Course offerings 2026-2027
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Fall Tai Chi class
Fall Tai Chi (Taiji)Class
All levels are welcome
Learn the essential 8 movements of the hidden immortal He Style Taiji form! This simple and profound set of 8 movements establishes strength and balance, flow and ease of movement, and clarity and insight. This class will meet weekly.
Weekly class starting 9/10/26 (no class 10/1)
5:30 - 6:30
location: Opening to Life Movement studio (behind the main building) 3942 SE Hawthorne St. Portland OR 97214
tuition: $15 per class
Advanced Shiatsu Techniques
In these courses, a student will learn the fundamental techniques of the Shiatsu Long Form. These mobilizing techniques help to free up restrictions in the major joints of the body utilizing facilitated stretching, acupoint pressure and channel techniques. As a whole these techniques may be used to evaluate joint function and differentiate channel involvement.
The Advance Shiatsu Techniques courses may be taken in any order, previous Shiatsu experience is recommended but not required. Due to the detailed nature of this work, class is capped at 18 students. You may reserve your spot by following the link below.
For Acupuncturists: 10 NCBAHM (formerly NCCAOM) continuing education PDA credits are available
For Massage Therapists: 10 CE are available for Oregon LMT licensure
Advanced Shiatsu Techniques: Back of the body, Shoulder focus
Saturday, Sunday 9am -3pm10/10/26, 10/11/26location: Awakenings 1016 SE 12th Avenue Portland, OR 9721410 instruction hours max 18 students
CEU’s available
tuition: $150
$15 deposit with registration to reserve your space in the class
Advanced Shiatsu Techniques: back of the body, leg stretches
Saturday, Sunday 9am -3pm1/30/27, 1/31/27location: Opening to Life Movement studio (behind the main building) 3942 SE Hawthorne St. Portland OR 9721410 instruction hours max 18 students
CEU’s available
tuition: $150
$15 deposit with registration to reserve your space in the class
Advanced Shiatsu Techniques: front of the body, back and leg stretches
Saturday, Sunday 9am -3pm5/1/27, 5/2/27location: Opening to Life Movement studio (behind the main building) 3942 SE Hawthorne St. Portland OR 9721410 instruction hours max 18 students
CEU’s available
tuition: $150
$15 deposit with registration to reserve your space in the class
Advanced Shiatsu Techniques: front of the body upper body techniques
Saturday, Sunday 9am -3pmto be determined, stay tunedlocation: tbd10 instruction hours
max 18 students
Tuition: $150
CEU’s available
Shiatsu Basics & Floor Techniques
Students In this class will learn the fundamental techniques of Shiatsu as well as the application in a traditional setting, while working on a mat on the floor.
this six hour course is open to anyone interested in Shiatsu regardless of experience! Advanced practitioners can work on their essential floor techniques in this course.
Date: TBD
9:30am - 4:30pm
location: tbd
Open to anyone interested in Shiatsu
CEU’s available
6 hrs
tuition $90
max. 16 students
$10 deposit with registration to reserve your space in the class
Further Learning
Yijing studies
Following the foundations learned with the Tai Ji class. The Yijing (I Ching) may be explored as a divination method, a philosophical text, and as the heart of Chinese medicine.
Email inquires to info@fivedirectionsmedicine.com
Mentorship group
This is a context for exploring Chinese medicine, practice management, and self-cultivation, in a long-term fashion. Primarily for those who have completed acupuncture school and are licensed.
Email inquires to info@fivedirectionsmedicine.com
Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches / Ba Zi training
Fall 2027
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