OHASHI Method® Live Series: Ohashi’s Healing Scarf Technique

Utilizing a special scarf for your treatment adds an important dimension of comfort and effectiveness for you and your client. Ohashi has been developing this useful technique with his therapists and clients for more than 50 years.

He demonstrates how a healing scarf can be utilized to relieve discomfort from structural problems on the neck, legs, arms, torso and back and to treat some meridians. You will learn how to properly fold and hold the scarf, and how to use your natural gravity to produce an effective treatment.   

Because you are using a scarf, this method is safe and easy to practice. For example, when your hands are cold, tight or nervous, using a scarf can make your client feel more comfortable, especially those clients who may not like to be touched directly. The receiver does not need to unrobe; the giver does not need to use oil or lubricant. Using a scarf is a clean and environmentally friendly method.

This course is designed for bodywork therapists, yoga and exercise instructors, aestheticians and the layperson who is motivated to give healing touch.

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Module One: Treating the neck: 7 cervical vertebrae, head and face

  • Introduction to Scarf Technique — 1:47
  • Reasons to Use a Scarf — 4:42
  • How to Fold Your Scarf — 9:12
  • Preparations: Scarf Over Eyes — 18:04
  • Preparations: Scarf Over Eyes and Lean — 21:11
  • Preparation: Twisted Scarf and Lean — 23:49
  • Supine, Neck: C2, C3, C4, C5 — 27:34
  • Practice with Ohashi. 3 minutes. Neck Technique. — 37:52
  • Live Demonstration on Anatomy Skeleton — 42:29
  • Supine: Two Scarves. Neck Stretch. — 47:13
  • Supine: Bicycle Technique. Neck Stretch. — 52:17
  • Supine: Neck and Lumbar Stretch. Long Scarf. — 55:31
  • Supine: Neck and Lumbar Stretch. Pillow. — 1:00:26
  • Question and Answer — 1:04:45

Module Two: Treating the lower back: 5 lumbar vertebrae, bi-lateral evaluation and hara

  • Introduction — 1:45
  • Washing Your Scarf — 5:27
  • Scarves for Your Practice — 8:28
  • Supine: Long Scarf, Lumbar Stretch — 13:48
  • Practice with Ohashi. 3 minutes. — 23:07
  • Advice from Ohashi. — 26:17
  • Supine: Hara and Hip Manipulation — 28:13
  • Prone: Bladder Meridian Back — 32:26
  • Question. Prone: Bladder Meridian Back — 43:14
  • Supine: Long Scarf for Lumbar — 44:13
  • Practice with Ohashi. 3 Minutes. — 58:21
  • Ohashi’s Advice — 1:01:33
  • Questions & Answers — 1:04:41

Module Three: Treating joints, shoulders, hips ankles

  • Types of Scarves — 2:04
  • Width of Scarf — 7:52
  • Supine: Long Scarf Thoracic and Full Body Stretch — 9:48
  • Practice with Ohashi. 5 minutes — 17:28
  • Prone on Table: Ankle Stretch. Achilles Tendon. — 23:15
  • Prone: Scapula with Long Scarf. — 28:36
  • Practice with Ohashi. 3 minutes. — 34:17
  • Advice. — 38:10
  • Prone: Shoulder with Long Scarf. — 40:13
  • Practice with Ohashi. 3 minutes. — 47:27
  • Question: Is this ok for the givers neck? — 50:43
  • Questions and Answers — 52:49
  • Supine: Shoulder Treatment with Short Scarf — 53:03
  • Advice. — 1:00:19
  • Questions and Answers — 1:01:24
  • Advice: How to grip your scarf. — 1:03:38

Module Four: Specific to Lower Back Pain: how to treat lower back pain utilizing only the Ohashi scarf technique. Includes how to treat whiplash.

  • Introduction — 1:51
  • Advice: Be prepared with your scarf — 2:46
  • Ohashi’s Spine Map — 6:08
  • Sit-up: C1. Neck. Forehead. — 14:56
  • Sit-up: Shoulder. Bladder Meridian. — 20:29
  • Practice with Ohashi. 2 minutes. — 26:24
  • Practice with Ohashi. 3 minutes. — 28:43
  • Practice with Ohashi. 2 minutes. — 31:55
  • Practice with Ohashi. 3 minutes. — 34:12
  • Supine on Table: Neck Technique. — 38:29
  • Practice with Ohashi. 5 minutes. — 53:51
  • Prone on Table: Back Technique. — 58:59
  • Practice with Ohashi. 5 minutes. — 1:04:02
  • Supine: Long Scarf for Lumbar. — 1:10:08
  • Advice from Ohashi. What is the source of pain? — 1:14:57
  • Questions and Answers — 1:20:00

Originally streamed live, online, and recorded in 2021 this four-module course teaches you how to use Ohashi’s unique muscle Healing Scarf Technique. To help your learning experience and improve your body-mechanics memory retention techniques are first shown using pre-recorded demonstration videos. To help your learning experience and improve your body-mechanics memory retention techniques are first shown using pre-recorded demonstration videos. Then, Ohashi repeats the same video with his voice-over comments and advice. Finally, students are invited to practice while Ohashi gives feedback and encouragement. When appropriate, Ohashi’s feedback and encouragement are included from the original course. You’re welcome to practice as the original students did or skip to the next lesson.

OHASHI Method® is a therapeutic method based on touch, exercise and self-improvement, developed by Ohashi after years of practice, teaching and observing human nature. When you study OHASHI Method® you learn to use exercise, movement, meditation and meridian theory to de-stress and strengthen your mind and body. Your Ki energy will be energized and regenerated. Techniques are simple but powerful. Practice techniques thoroughly before using with clients. The creators, producers and distributors of this program disclaim any liability in connection with the exercises and advice herein.