CEU Program Information Sheet Name of Provider: Blue Cliff College, Metairie, LA, LAP0174 Name of Presenter: Carlene Morton Banister, AOBTA Certified Shiatsu Practitioner, also specializing in equine massage therapy. Name of Workshop: Seasons of Shiatsu: Winter- Hibernation LCEU 0001202 Dates/Times of Workshops: January 23 & 24, 2016 10AM- 6 PM Campus Location: Metairie, LA. # of CEUs: 12 CEUs for which states/organizations: LaBMT Website:none Pre-requisites: none Brief Description of Workshop: This class is part of a series entitled "The Seasons of Shiatsu", each class highlighting a different season and the meridians associated with that season. In this class, the student will explore the water element, which is associated with winter, and specifically the kidney and bladder meridians. Discussion will include the history and theory of Asian bodywork and the use of food energetics and stretches which energize these meridians. This class focuses on the location of the pathways, specific points along the channels, learning to address areas of excess and deficiency, as well as developing proper body mechanics and technique.