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We offer courses in Podebrady, Praha, Chrudim, Skalka u Doks and elsewhere in the Czech Republic.

Some of the courses we offer in the Czech Republic:

Water Shiatsu
Chinese Astrology
Feng Shui
Zen Touch Shiatsu Moves
Chi Cultivation Exercise
Tai Chi
Eternal Spring
Chi Kung
Nei Kung
Herbology Introduction
Zen-Touch Shiatsu 1
Zen-Touch Shiatsu 2
Zen-Touch Shiatsu 3
Art of Communication
Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

 

 

 

 

Holistic Healing Courses by Seymour Koblin

About Our Zen-Touch Shiatsu Courses

You can come to any lesson without previous experience with Zen-Touch™ Shiatsu. Some lessons are part of Zen-Touch™ Instructor/Practitioner training. Classes are in English with Czech translation.

Sign-ups and questions:

Stanislava Papoušková, phone: +420 722 904 804, e-mail: stapap@seznam.cz.
Address: Fričova 3, Praha 2

Schedule in English also at:
www.seymourkoblin.com/cal/month.php

Select a month or scroll down.




August 2010

Chi Cultivation Exercise ( Eternal Spring Chi Kung, Nei Kung and Taoist Meditation)

With Seymour in Prague - Wednesdays OR in
Chrudim - Mondays, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Place: Prague: Fričova 3, Praha 2
Chrudim: Gymnázium Josefa Ressela, Olbrachtova 291.
Price: 350 Kč/ 1 lesson (2 hours), you can come for one hour from 5.30 to 6.30 pm or 6.30 to 7.30 pm - 200 Kč; special offer: 1+1 free: bring a friend once for free
(or split the cost between you).

A combination of Eternal Spring chi Kung and Nei Kung create a system of exercise that enhances vitality of body/mind/spirit while promoting life longevity.Learn internal exercises to move ones health condition to a high level of vitality, to build stamina, and to enhance internal strength (bones, tendons, internal organs) and overall immunity. After the exercise portion of class time will be spent “sitting quietly”----breathing in emptiness.

You can also learn Tai Chi Chuan modified Yang style short - This set of slow moving postures linked together in a flowing manner are designed to create vital health through correcting body alignment, improving balance, deep breathing training, and focussed concentration. This form that takes only about 5 -10 minutes to perform will provide the participant with a lifetime of Health benefits including more energy, freedom from pain and disease, maintaining an attitude of patience and peacefulness and creating life longevity. For learning it you need about 10 lessons.

Eternal Spring Chi Kung and is a set of postures created by Master CK Chu (Seymour's teacher of 30 years), that incorporate deep healing effects on any one who practices them regularly.

Nei Kung-Internal training was handed down through thousands of years of Chinese tradition as a valued cultural treasure that enhances health and vitality more than any other practice. Experience for yourself how these deep Internal exercises strengthen body mind spirit.

Also included will be principles and practices for cultivating the three treasures: Jing/Essence, Chi/life force, and Shen/Spirit.

Classes may be taken individually or as a complete course.

Wed August 4th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, for more information see above

Wed August 11th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, for more information see above

v     Sunday August 22th - Sunday August 29th, 2010, Skalka u Doks:
CHI CULTIVATION & CIRCULATION LONGEVITY PRACTICUM - ONE WEEK INTENSIVE

-         “You are the architect of your body mind and spirit” One week of alignment exercises, breathing and meditation will alter your health into a state of vitality that will change the course of your life forever. “Become a finely tuned instrument that endures the challenges of time and plays with youthful vigor at any age.”
- Eternal Spring Chi Kung and Chu Nei Kung: A total of 23 exercises that will take participants’ health condition to a new level of vitality, as well as freedom from pain and disease.
- Tai Chi Chuan Form: Participants will learn an abbreviated short form that contains all the essential ingredients for cultivating and ciirculating “CHI” -Breath, Body alignment and clarity of “shen/mind”
- Taoist Meditation: The art of sitting quiently with emtiness of mind, combined with breathing exercises that catalyze the creation and circulation of more chi, will motivate all activities of body mind spirit. The consistent meditation practice throughout the week will create a deep sense of clarity- a rebirth of one’s life path.
- DISCUSSION TOPICS AND PRACTICES:
- Integrating Macrobiotic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic and other “energetic” models into daily living practices
- The three treasures-Jing, Chi and Shen
- Bone marrow breathing techniques to strengthen bones, tendons, ligaments and internal organs
- Drawing the energy of nature into the body
- Enhancing and transforming sexual/reproductive energy to heighten vitality and enhance creativity
- Female and Male dynamics, meditation practices and individual practices and applications for couples
- Understanding self defense applications of Tai Chi Chuan and embodying these pricinciples to live a calm and passionate lifestyle
- Chakra/ Palm healing
- Movement exercises based on 7 Chakras and 5 Elements
- Using toning and sound for accelerating Chi flow
- Intuitive Development
- Price: 8800 Kč classes + accommodation (according to your choice - 7 nights: 770 Kč in own tent, 980 Kč hall, 1680 Kč a room in main building) + macrobiotic food 1540 Kč.
- Place: Skalka u Doks 22 (www.skalka22.cz)
- Start: Sunday August 22th: beginning 18 pm (arrival of participants up to 18 pm, first meal - dinner)
- Ending: Sunday August 29th about 4 pm (last meal - lunch).
- Accomodation is possible in this centre (collective sleeping in a big hall - 140 Kč/night (own sleeping bag), outside in an own tent - 110 Kč/night, in a main building in a bedrooms (2 - 3 people) - 240 Kč/night)
- Food: macrobiotic breakfasts, lunches and dinners - 210 Kč/1 day.
- You can take your family members etc. and pay just accomodation and food for them if they don´t want to attend classes.
- RESERVATION IS NECESSARY!



September 2010

Wed September 1st, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, for more information see above

v     September 3. - 4. 2010, Praha:
Physical (Food & Chi exercises) Emotional (using feelings for Healing) and Spiritual (intuitive exercises) Training

-         Friday 3th: 6 pm - 9 pm; Saturday 4th: 9.30 am - 6 pm; 2000 Kč
You will learn hara, back and facial assesment and physical, spiritual and emotial recommendation. Emotional and Chi developing exercices included.
Address: Fričova 3, Praha 2.
Reservation necessary.

Wed September 8th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour´s senior students

6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Special price: 150 Kč, for general information see above

Wed September 15th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour´s senior students

6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Reserve your place by calling (722 904 804) or email (stapap@zentouch.cz) before 12 noon Wednesday.
Special price: 150 Kč, for general information see above

Wed September 22th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour´s senior students

6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Special price: 150 Kč, for general information see above

Wed September 29th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour´s senior students

6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Special price: 150 Kč, for general information see above



October 2010

Mon October 25th, Chrudim

Chi Kung for CHILDREN

4 pm – 4.45 pm
100 Kč/1 lesson, 450 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon October 25th, Chrudim

Chi Kung + Nei Kung and meditation for PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS

5 pm – 6pm
120 Kč/1 lesson, 500 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.



November 2010

Mon November 1st, Chrudim

Chi Kung for CHILDREN

4 pm – 4.45 pm
100 Kč/1 lesson, 450 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 1st, Chrudim

Chi Kung + Nei Kung and meditation for PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS

5 pm – 6pm
120 Kč/1 lesson, 500 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

v     November 6. - 7. 2010, Praha:
Energy Channels and Acupuncture points 1.

-         Sat. + Sun.: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm; 3000 Kč
Energy Channels and Acupoints 2. : 20 . - 21. 11.
Learn seymour's most advanced description of 5 element behaviors and their corresponding assessment and recommendations.
Learn Point applications to identify and transform: Yin/Yang distortions in the five elements, alarm(acute) and transportation( chronic) organ points, Mother Child points on each meridian.
Practical applications of TCM as applied to Macrobiotics and Shiatsu practice. All info corresponds to International standards for Asian Bodywork Therapist Certification.
Place: Fričova 3, Praha 2
Reservation with 1500 Kc non-refundable deposit required by 1/11/10. Balance due on or prior to 6/11/10 .

Mon November 8th, Chrudim

Chi Kung for CHILDREN

4 pm – 4.45 pm
100 Kč/1 lesson, 450 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 8th, Chrudim

Chi Kung + Nei Kung and meditation for PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS

5 pm – 6pm
120 Kč/1 lesson, 500 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 8th, Chrudim

Zen-Touch Shiatsu Demonstration

6.30 pm – 8 pm
free
Seymour Koblin, founder of Zen-Touch Shiatsu will demonstrate this style of massage, its principles and assessment. Participants will learn an introductory back procedure
Place: Gymnázium Josefa Ressela, Olbrachtova 291, Chrudim.

Wed November 10th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour Koblin

6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
for general information see above

v     November 13. 2010, Praha:
Barefoot Shiatsu; Facial Accupresure

-         Sat.: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm; 3000 Kč
Morning: Barefoot Shiatsu: Barefoot Shiatsu is a vigorous style of oriental bodywork created by Shizuko Yamamoto one of the original disciples of Macrobiotic leader Georges Ohsawa. Seymour studied directly with Shizuko over his many years in USA and in her honor would like to share these powerful Chi stimulating techniques.
Afternoon: Facial Accupressure: Traditional Acupressure points combined with the unique energetic Zen-Touch™ technique for neck and face massage combined with the placement of warm stones on quintessential body areas facilitate a complete whole - istic approach to the cleansing of wastes that show up on the face. Toning and softening of sunken and raised areas create a balanced natural youth - full look. When appropriate, certified practitioners can read the face and recommend lifestyle modifications that are personalized to enhance each client’s lifestyle.
Place: Fričova 3, Praha 2
Reservation with 750 Kc non-refundable deposit required by 8/11/10. Balance due on or prior to 13/11/10 .

Mon November 15th, Chrudim

Chi Kung for CHILDREN

4 pm – 4.45 pm
100 Kč/1 lesson, 450 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 15th, Chrudim

Chi Kung + Nei Kung and meditation for PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS

5 pm – 6pm
120 Kč/1 lesson, 500 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 15th, Chrudim

Tai Chi, Chi Kung + Nei Kung and Taoist Meditation with Seymour Koblin

6.30 pm – 8 pm
250 Kč/1 lesson or 1000 Kč/5 lessons (15. 11. - 13. 12.)
A combination of Tai Chi, Eternal Spring chi Kung and Nei Kung create a system of exercise that enhances vitality of body/mind/spirit while promoting life longevity. Learn internal exercises to move ones health condition to a high level of vitality, to build stamina, and to enhance internal strength (bones, tendons, internal organs) and overall immunity. After the exercise portion of class time will be spent “sitting quietly”----breathing in emptiness.
Eternal Spring Chi Kung and is a set of postures created by Master C. K. Chu (Seymour's teacher of 30 years), that incorporate deep healing effects on any one who practices them regularly.
Nei Kung-Internal training was handed down through thousands of years of Chinese tradition as a valued cultural treasure that enhances health and vitality more than any other practice. Experience for yourself how these deep Internal exercises strengthen body mind spirit.
Participants will learn an abbreviated short form that contains all the essential ingredients for cultivating and ciirculating “CHI” -Breath, Body alignment and clarity of “shen/mind”
Also included will be principles and practices for cultivating the three treasures: Jing/Essence, Chi/life force, and Shen/Spirit.
Take comfortable clothes (long pants, shirt, socks or flexible "tai chi" shoes)
Place: Gymnázium Josefa Ressela, Olbrachtova 291, Chrudim.

Wed November 17th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, for more information see above

v     November 20. - 21. 2010, Praha:
Energy Channels and Acupuncture points 2.

-         Sat. + Sun.: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm; 3000 Kč
Energy Channels and Acupoints 1. : 6 . - 7. 11.
Learn seymour's most advanced description of 5 element behaviors and their corresponding assessment and recommendations.
Learn Point applications to identify and transform: Yin/Yang distortions in the five elements, alarm(acute) and transportation( chronic) organ points, Mother Child points on each meridian.
Practical applications of TCM as applied to Macrobiotics and Shiatsu practice. All info corresponds to International standards for Asian Bodywork Therapist Certification.
Place: Fričova 3, Praha 2
Reservation with 1500 Kc non-refundable deposit required by 15/11/10. Balance due on or prior to 6/11/10 .

Mon November 22nd, Chrudim

Chi Kung for CHILDREN

4 pm – 4.45 pm
100 Kč/1 lesson, 450 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 22nd, Chrudim

Chi Kung + Nei Kung and meditation for PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS

5 pm – 6pm
120 Kč/1 lesson, 500 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 22nd, Chrudim

Tai Chi, Chi Kung + Nei Kung and Taoist Meditation with Seymour Koblin

6.30 pm – 8 pm
250 Kč/1 lesson, for more information see above

Wed November 24th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, for more information see above

v     Thu November 25th, Praha:
Zen-Touch Shiatsu CLINIC

-         Sessions begin at 6, 7, 8 pm - reservation necessary; 350 Kč
Massages for general public. Massages will be done by students of ZT Shiatsu under Seymour´s supervision who will give you a health and life style reccommendation. Great opportunity for introduction with Zen-Touch, meeting Seymour, getting a recommendation and GREAT PRICE!
Place: Fričova 3, Praha 2

v     November 26. - 28. 2010, Praha:
Chinese Astrology Feng Shui Consultant Certification

-         Friday 26th: 6 pm - 9 pm; Saturday 27th: 9.30 am - 6 pm; Sunday 28th: 9.30 am - 4 pm; 3600 Kč, with certification 5000 Kč
Certification requirements include 10 home or office consultation reports and written test submitted after course is completed. Certification is optional.
Learn:
- YIN/YANG, & 5 ELEMENTS AS FORCES OF NATURE
- SPIRITUAL,SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL ASTROLOGY MAPS
- BIRTH MONTH VULNERABILITIES
- ENHANCING PERSONAL VULNERABILITES & IMBALANCES WITH FOOD, LIFESTLYLE AND HOME OR OFFICE HARMONIZERS
Learn to personalize Feng Shui readings for home and office according to Chinese Astrology birth signs. Learn the traditional Feng Shui system that respects the true directions of your home or office.
Graduates will attain expertise in doing consultations for home or office. Seymour's method integrates clients’ heath tendencies and life lessons according to Chinese astrology with the traditional true compass directions of the Feng Shui “Ba Gua” . This approach is rarely included in most modern Feng Shui courses. Honoring personal health tendencies while orienting your space according to the daily cycles of nature initiates profound changes for the individual or family who follows these recommendations.
Place: Fričova 3, Praha 2
Reservation with 1800 Kc non-refundable deposit required by 22/11/10. Balance due on or prior to 26/11/10 .


Mon November 29th, Chrudim

Chi Kung for CHILDREN

4 pm – 4.45 pm
100 Kč/1 lesson, 450 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 29th, Chrudim

Chi Kung + Nei Kung and meditation for PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS

5 pm – 6pm
120 Kč/1 lesson, 500 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon November 29th, Chrudim

Tai Chi, Chi Kung + Nei Kung and Taoist Meditation with Seymour Koblin

6.30 pm – 8 pm
250 Kč/1 lesson, for more information see above


December 2010



Wed December 1st, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, for more information see above

Mon December 6th, Chrudim

Chi Kung for CHILDREN

4 pm – 4.45 pm
100 Kč/1 lesson, 450 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon December 6th, Chrudim

Chi Kung + Nei Kung and meditation for PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS

5 pm – 6pm
120 Kč/1 lesson, 500 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon December 6th, Chrudim

Tai Chi, Chi Kung + Nei Kung and Taoist Meditation with Seymour Koblin

6.30 pm – 8 pm
250 Kč/1 lesson, for more information see above

Wed December 8th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, for more information see above

v     Fri December 10th, Praha:
Zen-Touch Shiatsu CLINIC

-         Sessions begin at 6, 7, 8 pm - reservation necessary; 350 Kč
Massages for general public. Massages will be done by students of ZT Shiatsu under Seymour´s supervision who will give you a health and life style reccommendation. Great opportunity for introduction with Zen-Touch, meeting Seymour, getting a recommendation and GREAT PRICE!
Place: Fričova 3, Praha 2

v     December 11. 2010, Praha:
Traditional Home Remedies; Chakra and Palm Healing

-         Sat.: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm; 3000 Kč
Morning: Traditional Home Remedies: Based on the application of Yin/Yang and the 5 Elements, students will learn internal food remedies and external healing applications that will accelerate healing for self and clients. Includes Teas, compresses, ear candling, cupping and various traditional methods giving you the new tools to complement any healing therapy.
Afternoon: Chakra and Palm Healing:Ancient Palm healing practices applied for modern lifestyles. Course Goal and Objectives: Students will learn to see, feel and affect the Human Energy Field using 7 Chakras, Breathing, Body Intention, Health Assessment, Toning and specific palm healing methods.
Place: Fričova 3, Praha 2
Reservation with 750 Kc non-refundable deposit required by 6/12/10. Balance due on or prior to 11/12/10 .

Mon December 13th, Chrudim

Chi Kung for CHILDREN

4 pm – 4.45 pm
100 Kč/1 lesson, 450 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon December 13th, Chrudim

Chi Kung + Nei Kung and meditation for PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS

5 pm – 6pm
120 Kč/1 lesson, 500 Kč/5 lessons

Teacher: Stanislava Papoušková
Place: baby café V Mraveništi, Novoměstská 59, Chrudim.

Mon December 13th, Chrudim

Tai Chi, Chi Kung + Nei Kung and Taoist Meditation with Seymour Koblin

6.30 pm – 8 pm
250 Kč/1 lesson, for more information see above

Wed December 15th, Praha

Chi Cultivation Exercise with Seymour

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, for more information see above