals Spiral movements tend to take up the slack in fascia without tensing muscles. This means that they make progressive connection from one part to another to another all through the body. This progressive connection allows each - [NL25-Resources](https://seed.org/nl25-resources/) - Inner Qigong : First Family - Expansion and Boundaries Working with Spirals Spiral movements tend to take up the slack in fascia without tensing muscles. This means that they make progressive connection from one part to another to another all through the body. This progressive connection allows each part to be separate but also in - [October Resources](https://seed.org/october-25/) - Handout for download There are two files you can download. One is large A4 format, the other is formatted as an A5 booklet and needs to be printed out with a printer that prints on both sides of the paper. The Stages of Development Lecture Apologies for the sound quality, I put the microphone next - [Articles in English](https://seed.org/articles-in-english/) - By Bill Palmer The Inner Community This article describes the self as a community of sub-personalities. A sub-personality is a distinct and relatively autonomous part of a person that emerges in response to specific psychological situations or contexts. We will explain how the way in which these parts of the self are used in psychotherapy - [Complete Inner Qigong - Primary Series Classes](https://seed.org/first-family-complete/) - Back to Inner Qigong Home Page Bottle Breathing - Abdominal PartThis primary series is about Being rather than Doing. How to be yourself, relax in the world, be grounded and stable. Being able to relax has two aspects. One is to feel safe - and we will be working with the creation and maintenance of - [Videos about Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/videos-about-movement-shiatsu/) - A video about Movement Shiatsu A video made in Switzerland about Movement Shiatsu A workshop at the European Shiatsu Conference 2020 in AmsterdamSubject: Physical DemocracySynopsis: The WAY we do Shiatsu may disempower people to explore themselves and be responsible for their own health and the health of the environment. How can we do Shiatsu in - [Philosophy](https://seed.org/philosophy/) - The philosophy underlying our work comes from two sources, Taoism and Dzog Chen. Taoism has a basic attitude which values the natural process. You shouldn’t push against the water. Taoism seems to be the philosophical system that describes the nature of life most accurately. Life needs to be adaptable and resilient. Adaptability comes from flexibility - [Bill Palmer](https://seed.org/bill-palmer/) - I have spent my life forging practical connections between western physical therapy and east asian therapies such as Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu. For me the bridge between the two lies in how movement patterns develop. In the 1980's I specialised in working with babies and observed a strong relationship between the way movement develops in - [Stages of Life](https://seed.org/stages-of-life/) - Working with Stages of Life Much of Oriental Medicine focuses on working with the Qi, activating and balancing the homeostatic functions of the body. This often means trying to change old patterns that resist change. But there is a deeper way of working that recognises constitutional patterns and loosens them rather than trying to change them. - [Summer Practice 2025](https://seed.org/practice-25/) - The practice this summer is to review the basics of the form for each family. Meridian FriendsThe next two revision classes look at how meridian movements combine to help each other. Friends of the Large Intestine First Family QigongThe first two weeks will cover the first family of meridians which consist of the Spleen and - [Inner Qigong Recordings 2025](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-251/) - Latest Sessions (latest to oldest) 41. Adding spiral movements to the full form RESIDENTIAL QIGONG Monday 31st March - Yang Ming and Tai YinThe Yang Ming Qigong is concerned with developing clear boundaries while the Tai Yin facilitates the expansive energy of the body. When both work together, the boundary of our personal space is - [Bern Resources 25](https://seed.org/bern-resources-25/) - Inner Qigong we did in the workshop The Friends of the Small Intestine Seaweed Qigong Amplifying Practice If you would like to join us for weekly Inner Qigong sessions you can subscribe through the website. For about 30 CHF a month you get access to 8 classes and can view recordings. We be taking a - [Privacy Policy](https://seed.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: www.seed.org. Online Courses Some of our courses take place online or are streamed online. In that case, participants may be recorded asking questions or sharing experiences. These recordings may be shared with other participants of the course but will not be available to the public. By signing up - [Margate School of Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/margate/) - The programme in Margate is being developed to start in 2026-7 Other classes for beginners are available in London - click here Taster Workshops in Margate - half-day courses with Svenja Schaper, principal of the Margate School of Movement Shiatsu Foundation Course : Two three day weekends click here for more details One Year Certificate - [Foundation Course](https://seed.org/foundation-course/) - Coming Home to the Body 6-Day Foundation Course in Movement Shiatsu Touch connects us to life. Movement is the language of the body. When we combine conscious touch and movement, we empower the wisdom of the body for self-healing. The Movement Shiatsu approach to bodywork sees the body as a community, where all the different - [What I Have Gained from Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/what-i-have-gained-from-movement-shiatsu/) - I graduated from my third year of study with Bill Palmer in Movement Shiatsu. I studied for the first two years with another school, but toward the end of the second year felt increasingly stuck in my shiatsu. One of the main reasons I had been drawn to Shiatsu was because it cut through intellectual - [Contact](https://seed.org/contact/) - Please use this form to ask for more information. To register for courses in other countries please contact the organisers who are specified at the end of each course description. Thank you for making contact! - [Online Courses](https://seed.org/online-courses/) - Access Meridians and the Development of Infant Movement Access Experiential Anatomy Self-Study Course Access Inner Qigong Self-Study Course - [Residential Resources Apr25](https://seed.org/residential-resources-apr25/) - Monday 31st March - Yang Ming and Tai YinThe Yang Ming Qigong is concerned with developing clear boundaries while the Tai Yin facilitates the expansive energy of the body. When both work together, the boundary of our personal space is a continuation of the physical expansion, so is a soft but strong force field rather - [Oz25 Resources](https://seed.org/oz25-resources/) - Trust and Autonomy We are focusing on how the process of human development starts in the Organs, then to learning to move with muscles and then using the Qi-archetypes developed through movement to learn psychological and social skills. Erik Eriksson defined stages of development from birth to old age and we will be following his - [Oz25 Login](https://seed.org/oz25-login/) - This registers you with permission to view the resources page for the workshops in Melbourne 2025. If you are already registered on our site from a previous year, please go straight to https://seed.org/oz25-resources - [Introducing Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/introducing-movement-shiatsu/) - Reconnect with Your Body – and Help Others Do the Same This three-weekend training is designed for anyone interested in movement, self-awareness, and the power of touch—whether you’re a massage therapist, bodyworker, or completely new to bodywork. Movement Shiatsu is not just a technique; it’s a way of listening to the body and working with - [The Joy Divisions Spain](https://seed.org/alegria/) - Esta pagina es para las personas que han assistido el taller en España Mayo 28-30 2021. Para ver los recursos o unirse a nuestras clases de qigong en línea, debe registrarse en el sitio. Utilice este formulario para registrarse Una vez que se haya registrado, puede unirse a nuestro qigong en línea en esta página - [Practice-2025](https://seed.org/practice-2025/) - Thursday 23rd Jan: Meridians and Fingers PRACTICE SESSIONS WHILE WE ARE IN AUSTRALIA The Postural Muscles of the Shoulder The Scapula - [DESTINY & CHOICE (Working with the Ming)](https://seed.org/working-with-the-ming/) - The Ming is a profound concept in Chinese Medicine. It embodies the tendencies and patterns that define the lessons you can learn in your life.Much of Oriental Medicine focuses on working with the Qi, activating and balancing the homeostatic functions of the body. This often means you are trying to get rid of problems when - [Inner Qigong Retreat](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-retreat/) - INNER QIGONG & SOMATIC EXPLORATION RETREAT January 3-4, 2026 ONLINE Cost £120 or £100 if you book before October 31st 2025For regular subscribers to Inner Qigong classes cost is £60 (Half Price) This will be a retreat that you can do at home, guided by regular online sessions. Our aim is for renewal of energy, - [Workshops in Australia 2025](https://seed.org/aus25/) - This is probably the last. chance to work with Bill & Teresa in Australia. Between them they have 95 years of experience of working with Shiatsu, Movement Therapy, Voicework, Meditation and Psychology and they weave all these strands together into workshops that are not only full of unique information but also safe spaces for profound - [Inner Qigong retreat 2025](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-retreat-2025-2/) - SATURDAY Session 1: Large Intestine Function Session 2: Stomach Function Session 4: Spleen Function SUNDAY Session 5 Session 6 Session 8 - [Bite-Sized Masterclasses in Movement Shiatsu 2025](https://seed.org/masterclasses-online/) - Application Form This series of online workshops covers much of the material that we teach in our Masterclasses. They are designed for people who have attended Movement Shiatsu workshops before but are open and accessible to everyone. We are offering the workshops for £50 (60 €) individually but at a discount of £180 (220€) for - [Calendar 2024](https://seed.org/calendar-2024-2/) - SEED UK Programme 2024Residential Retreat 7-12 April 2024: This course focuses on "Working with the Ming" and learning to directly sense and explore the Qi functions of East Asian medicine. We will be using Inner Qigong and Somatic Exploration to learn to sense and embody our energy – particularly those shadow parts that have been - [Chloe Maths](https://seed.org/chloe-maths/) - [Practice 2024](https://seed.org/practice-2024/) - Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 3 - [Christmas Practice Classes](https://seed.org/christmas-practice-classes/) - Practice 1 - [Inner Qigong 242](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-242/) - LATEST VIDEOS Session 24 - Finding Your Lunar and Solar Sides Session 23 -Body Asymmetry Session 22- Solar and Luna Breathing Session 21 - The Nine Breaths Session 20 - Combining the Families Session 19 - Integrating the Qigong EARTH AND SPACE Session 1 - Earthing and Expanding Session 2 - Bottle Breathing Session 3 - [Masterclass Recordings 2024](https://seed.org/masterclass-recordings-2024/) - Session 1: Working with Internal Conflict through the Joints The timings of the different sections are:00:00:00 Introduction00:09:30 Working with the Hip00:25:00 Working with the Hip in Supine Position00:34:30 Explaining the Knee00:39:30 Working with the Knee00:50:20 Working with the Ankle00:56:20 Working with the Joints of the Foot01:26:00 Working with the Whole Person01:29:00 Working with the Whole - [Masterclass 2-3](https://seed.org/masterclass-2-3/) - Session 2 - Alignment 00:00:00 Introduction00:07:21 Video of baby development of crawling00:19:33 Working with bone, balancing the spine bones and muscles00:41:13 Working with your own spine00:45:47 Body & Qi Development - Context For Class00:53:00 Balancing outer and inner motivations - Small Intestine Function00:57:00 Working with the Small Intestine Meridian01:19:00 Review of Mobilisation of Hip and - [Masterclass 3-4](https://seed.org/masterclass-3-4/) - Session 3. Working with Emotion Timings of Sections: Start: Embodying Emotion24:51 Consciously Containing27:00 Using Spirals to Bring Parts that are not Integrated into Awareness43:52 The Sensation of Feeling53:00 Case Story of Working with Trauma59:44 BREAK59:45 Breathwork to Unbury the Tiger1:30:57 Joining with the Inner Community1:46:20 Practising Amplifying Touch1:52:30 Group Discussion on the Day2:04:26 The Gestalt - [What People Think About Our Courses](https://seed.org/testimonials/) - "Bill was my most influential teacher. In my view he has a remarkable genius and is someone who understands Chinese Medicine in a fully embodied, integrated way. His work is radical, revolutionary, inspiring." Daverick Leggett - Poet, Author, Qigong Teacher, Founder of Rise up Singing It was wonderful how you managed to create a space - [Six Forms Resources](https://seed.org/six-forms-resources/) - QIGONG Here is a class teaching an aspect of Inner Qigong that we practised in the workshop, getting in touch with the Fascia but also embodying the principle we talked about of letting one part of the Inner Community lead and the rest of the parts of oneself follow Seaweed Qigong If you want to - [Wien24](https://seed.org/wien24/) - [OZ25](https://seed.org/oz25/) - Two unique workshops in Melbourne, Australia with Bill Palmer and Teresa Hadland. Possibly the last time they will teach in Australia. These workshops will present the essence of Movement Shiatsu. Everyone is welcome. No need for knowledge of Shiatsu or Chinese Medicine. The methods and techniques can be used in any form of body therapy - [Wageningen24](https://seed.org/wageningen24/) - This page contains resources for participants of the "Stages of Life" workshop in 2024. More example videos of Inner Qigong and the ability to join our online classes can be accessed with this button: More Inner Qigong Activating Postural Muscles The theme of these practices is how to activate the small postural muscles that stabilise - [Practice](https://seed.org/practice/) - This page contains a pre-recorded video to practice with on days that we don't do a live class - [The Psoas Muscle and Eccentric Contraction](https://seed.org/psoas/) - Back Connecting the BodyIf a group of people are all talking to each other and collaborating then the organisation can be relaxed because the group can adapt to change by communication. On the other hand, if the people in the group are not communicating then the group may need someone to tell everyone what to - [Meeting the Inner Community](https://seed.org/meeting-the-inner-community/) - A three day weekend with Bill Palmer and Teresa Hadland. Activating and listening to the intelligence of different parts of the body through movement and touch. - [Artikel auf Deutsch](https://seed.org/artikel-auf-deutsch/) - über Movement Shiatsu Arbeiten mit Ming und Xing Die sechs Arten der Berührung (Teil 1) Die sechs Arten der Berührung (Teil 2) Behinderung ist eine persönliche Fähigkeit Die Anatomie des Selbst Muskeln haben auch Gefühle Den Willen Reiten Der Gestalt Zyklus und die sechs verbundenen Kanäle Der Sadist auf Flitterwochen Gesundheit ist ein gefährliches_Wort Die - [Infant Development and Meridians](https://seed.org/development-and-meridians/) - Theme 1: Individuation Theme 2: Integration Theme 3: Motivation and Alignment - [Inner Qigong Training Course](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-lessons/) - This course is a self-study course and should ideally be taken in parallel with regular attendance of live classes and practice of Inner Qigong. This is so that we can give you live feedback and answer any questions. You can subscribe to live classes here Introduction: Article about Inner Qigong Course 1: : Inner Qigong - [Live Inner Qigong Classes](https://seed.org/live-inner-qigong-classes/) - Inner Qigong is a synthesis of traditional Qigong, Developmental Movement and Somatic Exploration. Its aim is to bring awareness to different body systems such as the inner organs, the fascia, the skeleton and the muscle system and to explore how they all contribute to your ways of being, both in body and mind. We teach - [Online Module Registration & Inner Qigong Subscription](https://seed.org/online-module-registration/) - We run two online self-study courses: Experiential Anatomy takes you on a journey through your body, learning to sense and move organs, bones and muscles. It also gives unique videos showing how to work with clients to help them to sense their own bodies. Meridians & Development of Infant MovementThis course introduces the research of - [Working with the Ming](https://seed.org/core-process-work/) - German Version Read an Article about this Theme Some problems don’t seem to go away because they come from a basic conflict within the person. The person is stuck in a position of fighting with their true nature. The problems often emerge in relationships, in emotional patterns and in physical vulnerabilities. In Chinese medicine, these - [Movement Shiatsu – Mit den Ming arbeiten](https://seed.org/core-process-de/) - See English Version Lesen Sie einen Artikel zu diesem Thema Manche Probleme scheinen nicht zu verschwinden, da sie von einem grundlegenden Konflikt innerhalb der Klient*innen herrühren. Die Klient*in steckt in einer Position fest, in der sie mit ihrer wahren Natur kämpft. Die Probleme tauchen oft in Beziehungen, in emotionalen Mustern oder an körperlichen Schwachstellen auf. - [Calendar 2024](https://seed.org/calendar-2024/) - 2024 SEED UK Programme 2024Residential Retreat 7-12 April 2024: This course focuses on "Working with the Ming" and learning to directly sense and explore the Qi functions of East Asian medicine. We will be using Inner Qigong and Somatic Exploration to learn to sense and embody our energy – particularly those shadow parts that have - [Integrating Movements](https://seed.org/integrating-movements/) - This page explains the movements that babies use to develop integration of different parts of the body. The first video explains the stage of infant development where these movements appear. The second video explains more about the connection between the meridians of the Integrating Family and the movements. The third video demonstrates bodywork to activate - [Stages of Life Workshops](https://seed.org/stages-of-life-workshops/) - “Stages of Life” – Using the Connections between Development and MeridiansMuch of Oriental Medicine focuses on working with the Qi, activating and balancing the homeostatic functions of the body. This often means trying to change old patterns that resist change. But there is a deeper way of working that recognises constitutional patterns and loosens them rather than - [Inner Qigong Retreat 2025](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-retreat-2025/) - We offer this online retreat every year. It is a great way to start the year and can be done in the comfort of your own home. It is fully interactive with space for questions and personal sharing. This year it runs from Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th January. There will be four sessions each - [Inner Qigong Recordings 2024](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-241/) - LATEST VIDEOS This section follows themes suggested by the participants. 34. Opening the Throats (Tuesday 18th June) 35. The Three Tubes (Thursday 20th June) 36. Qigong for Anxiety and Tiredness (Tuesday 25th June) 37. Stages of Development - The Spleen Meridian (Thursday 27th June) 38. Spirals and Cylinders 39. Thoracic Connection 40. SpontaneityIn a way, - [Fascia, Body Memory, Trauma Resources](https://seed.org/fbmt-resources/) - This page will contain some resources for participants in the 2022 courses on Fascia, Body Memory and Trauma Seaweed Qigong Interactive Shiatsu Explaining Meridians Dancing Joints When two people dance, if one partner doesn’t move then the two people feel in conflict and the movements are jerky and the two people bump into each other. - [July25](https://seed.org/july25/) - In the last weeks before the summer break the theme for each class is suggested by participants. In the first week, Marcella has asked to explore the movement and energetics of the upper back. We first loosen the ribs, spine and shoulders in this area and then look at how this area is involved in - [Ming & Xing in Switzerland](https://seed.org/ming-ch24/) - The full course on this subject will take place next year 20-22 June in Bern. Contact Daniel Schneitter at info@shiatsubern.ch to reserve a place. The technique of working with the knee will be included in this year's masterclasses on Movement Shiatsu. These are four ONLINE sessions on Saturday mornings running from September - December. For - [Facilitating Spiral Connections](https://seed.org/facilitating-spiral-connections/) - Spiral movements tend to take up the slack in fascia without tensing muscles. This means that they make progressive connection from one part to another to another all through the body. This progressive connection allows each part to be separate but also in relationship. It is a democracy in the body rather than a tightly - [Payment & Cancellation Policy](https://seed.org/cancellation-policy/) - For courses held at the Earth-Spirit centre Payment Schedule: Initial non-refundable deposit of £50 or 65€ paid to confirm a place, we will tell you a deadline for this and your place may be given to someone on the waiting list if the deposit is not received before this date. 2. 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What People Think About our Courses What I have gained from Movement Shiatsu by Henry McGrath My experience of the Movement Shiatsu Postgraduate Programme by Claire Best A Client's View of Movement Shiatsu by Simon Grisdale A few reviews of courses (See More ...) "Bill was my most - [Inner Qigong](https://seed.org/inner-qigong/) - Inner Qigong is a synthesis of traditional Qigong, Developmental Movement and Somatic Exploration. Its aim is to bring awareness to different body systems such as the inner organs, the fascia, the skeleton and the muscle system and to explore how they all contribute to your ways of being, both in body and mind. We use - [Register for Self-Study Courses & Inner Qigong](https://seed.org/membership-join/) - We offer self-study courses in Experiential Anatomy , Meridians & Infant Development and in Inner Qigong. You can take these at your own rate but there is no live interaction and the Inner Qigong consists of the basic form with articles to explain the theory. If you want to subscribe to the Live Inner Qigong - [Infant Development and Meridians](https://seed.org/infant-development-and-meridians-overview/) - This lesson shows the stage of infant movement development in which the baby is learning to connect their body together and in the process is learning how to lengthen muscles with tone. The progression of this development follows the traditional pathway of four meridians and our hypothesis is that meridians trace the path along which - [Experiential Anatomy Course](https://seed.org/experiential-anatomy-modules/) - Welcome The Skeleton Modules The Organ Modules The Muscle Modules Infant Development & Meridians (New!) 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We are always trying to improve how we organise, run and teach these courses and this feedback is invaluable. - [Complete Inner Qigong - Integrating Series](https://seed.org/complete-inner-qigong-third-family/) - Activating the Third Family Meridians Back to Inner Qigong Home Page These classes were held online as a free offering to help during the Covid 19 crisis. They are live recordings and, although what they teach is good, the quality may not be perfect. Third Family Introduction Third Family - Seaweed Third Family, Pericardium Meridian - [Inner Qigong Spirit Series (Second Family Meridians)](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-spirit-series/) - Back to Inner Qigong Home Page Step by step classes about this series : Complete Inner Qigong – Spirit Series This series helps you embody the deeper functions within the connection between Kidney and Heart, which is called the Shao Yin, and between the Bladder and Small Intestine, called the Tai Yang. As with the other - [Inner Qigong Primary Series (First Family Meridians)](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-series-1/) - Back to Inner Qigong Home Step by step classes: Complete Inner Qigong Classes – Primary Series Supporting the Self and Maintaining Clear Boundaries Chinese Medicine views the organism as being managed by functions that span both the mind and the body. For instance the Large Intestine 'energy' is the activity of letting go of what you don't - [Seaweed Qigong and the Superficial Fascia](https://seed.org/seaweed-qigong/) - This session is an example of a full class in our Inner Qigong series taken from the last cycle that we taught. It explains a bit of the theory underlying the Qigong and focuses on using the Fascia. The work with the muscles we have been doing in this module, creating tone while lengthening, creates - [Working with Joints](https://seed.org/working-with-joints/) - Back to Online Course Menu When two people dance, if one partner doesn't move then the two people feel in conflict and the movements are jerky and the two people bump into each other. The same is true for joints. Each joint consists of two bones and if one bone moves and the other is - [The Muscles and Fascia](https://seed.org/muscles-and-fascia/) - This page is the index page for the module on the muscles and the fascia. The most important thing we are showing is how both muscles and fascia act to creat a feeling of CONNECTION in the body. For the muscles, this sensation is most apparent when the muscle is LENGTHENING WITH TONE. This is - [Teacher Training Subscription](https://seed.org/tt-sub/) - This subscription is a requirement for people who want to teach Inner Qigong or Movement Shiatsu based courses. You get the following resources: Access to all Inner Qigong Classes and recordings from the date of subscribing Access to Experiential Anatomy and Inner Qigong self-study courses Permission to use teaching resources and videos on website in - [Inner Qigong Recordings from September 2023](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-234/) - See bonus videos from September 23 BONUS VIDEOS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Expanding and Condensing 2. Lung Meditation 3. Making Habits Conscious LATEST TWO VIDEOS Session 19: The Centres of the Three Families Session 20: The Meaning of the Three Centres Session 21: Development & Meridians Session 22: Finger Qigong, Meridians and Development INDIVIDUATING - [Masterclasses 2023](https://seed.org/masterclasses-2023/) - [passster password="all-bitesize"] Working with Joints & Touching Bone 2. Aligning Body and Mind, Intention and Action 3. Working with Muscles, Inhibition, Shoulder and Hand 4. Working with Emotion 5. Activating Inner Organs 6. 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The theme of this series is using the awareness that the Inner Qigong gives to guide, assist and deepen your relationships (of any sort). The first month or so we will be exploring the energy of the First Family - [Masterclass 3: Shoulder, Muscles and Hand](https://seed.org/bitesize2810/) - [passster password="shouldermuscles"] [/passster] - [APRIL RESIDENTIAL 2023](https://seed.org/residential-qigong/) - QIGONG FROM APRIL RESIDENTIAL - [Six Forms of Touch with Bill Palmer](https://seed.org/sft/) - Dates: 21-22 October a Hennuyères, près de Bruxelles 400 € This course will show how the Qi is affected by the way in which you communicate, the quality of touch you use and the exercises and ‘homework’ that you give the client. The Six Forms of Touch also help the client to become aware of - [Bitesize Masterclasses 2](https://seed.org/bitesize2312/) - Aligning Body and Mind, Intention and Action. 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If you have forgotten your login details, please email us and we will get you set up again. Go to the Inner Qigong Recordings Otherwise, please fill in the form below. This gives you free - [Experiential Anatomy & Inner Qigong Courses](https://seed.org/expanat-iqg/) - Welcome We have added several new lessons to the Experiential Anatomy course and updated the Inner Qigong modules. Keep on checking back to this page for any new modules. COMING SOON: Developmental Movement and Meridians NEW: The Postural Muscles NEW: Working with Joints The Skeleton Modules The Organ Modules The Inner Qigong Modules New - [Courses in 2023](https://seed.org/courses-23/) - See full details of the SEED Postgraduate Programme Curriculum This year we will not be running the usual programme of weekend workshops but enquiries will be welcome for 2024. Instead, in 2023 we are holding five day residential intensives in April & October and a set of six online masterclasses from October onwards. To gain - [Postgraduate Certificate in Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/pgc-in-movement-shiatsu/) - In 2023 & 2024 we are doing something different with a five-day residential intensive and online masterclasses. See details Module 1: Words and Hands(or Physical Democracy) How to teach a client to be an explorer Aims This module aims to show how to use a bodywork session to help a client in their personal development - [Seaweed Qigong](https://seed.org/esc/) - IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT ON THE SITE CLICK HERE TO SIGN IN AND GO TO THE RESOURCES Otherwise, please fill out this form and you will have free access to the videos. - [Recordings of Inner Qigong Summer 2023](https://seed.org/iqg23b/) - This page contains the recordings of the live Inner Qigong Classes starting in June 2023. The theme of this series is using the awareness that the Inner Qigong gives to guide, assist and deepen your relationships (of any sort). NEW RESOURCE: Read Articles about the Three Families of meridians that form the foundation of Inner - [Inner Qigong Integration Series (Third Family Meridians)](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-integration-series/) - Back to Inner Qigong Home Page Step by Step classes: Complete Inner Qigong – Integrating Family Classes Explanation of the Theory The Inner CommunityPhysiologists, neuroscientists and psychologists no longer view our self as a single entity governed by a central controller. Instead there is convincing evidence that both body and mind are made up of a - [Complete Inner Qigong - Spirit Series (Second Family )](https://seed.org/second-family-complete/) - Back to Inner Qigong Home Page These classes were held online as an offering to help during the Covid 19 crisis. They are live recordings and, although what they teach is good, the quality may not be perfect. Beginning the Second Family Introduction to the Second Family Voice and movement Second Family - Bones of - [Resources for "Working with the Ming"](https://seed.org/zurich-23/) - Summary: First Family: Interruption: Numbing. Theme: Waking up the Body-Senses. Second Family: Interruption: Introjection. Theme: Loosening the Habits Third Family: Interruption: Control. Theme: Integrating the Inner Community First Family Qigong - Trust and Autonomy Second Family Qigong - Aligning Energy and Action Third Family Qigong - Spirals and Rolling Inner Qi Gong evolved from ancient - [Integration Family (3rd Family)](https://seed.org/third-family/) - The Inner CommunityPhysiologists, neuroscientists and psychologists no longer view our self as a single entity governed by a central controller. Instead there is convincing evidence that both body and mind are made up of a community of autonomous parts, all competing and collaborating with each other . It is from this complex network of mutual - [Motivation Family - 2nd Family](https://seed.org/second-family-2/) - This series helps you embody the deeper functions within the connection between Kidney and Heart, which is called the Shao Yin, and between the Bladder and Small Intestine, called the Tai Yang. As with the other two groups of four meridians, these form a connected family all of which are concerned with intention, motivation and - [Individuating Family (1st Family)](https://seed.org/first-family/) - Supporting the Self and Maintaining Clear Boundaries Chinese Medicine views the organism as being managed by functions that span both the mind and the body. For instance the Large Intestine ‘energy’ is the activity of letting go of what you don’t need and, if the thing is toxic to you, actively pushing it out. It was - [Teacher Training Home](https://seed.org/teacher-training-home/) - Resources for the Teacher Training Course Articles Postgraduate Resources Self Assessment System Curriculum, Handouts and Lesson Plans Videos & Text from Teacher Training Weekend May 22 Link to Google Docs with Learning Outcomes etc (you need to have been given access) Learning Outcomes to Basics (google docs needing access) - [Register to see recordings of Inner Qigong Classes](https://seed.org/iqg23breg/) - If you are already subscribed to Inner Qigong Classes and have a login password, CLICK HERE. Otherwise please fill out this form - [Interviews with Bill Palmer & Teresa Hadland](https://seed.org/interviews-with-bill-palmer/) - Talking about Physical Democracy with Mihael Mamychshvili VIDEO INTERVIEW FROM PHOENIX SCHULE, ZURICH TEXT INTERVIEWS Body, Energy, and MindInterview with Ivan Bel 2017 (English) (French )Interview with Ulrike Schmidt 2017 (English) (German) PODCAST WITH ROLAND - [Resources](https://seed.org/resources/) - Welcome to our Resources Area! Article Archive Interviews with Bill Palmer Videos About Movement Shiatsu Videos about Inner Qigong - [April23](https://seed.org/april23/) - If you are already registered on the website you can see the videos from the qigong HERE If not, then register with this form and you will have immediate access - [Residential Course 1st-5th October](https://seed.org/res2/) - DATES6pm 1st October - 3pm 5th October Cost: £400 or £350 early bird bookings made before March 31st. Accommodation costs are extra. See below for options. This residential intensive in Movement Shiatsu and Inner Qigong is open to everyone, whether trained in bodywork or not. The courses need a high level of awareness but are - [Application form for 2023 Residential Intensive](https://seed.org/application-2023/) - THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL BUT THERE ARE PLACES ON THE SAME COURSE IN OCTOBER. GO TO OCTOBER APPLICATION FORM DATES6pm 23rd April - 3pm 28th April Cost: £400 or £350 early bird bookings made before December 31st. Accommodation costs are extra. Applications will close on February 14th. This course focuses on learning to directly - [Working with the Three Meridian Families](https://seed.org/working-with-the-three-meridian-families/) - See English version below Les Familles sont des groupes de méridiens qui œuvrent ensemble vers un but commun. Chaque famille développe des compétences particulières. Travailler avec chacune d’entre elles aide le client à transformer son attitude face à la maladie, aux traumatismes et aux dysfonctionnements chroniques, en les voyant comme des opportunités pour leur développement - [Subscribing to Live Inner Qigong Online](https://seed.org/payment-launcher/) - A subscription to the live Inner Qigong classes costs £20 (approx 25 €) a month. This gives you full access to as many classes as we offer (usually two a week), plus access to recorded catch-up videos and free access to our face to face classes. So, on average, a subscription costs £2.50 a class. - [Resources for Australia 2023 Courses](https://seed.org/aus-resources/) - This page will contain some resources for participants in the 2023 courses in Australia We have set up a special forum for you to ask questions, share your experience of using the work and share how the workshops affected you. 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If you have already registered you can go straight to the resources page at https://seed.org/aus-resources - [Bite-Sized Masterclasses](https://seed.org/bitesize-0/) - Session 1: Working with the lower limbs Session 2: Muscle Tension and Pain Part 1 - The Back Session 3: Muscle tension and pain Part 2 - Shoulder, Neck and Hand Session 4: Energising the Inner Organs Session 5: Dealing with Emotions through the Body Session 6: Energetic Disturbance and Long Covid Bonus Question Session - [Inner Qigong Retreat 22b](https://seed.org/retreat-dec22/) - Session 1: Dancing Joints Session 2: Reaching & Extending Session 3: Reflections Session 4: Rolling & Connecting Session 5: Receiving & Transforming Session 6: Combining Families - [Inner Qigong Cycle Starting September 2021](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-cycle-921/) - This page contains the recordings for the cycle of classes starting in September 2021. They are in reverse order, so the latest ones are at the top. Although we teach two classes a week, they are often covering the same material. In that case we will only upload one recording - the one that seems - [Inner Qigong Starting Feb 2022](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-22a/) - NEW! Go to the Inner Qigong Discussion Forum to share experiences, give feedback and ask questions. Week 26 - Balancing Internal and External RhythmsSociety and other people pressure us to conform to their rhythms. Even in doing a Qigong class, the speed at which the leader goes may be different to your own preferred speed. - [Inner Qigong Classes](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-classes/) - Welcome to our live Inner Qigong Classes. These recordings are in reverse order. The latest classes are at the top. Subscribers to the Inner Qigong Classes can use the videos for their personal practice. Holiday Classes from our Archive: These recordings from our archive contain some practice for you to keep in touch but also - [Inner Qigong Recordings from Sept 22](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-22b/) - LATEST CLASSES Thursday 15th Dec - Starfish and SeaweedThis week introduces the functions of the Third Family of meridians. These are the facilitators of the Internal Community. In our model, each part of us is an independent agent with its own intelligence. Together, all the parts make a group that need to work together to - [Words & Hands 2022](https://seed.org/words-hands-2022/) - Introduction Breathing Exploration Body Scanning Explanation of Body Scanning Explanation of Yang Ming and Tai Yin First Family Inner Qigong Exploration of Boundaries Front Door Touch Organ Breathing First Family Functions Amplifying Touch Open Questions & Movement Shiatsu From Words to Hands Developmental Movement & Meridians - [The Central Skeleton](https://seed.org/skeleton9/) - The Central Skeleton See Index The Skull The skull will be studied in detail in Module 12. For now, just observe that it has two major divisions, the cranium (which is the main dome plus the nose, ear and eye sockets) and, on the other hand, the mandible which is the lower jaw. In this - [What courses do we offer?](https://seed.org/what-courses-do-we-offer/) - OUR CURRENT PROGRAMMES Calendar of International Workshops CPD Courses & Postgraduate Certificate Programme Live Inner Qigong Classes Online & Face to Face Self-Study Courses in Experiential Anatomy & Inner Qigong - [Our Continuous Professional Development Courses](https://seed.org/our-continuous-professional-development-courses/) - We teach many workshops all over the world. See our calendar In the UK we run a yearly CPD programme for people studying or practising body therapies.These modules show you methods of somatic exploration through which you can develop your self-awareness or which you can offer to clients to help them explore themselves. These explorations - [Course Calendar 2022](https://seed.org/course-calendar-2022/) - See full details of the SEED Postgraduate Programme Curriculum January-March: Practical Applications of Movement Shiatsu - Six Online workshopsThese two hour, online masterclasses will show how the approach of Movement Shiatsu deals with six types of issues in a way that can be incorporated into any style of bodywork.For more details see Masterclasses Online 2-3 - [Working With Joints using Dancing Touch](https://seed.org/jointwork/) - © Bill Palmer, bill@seed.org 2019 Also see this article: Six Forms of Touch (Part 2) When two people dance, if one partner doesn't move then the two people feel in conflict and the movements are jerky and the two people bump into each other. The same is true for joints. Each joint consists of two - [Movement Shiatsu Online Resources](https://seed.org/mso-resources/) - This page contains videos of the exercises we did in the course you attended. To access the videos for your course find the correct course and put the password for that course in the box for that course. We gave you the password in an email. Jan 13th 2021 Workshop 1. Learning to Explore through - [Experiential Anatomy Self-Study Course](https://seed.org/experiential-anatomy-self-study-course/) - These modules are both a course in anatomy and a set of experiments through which you can learn to sense your own anatomy and listen to what different parts of your body contribute to your sense of self. The lessons are full of images and videos which guide you to this experience. We add lessons - [Postural Muscles of Hip and Shoulder](https://seed.org/postural-muscles-of-hip-and-shoulder/) - The theme of these practices is how to activate the small postural muscles that stabilise the skeleton and hold joints together. If these are not active then the big muscles (which should be used for movement) have to compensate leading to chronic stiffness, tension and wear and tear on the joints. The main muscles we - [Joy Divisions Frome](https://seed.org/joy-divisions-frome/) - Click here to download Handout Session 1 - Introduction Session 2 - Exploring the Skeleton Session 3 - Expanding the Voice Session 4 - Working with the Foot Session 5 - Aligning Intention and Action Session 6 - Working with the TaiYang Session 7 - Small Intestine and Qigong Session 8 - Discussion & Organ - [OLD HOME PAGE](https://seed.org/old-home-page/) - WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION Live Inner Qigong Classes Online and Face to Face: We now operate a subscription service: you pay £20 a month. You can then choose up to 8 classes per month plus the ability to catch up with recordings if you miss them. 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Each family works together to maintain one of the activities that maintain life. - [Bitesize Masterclass 5](https://seed.org/bitesize-5/) - Dealing with Emotions through the Body - [Energizing the Inner Organs](https://seed.org/bitesize-4/) - Breathing into Hara Breathe out and contract transversus muscle to compress haraHold empty until you feel the need to breathe in (don’t force it)Release the holding muscles which starts the in-breath in the haraLet the breath spread into the rest of the bodyLet the body move as the breath spreadsBreathing out condense back into Hara - [Bitesize Masterclasses 3](https://seed.org/bitesize-3/) - Muscle tension and pain - Part 2 Shoulder, Neck and Hand Postural and Movement Muscles in the Shoulder Recording Sections: 07:44 Bone Touch and Working with the Scapula33:49 Small Intestine Function - Introjection, Inhibition and Shoulder Tension39:55 Introduction to Postural Muscles43:46 Energising Postural Muscles1:12:17 Working with Blockage Points - Example of the Carpal Bones - [Bitesize Masterclass 2](https://seed.org/bitesize-2/) - Muscle Tension and Pain (part 1) - The Back Principles: Valuing TouchToned LengtheningBone TouchOrgan Support Themes Teaching the brain to sense supportBringing Muscles into Consciousness & using Valuing TouchLoosening Patterns so the Body can Self-Adjust Developing Muscle Tone While Lengthening (Eccentric Tone) Do the movement of the muscle, client being passiveAsk the client to actively - [Bitesize Masterclass 1](https://seed.org/bitesize-1/) - This page contains the resources and the recordings for the first class . Class 1: Working with Joints - Feet, Knees and Hips The Piriformis and Semimembranosis Muscles which can block the movement of the Menisci Recording of Masterclass 1 - [iqg22](https://seed.org/iqg22/) - Session 6 - Seaweed Qigong Seaweed and Spirals Session 5 - Review and DevelopmentThis session uses many of the themes we have been working with during August and links them to infant movement development. It is the last of our summer sessions. To continue practising the Inner Qigong, please subscribe by clicking here Session 2 - [A Taste of Inner Qigong](https://seed.org/a-taste-of-inner-qigong/) - Inner Qi Gong evolved from ancient Taoist movements, Tibetan Yoga and the western theory of Developmental Movement. It develops the connections between body and mind through working with archetypal channels of communication, re-teaching the different parts of the person to work together harmoniously and developing a unity between mind and body. DURING AUGUST WE ARE - [Courses](https://seed.org/courses/) - The SEED programme in 2022 consists of three modules in Frome, UK and an Inner Qigong Retreat Online in January 8-10. Each module can be taken on its own and is open to everyone. --- Weekly Classes Courses in 2022 UK SEED Programme 2022 --- Application Form for UK Programme SEED Programme Syllabus - [Fascia, Body Memory & Trauma Gateway](https://seed.org/fascia-trauma-gateway/) - Please register (for free) using the form below then you will be taken to the recordings for the Fascia, Body Memory & Trauma course. If you have already registered for other courses on the website and you have an account, you can follow this link and you may be asked to log in before you - [Connecting Body and Mind](https://seed.org/a-taste-of-movement-shiatsu/) - An introduction to Movement ShiatsuA one day course, 23rd July 2022 @ Lekdanling, 14 Collent Street, London, E9 6SGwith Bill Palmer & Teresa Hadland£75 or £60 for low waged. In this taster course you will discover how to sense the inner language of your body through movement and touch. Discover the ancient system of meridians, - [Introduction to Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/introduction-to-movement-shiatsu/) - This course introduces the approach of Movement Shiatsu which makes body-therapy more interactive. We will show how to use movement and visualisation to experience the forms of energy described by Chinese Medicine and how to use this experience to explore your own patterns and experiment with new ones. This can be used as a form - [Zurich](https://seed.org/zurich/) - This page contains resources and information for participants in our courses at the Phoenix School for complementary therapy in Zurich. For more information about INNER QIGONG and to join our ONLINE CLASSES click here - [Undergraduate Programme](https://seed.org/undergraduate-programme/) - Go to discussion forum BASICS WEEKENDS PLANNING Planning the Weekend Learning Outcomes for First Weekend : "Getting into the Body" Examples for First Weekend : "Getting into the Body" Learning Outcomes & Examples for Second Weekend : "Making Contact" Yang Ming Process - Transition between Weekend 2 and Weekend 3 Learning Outcomes and Examples for - [Membership Renewal](https://seed.org/membership-renewal/) - Welcome To renew your membership and the advantages of being a regular subscriber click on the Subscribe Button below. 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The main idea of the course - [Masterclass: Working with the Three Families](https://seed.org/working-with-the-three-families/) - How to use Somatic Exploration and the “Three Family” Cycles to deal with trauma and emotional or energetic disturbances. This course is designed for people who have studied with Bill and Teresa before, but is also open to experienced practitioners of any form of body- therapy. Movement Shiatsu specialises in dealing with chronic conditions, trauma - [Courses 2021](https://seed.org/courses-2021/) - 2021Greyed out text has either been completed or postponed to 2022 8-10 January: Online Retreat:Inner Qigong and Somatic ExplorationTo book fill out Application Form 14-16 May: Hamburg,Germany (Postponed to 2022)Faszien, Körpergedächtnis und TraumaTo book contact Shiatsu Schule Hamburg 28-30 May: Madrid, Spain: The Joy Divisions: Working with the Shao Yin and Tai Yang to liberate - [Working with Trauma and Chronic Conditions through Fascia and Viscera](https://seed.org/trauma-fascia-viscera/) - The first response to trauma is often protective. A part of the body is immobilised and buried to avoid emotional or physical pain. However, this means that the movements and posture are always distorted to avoid moving the buried area. Emotional and developmental issues are often ‘stored’ in the body and can be liberated and - [Jue Yin Work](https://seed.org/jue-yin-work/) - Working with Fascia Talking About the Third Family Muscles as Connectors Helping the Psoas Muscle to have Tone while LengtheningThis technique can be used with any muscle in the body and turns the muscle into a connector rather than a controller. - [Dealing with the Consequences of Covid](https://seed.org/covid/) - Please register (for free) using the form below then you will be taken to the recordings for the February 19th 2022 Consequences of Covid course. If you have already registered, you can follow this link and you may be asked to log in before you are admitted. - [Consequences of Covid - Hamburg 2-22](https://seed.org/hamburg-19-2-22/) - Techniques Breathing into Hara Breathe out and contract transversus muscle to compress haraHold empty until you feel the need to breathe in (don't force it)Release the holding muscles which starts the in-breath in the haraLet the breath spread into the rest of the bodyLet the body move as the breath spreadsBreathing out condense back into - [Margate School of Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/margate-school/) - We are opening a new training programme in Movement Shiatsu based in Margate. The Margate School of Movement Shiatsu will provide a one year training in Bodywork for Wellbeing based on Movement Shiatsu at the end of which, graduates will be qualified to practise bodywork for wellbeing and get insurance through the Shiatsu Society. Graduates - [Inner Qigong Retreat 2022](https://seed.org/retreat22/) - Resources Page Breathing into the Lungs First Family Theory Second Family Theory Third Family Theory Recordings of 2022 Retreat [passster password="Rush3n!"] [/passster] - [Joy Divisions 21](https://seed.org/joy-divisions-21/) - Resources for Joy Divisions Course 2021 The Structure of Bone The Bones of the Hand Recordings of the Workshop [passster password="joy2021"] [/passster] - [Holiday Practice Winter 2021](https://seed.org/solstice-practice/) - Expanding and CondensingThis practice focuses on another way of breathing. Instead of the in-breath and the out-breath being different, this breathing focuses on doing the same action (e.g. expanding or condensing) on both the in-and out- breath. This leads into my basic belief about the universe and the foundation of Inner Qigong. Solstice PracticeThis practice - [Inner Qigong New Year Retreat 2022](https://seed.org/inner-qigong19/) - Dates: January 7-9, 2022 streamed online from Frome, Somerset Timetable for the Retreat This will be a retreat which you do at home, guided by regular online sessions. Our aim is for renewal of energy, letting go of the past year, developing resilience and finding peace. In content, we will take you through all three - [Masterclasses-online](https://seed.org/masterclasses-online-2/) - [Register Free](https://seed.org/register-free/) - This registration is free and gives you access to many resources on the site, including all our articles and many videos. It also puts you on our mailing list so by registering you agree to receive news about our courses (about four times a year). Please contact us if you DON'T want to receive these - [Holland Covid Consequences](https://seed.org/holland-covid/) - These are recordings from the course we ran on Wednesday 6th October 2021. The processes we presented are focused around dealing with the consequences of the Covid pandemic in clients. This includes dealing with the Long Covid syndrome. These consequences fall into three groups: 1 - Lack of energy, fatigue, shortness of breath and depression. - [Dealing with the Consequences of Covid (Holland)](https://seed.org/holland-covid-registration/) - Please register (for free) using the form below then you will be taken to the recordings for the Dealing with the Consequences of Covid course. If you have already registered, you can follow this link and you may be asked to log in before you are admitted. - [What is Seed?](https://seed.org/what-is-seed/) - The School for Experiential Education (SEED) is a centre for teaching Movement Based Therapies and Somatic Exploration. Our basic vision is that self-exploration can be joyful and playful rather than a serious process of 'getting better'. If you try to control and manipulate yourself, your unconscious resists change, but if you play with your habits - [Welcome to the School for Experiential Education!](https://seed.org/new-home/) - We offer courses for your own development or to enhance the way you work with clients. Yearly programmes for Continuous Professional DevelopmentLive classes of Inner Qigong twice a week, online and face to face.Online self-study courses in Experiential Anatomy and Inner Qigong (You can get both these courses in a £40 discounted Bundle) - [Fascia, Body Memory and Trauma](https://seed.org/fascia-trauma/) - Frome, 25-26 Sept 2021 Here are the recordings of this workshop + bonus videos on the Third Family of meridians. Introduction, Breathing & Valuing Ability 2. What is Trauma? 3. Dancing Touch & Shao Yang 4. Seaweed Qigong and The Third Family 5. Working with Fascia 6. Talking About the Third Family 7. Muscles as - [Dealing with the Consequences of Covid](https://seed.org/hamburg-covid/) - Recordings of workshops organised by Shiatsu Schule Hamburgwith Bill Palmer & Teresa Hadland Using the First Family Meridians - Yang Ming and Tai Yin - (workshop 22nd Sept). This group of meridians form a team that affirm the individual, help us to expand and breathe into all parts of the body, form our personal boundaries - [Geography of the Organs](https://seed.org/organs8/) - Index In this lesson we will look at a couple videos showing various aspects of the upper abdominal organs. IMPORTANT: Much of our feeling of emotional pain comes from the contraction and distortion of the organs. Recent research has shown that the brain centres associated with emotional pain are in the same segment as those - [Registration for Free Inner Qigong Class](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-registration/) - Inner Qigong is a unique form of self-exploration. It has roots in Qigong, Aikido, Yantra Yoga, Dzog Chen and Developmental Movement. It is a system of self-exploration which sends you deep into the physical body, learning to communicate with the inner organs, the fascia, the muscles and the bones. The formal movements embody the energy - [Holiday Practice](https://seed.org/holiday-practice/) - 3. Expanding and Condensing This practice focuses on another way of breathing. Instead of the in-breath and the out-breath being different, this breathing focuses on doing the same action (e.g. expanding or condensing) on both the in-and out- breath. This leads into my basic belief about the universe and the foundation of Inner Qigong. - [WordeUndHand](https://seed.org/wordeundhand/) - These are the two bits of Inner Qigong which we presented in the workshop. If you want to find out more about Inner Qigong or take part in our online classes, see www.innerqigong.com You can also register on our website to receive news of online courses and bonus videos. Primary Sequence - Introducing Inner QigongTuesday - [Inner Qigong Special Classes](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-special-classes/) - July 2nd - Developmental Movements of the Third Family June 4th Reach and Push in Body Voice and Mind May 7th: The Voice of the Organs March 5th: Meridians & Reality - [Dealing with Consequences of Covid Videos](https://seed.org/covid-resources/) - The workshop involved four processes which we think would be helpful as additions to normal bodywork therapy. They are ways of helping the client to get back in touch with their body, re-activate their spontaneity and learn to work on their emotions through the body. There are two short examples of Inner Qigong presented as - [Weekly Inner Qigong Classes Online & Face to Face](https://seed.org/free-classes/) - We run two Inner Qigong classes per week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-10 am UK time. These are both available to join online. The Tuesday class is also held face to face in Frome. Scroll down to find out more about Inner Qigong. Subscribers will also have access to our live Inner Qigong Catch-up - [Site Map](https://seed.org/site-map/) - [RECURSOS DEL TALLER DE "DIVISIONES DE ALEGRÍA"](https://seed.org/alegria-videos/) - Volver a la página de registro Ver el plan del taller Ver los documentos del taller Los videos Session 1.1: Trabajando con huesos Session 1.2 : Trabajando con voz Session 2.1 : Qigong of the Fountain Session 3.1 Exploring Breathing Session 3.2 Amplifying Touch Session 4.1 Seaweed Qigong Session 4.2 Discovering the Kyo Session 4.3 - [Plan del taller](https://seed.org/plan-del-taller/) - Go back to resources page JOY DIVISIONS in SPAIN General Strategies for the whole weekend Bones to get to the core, clarity, alignmentDeep Listening: Hearing our spiritVoicework, passing voices leading to voice-bodyworkLeading/Following exerciseGroup movement with fascia one person leading then rest of group followLeading to amplifying touchLeading to Rushen.Active Listening through Touch FRIDAY (THEME: BONES) - [Movement Shiatsu Online](https://seed.org/ms-online/) - To see the videos from the courses you attended you need to be logged into the site. If you are already registered, go to the resources page - you may be asked to log in if you are not already logged in. Otherwise, you need to register using the following form and you will be - [Inner Qigong Classes 2020](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-classes-2020/) - These classes took place from September 2020- February 2021. If you were a regular subscriber during that period we will have given you the password to unlock the recordings and continue to practice from them. Integration Series 25-2-21 - Integrating the Three Families Integration Series 23-2-21 - From Stillness into Movement Integration Series 18-2-21 - - [Inner Qigong Taster](https://seed.org/qigong-taster/) - Inner Qigong is a unique form of self-exploration. It has roots in Qigong, Aikido, Yantra Yoga, Dzog Chen and Developmental Movement. It is a system of self-exploration which sends you deep into the physical body, learning to communicate with the inner organs, the fascia, the muscles and the bones. The formal movements embody the energy - [Inner Qigong Taster](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-taster/) - 2nd March 2021 Inner Qigong is a unique form of self-exploration. It has roots in Qigong, Aikido, Yantra Yoga, Dzog Chen and Developmental Movement. It is a system of self-exploration which sends you deep into the physical body, learning to communicate with the inner organs, the fascia, the muscles and the bones. The formal movements - [Three Workshops with Bill Commerford](https://seed.org/bc-three-workshops/) - Bill is a long term practitioner of Inner Qigong and coordinates an undergraduate course in Movement Shiatsu at the Ki Kai Shiatsu School in London. He is offering three linked workshops helping you to work with clients online. Movement Shiatsu Experiential Approaches to Guided Self-Treatments Necks: Saturday 6th March Midday (12:00 p.m. - 2:00p.m.) London - [The Theory of the Three Families](https://seed.org/the-theory-of-the-three-families/) - First Family Meridians - Theory and Practice Second Family Meridians - Theory and Practice Third Family Meridians - Theory and Philosophy - [Inner Qigong Retreat Resources](https://seed.org/iqr-resources/) - FIRST FAMILY QIGONG The Four Corners of the Breath One of the foundations of Inner Qigong is Dzog Chen, a Tibetan tradition that I studied with Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. This video shows some of the pranayama practices from the Yantra Yoga system which Namkhai Norbu taught. I offer it as a signal of gratitude to - [Tai Yin Qigong and Bottle Breathing](https://seed.org/tai-yin-qigong/) - Themes: Stability, Trust and Protection The energy of the Tai Yin is expansive filling the body so that you don't need tension to hold you up. This expansion then fills the space around you, filling your personal space and expanding outwards to your personal boundary. This expansive energy goes a long way to protecting you - [Inner Qigong Archive - First Family](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-archive-ff/) - Historical Videos showing the historical development of this series of Qigong In these two videos, the first describes the four meridians in the first cycle and shows their function and how they develop through infant movements. The second takes you through the Inner Qigong form of the first cycle. And another two videos, the first - [Working Online](https://seed.org/working-online/) - Dis-ease is felt when the internal harmony of the organism is broken. Many problems are caused by parts of the body not collaborating with each other and not taking care of each other. Movement Shiatsu can be seen as group therapy for the internal community. In the community of parts which is our body, each - [LOOSEN YOUR BODY, FREE YOUR MIND](https://seed.org/loosen-your-body-free-your-mind/) - with Teresa Hadland and Bill Palmer 6th January 2021. 18:00 - 19:00, FOR CHARITY THIS IS A RECORDING OF THE TWELFTH NIGHT WORKSHOP. PEOPLE WHO HAVE REGISTERED ARE WELCOME TO REVIEW THE RECORDING WHENEVER THEY LIKE. PLEASE ALSO GIVE GENEROUSLY TO FAIR FROME BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK DONATE TO FAIR FROME This online course by - [LOOSEN YOUR BODY FREE YOUR MIND](https://seed.org/loosen-your-body/) - This online course by two pioneering teachers of Movement and Body Therapy is being run as a fundraiser for Fair Frome, a charity that makes a huge difference in Somerset supporting people who have fallen through the cracks in this highly unequal society we live in. Traditionally the 6th January is called the night of - [Resources for doing Movement Shiatsu Online](https://seed.org/resources-for-online-course/) - Dis-ease is felt when the internal harmony of the organism is broken. Many problems are caused by parts of the body not collaborating with each other and not taking care of each other. Movement Shiatsu can be seen as group therapy for the internal community. In the community of parts which is our body, each - [Donations for Online Classes](https://seed.org/online1212/) - Please donate something for attending this class. This will allow us to keep on offering classes by donation and not exclude anyone who finds it impossible to pay. When you do so, it will say you are donating to Exapia Ltd. That's OK, that's us, it's the official business name and we trade as School - [Fascia, Body Memory and Trauma](https://seed.org/fascia-body-memory-and-trauma/) - Emotional and developmental issues are often ‘stored’ in the body and can be liberated and processed through the body directly without having to re-experience the original pain. Many physical issues are the result of compensation for the immobilised area and the release of the trauma can frequently resolve chronic physical conditions too. Trauma develops when - [Timetable for Inner Qigong Retreat](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-retreat-timetable/) - Book for the retreat | Read More About it The retreat will be something you do at home but will be guided by regular live online sessions and guided explorations and meditations that you do in your own time. All live sessions will be recorded so that if you have to miss one you can - [Interview par Ivan Bel](https://seed.org/interview-par-ivan-bel/) - Les grands enseignants : Bill Palmer, le maître de Shiatsu au grand coeur Par Ivan | 6 avril 2017 | 1 Quand on pense au Shiatsu en Angleterre, deux noms viennent tout de suite à l’esprit : le Centre Est-Ouest et Bill Palmer. C’est ce géant du Shiatsu anglais que nous avons le grand plaisir de vous présenter : enseignant de longue date, - [Six Forms of Touch Courses](https://seed.org/six-forms-of-touch/) - The Six Forms of Touch is a training system developed by Bill Palmer over the last 40 years. It shows how the WAY in which you contact a person has as much or more effect than the physical and technical part of the treatment. This course will show how the holistic energies described by Chinese - [Courses in 2020](https://seed.org/courses-in-2020/) - See full details of the SEED Postgraduate Programme Curriculum 29-31 January: Melbourne, Australia:The Joy Divisions: Working with the Shao Yin and Tai Yang to liberate the spiritTo Book Contact: info@australianshiatsucollege.com.au 5-7 February: Melbourne, Australia: Working with Trauma and Chronic Conditions through Fascia and VisceraTo Book Contact: info@australianshiatsucollege.com.au 22-24 February: Hamburg, Germany:Physical Democracy: Helping the body to communicate - [Inner Qigong Classes and Retreats](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-description/) - Inner Qigong is a system of self exploration, each series focusing on one of three fundamental energy systems in the body-mind. Series One focuses on Organ Tone, Expansion, Expression, Openness, Clear Boundaries and Interchange between Self and Other. All these functions are related and are developed in children through archetypal movements which follow the meridians of the - [Inner Qigong and Oriental Medicine](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-public/) - Go to Teacher Training Home / Student-Home | Online Courses (if you are enrolled) Chinese Medicine views the organism as being managed by functions that span both the mind and the body. For instance the Large Intestine 'energy' is the activity of letting go of what you don't need and, if the thing is toxic to - [Trauma and Fascia Resources](https://seed.org/trauma-fascia/) - Download the Script and the PresentationVideo of Lengthening Psoas with ToneVideo of working with Joints to play with habitual patternsArtikel auf DeutschArticles in EnglishFirst Family Qigong - [Primitive Reflexes](https://seed.org/primitive-reflexes/) - 1 The Moro ReflexThe Moro Reflex evolved in monkeys and is a response to sudden lack of support. The monkey infants evolved this to deal with situations where they lose contact with the mum while she is jumping or generally moving around. The arms (and maybe the legs) spread out to stabilise and find equilibrium - [Student Home](https://seed.org/student-home/) - Welcome to the Home Page for students at our workshops You have access to several resources. If you are a regular student you may be eligible for access to all our online courses. Please email bill@seed.org to enquire. The Muscle Blog (a regularly updated module which at the moment includes a tutorial on activating Toned - [Bodywork with Organs](https://seed.org/organs9/) - Index DETAILED BODYWORK OF ORGANS The basic technique for bringing awareness to the organs is to hold both sides of the body, and focus your attention on the movement that both hands feel simultaneously. This brings your mind and the mind of the receiver into tune with the structures in the centre of the body, - [Going through the Layers](https://seed.org/organs7/) - Index Going through the layers A more specific way of touching the organs (and other structures in the body) is that of 'going through the layers'.Try this with a partner lying on her side, ask her to wear loose clothing.First touch her clothing at the bottom of the ribs. Feel the looseness of the cloth, - [Following Expansion](https://seed.org/organs6/) - Index The basic principle of touching the organs is very simple. It's to do with rhythm. If your hands are following the movement and rhythm of the organs as they contribute to the body-movement of breathing, then the nervous system of the receiver will lock into and be aware of the organ directly, rather than - [Abdominal Organs - Middle Burner](https://seed.org/organs5/) - Index The Middle Burner consists of the organs which are fully contained by the peritoneum. Mainly, these are digestive organs, the liver, the gall bladder, the pancreas, the stomach and the small intestine, but we are also including the spleen, which is more an organ of the lymphatic system and the immune system. The Middle - [The Prostate](https://seed.org/organs4-4/) - Index Energetically, the prostate is in a similar position to the uterus except that, instead of being above the bladder as the uterus is, it is below it. However, as it expands it tilts the bladder forwards and down and pushes up on the rectum so performs the same dual connection as the uterus. The prostate gland - [The Uterus](https://seed.org/organs4-3/) - As we said before, the pelvic organs all perform both storage and pushing down and out. Therefore they both maintain individuality by pushing out things of which the body is ready to let go and also are social organs in that they only push out when appropriate. The uterus fits into this 'energetic' picture. It - [The Colon and Rectum](https://seed.org/organs4-2/) - Index The Colon The colon has several different parts: The Caecum, the first part of the large intestine, is a sac with a closed end. It occupies the right iliac fossa, the hollow of the inner side of the ilium . The cecum, also spelled caecum, is a pouch or large tubelike structure in the lower abdominal cavity - [The Urinary System](https://seed.org/organs4-1/) - Index The Kidneys The KIDNEYS have three major functions: 1) As filters for the blood, removing toxic waste. 2) As regulators of blood pressure 3) As regulators of calcium levels in the blood Most of the kidney's anatomy is concerned with filtration. KIDNEY ANATOMY The kidneys are dark-red, bean-shaped organs. One side of the kidney - [Pelvic Organs - Lower Burner](https://seed.org/organs4/) - Index Lower Burner Organs give uplift to the Spine The Lower Burner organs are the focus of this lesson. We shall see that they support the pelvis and particularly the sacrum, thus providing a foundation for the spine. As the expansion of the breathing extends down into the lower abdomen, the organs naturally push down - [The Pericardium and Thymus](https://seed.org/organs3-2/) - Index The pericardium is a multi-layered bag of fascia that contains the heart, protects it and actually nurtures it, massaging it as you breath. The above picture shows the position of the heart but it looks quite unsupported. The pericardium, shown in green on the picture below embraces it and attaches to the diaphragm and - [The Heart](https://seed.org/organs3-1/) - Index Although the heart is a centrally important organ we will not be talking about it in detail in this course. For the chinese, the heart is the seat of awareness and is the centre of the self. But in bodywork, I find that I only work indirectly with the heart organ through the pericardium, - [Thoracic Organs - Upper Burner](https://seed.org/organs3/) - Index The Thoracic Organs Becoming conscious of the organs needs a very different approach to the bones. Whereas the bones are clear and tangible, easily visualised, the normal conscious state is enough to explore them. In the case of the organs, I need to help you to get into another mind-state. In the explorations, I - [Touching the Organs](https://seed.org/organs2/) - Index Touch is one of the most powerful ways of bringing the body into consciousness. When we studied the skeleton, we described how to touch the body in a way that brought consciousness to the bones. This article looks at how to do the same for the internal organs. Our sensations are like listening to - [Experiential Anatomy of the Organs](https://seed.org/organs0/) - Welcome to the Course on the Organs The Mind of the Organs Touching the Organs The Upper Burner Organs - Thoracic Cavity The Heart The Pericardium and Thymus The Lower Burner Organs - Pelvic Cavity The Urinary System The Colon and Rectum The Uterus The Prostate The Middle Burner Organs - Peritoneal Sac Following Expansion Going - [The Neck](https://seed.org/skeleton8/) - The Index THE CERVICAL SPINE The Cervical Spine consists of seven vertebrae with more diverse functions than any other part of the spine. The key thing about the neck is that it joins the head, which contains our external sensors (sight, hearing and smell) to our body (which contains our internal sensors). Apart from the - [The Spine](https://seed.org/skeleton7/) - Index The spine consists of the coccyx, the sacrum, five lumbar vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae and seven cervical vertebrae. There are four main curves to the spine. Can you say why the spine is curved, and why it curves in the way it does? (Hint: Why do the thoracic vertebrae curve outwards from the body?) - [The Three Planes and the Pelvis](https://seed.org/skeleton6/) - Index The Three Planes (The Dimensions of Being) Rudolf Laban was a choreographer, but was much more. He divised a way of naming and defining all the different ways a human body could move. This process of naming the universe was powerful because, for the first time, people could describe what their normal limitations were - [The Shoulder and Upper Limb Bodywork](https://seed.org/skeleton5/) - Index THE SCAPULA The scapula is a main contributor to the flexibility of the arm. It is a roughly triangular bone which is only directly attached to the torso through the clavicle (the collar bone) at the front. On the back it is free to slide over the ribs which gives enormous range of movement - [The Upper Limb](https://seed.org/skeleton4/) - Index The Hand and Wrist Look at the picture and see that there are three bones at the base of the wrist, from left to right, the Scaphoid, Lunate and Triquetral. The SCAPHOID forms the base of the thumb and index finger and relates to the RADIUS. The movements associated with this part of the - [The Pelvis and Lower Limb Bodywork](https://seed.org/skeleton3/) - The Index THE PELVIS The pelvis is formed of three bones that evolved separately. 1) The ILIUM spreads out sideways and acts as an attachment for the abdominal muscles, the gluteal muscles and many others. The Ilium is shaped a bit like wings and its characteristic movement is like the beating of the wings, mediated - [The Lower Limb](https://seed.org/skeleton2/) - See Index The Structure of the Foot Look at this picture of the foot: To be able to talk, let me introduce you to the names of some of the bones. The Talus is the Ankle Bone, pink in the picture and labelled 'f'. It has a curved shape which transfers force from the - [The Anatomy of Bone](https://seed.org/the-anatomy-of-bone/) - Bone consists of four layers. Periosteum - this is a tough skin on the outside of the bone which contains the osteoblasts out of which bone is formed. Tendons grow out of the periosteum and attach muscles to the bone. Compact Bone - this is a hard thin layer that gives the bone strength. Spongy - [Experiential Anatomy of the Skeleton](https://seed.org/skeleton0/) - WELCOME TO THE COURSE ON THE SKELETON You can take each lesson in any order. The Anatomy of Bone The Lower Limb The Pelvis and Lower Limb Bodywork The Upper Limb The Shoulder and Upper Limb Bodywork The Pelvis and the Three Planes The Spine The Neck Bodywork with the Central Skeleton Go to Experiential - [The Lower Limb & Bladder Meridian](https://seed.org/lower-limb-bladder-meridian/) - See Index The Structure of the Foot Look at this picture of the foot: To be able to talk, let me introduce you to the names of some of the bones. The Talus is the Ankle Bone, pink in the picture and labelled 'f'. It has a curved shape which transfers force from the - [Working with the Shoulder & Small Intestine](https://seed.org/working-with-shoulder/) - Index THE SCAPULA The scapula is a main contributor to the flexibility of the arm. It is a roughly triangular bone which is only directly attached to the torso through the clavicle (the collar bone) at the front. On the back it is free to slide over the ribs which gives enormous range of movement - [Dancing Touch](https://seed.org/dancing/) - Go to Teacher Training Home/Student-Home | Online Courses (if you are enrolled) When two people dance, if one partner doesn't move then the two people feel in conflict and the movements are jerky and the two people bump into each other. The same is true for joints. Each joint consists of two bones and if - [Body, Mind and Energy](https://seed.org/body-mind-and-energy/) - © Bill Palmer 2009 - Please ask permission before copying or printing. This interview with Bill Palmer explores how philosophy and science have been investigating the connection between Mind and Body and explains how Movement Shiatsu grew from the observation of babies in the process of developing their Body-Mind. Q. To start, can you tell - [Registration](https://seed.org/membership-join/membership-registration/) - To take our online live classes you now need to be a subscriber. 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If you want to see videos of past classes, click here - [Article Archive](https://seed.org/article-archive/) - Articles by Bill Palmer in: EnglishDeutschEspañolΕλληνικάItaliano Journal of Shiatsu & Oriental Body Therapy Multilingual Article Search Engine - [Interview by Ivan Bel](https://seed.org/interview-by-ivan-bell/) - The great teachers: Bill Palmer, the master of Shiatsu with a big heart By Ivan | 6 April 2017 | 1 When you think of the Shiatsu in England, two names immediately come to mind: the East-West Center and Bill Palmer. It is this English Shiatsu giant that we are delighted to present: a longtime teacher, co-founder of the UK Shiatsu - [Working with the Lower Limb](https://seed.org/working-with-the-lower-limb/) - The Index THE PELVIS The pelvis is formed of three bones that evolved separately. 1) The ILIUM spreads out sideways and acts as an attachment for the abdominal muscles, the gluteal muscles and many others. The Ilium is shaped a bit like wings and its characteristic movement is like the beating of the wings, mediated - [PG_Registration](https://seed.org/pg-register/) - [Teacher Trainer Registration](https://seed.org/tt-registration/) - [Postgraduation Student Registration](https://seed.org/p-register/) - [Inner Qigong Series 3](https://seed.org/inner-qigong-series-3/) - [Hand and Wrist Exploration](https://seed.org/hand-and-wrist-exploration/) - To do this exploration you need to be sitting comfortably with space all around you so that you can stretch out in any direction and with space in front of you so that you can stand up later without breaking the flow of the exploration. First I’d like you to feel your right wrist with - [Articles in Greek](https://seed.org/articles-in-greek/) - Ακολουθώντας την Θέληση Η Τίγρης στο Άλσος Το Kyo & Jitsu στο Movement Shiatsu - [Teresa Hadland](https://seed.org/teresa-hadland/) - I began my Shiatsu studies in Scotland in 1980 while doing a languages degree. Receiving Shiatsu was an essential part of my recovery from illness. After graduating I moved to London to start work as a translator and was able to continue studying at the East West Centre there. In 1984 I gave up my - [Physical Democracy Short Course](https://seed.org/physical-democracy-short-course/) - Since humans are social creatures, we are concerned with pleasing and copying other people. In the process, we can lose contact with what our own body wants. Many illnesses and injuries are caused by not listening to our body and forcing it to do something that it has not ‘agreed to’. In other words, the - [Aligning Body and Mind](https://seed.org/aligning-body-and-mind/) - The workshop focuses on working with four meridians whose function is to align our Actions with our Intentions. We often do things that are harmful to ourselves because the motivation does not come from our spirit. In fact we often forget how to listen to the internal energy and the body becomes stiff and inflexible - [Tensegrity, Fascia and Developmental Meridians](https://seed.org/tensegrity-fascia-and-developmental-meridians/) - A workshop of Movement, Bodywork and Experiential Anatomy to explore how the fascia and connective tissues give a sense of integrity both physically and emotionally. These tissues connect everything together and give a sense of elasticity and wholeness to the body. We will show how to contact the fascia through specific qualities of touch, how - [The Joy Divisions](https://seed.org/the-joy-divisions/) - Working with the Shao Yin and Tai Yang to liberate the Spirit Doing Shiatsu is not only about fixing problems, particularly if the condition is chronic. In chronic situations, it is easy to become dispirited and feel like a victim. In this workshop we will show how to use movement, Shiatsu and voice to focus - [The Voice of the Organs](https://seed.org/the-voice-of-the-organs/) - We will use bodywork, voicework and techniques from dramatherapy to get in touch with the energy of the internal organs and help them to express themselves directly. In our view, the body is not a machine with components but a community of autonomous agents who work together to make a living being. But the ego-mind - [Movement Shiatsu and Developmental Meridians](https://seed.org/movement-shiatsu-and-developmental-meridians/) - The workshop will be highly experiential and a journey of self-discovery as well as giving a fresh approach to working with clients. We will show how to help clients to directly experience the meridians though movement explorations. This gives the client a way to practice and embody the energetic changes from the Shiatsu session and - [Working with Trauma and Chronic Conditions through Fascia and Viscera](https://seed.org/working-with-trauma-and-chronic-conditions-through-fascia-and-viscera/) - The first response to trauma is often protective. A part of the body is immobilised and buried to avoid emotional or physical pain. However, this means that the movements and posture are always distorted to avoid moving the buried area. Emotional and developmental issues are often ‘stored’ in the body and can be liberated and - [Words and Hands](https://seed.org/words-and-hands/) - This workshop will show how to use a Shiatsu session to help a client in their personal development and to deal with chronic issues. Because a chronic condition becomes part of a person’s self-image they often have an unconscious resistance to change. The Six Forms of Touch are methods of helping a client to explore - [Masterclass in Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/masterclass-in-movement-shiatsu/) - A workshop for people who have worked with Bill & Teresa before, looking at how to apply the techniques and principles of Movement Shiatsu in real life. Since Inner Qigong is an integral part of the process, we will show how to teach the movements to clients, how this helps them to be aware of - [Courses in 2019](https://seed.org/courses-in-2019/) - See what people say about these courses! [PGC] London, UK : The Six Forms of Touch Dates: January 26-27th, 2019 A rare London opportunity to study with one of the pioneers of energetic bodywork in the West and the originator of Movement Shiatsu. The workshop is open to everyone and is a taster for the - [Holland19](https://seed.org/holland19/) - Welcome to the resource page for students at the workshop in Wageningen in May. At present there are links to two articles on the Six Forms of Touch and a video of the physical aspect of dancing touch going through most major joints in the body. I aim to add a video of the ShaoYin - [SEED UK Programme 2019](https://seed.org/seed-uk-programme-2019/) - Each of these modules can be taken independently and are open to everyone, whatever past learning they have done. The Six Forms of Touch : January 26th-27th in London, (optional) Aligning Body and Mind: March 22-24 in Frome The Six Forms of Touch : April 13-14 in London (optional) Tensegrity, Fascia and Developmental Meridians: September 20-22 in Frome - [Inner Qigong Series One - Yang Ming & Tai Yin](https://seed.org/iqg1-pub/) - Chinese Medicine views the organism as being managed by functions that span both the mind and the body. For instance the Large Intestine 'energy' is the activity of letting go of what you don't need and, if the thing is toxic to you, actively pushing it out. It was named the Large Intestine function because that - [What people say](https://seed.org/what-people-say/) - "Bill was my most influential teacher. In my view he has a remarkable genius and is someone who understands Chinese medicine in a fully embodied, integrated way. His work is radical, revolutionary, inspiring." Daverick Leggett 2018 "What I really liked about the course amongst many things was the physical experimental work. How the experience of - [Courses_2018](https://seed.org/courses_2018/) - Courses in 2018 UK: Summer Residential in Movement Shiatsu. Read more … Worldwide: Some of these courses form part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Movement Shiatsu which is being taught during 2018-2020 in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Spain and the UK. These modules are marked with PGC. The PGC modules can be taken in any - [Policies](https://seed.org/policies/) - Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy - [Profile](https://seed.org/membership-login/membership-profile/) - [Password Reset](https://seed.org/membership-login/password-reset/) - [Italian Articles](https://seed.org/italian-articles/) - Qi es sinonimo di energia - [Spanish Articles](https://seed.org/spanish-articles/) - Los tres arquetipos del sanacion - [Interview von Ulrike Schmidt](https://seed.org/interview-von-ulrike-schmidt/) - Interview mit Bill Palmer von Ulrike Schmidt (2017). Übersetzt von Anne Frederiksen. Lieber Bill, 1973 hast Du begonnen, Shiatsu zu lernen. Was war Deine Motivation? Mein erster Lehrer, Minoru Kanetsuka, war eigentlich mein Aikido-Lehrer. Er hat immer Shiatsu mit uns gemacht, wenn wir uns verletzt hatten. Die Qualität seiner Berührung hat mir sehr gefallen. Sie - [Interview by Ulrike Schmidt](https://seed.org/interview-by-ulrike-schmidt/) - Ulrike: You started learning Shiatsu in 1973. What was your motivation? Bill: My fist teacher, Minoru Kanetsuka was actually my Aikido teacher and he used to do Shiatsu with us when we injured ourselves. I really liked the quality of his touch, which felt powerful but neutral. He wasn't trying to heal, or to do something to - [A Client's View of Movement Shiatsu](https://seed.org/a-clients-view-of-movement-shiatsu/) - by Simon Grisdale In 2003 I seriously injured my back in a diving accident, which damaged my spinal cord in the T12 L1 region, and left me in a wheelchair. Since I became paralysed from the waist down, I had to start using my upper body for everything. I twist my upper body more to - [Meeting the Client](https://seed.org/meeting-the-client/) - by Claire Best What originally attracted me to Bill s’ course was the interest in having the knowledge of how to work with people who are stuck in chronic patterns and conditions which are hard to change in their life. Such chronic conditions affect our well being and can prevent us from moving forward. I - [Journal of Shiatsu & Oriental Body Therapy](https://seed.org/journal-of-shiatsu-oriental-body-therapy/) - [Issue1 | Issue2 | Issue 3 | Issue 4 | Issue 5 | Issue 6 | Issue 7| Issue 8] You can read and download all of these Journals Online. Click on an article to see an abstract of it and the rest of the articles in that issue Movement Shiatsu by Henry McGrath A - [The Team](https://seed.org/the-team/) - Bill Palmer Bill is Supervising Director of the School for Experiential Education and the originator of Movement Shiatsu. He was one of the pioneers of Shiatsu in Europe and a founder of the Shiatsu Society in the UK and was its chair and journal editor.He also created and edited the Journal of Shiatsu and Oriental Body - [UK Postgraduate Residential 2018](https://seed.org/postgraduate-residential-uk/) - Somatic Exploration and Movement Shiatsu A four day course which is both a journey of self-exploration and a course in Movement Shiatsu. We will also be teaching the full sequence of Inner Qigong, a movement form that explores the archetypal movements associated with the Six Divisions. This form can be taught to clients so ## Topics - [Welcome: Feedback from the Workshops](https://seed.org/forums/topic/welcome-feedback-from-the-workshops/) - Please reply to this post by giving personal feedback about your experience of the workshop(s). - [Breathing during muscle work](https://seed.org/forums/topic/breathing-during-muscle-work/) - Hello there, i have another question... i understand that if we work with muscles which do outward movements we breathe in when the muscle opens outwards, breathe out when the movement is reversed and we let go versus muscles which do inward movements and then we switch the breathing. what I don't really get is - [Psoas](https://seed.org/forums/topic/psoas/) - I have a question related to the Psoas: In case the Psoas has no tone and is more or less collapsing while walking or exercising,is the consequence then that there is an abrupt pull on the lumbar vertebrae and therefore pain or stiffness in this area as a result ?and/or do then the muscles around, - [Meridian pathways](https://seed.org/forums/topic/meridian-pathways/) - Hi, I've been catching up with the videos having been away and getting my head around a daughter's wedding. I thought the videos which linked the qigong movements to the individual meridians was very interesting. I liked your definition, Bill, of meridians as pathways of movement formed during child development but I wondered about the - [BASICS 1 - Hito](https://seed.org/forums/topic/basics-1-hito/) - L/O: A - Developing body awareness C – Beginning to learn how to touch Aims: To start developing a sense of your physical body To explore how giving support enables you to receive support and vice versa To develop awareness about passive and active support To begin to translate giving and receiving support into Shiatsu - [BASICS 1-2 Transition](https://seed.org/forums/topic/basics-1-2-transition/) - Interactive Touch Aims of this exercise- To experience saying ‘yes’ and ‘no’ in the body. To be able to ask for what you want during a session of bodywork. For the practitioner to be able to ‘listen’ to their partner through touch and speech. - Ask participants to connect with their inner toddler, imagining a - [BASICS 1: Developing Body Awareness](https://seed.org/forums/topic/developing-body-awareness/) - This requires students to develop awareness of organs, breathing, bones, fascia etc - [Body parts leading](https://seed.org/forums/topic/body-parts-leading/) - Just wanting to express my interest in the realisation today of the contrast between doing a formal body scan as one endlessly does in tai chi and the outcome of today's exercise of letting body parts lead. The latter lead to some surprising movements and an extra intense connection with body parts and movements of - [Contacting the organs](https://seed.org/forums/topic/contacting-the-organs/) - Dear Bill, please could you clarify what classification you are using under 'families'. Apologies but I've looked through the website and read your notes and can't find an answer. Re today's practice which I thought was very insightful and exciting, I have a question about contacting the organs. In many years of practising and also - [large intestine function](https://seed.org/forums/topic/large-intestine-function/) - I really like the idea to consider the large intestin as "asserting your space"-this makes sense to me and after the last class i could feel and incorporate it,also the idea of the 2 pillars to help you standing for the Hara,standing for yourself. So my question now:often in Shiatsu we talk about the large - [Feedback Forum 1 - Helen's session 4th Feb](https://seed.org/forums/topic/feedback-forum-1-helens-session-4th-feb/) - This thread is to give Helen feedback about her session which she offered on 4th Feb. If you didn't attend, the recording is on the catchup page. Please put feedback about this session as a reply to this message. - [Cycles of breathing & the flow of Qi](https://seed.org/forums/topic/cycles-of-breathing-the-flow-of-qi/) - It was great to experiment with controlling and allowing the breath to flow in the lesson on 10th Feb When I tried applying it to some of my other qigong, I realised I’d either been doing it “wrong” for a long while, or that we have more choice than we realise. I generally exhale when - [The trauma practice sessions](https://seed.org/forums/topic/the-trauma-practice-sessions/) - I feel very new to SEED but I have done a lot of bodywork and I'd like to just offer two things about the latest (wonderful) sessions. I'm interested in trauma work and I used Bill's directions to focus on the area of my right cheek and jaw where I have known for many years - [Nerve Pain](https://seed.org/forums/topic/nerve-pain/) - Hi Bill, nice, the work this morning. It's mostly on bones and muscles, do you also have explorations on sore nerves? For example with carpal tunnel syndrome? Or so you just go to the bones and muscles then also? Love Tanja - [Welcome!](https://seed.org/forums/topic/welcome-2/) - Welcome to the Inner Qigong Forum. You can use this for sharing and questions about the practice. Just open a new topic or reply to someone else. If you 'Subscribe' to the forum then it will send you notifications when someone else adds a topic. - [Welcome](https://seed.org/forums/topic/welcome/) - Welcome to the Bitesize Forum. In here you can ask questions (which anyone can answer) or share your experiences of using the principles and techniques shown in the classes. You can 'subscribe' to the forum by clicking on the Subscribe button - then you will receive a notification when there is a new post. - [Guided Shiatsu Swaps](https://seed.org/forums/topic/guided-shiatsu-swaps/) - Written last Friday - Following suggestions to keep the flow moving following the online teacher training last weekend and to explore, concepts of experiential movement shiatsu and working online, Svenja and I had a little session today. As Bill suggested to use the forum for feedback…Primarily I attempted to guide Svenja with exploring an area - [Workshops in June](https://seed.org/forums/topic/workshops-in-june/) - Hello dear fellows, I am finally using the forum, hope you are all well. Have you received the last email about doing workshops online during the days of the next training in June?. What do you think? i have spoken with another teacher training participant and we are quite expectant about it. - [Hello Shiatsu Friends](https://seed.org/forums/topic/hello-shiatsu-friends/) - I hope everyone is well during these unusual times. Let me introduce myself - I am Jo and sorry to miss you all at the march Joy Divisons. I have only just found space to start to look at the extremely indepth course notes - exciting and looks like plentiful works for a lifetime of - [Accountability and buddying up?](https://seed.org/forums/topic/accountability-and-buddying-up/) - I realise I'm struggling to be focused and organised, would anyone fancy buddying up with me, nothing arduous, maybe a weekly check in to decide that weeks plan and seeing each week how it went? - [Eileen](https://seed.org/forums/topic/eileen/) - Hello (strange font!) Hope you are all safe and well. I thought I'd have a go at the online experiential organs and have done the first introductory exercise - I found my upper back and neck holding. They feel better if I slouch but then other parts of me don't like that. Support is needed - [Jasmine](https://seed.org/forums/topic/jasmine/) - Hi everyone - [Hello fellow teachers in training](https://seed.org/forums/topic/hello-fellow-teachers-in-training/) - I imagine Bill has been quite busy over the past few days working on this. It will be interesting being part of this evolving aspect of SEED. Hope to "see" you online soon Colin - [INTRODUCTION](https://seed.org/forums/topic/introduction/) - HI, I hope this forum is a little easier to use than the last one I installed. A few of you were not able to post on the last one. Please say hello and check in with how you are to make sure that all of you can use it. ## Replies - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/7466/) - Aims of this exercise To experience the expansion and support that the breath can give. To feel how being given support allows you to accept support, or, alternatively to become aware that it may not be easy for you to receive support. In Pairs - Stand, connecting with the ground - Breathe into - the - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6578/) - The term "FAMILIES" was coined by me in the late 1980's as the theoretical foundation of Movement Shiatsu. Tomas Nelissen, Peter den Dekker, Karin Kalbantner-Wernicke and others who attended my workshops have made them a central part of their Shiatsu systems, even though their systems are very different to Movement Shiatsu and the 'Three Families' - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6559/) - Thank you Bill, that's really helpful for me. Oddly enough I've been studying some tai chi form of late and we had a discussion about music and the analogy that when you get confused and stop at a particular note or point in the form, you lose the sense of the flow and the whole - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6550/) - Dear Ann The families are groups of Qi Organs which all collaborate in a wider overall function. You can read three articles I wrote which describe the three families. Each family consists of four Qi-functions which are two Yin-Yang pairs in two different elements or equally are one Yin-Yin pair and one Yang-Yang pair which - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6526/) - I liked all the different things that you explored Helen and your pace was great, the way you presented things was solid, personal and authentic. Personally, I would have preferred to have a single focus rather than the multi-focus you gave us. I find that, if there are many ideas, that I leave my body - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6493/) - Thanks Bill Plenty to play with here! - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6489/) - Thank you Bill!this makes sense and is very helpful! - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6478/) - Hi Silke, There doesn't need to be a contradiction between those two views of the Large Intestine. I find it useful to look at the direction of energy rather than its function. The direction of Large Intestine Qi is OUTWARD. So it can help push things out that are toxic but it can also push - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6438/) - Lovely question Colin. There is not a right-wrong answer - it all depends on what you are doing with the breath. If you are focusing on PROJECTION of QI (which emphasises the Outer World) then IN-BREATH is used to build up the energy in the body and OUT-BREATH is used to project it outwards. This - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6437/) - I've just read your response to my post Bill, how profound the qigong is and the language of the body if you can hear or be open to it. Incredible, thank you. - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6435/) - Hi Bill, thanks a lot. It's all about exploring, isn/t it? Love, Tanja - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6426/) - Very interesting about your cat Ann. I'm sure that other animals are more sensitive to voice and movement than we are consciously. Our powerful minds can take our awareness away from the present so easily. As for your goldfish movements: reach from the mouth is one of the most fundamental movements, one of the first - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6422/) - Is this the same forum as for the Master Bites? - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6419/) - Thanks for re-launching the forum Bill. - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/6403/) - Hi Tanja, A lot of nerve pain is caused by muscle tension pressing on nerve roots or distorting the skeleton to squeeze a nerve. In those cases, the techniques that we are showing can help adjust the skeleto-muscular system to take the pressure off the nerves. This is not a universal answer and I have - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/2597/) - Great that you have been following this up Jo and Svenja. We are teaching workshops in the forthcoming European Shiatsu Congress in Amsterdam at the beginning of September and we aim to give people the choice of doing the work through touch or learning how to guide people to explore the same thing through movement - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/2309/) - Hi all and thanks Jo for the insightful write up of last week's session. Jo and myself had the 2nd session on Friday 3rd July - my focus as a facilitator for this session was 1. following on from the shared weekend we had - holding the space safely virtually 2. being open, responsive and - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/2171/) - Hello Ruth and all other fellow Shiatsu Friends We haven’t met personally as I was unable to come to The Joy Divisions workshop in March. I think I have otherwise met both Colin and Jasmine previously before on other workshops and am not sure who else is on the course. June workshops sounds great but - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/2017/) - That sounds fantastic Jane and Sue - well done! I found the same issues as you, but I am in the middle of writing a final assignment for my Samurai Shiatsu teacher trainer certificate - I am hoping to have that done and dusted by the end of April. Then I'll have the space for - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1997/) - Sue and I have linked up and had a successful phone session together. We discussed what we remembered, had forgotten and mis interpreted, helped clarify our thoughts and navigated the teaching site whilst on WhatsApp with each other. We've set up a regular weekly phone call with each other and outlined our forthcoming weekly plan - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1963/) - Sue that's great. Could you give me a ring? I'm in this morning or send me a text and I'll call you back. 07990647715 x - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1960/) - Hi Jane Thank goodness I'm not the only one! If you're still looking for a buddy, I'm happy to be one. Sue x - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1854/) - Hi Everyone, A fine day in the garden digging ma potatoes and sharp'nin' shears, tools, tongue etc - Spring in Badgershire and but for martial law - I'd say what a wonderful world and still is despite it all. I've navigated round the TT site and all seems fine - I'll be back in contact - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1852/) - Hello all, I've finally found time and steeled myself to explore this. Not my favourite medium so I'm holding my breath. I sincerely hope you are all well out there and managing life. - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1836/) - Hi Eileen, as someone who's only dipped into parts of the wider SEED websit up till now, yes there's quite a rich collection of material & wisdom here - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1835/) - Hi Jasmine, Eileen and Svenja Two weeks further on from the workshop and only my spouse to practice on (who has now started requiring payment in the form of household tasks etc before she'll join in ;) ) - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1834/) - Hi Sue, Svenja, Bill and others who will log in over the next few days. It's good seeing this part of SEED evolving and maturing - thanks for responding to the suggestions Bill. - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1833/) - Ahh, I'm not plugged into Inner Qigong yet. If you or anyone has the Zoom link for that, can you share? - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1832/) - Hi Sue and Svenja, Thanks for pointing that out. I have now put the teacher training home page in the courses menu so you can get back to it from anywhere in the site. If you go to the self-assessment system it is outside the main site but I will put a button to return - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1829/) - Hi Svenja I agree with you - at the moment, if you click on 'Home' it takes you back to the main SEED home page and the only way to return to the Teacher Training Home Page is by clicking the back button. I found a way round this by opening the forum in a - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1828/) - Hello everyone This is my first visit and posting to our forum - so far so good. Nice to feel we have a means of communicating. Am now going to explore the resources. Sue - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1826/) - Hello all, posting seems to be ok now. What I find a bit confusing is that once we submit the post, it doesn't go back to teacher training 'start page' but have to use back button in browser. How is everyone else finding this? Svenja - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1825/) - Hi Colin, after initial teething problems on my part which Bill sorted for me, happy to be able to access the Forum. Hope to see you on Zoom Inner Qigong next Tuesday - yesterday's session was excellent and worked really well. Bye for now, Svenja - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1824/) - Hi everyone, hope this finds you well! - [](https://seed.org/forums/reply/1821/) - Hi! ## Products - [The Secret Society of the Body](https://seed.org/product/the-secret-society-of-the-body/) - If you are not ordering from the UK, it will be cheaper to order through Amazon because they won’t incur the same customs charges. On the other hand, if you would like a signed copy, order through this website. In this book, Bill Palmer invites us into a different relationship with the body. 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