Sandra has a wealth of experience as a shiatsu therapist/educator and hatha yoga and meditation teacher having practiced professionally in these areas for over 25 years.
Sandra co-founded the Shiatsu Centre of SA in 1984 and studied with several Japanese founders of the tradition of Shiatsu including Toro Namikoshi of the Japanese Shiatsu School. She is the State Representative for the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Sandra has been a practioner of yoga since 1962 and has taught in the classical yoga style since 1984. She is accredited by the Yoga for Health Foundation (GB) and is a member of the Yoga Teachers Institute of SA as well as the Yoga Australia.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Contact Name |
Sandra Sebelis |
| Address |
25 Lancelot Avenue
Hazelwood Park
South Australia 5066
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| Phone | 08 8338 1267 | | Fax | 08 8379 9977 |
SERVICES
SERVICES
SHIATSU
SHIATSU means “finger pressure” and is a therapy that combines diagnosis and treatment. SHIATSU originated and developed in Japan in the 16th century from traditional massage, acupressure, corrective exercises and stretching. Similar to other forms of Oriental Medicine, SHIATSU is based on the concept of a predictable flow of energy (Ki or Chi) in the body in channels or meridians. Health and healing processes are impaired if the circulation of this energy through the body becomes stagnant, blocked, excessive or deficient. Using thumbs, palms, elbows, knees or feet, the SHIATSU practitioner applies 90° pressure to the recipient’s body to restore the flow of energy, to bring about balance, deep relaxation and stimulate healing processes. SHIATSU promotes and increases the effectiveness of other therapies.
SHIATSU RESEARCH: Experience and Effects of SHIATSU: A Cross-European Study (University of Leeds & European Shiatsu Federation) found SHIATSU promotes relaxation, a sense of calm, better sleep & reduction in distressing symptoms including stress, tension, low energy and fatigue.
Sandra's areas of expertise include both acute and chronic illness – chronic fatigue, anxiety/depression, migraines, cancer – and daily existence. I am both creative and practical and work well with teenagers and adolescents.
Your “one-to-one” shiatsu session will include:
taking a full medical history and detailed account of life-style including, diet, exercise and relaxation programmes, interests and creative outlets, current goals.
each individualized session will focus on client empowerment and education, with eclectic counselling using NLP principles, psycho-synthesis and self-hypnosis where appropriate and may include corrective exercises, stretching, acupressure, Shiatsu, relaxation, meditation, macrobiotic dietary principles and cooking techniques, Huna and flower essences.
Shiatsu for Animals
As when working on a person, Sandra will apply appropriate pressure to the animal’s body, using her thumbs, hands or arms to restore a balanced flow of energy, to bring about a state of calm, and to stimulate any necessary healing processes (Shiatsu may be used with all conditions). Drawing on her intuitive skills and experience as a meditation practitioner and teacher, Sandra will “listen” and “communicate” with the animal. Clinical consultations or home visit – why not treat you and your pet together?
YOGA (Classical Style)
Classical YOGA is more than just a physical "hatha yoga" approach. Rather, it is a wholistic art and science unifying the body, mind a spirit as a moving meditation. It incorporates traditional postures, breathing practices, deep relaxation and meditation. The word YOGA comes from the Sanskrit “yuj” meaning to bind, join, yoke, unite. Yoga is not a religion for it is un-denominational, relying not on a faith but a number of techniques of Truth or Wholeness. Yoga is believed to have existed thousands of years before Christ and was systemized in the Third Century BC by Pantajali in his “Yoga sutras” and in the Hindu classic the “Bhagavadgita”. YOGA is above all, a very positive way and approach to life, health and well being.
Your Yoga and Meditation Class
Classes are progressive and on going (January to December apart from public holidays) suited to all ages and all levels, and include Autogenic relaxation, Hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques, and Meditation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a rung or towel to lie on. Booking unnecessary. Private classes by arrangement.
Various times and locations available
MEDITATION DEMYSTIFIED
1 hour X 6 weeks
6 hours x 1 day workshops
1 ½ hour private class
Classes/workshops for private/community groups
The aim of these non-sectarian courses is to give participants an understanding of what the natural processes of relaxation and meditation are, their simplicity, effectiveness and their uses in our daily life. On completion of the course, participants will be familiar with the variety of techniques that lead to the state of meditation, and with Autogenic Relaxation. Autogenic Relaxation is a synthesis of relaxation techniques and Autogenic Training, involving the practice of awareness, autosuggestion, self hypnosis and the use of visualizations and affirmations.
CD’s
on Relaxation and Meditation are available for Children and Adults.
QUALIFICATIONS
My Shiatsu studies have been with Toro Namikoshi from the Japan Shiatsu School and Masaka Kunino and Tekao Nakazawa from the Oki-Do Centre, Ross Newbery, Sydney Shiatsu College and Dorothy Pace, Australian Shiatsu College.
I am certified in Clinical Hypnosis, Cranio Sacral Therapy, as an ITAB Workplace Assessor Level 4, and with Active Ageing, S.A.
I am a State Representative for the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (A.T.M.S.) and a member of the Yoga Teachers Institute of South Australia (Y.T.I.S.A.) and Yoga Australia, the Jung Society of S.A. and am affiliated with Wellness & Lifestyles Australia. In 1984, I established the Shiatsu Centre of South Australia, followed by Yoga Health & Wellbeing.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
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Animal Therapy, Meditation, Shiatsu, Yoga
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