Shiatsu Course Dates
August 2025 – July 2026
In 2025-26 we will run only a 1st year programme, while our Principal, Elaine Liechti, takes a semi-sabbatical.
Senior students and those between years will be supported with regular Practice Days (booking required) and CPD events. Introductory days will also be held regularly.
The Glasgow School of Shiatsu offers full professional training to Diploma level, as well as Grassroots classes in Shiatsu technique and self-help methods based on East Asian medical theory. Effective Shiatsu depends on sensitivity, good quality of touch and correct application of practical techniques; it is essential that these are learnt hands-on and in person. Occasionally we teach aspects of theory or professional development in an online interactive format, since we discovered during the pandemic that some topics lend themselves to distance learning. This has proved popular with those of our students who live away from the Glasgow area.
The classes are held at the Tibetan Buddhist Centre, KSD House, near Charing Cross in Glasgow. We have always taught from the centre of Glasgow, with its excellent travel links, and have welcomed students from the Borders and England to the Highlands and Islands.
| Date | Intro Days | Practice Days | 1st Year | CPD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 24th | |||
| September | 6th | 20-21 | ||
| October | 4th | 18-19 | ||
| November | 8th | 15-16 | 29-30 | |
| December | 6th | 13-14 | ||
| January 2025 | 10th | 17-18 | ||
| February | 7th | 14-15 | ||
| March | 7th | 7, 21, 22 | ||
| April | 18-19 | |||
| May | 2nd | 16-17 | ||
| June | 7th | 6th | 20-21 | TBA |
| July | 4th | 4, 18, 19 |
CPD Dates
In 2025 we will again be offering the “Samurai Shiatsu for Children: fit for school” programme. This will be led by Svenja Schaper, who is a Registered Shiatsu practitioner and Teacher and a qualified primary school teacher. Past participants of this workshop have successfully introduced Shiatsu into primary schools using the programme materials, and this is an excellent way of bringing mindful touch skills to young people in an engaging and gentle way.
We also hope to welcome Leisa Belmore in spring 2026. Leisa is an experienced researcher and has several specialised workshops on offer. Further details later.
These workshops are open to Shiatsu practitioners, graduates and senior students.
Dates are:
2025
November 29th – 30th
Samurai for Children
2026
June TBA
Research and special workshop on Nervous system issues.
Contact Elaine to express your interest and for details of course content and cost.