Zen Shiatsu

Zen Shiatsu is a style of bodywork intended to move energy (Chi) along the energy pathways of the body. A Shiatsu massage brings total relaxation and mindfulness to the recipient as the therapy releases tension and focuses on freeing areas of stagnation or blocked energy. The practitioner applies light pressure along the body´s meridian lines using his/her palms, fingers, thumbs, elbows, and sometimes knees

and feet to a fully clothed client. This form of bodywork creates a feeling of balance and well being by increasing circulation, improving flexibility, and energizing and soothing the nervous system. It is recommended for the relief of headaches, cramps, back pain, allergies, and much more. Done regularly, a Zen Shiatsu treatment is an excellent preventative "medicine".

Tui Na

Tui Na, meaning "push/pull" is an ancient Chinese method of treating many ailments using the kneading, plucking, pinching, pushing and pulling of the skin at specific acupuncture points along the body´s energetic pathways. It is a rejuvenating type of bodywork that works on reconnecting the energy between the points being treated, thereby opening up areas of stagnation

and blockage. These "bottle necks" of energy are the probable cause of many physical ailments. Tui Na is very widely used in Chinese hospitals and is the preferred course of treatment in many cases. Tui Na is commonly used in the treatment of problems such as stiff necks, sciatic pain, insomnia, premenstrual difficulties, asthma, and allergies to name just a few.

Tibetan Massage

Tibetan massage, or Yug-Pa meaning "to rub", is a deep oil massage where the amount of pressure is applied to the recipient´s level of tolerance. This type of bodywork emphasizes very slow, very long, and mindful strokes, and these strokes are done symmetrically on both sides of the body

Yug-Pa increases and regulates circulation, and enhances psycho-physical relaxation. Another particularly beneficial aspect of this work is the abdominal massage portion of the treatment and its associated relief from many digestive disorders

Personal Training and Nutrition Counseling

Different types of programs are available to aid the client in achieving whatever goals they may have set for themselves. Whether someone wants to lose weight, increase muscle mass, or

just wants to get into better overall physical condition, a well rounded program of exercise, diet, and lifestyle counseling are all included in the attainment of these goals.

Meditation Sessions

Monthly meditation sessions are held at the Academy. These sessions also include some philosophy which is based on Vajrayana or "esoteric" Buddhism of China and Tibet. These

sessions are led by Lama Kadag Dorje who has been a Buddhist priest for 30 years, having studied under many of the great Masters of our day both in China and Tibet.