Mark Pogson

MRSS

Shiatsu & Qi Gong

Mark has practiced Tai Chi and Qigong since the mid 1980's, attending his first class while studying for an Environmental Science degree at Plymouth Polytechnic. During this time he lived on the edge of Dartmoor and developed an interest in Deep Ecology, Oriental Philosophy and walking.

In 1997, Mark attained a 3-year diploma in Shiatsu with The Shiatsu School, formerly the British Shiatsu Association under the tutelage of Christine Perardel. He became professionally qualified in 1999 (MRSS) and has practiced in Wells, Somerset since 2001. Mark also practices in Glastonbury and Bath. 

In Somerset Mark now divides his time between his Shiatsu practice, teaching Qigong, and a busy family life. Living close to nature, his work emphasises the link between energy cultivation and the natural world, and embraces the insights offered by using the Chinese 5 elements as a framework for practice.

Mark set up SSOHA as an umbrella organisation to expand his work and deepen his personal practice in Chi/energy based practices of the Orient.