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National Certification Class
Day-15 Email

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
--Unknown

Dear Colleague,

Now that you've got the basic fundamental concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we will be spending more time getting to the specifics of the major meridians.

Here are your step-by-step directions:

     1. Success Routine and Environment (1 minute)
         - Make sure you have 60 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin today's work.

    2. Grounding (5 minutes)
         - Today we introduce some new grounding stances, these are likely to come up on the exam.
            For today's grounding exercise, please...
            Spend 5 minutes practicing the "Advance and Retreat".
            (Give each leg an equal amount of practice.)

         - For more information on click on this resource page and click on "Grounding Exercises".

    3. Setting Clear and Powerful intentions (5 minutes)
         - By the end of the lesson the student will...
            > Know the 14 major meridians and their characteristics.
            > Understand the use and purpose of SOAP charting.
            > Continue to review previous concepts.

         - In your Success Journal WRITE the answers to the following question(s)... 
           > What is your ULTIMATE OUTCOME for today's studying?
           > How can you use your own body to help you remember the path of the meridians?
           > How can you involve someone else to help you remember today's lesson?

    4. Tools and Strategies
          - For tools to make today's work easier, you can go to the resource page and click on:
             "TCM Theory" - Great resource for many of your TCM questions.
             "TCM Meridians Diagrams" - This site has specific point information.
             "YinYang House" - This page has many resources to help you get the answers you want.

    5. ACTION STEPS (about 45 minutes)
        - Take about 5 minutes to give yourself a quick practice quiz on the previous material.
            (Body Regions Quiz)

        - First of all, use the resources given in the Tools and Strategies section to address the following:
          1. What is a tsubo?
          2. What is a cun?
          3. What forms of diagnosis are commonly used in TCM?
          4. What is meant by Kyo and Jitsu in Shiatsu?
          5. What is the hara?
              (Make sure you've done these before moving into the next parts of the lesson.)

       - Now let's continue filling out some charts with some essential TCM information.
          (These charts will be great resources for keeping all this information clear.)
          1. Print and complete the chart for: The Meridians

        - One concept that is pretty much guaranteed to be on your exam is SOAP charting, so....
          1. What does SOAP charting represent? (What does each letter represent?)
          2. What are some of the benefits of soap charting?
              Resources: Massage Magazine

    6. Review and Reflect (5 minutes)
          - In your Success Journal answer the following question(s):
           > Did you accomplish your desired outcomes today?
           > How did you use your body to help you with today's studying?
           > Were you able to interact with someone else to help you study? If so, how?

   7. Suggested Assignments (This one is up to you!)
         - Take about 15-20 minutes to give yourself a challenging practice quiz on the previous material.
            (Neck Quiz)

          - Print out the following worksheet and complete it prior to seeing the answer key.
            Massage History Wordsearch, then compare your answers with the key.

Do I really need to repeat this section again? :-) Time to honor your successes. Whatever you decide to do today....do it with enthusiasm and belief! ANCHOR it into your body!

Congratulations! We'll continue tomorrow.

Much success to you!

Aurelio (Leo) Ramos
www.bodymindsuccess.com
  

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