Zen Shiatsu Chicago, formerly Ohashiatsu® Chicago, is the oldest shiatsu center in Chicago. With a focus on professional practice, the center offers continuing education and vocational programs for massage therapists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and more.
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Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance the body. Then settle into the powerful practice of yoga sleep, also known as yoga nidra. This is a deeply restful meditation where you are verbally led through deeper stages of consciousness that systematically integrate body, energy, and mind. Bring your yoga mat.
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Thursday, May 16th, 6–7pm Central Time
Recharge your mind and body in a serene outdoor setting with the soothing vibrations of singing bowls and melodic vocals. Unwind and let go of stress as you immerse yourself in a blissful state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. No experience is required – just bring your yoga mat and get ready to experience tranquility like never before.
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Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 6:30–7:45pm Central Time
Discover the perfect balance of relaxation and rejuvenation with Chair Yoga at the tranquil Chicago Botanic Garden. Let stress melt away as you learn breathing techniques and gentle stretches, all while surrounded by the natural beauty of the garden.
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Monday, Apr 29th, 12:30–1:30pm Central Time
Discover the serenity of Tai Chi with the gentle flowing movements of the Yang style. Join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden for a beginner-friendly class that will guide you through a selection of forms and qi gong, allowing you to refresh your practice or explore this ancient art for the first time.
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Wednesday, May 15th, 8–9am Central Time
Discover the incredible power of laughter in this interactive workshop designed to boost your overall well-being and happiness. Join us for a fun-filled session that combines simulated laughter exercises with breathing techniques, all backed by medical research. Suitable for all fitness levels.
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Saturday, Apr 20th, 1–2pm Central Time
Zen Shiatsu Chicago(formerly Ohashiatsu® Chicago), is Chicago’s oldest shiatsu center. In 1988, the center was founded by Matthew Sweigart as a branch school of the Ohashi Institute, NYC.
Over the next eighteen years, Ohashiatsu® Chicago generated an enormous output of talented healers, gifted instructors, and transformed clients. Many of Chicago’s shiatsu practitioners trace their roots back to this center, and to the inspiration they received from the Ohashiatsu® method.
From 2003-2006, Ohashiatsu® Chicago began a period of transition, developing and expanding to address the needs of professional practice in Illinois. In 2005, the school was accepted as a member of the Council of Schools and Programs of the AOBTA® (American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia).
In 2006, under the direction of Steve Rogne, the center took its present form. As Zen Shiatsu Chicago, the center is expanding as as a continuing education resource, offering CE credit for Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Naprapaths, Social Workers, Acupuncturists and Asian Bodywork Therapists.
The vocational program continues to expand. Zen Shiatsu Chicago collaborates with the growing Integrative medicine community in Chicago, and with its partners in the field of Asian Bodywork education.
Zen Shiatsu Chicago is committed to a sustainable future for our planet. Our graduates know how to integrate themselves into the medical community to promote societal change from within and contribute to the meeting of minds that will revolutionize our understanding of well-being.
Reviews of Zen Shiatsu Chicago
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Beginning Zen Shiatsu
Reviewed by Harmony R. on 11/13/2019
Zen Shiatsu is an awesome place! The class was great and very informative. They also offer a massage licensing program which is cool. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about the human body or for continuing education classes.
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Students at Zen Shiatsu Chicago have positive things to say about their classes, finding them to be informative and beneficial. The classes are highly recommended for those interested in learning more about the human body or for continuing their education. Students have been able to gain a deeper understanding of the human body and its functions through these classes, and some have even enrolled in the massage licensing program offered by Zen Shiatsu Chicago.
One insightful quote from a review is: "I learned so much about the human body and its connection to overall wellness in the classes at Zen Shiatsu. It was a comprehensive learning experience that has equipped me with valuable skills in massage therapy."
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