HeartMind Shiatsu - Private Session

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 and Monday, March 16, 2020

What to expect in a HeartMind Shiatsu session with Matthew Sweigart, AOBTA® - CI.

You can expect to receive a masterful bodywork session where you will be stretched, mobilized, realigned, acupressured, and deeply attended to. The session happens on a floor mat with the client fully clothed in comfortable loose fitting clothes. Your many body systems, both internal and structural, will be tended to and improved. The underlying causes of pain and dysfunction are addressed directly. Sessions often occur in a series where improvement happens layer by layer, over time for lasting results, and a single session alone can produce significant shifts in your energy. Clients have reported the release of old stuck places, the unwinding of tension and pain, and an overall feeling of greater clarity and peace.

Since 1985, Matthew has worked directly with thousands of clients to chart a path to the resolution of physical pain, grief and trauma recovery, personal empowerment and self-actualization. The primary philosophy of his HeartMind Shiatsu style is rooted in recognition of the innate healing power of Qi, life energy. 

Challenges and conditions are seen not as curses, but opportunities that provide the gateway to the healing experience. They are interpreted through the light of Classical Chinese meridian channel theory and Qi flow, to establish the roots of conditions, and give direction to the session. The ultimate image that guides each session is the connection to infinite resource. HeartMind Shiatsu employs the power of healing touch to create a path to connection with source and resolution of challenges.

The work can be provocative and intense, touching on all layers of body, mind, emotions and spirit. The touch techniques range from light to deep depending on the body’s cry for help. The practitioner may utilize hands, elbows, knees or feet to contact multiple points on the client’s body. All feelings are honored, emotional expression encouraged, stories listened to, judgments released, truth witnessed and healing intent cultivated.

HeartMind Shiatsu is built on a technical foundation of the Ohashi, floor-based, leveraged bodyweight method. The work is practiced in a traditional Japanese style, on a futon mat on the floor. Clients remain fully clothed throughout the session. Light exercise or yoga wear is recommended. Individual sessions are 90 minutes in length. The fee for an individual session with Matthew is $175.   

Whatever stage of life you are in and whatever challenges you are facing, HeartMind Shiatsu sessions with Matthew enhance your inner knowing and honor your deep personal sovereignty. They offer hope and provide healing from needless suffering, and foster freedom in body, mind, emotions and spirit. 

Sessions will be available by appointment at Roots and Wings Yoga studio in Natick, MA on Wednesday, March 11 and Monday, March 16, 2020.

Please register early to secure your time. Enter “CHECK” into the check out code if you plan to pay by check on the day of.

Matthew Sweigart, AOBTA® - CI.

AOBTA® Certified Instructor, Author, and Founding Director of HeartMind Healing Arts.  Matthew first discovered Shiatsu through the Ohashi Institute, NYC in 1985 where he became a Certified Ohashiatsu® Instructor. He went on to found and direct Ohashiatsu® Chicago from 1989 to 2003. With more than 30 years of clinical and classroom experience, specialized in Zen Shiatsu and Japanese Traditions, he created the mat-based HeartMind Shiatsu method. With additional studies in Classical Chinese Medical (CCM), Buddhist and Taoist perspectives and Shamanic studies his work is dedicated to unity of body, mind and spirit through Qi cultivation.

Matthew teaches with passion and enthusiasm for unlocking powerful, innate healing potential through Qi cultivation and activation. He dedicates his practice to helping clients end any unnecessary struggle, to realize optimal health.  

For those interested in learning more, Matthew has written several books and an instructional DVD, available through Redwing Books.

Recommended Books, Readings and Instructional DVDs:

Harmonizing Heaven and Earth DVD and Companion Manual
This DVD and companion manual gives a thorough overview of the HeartMind Shiatsu method of practice. Included is instruction in the self-cultivation methods and demonstrations of the leveraged movement styling of HeartMind Shiatsu.

HeartMind Shiatsu Meridian Gestures and Functions Chart
Rooted in the understanding that the primary meridian channels follow predictable pathways on the surface of the body, this chart captures the action pose for each articulated channel that captures and reflects that systems functioning in body mind and spirit. 

Pathways of Qi 
This work, published with Llewellyn Publications, explores the regular channels of meridian energy as one continuous flow through the daily circadian rhythm. In addition it explores aspects of temperament and personality associated with each meridian. And gives a full description and instruction in Matthew’s signature, Meridian Gesture Qigong. 

To learn more about Matthew and his teachings contact or visit:

Matthew Sweigart, AOBTA®-CI
P.O. Box 2595, Nevada City, CA 95959

HeartMind Healing Arts
http://heartmindhealingarts.com