The Foundations of Seasonal Living
Lead your life in alignment with your strongest elemental qualities for courageous, compassionate and confident wellbeing.
Allow the fundamentals of traditional Chinese medicine and the 5 elements to open up a new and easy understanding of yourself and your interactions with others.
Based on the seasonal influences, these shifts in our outside world provide the key to how we are impacted by our surroundings, what influences us and how to respond with dynamic adaptability and vitality.
The focus of this programme is to explore key concepts of the 5 Elements as they relate to your health, lifestyle and wellbeing combined with individualized mentoring and live support.
By integrating concepts from traditional wisdom and western science, the Foundational Seasonal Living course offered by ezense® will deepen your understanding of your strengths, motivations, and challenges so you can use that knowledge to enrich your life and the lives of those around you.
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of each of the 5 Elements - physical, emotional and spiritual components. If you are new to these concepts or would like a bit more time to revisit this material, this is a great first step toward living life based on the Seasonal Living 5 Element concepts.
This course will guide you through the basics and provide additional depth for your own understanding. The practical strategies and exercises may be easily implemented in your day-to-day life and that of your families as well.
Through the course you’ll be able to:
Build a solid understanding of how the 5 elements influence your health, lifestyle and wellbeing.
Get extra individual attention throughout the course, so you can apply the teachings directly to your own personal challenges.
Adopt habits and preferences that improve your physical and mental health and vitality.
Implement small changes to your day-to-day life that will improve your health, wellbeing, and add to your lifestyle.
On this journey, you’ll be guided by the full ezense® educational team, including one-on-one coaching with Jo Hafey.
Meet your Coaches!
Jo Hafey (She/her)
Jo Hafey, the founder of ezense®, will be your main instructor for the course. Jo has been living, teaching and practising Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Shiatsu Therapist, Acupuncturist, and Japanese Yoga instructor for 30 years. The activities, practices, and concepts she will share with you in this training have been gathered from her extensive clinical expertise, her teaching of practitioners as well as through her own training and studies in a diversity of fields.
In addition to Jo’s instruction you will be able to access pre-recorded material from:
Samantha Hafey (She/her)
Samantha is an accomplished sound healer and yoga instructor. Inspired by her mother’s Okido Yoga and TCM roots, combined with her training as a performer and experience as an elite athlete, Samantha weaves a unique and integrative teaching approach on and off of the mat.
Stefan Bagg (He/him)
Stefan has over 35 years experience as a qualified Teacher, Trainer, Instructor and Coach in a wide range of physical and academic pursuits. He is a registered and qualified Associate Instructor in Tai Chi and Qi Gong under the world renowned Professor Jesse Tsao of San Diego.
What other Seasonal Living Students say about the program,
and working with Jo…
“Jo is a practitioner of extraordinary knowledge, generosity and depth. Jo is able to link information from diverse sources meaningfully and adeptly. She talks knowledgeably and with passion about so many different aspects of wellness. Working with Jo has added many dimensions to my knowledge and understanding of my own practice in Shiatsu and some of the complementary therapies that can be used alongside it.”
- Jude Murphy
"Jo's course inspired, educated and touched me on many levels. It has improved my shiatsu practice beyond what I imagined possible in such a short time. She helps make sense of our external environment and how we interact with the elements but also allows us to explore who we are and why we are like we are and where our own challenges and potential future lies.
Jo is able to meet each of her students where they are at, from beginner to expert and somehow manages to address the two in the same classroom. I highly recommend connecting with Jo if you are looking for someone to help guide your practice, help you on a spiritual path or simply to better understand 5 elements and the tools she offers in her courses.
- Lisa Smith
“The 5 Element 6 week course was concise and in a consistent, predictable format that was easy to assimilate. I liked the mixed format with Text, Video, practical experiments and question prompts. Doing the course has resulted in me discovering a different way of viewing the world, my health and myself. I now understand that my body and my mind are always giving me clues about my wellbeing, if only my spirit will stop to listen..”
- John Moody
How The Programme Works
Once you join the Foundations of Seasonal Living 6-week programme you’ll gain instant access to:
Access to an exclusive online portal available 24/7, which contains all the course materials – pre-recorded videos, audios, downloadable charts, manuals, resources
Video Lessons on the Art and Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Health Evaluation: inner and outward expression, Lifestyle aspects of 5 Elements and more
Downloadable Introductory 5 Element Foundational Manual
Access to a supportive and inspiring community via private messenger group
Technical support team to help with any concerns
Plus you’ll also receive these amazing bonuses:
4 separate 30 minute 1:1 zoom calls to ensure personal guidance (Value $360)
3 months access to our online Restorative and Reactivating Yoga Library to support your journey into balancing the elements within (Value $90)
Access to the 7-day Mindfulness and Meditation course, to create the opportunity for you to rejuvenate and relax (Value $90)
Ongoing access to the course for two years after completion!
You’ll even be able to earn Continuing Practising Education credits upon completion of the course if you’re a health practitioner.
Normally this information is only available through the full Empowered Seasonal Living Course, an in-depth training programme that spans multiple months. But when you join the 6-week foundational course you can save $2,000 and start your seasonal living journey now for only $495. The value of the bonuses alone almost pays for the entire course!
And if you decide you would like to explore more, the tuition of the foundational course will be credited toward the price of the full Advanced Seasonal Living Program, where you will explore the material in greater detail, and expand on the physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions of each of the Elements - Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foundational Program
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You’ll get personalised mentoring with four separate 30 minute 1:1 zoom calls to ensure personal guidance, so you have your specific needs and requests met. There’s also direct email support available, and a private messenger group set up so you may ask questions when they come up for you at the time. Also, we provide technical support if you have any questions related to logging in or accessing materials in any way.
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You will have access to the entire programme for 2 years. Some content will be downloadable which means you can keep them forever. Access to the Yoga library will be for 3 months. If you wish to continue having access to it, you may purchase separate ongoing membership after this time.
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This course is offered as a combination of pre-recorded videos and live zoom calls. There are 4 live personalised zoom calls offered during the 6 weeks of the programme. One session is offered at the beginning of the course to assist with your orientation and onboarding process so your goals are identified. The follow up sessions will occur every 2 weeks of the course with a final session towards the end of the 6 weeks. You are encouraged to move through the material prior to attending the calls, so you may highlight any questions to be answered, and so you may gain support for integrating the concepts into your everyday life. However, you may proceed at your own pace through any of the material, and will be able to access any of the recorded content for 2 full years.
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The 6-week Foundations of Seasonal Living course is designed to give you a solid foundation for understanding 5 Elements Seasonal Living, by spending a little extra time reinforcing the fundamental knowledge and core principles. It focuses primarily on deepening your understanding of self through the lens of the 5 Elements.
The 6-month advanced Seasonal Living course is an in depth, immersive training that integrates specialised practices and topics such as Acupressure, Essential Oils, Dietary Guidance, Qi Gong, Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation applicable for each Element.
Throughout the 6 months there are Q & A group calls every two weeks, which may also include presentations, case studies, and creative workshops to provide time and focus on bringing together many different topics that will enrich your life as well as those around you. There may be overlap if you have been exposed to 5 Elements whether it has been in Yin Yoga, TCM studies, Shiatsu Therapy, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Feng Shui, Martial Arts, or general reading. However, we’re confident you’ll find plenty of new inspiring information and ideas.
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On completion of the program, you will receive a certificate of completion which may be used to claim your Continuing Education credits from your relevant association.
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If you choose to upgrade to the 6 month course the full fee of the Foundations course will be reduced from the total of the fees payable for the Seasonal Living: Advanced 6 month course.
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This course is accessible for anyone interested in learning more about Seasonal Living and being empowered via 5 Elements. This course will guide you through the basics and provide additional depth for your own understanding. The practical strategies and exercises may be easily implemented in your day-to-day life and that of your families.
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So, to recap…
Whether you’re interested in deepening your Traditional Medicine practice, or just want to know more about the 5 Elements of Seasonal Living, the 6-week Foundational Seasonal Living course will give you the support and knowledge you need to start making changes in your life.
This course will give you a solid understanding of how the 5 Elements influence your health and wellbeing, as well as
Joining the Foundations of Seasonal Living 6-week programme gives you instant access to:
An exclusive online portal available 24/7, which contains all the course materials – pre-recorded videos, audios, downloadable charts, manuals, resources
Video Lessons on the Art and Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Health Evaluation: inner and outward expression, Lifestyle aspects of 5 Elements and more
Downloadable Introductory 5 Element Foundational Manual
Access to a supportive and inspiring community via private messenger group
Technical support team to help with any concerns
Plus you’ll also receive 4 separate 30 min 1:1 zoom calls to ensure personal guidance, access to the full Restorative and Reactivating Yoga Library, the 7-day Mindfulness and Meditation course, and ongoing access to the course after completion (a total bonus value of $480). You’ll even be able to earn Continuing Practising Education credits upon completion of the course, all for only $497.
You can join and start the course at any time, but the sooner you begin, the sooner you’ll be able to reap the benefits of seasonal living.