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- (BAI) BodyTalk: Advanced Integration
- (BAI) BodyTalk: Advanced Integration Online
- (Mod 1) BodyTalk: Fundamentals - Part 1
- (Mod 2) BodyTalk: Fundamentals - Part 2
- (Mod 3) BodyTalk: Principles of Consciousness
- (Mod 3) Principles of Consciousness Online
- (Mod 4(7)) BodyTalk: Bio-Dynamics
- (Mod 4(7)) BodyTalk: Bio-Dynamics Online
- (Mod 5) BodyTalk: Lymphatic Drainage & Applied A&P
- (Mod 6) BodyTalk: Macrocosmic BodyMind
- (Mod 6) BodyTalk: Macrocosmic BodyMind Online
- (Mod 9) BodyTalk: Matrix Dynamics
- (Mod 9) BodyTalk: Matrix Dynamics Online
- Access with Digital Manual
- Advanced BodyTalk Protocol and Procedure
- BodyTalk Access for Animals
- BodyTalk Access for Animals and Humans
- BodyTalk Access for Animals and Humans Online
- BodyTalk Access for Animals Online
- BodyTalk Fascial Energetics Level 1 Online
- BodyTalk Fascial Energetics Level 2
- BodyTalk for Animals (Mod 8A)
- BodyTalk for Animals Online (Mod 8A)
- BodyTalk for Plants
- BodyTalk Fundamentals Integration
- BodyTalk Fundamentals Integration Online
- BodyTalk Fundamentals Online
- BodyTalk Session Intensive (One Day)
- BodyTalk Session Intensive (Two Days)
- CDRRRII
- Finding Health 2: Applied Consciousness
- Finding Health Consolidated - LIVESTREAM
- Founders Session Intensive
- Founders Session Intensive (One Day)
- Founders Session Intensive- LiveStream Observation
- Founders Session Intensive- LiveStream Observation
- Fundamentally BodyTalk
- Group BodyTalk Session - Money
- Group BodyTalk Session 2- Endocrine
- Group BodyTalk Session 3 - Grief
- Group BodyTalk Session- Digestion
- Group BodyTalk Session- Relationships
- Group BodyTalk Sessions - Series of 3 (ALL)
- Group BodyTalk Sessions -Weight (ALL) 3
- Group BT Session 1 - Emotional/Psychological
- Group BT Session 1- Pregnancy - Before
- Group BT Session 2 - Genetic/Cultural/Environment
- Group BT Session 2 -Pregnancy-Birth/Post-Pregnancy
- Group BT Session 3 - Migraines & Severe Headaches
- Group BT Session 3 - Practical Stress Management
- Group BT Sessions-Pregnancy/Migraines (ALL 3)
- Keeping BodyTalk Professional
- Metaphysics Q&A Livestream
- Module 1 Extension for PaRama Campus
- The Metaphysics of Treating -LIVESTREAM
- The Soul's Journey -LIVESTREAM
- Presentations
- Specialized Courses
- A Jornada da Alma (Soul's Journey Portuguese)
- BodyEcology
- BodyEcology DVD Course
- BodyPsychology: (Online) Introduction
- BodyPsychology: (Online) Shoulders, Hips and Spine
- BodyPsychology: Organs and Endocrines
- BodyTalk and DNA
- BodyTalk and Family Hope Center Program
- BodyTalk and Punk Science
- BodyTalk Fascial Energetics Level I
- BodyTalk in the Treatment of Cancer
- BodyTalk Orthopedic Evaluation
- BodyTalk Pediatric Approaches - Livestream
- Epigenetics for BodyIntuitives
- Epigenetics for BodyTalkers
- Family Systems Evaluation
- Human Sexuality
- Nassim Haramein
- Pediatrics for BodyTalkers
- Physical Energetics
- Physical Energetics Online
- Practitioner Reflex (Online): The ability to respond.
- Practitioner Reflex: The ability to respond
- Sanskrit
- Satsang – The Art of Questioning (in-person)
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 6
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 7
- SatSang: Embracing Our Demons 8
- SatSang: Embracing Our Demons 9
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 10
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 11
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 12
- SatSang: Embracing Our Demons 13
- SatSang: Embracing Our Demons 14
- SatSang: Embracing Our Demons 15
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 16
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 17
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 18
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 19
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 20
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 21
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 22
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 23
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 24
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 25
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 26
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 27
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 28
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 29
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 30
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 31
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 32
- Satsang: Embracing Our Demons 5
- Science and Philosophy of Intuition
- Structural Integration Concepts - Recorded
- Structural Integration Concepts: Practical
- Structural Integration Concepts: Theory
- Structural Integration Concepts: Visceral Dynamics
- Structural Integration for BodyTalkers
- The Fourth Phase of Water
- The Soul's Journey (Portuguese)
- The Soul's Journey-Exploring the Mind & 3 Brains
- Traditional 5 Element Acupuncture
- Who am I?
- Conferences
- 2017 Conference
- 2017 Conference - LiveStream
- 2017 Conference Bundle
- 2017 Conference Bundle - LiveStream
- 2017 Instructors Conference
- 2017 Instructors Conference - LiveStream
- 2017 Post Class DAY 2-FSI-Participants
- 2017 Post Conference Day 1-Protocol Update
- 2017 Post Conference Day 1-Protocol Update LS
- 2017 Post Conference Day 2,Protocol Observation LS
- 2017 Post Conference Day 2-Protocol Observation
- Australian BT Association Conference June 2018
- Everywhere Yet Nowhere: Multiple Perspectives on
- Instructor Roundtable
- Members Conference 2015
- Members Conference 2015 (Online)
- Members Online Event
- Mini Members Conferences (2023)
- PaRama
- Japanese PaRama Unit 1 Theory and Practical
- PaRama BodyTalk Unit 1 DVD
- PaRama BodyTalk Unit 1 Practical
- PaRama BodyTalk Unit 2 DVD Course
- PaRama BodyTalk Unit 2 Practical
- PaRama BodyTalk Unit 2 Practical LiveStream
- PaRama Practical - ONLINE OR IN PERSON
- PaRama Session Intensive (One Day)
- PaRama Session Intensive (Two Day)
- MindScape
- Advanced MindScape
- Advanced MindScape- The Quantum Experience
- Advanced MindScape- The Quantum Experience Online
- Advanced MindScape: Another Dimension
- Advanced MindScape: Another Dimension - Online
- Advanced MindScape: Expanding the Possibilities
- Advanced MindScape: Stretching the Synapses
- MindScape
- MindScape for BodyTalkers
- MindScape for BodyTalkers Online
- MindScape for Business
- MindScape for Children
- MindScape for Teens (Portuguese)
- MindScape Online
- BreakThrough
- BodyTalk Access
- FreeFall
- Group Sessions
- The Five Senses with Ben Manalo
- Adaptability of Mind Group Session
- Authentic Connection Group Sessions - Series of 3
- Authentic Connection: Internally Connected
- Authentic Connection: Radiating Connection
- Authentic Connection: Your Five Senses
- Belief Systems with Ben Manalo
- Beliefs, the Senses & Stress - All 3
- Body Tune Up - Your Bones and Joints
- Body Tune Up - Your Endocrines
- Body Tune Up Series - ALL 3
- Body Tune Up Series - Your Lymph
- Business Building Group Sessions - Series of 3
- Business Building: Client Engagement
- Business Building: Education & Environment
- Business Building: Receiving Money
- Emotional & Spiritual Wellbeing - Anxiety
- Emotional & Spiritual Wellbeing - Depression & Joy
- Emotional & Spiritual Wellbeing-Anger, Forgiveness
- Emotional Adaptability Group Session
- Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing Series - ALL 3
- Emotions & MuSk with Kerry D'Ambrogio
- Five Elements with Dr. Tracey Clark
- Five Elements, Wei Qi, Emotions & MuSk - All 3
- Group Session Finances – Self-Worth
- Group Session Finances – Three Brains
- Group Session Finances – Wealth Consciousness
- Group Session Mental Health – Anxiety
- Group Session Mental Health – Depression
- Group Session Mental Health – Self-Acceptance
- Group Session Protection 2 – Amygdala
- Group Session Protection 2 – Environment
- Group Session Protection 2 – Kidney Meridian
- Group Session Series: Gland Support - ALL 3
- Group Session Series: Healthy Finances – ALL 3
- Group Session Series: Mental Health – ALL 3
- Group Session Series: Organs and Elements - ALL 3
- Group Session Series: Protection Systems - ALL 3
- Group Session Series: Protection Systems 2 - ALL 3
- Group Session Series: Purification Systems - ALL 3
- Group Session Series: The Nervous Systems - ALL 3
- Group Session: Adrenal Support
- Group Session: Back and Neck Pain
- Group Session: Central Nervous System
- Group Session: Emotional Associations of Back Pain
- Group Session: Emotional/Stress Impact of Disease
- Group Session: Heart and Fire Element
- Group Session: Immune System
- Group Session: Intestinal Support
- Group Session: Liver and Wood Element
- Group Session: Lungs and Metal Element
- Group Session: Lymphatic Drainage
- Group Session: Shen/Heart Protection
- Group Session: Shoulder Pain
- Group Session: Somatic Nervous System
- Group Session: Strengthening Overall Health
- Group Session: The Adrenals
- Group Session: The Thymus & Immunity
- Group Session: The Thyroid & Parathyroid
- Group Session: Treatment of Active Disease
- Group Session: Yang Wei Mai and Wei Qi
- Group Sessions ALL 3: Body Care
- Group Sessions ALL 3-Issues with Sense Organs
- Group Sessions: April/May 2018 - ALL 3
- Group Sessions: Back, Shoulder, Neck Pain- ALL 3
- Group Sessions: Disease Support & Prevention-ALL 3
- Healthy Sexuality Group Sessions - Series of 3
- Healthy Sexuality: Authentic Self-Expression
- Healthy Sexuality: Communication & Intimacy
- Healthy Sexuality: Trauma & Beliefs
- Off with My Head - Headaches and Migraines
- Off with My Head - Obsessive Thinking
- Off with My Head - Scalp Conditions
- Off with My Head Series - ALL 3
- Organ Relationships Group Session Series - ALL 3
- Organ Relationships Group Session: Liver
- Organ Relationships Group Session: Lungs
- Organ Relationships Group Session: Pancreas
- Physical Adaptability Group Session
- Satiation and Addiction - Hunger and Poor Eating
- Satiation and Addiction - Indulgences & Addictions
- Satiation and Addiction - Thirst and Dehydration
- Satiation and Addiction Series - ALL 3
- Session 1 - Post-Operative Rehabilitation
- Session 1 -Issues with the Skin
- Session 1: Fasting
- Session 2 - BT Approaches to Unhealthy Family
- Session 2 -Issues with the Eyes
- Session 2: Hydrogen Peroxide
- Session 3 - BT Approaches to Puberty Issues
- Session 3 - Care of Intestinal Tract
- Session 3 -Issues with the Ears
- Spiritual Stress with Ben Manalo
- Sympathetic/Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
- Test Trial 2
- Trauma and Intuition Group Sessions – Series of 3
- Trauma and Intuition: Meet Your Healed Self
- Trauma and Intuition: Restoring Heart Intuition
- Trauma and Intuition: Restoring Peace
- Trial Test
- Vitality and Clarity Series - ALL 3
- Vitality and Clarity Series - Brain Fog
- Vitality and Clarity Series - Chronic Fatigue
- Vitality and Clarity Series - Chronic Pain
- Vitality Through Adaptability Group Sessions-All 3
- Wei Qi with Tracey Clark and Kerry D'Ambrogio
- Supplemental Courses
- Digital Manual Tester
- Pineal, Hypothalamus & Pituitary Relationships
- Supplemental Course: Addressing Elderly Issues
- Supplemental Course: Addressing Heart Disease
- Supplemental Course: Arthritis–Types & Treatment
- Supplemental Course: Correcting Balance Issues
- Supplemental Course: Heavy Metal Poisoning
- Supplemental Course: Immune Systems
- Supplemental Course: Male and Female Infertility
- Supplemental Course: Sports Psychology/Enhancement
- Supplemental Course: Stress Disorders
- Supplemental Course: Structuring a BT Session
- Supplemental Course: The Digestive Process
- Q&A
- FSI
- Courses LS
- New Courses
- Study Group
- BodyTalk: BioDynamics Study Group
- BreakThrough: 7 Steps Study Group
- BreakThrough: 7 Steps Study Group 2
- BreakThrough: 7 Steps Study Group 3
- BreakThrough: 7 Steps Study Group 4
- BreakThrough: 7 Steps Study Group 5
- Lymphatic Drainage & Applied A&P Study Group
- Practical Body Psychology-Shoulders & Hips
- Soul's Journey Study Group - All 3
- Instructor and John
- Private Sessions
- Private Distance Session with John
- Private Distance Session with John - June 16
- Private Distant Sessions with John - July 9 2018
- Private Distant Sessions with John - June 2018
- Private Distant Sessions with John-Week of Aug. 12
- Private Distant Sessions with John-Week of Aug. 19
- Private Distant Sessions with John-Week of Aug. 26
- Private Distant Sessions with John-Week of Aug. 5
- Zoom Clinic Follow-Up with John
- Zoom Clinic with John
- Group Sessions - Other Instructors
- Deep Group Session Series with Tim Hall - ALL 3
- Deep Series w/ Tim Hall - Deep Sleep
- Deep Series w/ Tim Hall - Relaxation & Meditation
- Deep Series w/ Tim Hall- Deep Stress Release
- Group Session: Chronic Fatigue
- Group Session: Emotional Congestion
- Group Session: Relief of Chronic Pain
- Malaise and Pain Series w/ Tracey Clark - ALL 3
- FREE Courses
- Parama BodyTalk
- PaRama BodyTalk - All 8 Segments
- PaRama BodyTalk - Segment 1
- PaRama BodyTalk - Segment 2
- PaRama BodyTalk - Segment 3
- PaRama BodyTalk - Segment 5
- PaRama BodyTalk - Segment 6
- PaRama BodyTalk - Segment 7
- PaRama BodyTalk - Segment 8
- PaRama BodyTalk - Segments 4 & 5
- Parama Bodytalk Online Interactive- ALL 8
- PaRama BodyTalk Segment 1 Online Interactive
- PaRama BodyTalk Segment 2 Online Interactive
- PaRama BodyTalk Segment 3 Online Interactive
- PaRama BodyTalk Segment 5 Online Interactive
- PaRama BodyTalk Segment 6 Online Interactive
- PaRama BodyTalk Segment 7 Online Interactive
- PaRama BodyTalk Segment 8 Online Interactive
- PaRama BodyTalk Segments 4 & 5 Online Interactive
- Kerry
- Tim Hall
- CEUs
- Tracey Clark
Traditional 5 Element Acupuncture
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In this course, John goes back to his roots to teach a course that is one of his favorites. John has been teaching Traditional 5 Element Acupuncture for about 40 years and has found that students find it exceedingly informative, practical and helpful as a tool to incorporate into their healthcare practices regardless of their background.
There are some very clear distinctions between Traditional 5 Element Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine is far more common in the United States and relies much more on various herbal remedies and medicinal concoctions where acupuncture is often, though not always, included to facilitate the healing process.
Traditional 5 Element Acupuncture, on the other hand, does not use herbs and also includes a more Taoist philosophy as its foundation. The Taoists brought great emphasis to the concept of living in harmony with nature, with the flow of the seasons, the rhythms of the day, the movement of the planets, and so on. They came up with a comprehensive healing system that incorporated the concepts of yin and yang and the 5 elements which are essential to the flow of life and related that all to the body. The Taoists also found that certain Command Points on the body could be manipulated to affect its energy, using acupuncture as their primary method. In addition, they had a specialized form of pulse reading that was significantly simpler than Chinese Medicine pulse reading. This system will be taught as part of the course, as well as fairly straightforward methods of tongue diagnosis.
There is no conflict between the 5 Element and Chinese systems, and although John himself was never particularly interested in herbal medicine, both systems can complement one another very nicely.
This course will bring a broader context and a deeper understanding to many of the dynamics of BodyTalk, some of which are particularly emphasized in BodyTalk: BioDynamics (Mod 4(7)) and BodyTalk: Macrocosmic BodyMind (Mod 6). The course will also look at the practical applications of Traditional 5 Element Acupuncture within BodyTalk sessions. You will learn how to work with the Command Points in a treatment, for example, linking or CDRRRII-ing them, without any need for acupuncture. After this course, you will also be able to measure changes in the pulse as well as measure the shifts that occur.
This course truly puts together many of the core principles that underlie BodyTalk and its creation.
Upon taking this course, you will learn:
- Traditional 5 Element history and theory
- A basic approach to taking pulses
- Command Points
- Tongue Diagnosis
- Ways to quickly assess affected body parts
- Ways to assess conditions of excess or deficiency
- BodyTalk treatment approaches based on the above knowledge
This course counts for 12 hours of continuing education for Certified BodyTalk Practitioners' requirements.
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