Workshops in Sunny Southern California
with Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, M.A., L.M.F.T.

About A Ranch This 17-acre ranch has been a special gathering place for a very long time, as can be seen by the pictographs near the classroom, which were drawn by the Coahilla Indians about 800 years ago, and the nearby bedrock mortars (grinding stones). A Ranch is 7 miles south of Hemet in scenic Southern California and 2-3 hours inland from L.A. or San Diego. It is in the foothills of the San Jacinto mountains, 45 minutes from beautiful mile-high Idyllwild. The nearest airport is Ontario (about 1 hr. 15 min.), but the L.A., Orange County and San Diego airports are also accessible by shuttle. There are three houses for students to stay in, trailer hookups and camping facilities.

Classes include demonstrations by Iona and daily exchange of JSD sessions, and begin with Pal Dan Gum (the "8 Silken Movements," which are Qigong stretching exercises).

For detailed descriptions of classes, see
"Jin Shin Do^® Class Descriptions"

For further information, contact Iona at jinshindo@earthlink.net or at (951) 767-3393 (between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.).

Module I, Part 1:

Basic Jin Shin Do^®

• 40 Hours
• Fee $625
• Early Registration fee $562
• May 4-8, 2008 at A Ranch, Hemet, CA

The 8 Armor Segments and the 8 Strange Flows. Basic JSD technique and 55 main JSD points with exact angle of pressure. Local and distal point combinations for common physical and emotional imbalances. Underlying principles of traditional acupuncture theory. Qigong exercises: Pal Dan Gum and Hara Breathing. The Body Focusing Technique.

Fall Jin Shin Do^®
Super-Intensive
with Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, at A Ranch, Hemet, California

• Includes all classes required for becoming a Registered Jin Shin Do^® Acupressurist.
• For the Super-Intensive Basic and Intermediate JSD classes, student are required to watch Iona's lectures on videotape or DVD before taking these classes, which are fewer days and primarily hands-on (point location and technique, use of the Body Focusing technique, demonstrations and practice).

Module I:

Part 1: Basic JSD

• Fee $625 (includes Basic JSD class videotapes or DVDs: $225 value)
• Early Registration fee $562
• October 17-19, 2008
• Prerequisite: Watch 14 hours of Iona's Basic lectures before attending class (or have taken Basic JSD with Authorized JSD Teacher).

The 8 Armor Segments and the 8 Strange Flows. Basic JSD technique and 55 main JSD points with exact angle of pressure. Local and distal point combinations for common physical and emotional imbalances. Underlying principles of traditional acupuncture theory. Qigong exercises: Pal Dan Gum and Hara Breathing. The Body Focusing Technique.

Part 2: Intermediate Jin Shin Do^®

• Fee $875 (Includes Intermediate JSD videotapes or DVDs: $295 value)
• Early Registration $787
• October 20-23, 2008
• Prerequisites: Basic JSD; watch 18 hours of Iona's Intermediate JSD lectures before attending class (or have taken Intermediate with Authorized JSD Teacher).

The 12 Organ Meridians, with both physical and psychological associations. Over 100 additional acu-points, with emphasis on exact location and angle of pressure. Local-distal point theory as applied to the Organ Meridians and Strange Flows. Defense mechanisms and attitudes related to the yang meridians; emotional spectra related to the yin meridians.

Part 3: Advanced Jin Shin Do^®

• 30 Hours
• Fee: $555
• Early Registration $500
• October 26-29, 2008
• Prerequisite: Intermediate JSD

The 5 Elemental Processes, around us and within us – beginning where 5 Elements theory originated, with observing the cycles of nature and the effects of climatic extremes. The “Emotional Kaleidoscope”: 5 emotional spectra (extreme emotions, synergic emotions and distressed feelings), which correlate over 100 emotions and feelings to the 5 elements and the related Organ Meridians.

Part 4: Bodymind Trancework
Note: This is the same class as Iona's Module IV, Part 1.

• 25 Hours
• Fee: $450
• Early Registration $405
• October 31 - November 2, 2008 students are invited to attend the very special Idyllwild Halloween event!
• Prerequisite: Basic JSD.
• Taking this class with Iona is an ITTP prerequisite

Ericksonian techniques for working with the trance or meditative states induced by JSD, where there is increased receptivity to minimal cues. Suggestive language. Active listening. Indirection. CARE FORS outline of body-oriented trancework process. "Body Focusing" and "Place of Comfort" techniques. Use of metaphors. Story telling.

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Module II:

Part 1: Integration of Key Theories

• 30 Hours
• Fee: $555
• Early registration: $500
• November 4-7, 2008
• Prerequisite: Module I, parts 1-3

Advanced Strange Flows study, including 60 additional Strange Flow points. Special point groups (entry and exit, general and group luo, meeting, independent associated, reunion and combining points, plus "4 seas" and "6 main points"). Integration of Strange Flow, Organ Meridian and Five Elements theories, the Segmental Release Method and the Body Focusing Technique in practice.

Part 2: Master Class

• 35 Hours
• Fee: $600
• Early registration: $540
• November 10-13, 2008
• Prerequisite: Module I, Parts 1-3
• Taking this class with Iona is an ITTP prerequisite

Iona checks your location/angle for each of over 100 main JSD points while you do segmental release patterns on each other. Also: group exercise for learning to effectively combine local/distal points: students make and discuss release examples for various common problems. Bodymind focus.

Part 3:

Recommended but not required for becoming a Registered Jin Shin Do Acupressurist^®. To take this class, ask Senior JSD Teacher if they have it scheduled.

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Module III:

• 125 logged JSD Experience Hours OR
• 70 Hours of Supervised Clinical Experience (Externship)

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Module IV: Bodymind Trancework & Trauma/Abuse Issues:
Note: Recommended but not required for Registered JSD Acupressurists

Part 1: Bodymind Trancework

• 25 Hours
• Fee: $450
• Early Registration $405
• October 31 - November 2, 2008 students are invited to attend the very special Idyllwild Halloween event!
• Prerequisite: Basic JSD
• Taking this class with Iona is an ITTP prerequisite

Ericksonian techniques for working with the trance or meditative states induced by JSD, where there is increased receptivity to minimal cues. Suggestive language. Active listening. Indirection. CARE FORS outline of body-oriented trancework process. "Body Focusing" and "Place of Comfort" techniques. Use of metaphors. Story telling.

Part 2: More Bodymind Trancework & Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• 25 Hours
• Fee: $450
• Early registration $405
• Prerequisites: Module IV, part 1
• November 16-18, 2008
• This class is required for JSD Teacher Authorization

Body-oriented forms of Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Therapy (both shown to reduce symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by 60-70%). Emphasis on avoiding retraumatization while recognizing and reducing hyperarousal, recovering ability to feel, & replacing victim consciousness with victor consciousness.

Part 3: The Emotional Kaleidoscope & Healing the Wounds of Abuse

• 20 Hours
• Fee: $450
• Early registration $405
• Prerequisite: Module IV, part 2
• November 19-21, 2008
• This class is recommended but not required for JSD teachers and practitioners.

Jin Shin Do^® Intensive Teacher Training Program:

• 75 Hours
• November or December, 2009
• Request application early: Limited to 10
• Leads to Jin Shin Do^® Bodymind Acupressure^® Trademard Licensure
• "Train the trainer" approach: Learn by doing
• Daily JSD demonstrations by Iona.
• Prerequisites: "Bodymind Trancework" (Module IV, part 1) and the Master Class (Module II, part 2) with Iona: will be offered before the ITTP.
• Also required: "Bodymind Trancework and Trauma" (Module IV, part 2): will be offered after the ITTP.
• For more details, contact Iona at (951) 767-3393 (between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. PST) or at jinshindo@earthlink.net
  

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The Jin Shin Do^® Foundation is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider (#026771)

Approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 04744 (contact hr = hours of theory + 1/3 of practice hours).

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Regular registration fee: Applies if deposit is received less than 1 month prior to the class.

Early registration fee: is a 10% discount off the regular fee, and requires that your 1/3 deposit is received 1 month prior to the class. Deposits are nonrefundable due to the need for planning and preparation. Enrolling as early as possible is recommended, because classes at A Ranch are limited to 10 students.

Multi-class discount: If you are registering for three or more classes at A Ranch, you may take an additional 10% off the already discounted early registration fee, which is listed for each class (except that this discount does NOT apply to the 1-day JSD Facial class, nor to the JSD Intensive Teacher Training Program). For example, if you register for the first three classes of Module I — Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Jin Shin Do — your total class fees would be $1665 because of this 10% multi-class discount, instead of the total of $1849 with just the early registration discount.

Auditor's fee: If you wish to repeat a class that you have previously taken with Iona, you may register as an auditor for this class at a 50% discount, if space permits as of three weeks prior to the class date.

Time payment plans are available: After paying the 1/3 deposit, you can make a workable time payment plan for yourself, paying the balance in one or two years. (See below: "How to Register for Classes with Iona)

Inquire about work trades for lodging.

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1. Clearly state your name, street address, telephone, email and fax number (if applicable)
2. List which class(es) you wish to take.
3. Note the fee for each class, after taking off any applicable discounts:
   • if you are registering 1 month or more in advance, take the early enrollment discount of 10% off the regular class fee
   • if you are registering for 3 or more classes, you can also take the multi-class discount of an additional 10% off
4. If you want to stay at A Ranch, how many nights? _____
   Please state whether you want:
   • camping ($10/night)
   • trailer parking with electrical/water hookups ($15/night)
   • small cabin with electricity ($20/night)
   • dormitory-style ($25/night)
   • semi-private ($35/night) or
   • private room ($45/night)
   For more information on A Ranch, please email:
   "Request for A Ranch-airports/scenic sites/lodging."
5. Enclose 1/3 deposit. (Deposits are non-refundable due to the need for planning and preparation -- except, in the case of an act of God.)

If you wish to pay the deposit with a Master or Visa card, include your credit card number and expiration date.

NOTE: If you are paying by check, PLEASE make your check out to: Iona Marsaa Teeguarden. Also please note that checks must be in US$, drawn on a bank with a U.S. branch (which will have a 9-digit routing number on the lower left bottom of the check).

If you need a time payment plan: Along with your 1/3 deposit, submit your time payment plan: state how much you can pay per month, and whether you plan to give a credit card (Master Card or Visa: 16-digit number & expiration date) or post-dated checks for the balance.

CEUs with NCBTMB and for California nurses: Please inquire jinshindo@earthlink.net

Mailing address:

Jin Shin Do^® Foundation
Attn: Iona
P.O. Box 416, Idyllwild, California 92549 USA
Telephone/fax #: 951-659-5707

If you have further questions, you are welcome to email me at jinshindo@earthlink.net

I wish you joy in your journey, and many joy-full moments in each day -- Iona Marsaa Teeguarden

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• Module IV, part 2
• Bodymind Trancework and Trauma
• March 28-30, 2008

• Cumberland Institute for Holistic Therapies (500 Wilson Pike Circle, Suite 121, Brentwood, TN 37027) Module IV may be offered in the spring of 2008
• contact Steve Sommers, LMT Authorized JSD Instructor: stuzs@comcast.net (615) 231 7134 or
• Body Perspectives c/o Sommers 3136 Lincoya Bay Drive Nashville TN 37214
  
  
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  Brief Biography:

  Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, M.A., L.M.F.T.
  A licensed psychotherapist for twenty five years, Iona is the originator of "Jin Shin Do" and the founder (1982) and director of the Jin Shin Do® Foundation for Bodymind Acupressure^®— an international network of Authorized JSD Teachers and Registered JSD Acupressurists throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and the U.K.
  
  Iona has taught for nearly forty years, throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. She is the author of: The Acupressure Way of Health: Jin Shin Do^® (1978, the first acupressure book to emphasize the "Strange Flows" or Extraordinary Vessels); The Joy of Feeling: Bodymind Acupressure^® (1987, a landmark book integrating classic Chinese acupuncture theory with Eastern/Taoist and Western psychological views); and the Revised Complete Guide to Acupressure (1996/2002, with chapters by Iona on the "four legs of JSD," Ericksonian principles, and abuse and trauma issues, and chapters by Senior JSD Teachers).
  
  Iona now mainly teaches small classes at "A Ranch" in Southern California, but she periodically gives workshops for students of Senior JSD Teachers. (For where, see above: Out of State Classes with Iona.)
  
  
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