ESSENTIALS OF MASSAGE AND BODYWORK LEVEL I 120 hours THREE CENTERS CIHCA’S Essentials of Massage and Bodywork course is based on the cultivation of three centers of the body: the physical, the emotional and the intellectual. CIHCA’s Essentials course engages students in all three centers. when all three centers are balanced a truly holistic experience emerges. The Intellectual (or Mental) Center corresponds to the head, face, neck and nervous system, including the brain. This is the center of thinking and assimilates information, helping us to be aware of the outside world and to understand what is going on. Knowledge as well as clear intention and focus originate in the intellectual center. The Emotional (or Relational) Center corresponds to the chest, arms, and circulatory system, including the heart and lungs. This is the center of feeling and the flow of emotions to and form the outside world, it helps us to express ourselves through breath and gesture. Empathy connection and sensitivity originate in the emotional center. The Physical Center corresponds to the legs, feet, pelvis, and abdomen, and in general to the bones, muscles and organs. it is the center of gravity and our connection to the earth. it helps us to be grounded and nourished. Correct body mechanics, stance, posture movement and direction of energy originate in the physical center. Essentials is the heart and soul of CIHCA’S curriculum. Students receive a solid core of skills, knowledge, and experiential understanding of the integration of body mind and spirit. Techniques taught or introduced include: Circulatory Massage, Deep Tissue, Self Massage, Sensory Repatterning and Skin Rolling. Qi Gong and the CIHCA Movement Series promote proper body mechanics, energy generation and kinesthetic awareness. Somatic Psychology and Basic Anatomy and Physiology round out this rich and enriching course. Course fee: $1250.USD Books: $105.00