In this weekend seminar, participants will learn the art of pulse diagnosis directly from Ann Cecil-Sterman, a renowned practitioner, teacher and student of Jeffrey Yuen. This class is suitable for anyone interested in pulse diagnosis, including students and non-practitioners. The transmission is accessible enough for the beginner and nuanced enough for the seasoned practitioner. This class has been approved for 13.5 NCCAOM CEU credits. 

This will be a hands on journey through the intricate art of pulse diagnosis. There is a focus on the rare skill of directionality. Modern practitioners often make diagnoses from "static pulse" findings: without moving fingers. However, at the peak of its sophistication in the Han Dynasty, fine and complex movements of the fingers elicited key information about communication or blockages between organs. This enhances diagnosis and prevents misdiagnosis, eg: in a case of chronic bronchitis, one might treat the Lungs since their pulse is weak, but if the Spleen is not first ascending Qi to the Lungs, that treatment will fail. Participants will learn to see these interactions and will walk away with the foundation to further develop their skill set. Ann has taught this class to hundreds of people on three continents, many of whom consider it a game changer. 

* Understand the parameters of depth, width, length, tempo and texture of all pulses and their implications in all positions

* Gain the ability to diagnose issues with organ function

* Learn a thorough, step-by-step method of taking pulses

* Identify blockages in the diaphragm and in Dai Mai through the pulses

* Be able to make clear diagnoses without relying on signs and symptoms

No two classes are the same! Use the following to give you a sense of the content and pacing, but don't get attached to its delineation. 

9:00 - 10:00am 

     Lecture: History of pulse diagnosis

10:00 - 10:15am

     Practice: orientation to the pulse arena

10:15am - 11:00am

     Lecture: The importance of moving pulses; honing posture and positioning; directional exercise

11:00am - 11:15am

     Practice: the Guan to Cun tilt

11:15am - 11:30am BREAK

11:45am - 12:15pm

     Lecture: the definition of pulse terms: cun, guan and chi. The five parameters of pulse taking: depth, width, length, tempo and texture

12:15pm - 1:00pm

     Practice: The second of the directional exercises: the release of the cun

1:00pm - 2:15pm BREAK FOR LUNCH

2:15pm - 2:45pm

     Lecture: the pulse qualities

2:45pm - 3:15pm

     Practice: locating pulse qualities in every member of the class; class engages in supervised practice 

3:15 - 3:45pm

      Lecture: pulse qualities

3:45pm - 4:00pm BREAK

4:00pm- 4:45pm 

     Lecture: examples of the most commonly found pulse qualities

4:45pm - 5:30pm

     Questions and Answers 

8:30am - 9:00am 

     Check in and settle in

9:00am - 9:45am

     Lecture: The three levels: Wei / Ying / Yuan

9:45am - 110:15am

     Practice: feeling the three levels

10:15am - 11:00am

     Lecture: Right hand. Examining the qualities related to each organ; protocols for finding vectors in the pulses: Spleen ascends to Lung, Lung disperses, Stomach descends to the lower Jiao, Lungs descend tot he Kidneys, Kidney Yang escapes or consolidates, Triple Heater demonstrates distributions.

11:00am - 11:30am

     Practice: right hand protocols are practiced

11:30am - 11:45am BREAK

11:45am - 12:15pm

     Lecture: Left hand. Examining the qualities related to each organ; protocols for finding vectors in the pulses: Liver ascends to Heart, Heart disperses, Liver ascends to the lower Jiao, Kidney Yin consolidates, Heart communicates to the Kidneys and vice versa

12:15pm - 1:00pm

     Practice: left hand protocols are practiced

1:00pm - 2:15pm LUNCH BREAK

2:15pm - 2:45pm

     Lecture: frequently misunderstood notions in pulse taking

2:45pm - 3:45pm

     Practice: left hand and right hand protocols are practiced together with detection of blockages in the diaphragm and Dai Mai

3:45pm - 4:00pm BREAK

4:00pm - 4:15pm

     Lecture: Pulses of the Sinew, Divergent Channels and Eight Extra Channels

4:15pm - 5:15pm

     Practice: practice three depths, five parameters, 28 qualities, all the vectors, blockages and pules of Sinew, Divergent Channels and Eight Extra Channels

5:15pm - 5:30pm

     Question and Answer, closing and invitation to enter the arena with confidence.