Dietetics is the basis for healing. Every healing attempt should take into account the patient’s diet. If, for any reason, the healer does not take care to correct his patient’s diet, then the results will be poor. This seminar is based on the instinctive relationship of man with food. It revives memories that modern reasoning tends to repress, because of its biochemical analysis (proteins, trace elements, carbohydrates, etc.). Foods are discussed according to their energetics, as this is defined in the ancient Greek literature (Hippocrates, Galen, Agapios) and the Chinese and international literature. This lesson is for everyone. It is for healers who want to enrich their knowledge with this most important tool, as well as for people who just wish to ameliorate their dietetic behavior.
Curriculum
Taste, thermic effect and movement of food within the human body
Lessons on the abovementioned dates, Sunday, 10:00-17:00
Cost: Enrolment: 150 € Fee: 600 €
Teachers: Alexandros Tilikidis, Takis Oikonomou
Note: For the acquisition of Dietetics Diploma , the lessons “TCM Basic Theory”, “Anatomy and Physiology”, “Chinese Herbal Medicine”, “Acquaintance with Plants” and “Diagnosis” are prerequisites. Students who wish to acquire the Dietetics Diploma pay €500 as enrollment for all the abovementioned classes.
ACQUAINTANCE WITH PLANTS AND THEIR NATURAL METHODS OF CULTIVATION
Life on planet earth is supported by plants. These silent friends of us, remain, for the most, the “great stranger”. Maybe this is the reason that they have been so abused by humanity, along with the environment!
Whoever is interested in the quality of plant foods or remedies, must hark at this silent world.
Organic farming opts for gentle, natural methods of nourishing and protecting the plants. These methods come from tradition and science.
Biodynamic farming approaches more the ancient civilizations and uses the energetic keys of ancient Greek philosophy, as well as the universal influences (from the moon, the planets and the constellations).
With Homeodynamics, which is a development of Biodynamic farming, and contains elements of homeopathy, we can activate specific functions. We can also counter some meteorological problems, like the extreme climatic phenomena (hoarfrost, sweltering heat, water famine) or pollution (chemical or electromagnetic).
Harmonizing the system plant-soil-universe, we enhance the quality of lives and of the plants. Thus, we can have access to foods and remedies that support humans in all dimensions: physical, emotional and spiritual.
This seminar is recommended for all those who are interested in plants, in farming and in the way plants are related to the human health.
Curriculum
Plant as an entity between heaven and earth. 4 elements and their transformation in plants.
Quality of organic foods and human health. Certification and safety of organic products.
Fertility. Rationale, methods and materials used in organic and biodynamic farming (acquaintance with plants and natural fertilizers)
Phytoprotection. Plant health with natural, organic and energetic methods
Cultivation of perennial plants (olive tree, vineyard, fructiferous trees)
Schools of non-chemical farming: natural (Fukuoka), Permaculture (Mollison), biodynamic (Steiner)
Processing of foods: olive-making, bakery, wine-making
Starting an organic farm. Selection of space, investment, design of a self-sufficient farm, performance and viability, connection with the organic market, agrotourism.
Analysis of Hippocrates’ works and colligation with TCM
Hippocrates is the first healer-doctor who records and discloses the archives of Asclepiads. Through this disclosure, the ancient Greek medical art ceases to be a privilege of the priesthood, and is accessible to all. The later medical systems of the Western world are developed on this basis.
The current western medicine is based on Hippocrates’ works, even if some may deny this fact. The analysis of his works will remind us this ancient knowledge. Also, the common elements between Ancient Greek and traditional Chinese medicine will be analyzed.
The analysis is based on Pournaropoulos’ translations (Martinos Publications – Hippocrates’ Collected Works – 6 volumes).
REMEDIAL ACTIONS OF PRODUCTS OF HONEYBEES, HONEYBEE ACUPUNCTURE
The honeybee is a living being that transforms the very chosen of the juices – flower’s nectar- and the most precious of the plant’s attribute –the blossom- to food for human beings.
The honeybee and its products raise the spirit of human nature, therefore humans must show respect to it.
The last years in different countries around the world – Cuba, China, Belgium- therapies that use the products of honeybees revive.
This seminar is for the therapists that would like to induct the use of the products of the honeybee in their therapeutic armory.
Table of contents:
Origin, characteristics and synthesis of the 9 herbs f the honeybee.
Uses from Ancient Greek and other traditions
Introduction to the Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine based on honeybee therapy.
Actions of the herbs of beehives.
Biochemical pharmacologic analysis and methods of preparation of honeycomb herbs.
Classical medical application, prevention and treatment of bad effects of honeybee’s bite.
Deterrence of the allergic reactions of the homeopathetic use of honeycomb herbs.
Dealing with herb collecting is a matter of great importance for the therapist who uses herbs as a therapeutic tool. During the procedure of collecting herds there is existential knowledge, which can surpass the theoretical scholarship.
In ACADEMY OF ANCIENT GREEK & TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE, being aware of this truth, we seek around Greek province people who practice herb collecting. During such an endeavor, we came across Penelope Sarri, who is a habitant of North Evvoia and practices herb collecting.
Penelope Sarri induces us into the mystic world of healing herbs through the procedure of cultivating and collecting them. At the same time she teaches us to manufacture our own medicinal (oils, tinctures, syrups, flower tinctures, ointments, and creams).
The training circle consists of 4 seminars (one weekend each). The first is theoretical and takes place in Athens, whereas the rest will take place at Penelope’s farm in the village Achladi of North Evvoia (near Agia Anna, one hour and a half away from Chalkida, or one hour away from Agiokampos for those coming from the North) and they will combine a tour around the farm and the woods, identification and collecting of herbs and theory and practice on treating herbs and manufacturing tincturing products).
SEMINARS’ CONTENT AND PROGRAM:
October 23-24, 2010
16:00pm-20:00pm
At the Academy of Ancient Greek & Traditional Chinese Medicine in Kifissia (theory)
November 20-21, 2011
10:00am-14:00pm & 18:00-20:00pm
In Achladi (identification-collection of herbs, theory and practice in infusions, brews, syrups, tincturing drinks, mushrooms)
May 21-22, 2011
10:00am-14:00pm & 18:00-20:00pm
In Achladi (identification-collection of herbs, theory and practice in flower tinctures, oils, cataplasms)
June 18-19, 2011
10:00am-14:00pm & 18:00-20:00pm
In Achladi (identification-collection of herbs, theory and practice in tinctures, cerates, creams)
PARTICIPATION COST
60 Euros for each weekend (each seminar consists a different entity and attending the others is not a prerequisite. That doesn’t apply to the first one as its theoretical background makes it necessary for the completeness of the classes, either in the beginning or in the end of the seminars’ circle).
When the number of the students surpasses 15 persons, for the possibly best attendance there is a chance of repeating the seminars the weekend which follows the recommended dates after phone contact with the responsible for the seminar.
For more information contact to the telephone number 6974456744 and the email address 6974456744@mycosmos.gr
Tuition Fees: 60 Euros, per Weekend
TEACHING:
Penelope Sarri
The ACADEMY continues her cooperation with Brigitte Roth and Aris Kokotsis, the Lefkada-based couple who collects herbs as a profession. They offer training in herb-collecting to all those who are interested. Tel. 2645041309
CO-OPERATION WITH TIANJIN UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
CIRCLE OF STUDIES WITH PROFESSOR CHONG QIANGWEI
Within the co-operation of ACADEMY with TIANJIN UNIVERSITY of TCM, we invite for the fourth time professor CHONG QIANGWEI in Athens.
With his academic schedule for 2011, CHONG QIANGWEI has the ambition to cover the educational needs of the students of acupuncture, as well as the graduates who work with acupuncture. The selection of the subjects was made by the professor himself who used as criterion the need expressed by the students of the ACADEMY for attending a practice course that will offer effective therapeutic tools to new and to advanced acupunctures.
LECTURES SUBJECT
Therapeutic settlement chronic alimentary disorder (gastric pain, diarrhea, costiveness etc) with acupuncture and through using simple recipes of herbs.
Prevention of diseases and preserve of health with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Couples of acupuncture spots and their action.
Diagnosis of tongue and pulse.
Therapeutic settlement of brain incidents in different stages of illness.
Moxatherapy and implementation of heat to needles for the settlement of skin and other maladies.
PRACTICE
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:00-13:00 and 16:30-19:00
Therapy Cost: students of the school 30 euros, non-students 50 euros.
LECTURES
Hours: Weekends 10:00-16:00 and weekdays 17:00-21:00
Dates:
Weekends: 14-15 May 2011 and 28-29 May 2011
Weekdays: Monday 16 May, Thursday 19 May and Thursday 26 May 2011
CONDUCT PLACE
Weekends and Monday: Thissio
Thursday: Kifissia
PARTICIPATION COST
Attending of a full circle:
Students of the school: 500 euros
Non-students of the school: 800 euros
-The right to participate in practice belong only to those who will follow the full circle
This is a traditional foot massage. It is simple to learn and easy to practice. It induces a deep state of relaxation and well-being, and it also contributes to the prevention of many diseases. It is practiced on naked feet, and includes oils, creams and warm towels. A wooden tool is also used. A session lasts about 50 minutes. It can be practiced on the floor, or with both persons (healer and receiver) sat on chairs.
Thai Massage is an ancient art of the Far East. It is considered sacred, and it is still practiced in many temples in Thailand. Founder of this art is considered a historical figure called Jivaka who, according to traditional, was Buddha’s doctor. Thai Massage is part of the Traditional Thai Medicine, which is an independent healing system.
Thai massage is performed on the floor. The receiver should wear light clothing. The masseur uses his thumbs, hands, elbows, knees and feet in order to apply the techniques. Thai massage contains stretches that balance the muscular system (it restores the relationship of protagonist-antagonist muscles). Many of these stretches bear similarities with yogic asanas – thus Thai Massage is called “yoga of the lazy” by many! It is ideal for the treatment of myoskeletical problems and phychosomatic disorders (e.g. IBS, asthma, primary dysmenorrhea, etc.) Also, it contains massage techniques and work on the thai energy lines (sip sen). This work (called jap sen) purifies and balances the subtle electrochemical system of the human body – and this is the reason it is considered sacred.
Thai massage contains warm herbal packs (all the herbs can be found in Greece), that bring relief from muscular tension; flush toxins out of the body and induce deep relaxation.
Curriculum
History of Thai Massage
Sip Sen (10 energy lines) and their points
Bodywork in 4 positions: (lying on back, lying on side, lying on stomach, sitting position)
Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing system that has influences from Yoga, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and Buddhist practices. It is a unique healing system that combines rhythmical and chorographic massage, acupressure, asanas, stretches, osteopathic manipulations, energy work and meditation.
It stimulates and balances the healing energy of the human body, and thus promotes health, balance, well-being and peace. It releases stress and tension, increases vitality and awareness and promotes the union of body, mind and spirit, both to healer and receiver.
The goal of this seminar is to infuse our touch with compassion and selflessness, releasing deep karmic blockages.
This seminar is recommended for all those who seek a spiritual and healing awakening, both to professional and non-professional healers.
Curriculum
Yoga, meditation and Qi Gong for the spiritual and physical health of the healer
Techniques of purification and balancing of the energy body
108 techniques in the 4 basic positions, with thumbs, elbows, knees and feet
Analysis and combinations of points, for the proper balancing of the 5 elements
Thai Yoga Massage during pregnancy
Therapeutic massage on the belly with warm oils (Chi Nei Tsang)
Essential oils and compresses in Thai Yoga Massage
This lesson will be taught in Kifissia and Sunshine House
Duration: 5 wekends (3 in Kifissia and 2 in Sunshine House, Chalkida)
Ayurvedaisthehealing method of the ancient Vedic civilization, and is still in use in modern India. Ayurvedaconsidershumanbeingsthroughaholisticapproach, taking care of body, mind and spirit.
Eachhumanbeinghasauniqueconstitution, whichisdefinedbythebalanceofthethreevitalenergiesofthebody (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). Health or disease is connected to the balance or imbalance of these humours Ayurveda uses various healing tools in order to achieve the balancing of the 3 vital energies. Oneofthemostimportanttoolsismassage. Ayurvedic massage is one of the most ancient and natural healing methods. It is applied through the whole body and it usually includes the use of special oils and herbs. Thereisaseriesof massage techniques that vary in intensity and depth.This massage, if applied properly, has the capacity to heal all levels of human existence.
Onthephysicallevel, theregularapplicationof Ayurvedic massage melts away muscular tension, is beneficial for the blood circulation, relieves stress and anxiety, promotes lymphatic drainage and boosts the immune system, and also detoxifies the whole body.
Ayurvedic massage promotes the release of emotions that are held within the muscles. Onthespiritualplane, Ayurvedic massage promotes the awareness of our body, as the therapist contacts all its blocked areas. Thus, through Ayurvedic massage we can understand and accept ourselves and take personal responsibility for our health and happiness.
CURRICULUM
Basic principles of Ayurveda
Five elements
Human constitution (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
Chakrasandmarmapoints (energy centers of the human body)
Principles of Ayurvedic massage
Diagnostic techniques (palpation of the body, location of tension, chakra correlations)
Preparation (space, healer’s attitude, correct body posture, protection)
In this class, essential oils are approached as living beings, as personalities. We will try to find ways of application and communication with them in a neuro-energetic level. The following topics are covered:
Energetic qualities of the essential oils and correspondences with archetypes of ancient Greece.
Essential oils and correspondences with the Zodiac. Categorization of essential oils according to planetary influences and ways of application for balancing positive and negative aspects of persons born under the influence of a particular constellation.
The effect of essential oils on the chakras.
Correspondences among oils / crystals / remedies. Their effect on the chakras and the corresponding organs.
Aromatherapy and balancing the 5 elements. Categorization of oils into yin and yang. Application of oils and hydrosols for the balancing of the 5 elements and their corresponding organs.
Aromatherapy for enhancing the environment in your house and / or office. The use of essential oils in the context of Feng Shui, in order to activate or balance particular areas.
A manual and certificate of attendance will be given upon completion.
This lesson will be taught in Thissio.
Duration: two weekends, 28 hours
Dates: 19-20/2/2011 & 2-3/4/2011
Lessons: on the abovementioned dates and hours 10:00-17:00
Tuina is the ancient, traditional Chinese method of massage therapy. Its theoretical background is the same with that of TCM. Thus, Tuina is a modality that belongs to the same group with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Thus, training in Tuina not only consolidates a student’s training in TCM, but also opens a whole new horizon.
Giannis Dimitriou has been using Tuina along with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine since many years, and is a very experienced practitioner. Theseminarincludescuppingtherapy, moxaandguasha.
The laying of hot stones on the human body for healing purposes is a very ancient practice. Today, Hot stonesmassage is a most popular treatment – and for a god reason. The hot stones deepenth effects of massage and take ordinary touch to a whole new level of euphoria. When the soft stones begin to slide on the oiled skin, tension simply melts away and the receiver feels he is inside a hot healing spring.
In TCM terms, hot stone therapy moves the qi in the meridians, drives out Cold and ground excess Yang.
Hot stones massage is recommended for all professional massagetherapists, not only because it constitutes a unique experience for their clients, but also because it makes massage easier and ultimately saves their hands!
CURRICULUM:
Equipment and preparation
Benefits and contraindications
Hotstonesmassageinsupineand prone position – on the whole body and face
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