The Five Elements or Five Transformations
The Five Elements system was devised to organize chi expression by general characteristics. Each individual "Element" suggests a state of being or character of chi expression, and each element is associated with specific organ systems that showed that character. For example, the heart has the character of the element fire, while the stomach has the character of earth. These elements interact with each other in a creative or destructive cycle as the body naturally moves through its function and phases of life. (See image below)
Organ systems associated with seasons, colors, characteristics and even flavors make up each individual Element. The outer circle shows the Creative Cycle, while the inner circle shows the Destructive Cycle; balanced expression of Chi, whether "Creative" or "Destructive" allows all elements to express appropriately for optimum health.
SHIATSU FAQ's
What will happen during my first Shiatsu treatment?
First, John will inquire about your health and your goals for the session, while collecting a relevant health history. Second, John will lay on hands to complete diagnosis and begin treatment. You are now into your soothing, relaxing and healing experience.
Will it be painful?
Shiatsu addresses your body's chi through acupoints which can at times be very sensitive. However, pain is generally not relaxing and so is avoided during treatment. Where there may be a "hurts-so-good" treatment aspect to your session, this treatment approach will be introduced gradually and with constant feedback so that the pressure is correct for you.
What should I wear?
Preferably you should wear clothes that are loose, comfortable, and made from natural fabrics - cotton, silk, hemp fibre etc. - as these allow your skin to breathe.
How many treatments will I need?
This will depend on your reasons for receiving Shiatsu. If you are in relatively good health and diagnosis suggests a simple energy balancing tune-up, one treatment should suffice. If you are trying to regain health from specific illness or injury, then usually a longer course of treatments is recommended. Typically, we recommend a series of 3 to 5 sessions with a break or period of adjustment to assess the effects of treatment.
Can I learn to help myself between treatments?
Whenever appropriate, you will be encouraged to undertake Chi "reinforcing and supporting" homework on your own. This could vary from light meridian stretches and exercises specific to your condition to the practice of Chi Kung and/or Tai Chi, meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques. Frequently, your health goals can also be reinforced and supported by feng shui interventions in the home or workplace.
How much will a treatment cost and how long will it last?
Typically, your first treatment will be 90 minutes, including the initial discussion of your health. Full treatments after that will last for 60 or 75 minutes, depending on your case. Full treatments cost from $75.00 to 90.00 per session and are set on a sliding scale. When working with specific injuries or conditions that require repeat sessions, package deal options are available.
We hope everyone can share in shiatsu’s "Touch for Peace". Special cases can be discussed. We pledge that everyone with a will to heal and to add peace to our world will be accepted to receive treatment that they can afford.
Sanctuary Feng Shui Custom Consultation Packages: Fees and Approaches are Flexible and will evolve along with you.
A Sanctuary feng shui consultation focuses on enhancing the subtle energies around you in order to create the most beneficial conditions for your life! Our Feng Shui work will allow you to both optimize your space and maximize your potential in relationships, business, health, prosperity, and peace-of-mind.
Standard Package: Includes Initial site visit, written report*, and a coaching or action visit: $270
Our initial site visit will address your key issues and your goals. If a floor plan is already available**, we then overlay the Nine-Star Compass or Ba Gua onto your floor plan. With plan and compass, we discuss your plans and the concerns for the space, determine optimum Chi flow and function for each area or “Gua” of our compass. We will consider solutions based on feng shui and contemporary interior design. Generally, the visit includes:
Written Report*
**Additional fee for creating floor plan is $45-$135 depending on detail and complexity.
*Written reports: Many clients prefer to take their own notes and so substitute an additional consulting hour. Floor plan and Ba Gua overlay still required.
Coaching Calls
Custom Packages and Discounts: Mix, match, and magnify any of the above: $45/half hour. Minimum 1 hour.
Body Feng Shui Package: Combine feng shui with targeted shiatsu and Chi Kung/tai chi exercise. Feng shui, shiatsu, and tai chi are based on the same principles of energy movement and transformation. Many clients have enhanced and eased their own transformations and adjustment to life’s shocks and seasons with this combined “multilevel” approach. Fees are consistent with above. More on shiatsu.
Budget Package: site visit and instant fix recommendations: minimum $90/1 hour.
Student package: same as budget package, $75/1 hour (small space, single visit)
Fee information, Tai Chi and Chi Kung Scheduled Classes at LOCC:
Fee information, Feng Shui and Shiatsu Seminars Scheduled Classes at LOCC:
The Five Elements system was devised to organize chi expression by general characteristics. Each individual "Element" suggests a state of being or character of chi expression, and each element is associated with specific organ systems that showed that character. For example, the heart has the character of the element fire, while the stomach has the character of earth. These elements interact with each other in a creative or destructive cycle as the body naturally moves through its function and phases of life. (See image below)
Organ systems associated with seasons, colors, characteristics and even flavors make up each individual Element. The outer circle shows the Creative Cycle, while the inner circle shows the Destructive Cycle; balanced expression of Chi, whether "Creative" or "Destructive" allows all elements to express appropriately for optimum health.
SHIATSU FAQ's
First, John will inquire about your health and your goals for the session, while collecting a relevant health history. Second, John will lay on hands to complete diagnosis and begin treatment. You are now into your soothing, relaxing and healing experience.
Will it be painful?
Shiatsu addresses your body's chi through acupoints which can at times be very sensitive. However, pain is generally not relaxing and so is avoided during treatment. Where there may be a "hurts-so-good" treatment aspect to your session, this treatment approach will be introduced gradually and with constant feedback so that the pressure is correct for you.
What should I wear?
Preferably you should wear clothes that are loose, comfortable, and made from natural fabrics - cotton, silk, hemp fibre etc. - as these allow your skin to breathe.
How many treatments will I need?
This will depend on your reasons for receiving Shiatsu. If you are in relatively good health and diagnosis suggests a simple energy balancing tune-up, one treatment should suffice. If you are trying to regain health from specific illness or injury, then usually a longer course of treatments is recommended. Typically, we recommend a series of 3 to 5 sessions with a break or period of adjustment to assess the effects of treatment.
Can I learn to help myself between treatments?
Whenever appropriate, you will be encouraged to undertake Chi "reinforcing and supporting" homework on your own. This could vary from light meridian stretches and exercises specific to your condition to the practice of Chi Kung and/or Tai Chi, meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques. Frequently, your health goals can also be reinforced and supported by feng shui interventions in the home or workplace.
How much will a treatment cost and how long will it last?
Typically, your first treatment will be 90 minutes, including the initial discussion of your health. Full treatments after that will last for 60 or 75 minutes, depending on your case. Full treatments cost from $75.00 to 90.00 per session and are set on a sliding scale. When working with specific injuries or conditions that require repeat sessions, package deal options are available.
We hope everyone can share in shiatsu’s "Touch for Peace". Special cases can be discussed. We pledge that everyone with a will to heal and to add peace to our world will be accepted to receive treatment that they can afford.
Sanctuary Feng Shui Custom Consultation Packages: Fees and Approaches are Flexible and will evolve along with you.
A Sanctuary feng shui consultation focuses on enhancing the subtle energies around you in order to create the most beneficial conditions for your life! Our Feng Shui work will allow you to both optimize your space and maximize your potential in relationships, business, health, prosperity, and peace-of-mind.
Standard Package: Includes Initial site visit, written report*, and a coaching or action visit: $270
Our initial site visit will address your key issues and your goals. If a floor plan is already available**, we then overlay the Nine-Star Compass or Ba Gua onto your floor plan. With plan and compass, we discuss your plans and the concerns for the space, determine optimum Chi flow and function for each area or “Gua” of our compass. We will consider solutions based on feng shui and contemporary interior design. Generally, the visit includes:
- Assessment of local/neighborhood energy inputs/effects
- Mass and Flow assessment – placement of furniture, art, windows, passageways, etc.
- Clarification of goals and potential for the space
- Instant application – low-cost no-cost DIY feng shui “fix” recommendations
Written Report*
- Will summarize overall room-by-room analysis, and recommendations of the site visit
- Provide your floor plan – returned with Ba Gua overlay for maximum clarity
- Floor plan will show your personal auspicious and inauspicious directions areas and
- Recommend adjustments and changes aligned with your goals
**Additional fee for creating floor plan is $45-$135 depending on detail and complexity.
*Written reports: Many clients prefer to take their own notes and so substitute an additional consulting hour. Floor plan and Ba Gua overlay still required.
Coaching Calls
- Clients may call for additional support and guidance at any time
- Coaching call are paid online with PayPal, minimum, $45/half hour
Custom Packages and Discounts: Mix, match, and magnify any of the above: $45/half hour. Minimum 1 hour.
Body Feng Shui Package: Combine feng shui with targeted shiatsu and Chi Kung/tai chi exercise. Feng shui, shiatsu, and tai chi are based on the same principles of energy movement and transformation. Many clients have enhanced and eased their own transformations and adjustment to life’s shocks and seasons with this combined “multilevel” approach. Fees are consistent with above. More on shiatsu.
Budget Package: site visit and instant fix recommendations: minimum $90/1 hour.
Student package: same as budget package, $75/1 hour (small space, single visit)
Fee information, Tai Chi and Chi Kung Scheduled Classes at LOCC:
- One trial class is $15.
- Monthly - $72 For LOCC Tues.- Thurs. Classes
- Senior (over 60) discount 15%.
- Twice-weekly morning Chi Kung Practice $45/month. Classes TBA
- Private instruction is also available from Master John Lake. Call 646-299-2698 for more details.
- Eternal Spring Chi Kung book and video available (Master CK Chu presenting) on request
- Tai Chi Form wall chart also available on request.
Fee information, Feng Shui and Shiatsu Seminars Scheduled Classes at LOCC:
Movement and Transformation follow the same Five Elements
or Five Seasons progression in both Shiatsu and Feng Shui
or Five Seasons progression in both Shiatsu and Feng Shui
As Yang defines Yin, the Five Elements define each other and the qualities of chi.
The natural state of chi gives rise to movement, so we have progression through the Five Elements or Five Seasons.
Attune to, or "Tune up" the movement of energy in your body with Shiatsu.
Find balance, harmony and poise in a body alive with healthy chi.
Find balance, harmony and poise in a body alive with healthy chi.
