INTERNATIONAL NEWS
International News explores the conditions and challenges facing Shiatsu practitioners and organisations in non-ESF countries.
SPRING 2026 FOLLOW-UP
In spring 2026, the ESF held follow-up conversations with most of the former participants of the 2025 Brussels Conference (representatives of European associations) an. These talks explored recent developments in their respective countries and the issues they currently consider most pressing. This section summarises the key themes and perspectives that emerged.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
FolloInternational News explores the conditions and challenges facing Shiatsu practitioners and organisations in non-ESF countries.
Association Events
11/13 September 2026 – “Anpuku & Qineizang”
Language: English and Polish
Teacher: Ivan Bell
Venue: Dojo Stara Wieś, Poland
Seminar price:
340€ for registrations from 1 March to 31 July 2026 (Early Bird) and members of European Shiatsu Federation,
440€ from 1 August 2026
Accommodation and meals:
from Friday to Sunday – 2 nights + meals – 185€
from Thursday to Sunday – 3 nights + meals – 275 EUR.
Information & registration (link): https://www.facebook.com/events/867237716170945
Registration for the seminar: shiatsupolska@gmail.com
2/4 October 2026 – “COS annual congress “
2 October – Teachers’ Continuing Professional Development day
3/4 October 2026 – Experiential anatomy of the abdomen: a dialogue between Shiatsu and visceral manipulation
Language: Italian
Venue: Chianciano Terme (SI), Fortuna Resort
Seminar price: 130 € (3 days teachers; 2 days practitioners)
Participation for members of ESF associations is on the same terms as for COS members (proof of membership required)
Accommodation: https://forms.gle/ZtnRypb68S8oSycD7
9/11 October 2026 – ÖDS Days “Fire that unites”
11 workshops, each one lasting 3 hours
Language: German
Teachers: Various
Venue: Wien
Limited number of participants
Book by 31 August 2026: 100 euros; thereafter, standard price: 130 euros
Participation for members of ESF associations is on the same terms as for ÖDS members (proof of membership required)
Link to the programme: https://www.oeds.work/wpcontent/uploads/2026/05/OeDS-Programm-2026.pdf
23/25 October 2026 – “The Extraoridinary Meridians”
Language: English and Polish
Teacher: Chris McAlister
Venue: Śniadeckich 17, Warsaw, Poland
Seminar price: 340€ for registrations to 30 August 2026 (Early Bird) and members of European Shiatsu Federation, 440€ from 1 September 2026.
Information & registration (coming soon):
Registration for the seminar: shiatsupolska@gmail.com
A non-refundable deposit of 115€ is required to reserve a place.
4/6 December 2026 – “Five Spirits”
Language: English and Polish
Teacher: Chris McAlister
Venue: Śniadeckich 17, Warsaw, Poland
Seminar price:
340€ for registrations to 30 September 2026 (Early Bird) and members of European Shiatsu Federation
440 EUR from 1 November 2026
Information & registration (coming soon)
Registration for the seminar: shiatsupolska@gmail.com
A non-refundable deposit of 115 EUR is required to reserve a place.