COURSE STRUCTURE

The training consists of three years, divided into a First, Second and Third Year course, each of approximately 220 hours of teaching time, with extra optional activities, making a minimum of 660 hours for the whole course.  Each year consists of 7 or 8 modules of 3 to 5 days spread over the year, with home study and practical projects to complete between modules.  There are written and practical assessments at the end of each year.

This ongoing format, as opposed to an intensive, gives far more time for personal transformation and the development of a whole variety of skills such as in cooking, Oriental diagnosis, interviewing and counseling.  Classes have a maximum of 16 students, giving a high degree of personal tuition and guidance.

The First Year course has a dual purpose.  It is a complete in-depth course for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of healing for their own use.  It is also a foundation for the further two years of study to reach a professional level in being able to help others.  So whether you are keen to learn for yourself, or to study for a career, the First Year course will meet your needs.

The modules begin with supper on the first evening and end on the afternoon of the last day.  Three delicious meals are provided each day, using the best quality organic foods.  Accommodation is not offered as part of the course, but there is bed and breakfast accommodation available close to the school, nearby camping and some lower cost basic accommodation at the Holistic Cooking School.

Course Layout

The layout of a typical teaching block will look like this, with some variations according to the group’s particular needs.

Thursday        6.00 - 7.30     Sharing supper together
7.30 - 10.00   Introducing the weekend, checking on progress with homework, personal sharings and progress reports.
                                               
Friday             7.45 - 9.00     Morning exercises / cooking breakfast
                        9.00 - 10.00   Breakfast
                        10.00 - 1.00  Classes or workshops
                        1.00 - 2.30     Lunch
                        2.30 - 5.45     Classes or workshops
                        5.45 - 8.00     Cooking tutoring & supper
                        8.00 - 10.00   Personal development workshop

Saturday         7.45 - 9.00     Morning exercise / cooking breakfast
                        9.00 - 10.00   Breakfast
                        10.00 - 1.00   Cooking class
                        1.00 - 2.30     Lunch
                        2.30 - 5.45     Classes or workshops
                        5.45 - 8.00     Cooking tutoring & supper
                        evening           social time!

Sunday           7.45 - 9.00     Morning exercises / cooking breakfast
                        9.00 - 10.00   Breakfast
                        10.00 - 1.00   Classes or workshops
                        1.00 - 2.00     Lunch
                        2.00 – 3.30    Homework setting, personal sharings.
                        3.30                Farewells until the next time!

Meals

During all the modules all meals are provided, with the highest quality organic and local foods possible. These will be prepared in a number of ways. Some meals will be cooked for the group by assistants. Some will be cooked during cooking classes. And some will be cooked by small groups of students on a rotation basis with personal tuition from a teacher, to give you the maximum amount of cooking practice while attending this course.