Upcoming and Recorded Classes

January 24 – March 14, 2026

This is an in-depth Introductory class using the Teachable platform. As past students have commented, this is a “phenomenal way to learn.” It’s going to be a 7-week course starting on January 24th, with 5 zoom classes for questions and review. Each week the material will be sent in 2 batches and will include study guides and videos for self-help and practice.

This course is valuable for those new to Jin Shin Jyutsu as well as long-time practitioners. It makes a great gift for yourself as well as others! The connections we’ve made with each other, and the animals who need our gifted touch are beyond measure.

May 16 - 17, 2026 

Introductory class, open to all experience levels with an opportunity to work with horses, dogs and chickens 

Students may bring their own well-behaved dog to class 

Class will count as the multi-species requirement toward the JSJ for Animal Companions certification 

Class to be held at a holistic equestrian facility (https://www.balancepointtraining.com) 

We are very excited Adele is making a trip out West to share Jin Shin Jyutsu for Animal Companions in a two-day, introductory class at a beautiful equestrian facility in Reno, Nevada. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, we will spend a weekend learning this gentle healing art by first experiencing it ourselves through guided self-help and then practicing with other animal volunteers. Animals to work with will include resident horses, dogs, an elusive barn cat (class participation status unknown), chickens, and the bonus possibility of participants being able to bring their own well-behaved dogs to class. The facility, Balance Point Training and Wellness Center, teaches a holistic perspective about “the synergy between mental, physical, and emotional health, ensuring a truly balanced partnership between you and your equine companion.”  Please join us in learning about health, balance and partnership with animal companions in Reno this coming spring!    Early Bird price -  March 16 - $325.   Regular tuition  - $350

Discounted hotel class rate of $139 per night at the Reno Hyatt Place  / 13959 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511 ( pet- friendly). Reservation required no later than 30 days in advance.

Organizer - Chelsey Robison <chelsey.robison@gmail.com> / (208) 530-2202 

9-12 July, 2026 4-day course in the Netherlands

This year Adele will be coming to the Netherlands again, from 9 to 12 July in Stramproy.

These courses are open to all interested parties, even without prior knowledge of Jin Shin Jyutsu. This course is given in English, with Dutch translation.

We are very happy to welcome Adele Leas again at Stichting Dierenthoes Hurmes in Stramproy (municipality of Weert, the Netherlands). This location has various animal species with which you can practice: horses, dogs, cats and sheep.

From the website of Dierenthoes (https://hurmesdierenthoes.nl/): “We are Stichting Hurmes Dierenthoes and we have a clear goal: a forever home animal shelter for underprivileged animals that can no longer find a home in society because of their health, disability or behaviour. Or simply because no one wants them anymore. And we have succeeded quite well, currently about 300 animals have found their place with us and can count on a lot of love, attention and expert care from us and our volunteers. Always with respect for the special needs of the animal itself. Whether it is an extra cuddle (or not), a soft mattress, special food or medication, it makes no difference to us. And once at Hurmes, these animals never have to leave. They have found their forever home.” Practical information:

• Location: Stichting Hurmes Dierenthoes, Lochtstraat 22, 6039 RV Stramproy (NL.)

For more information and registration:

Lidi Pijfers

Beukenhorst 59a

3972 HD Driebergen

e-mail:lidipijfers1966@gmail.com, mobile: 0(031)6-42812855

4 daagse cursus in Nederland

Deze cursussen zijn toegankelijk voor alle geïnteresseerden, ook zonder voorafgaande kennis van Jin Shin Jyutsu. Deze cursus wordt gegeven in het Engels, met Nederlandse vertaling.

Wij zijn heel blij Adele Leas weer te mogen ontvangen bij Stichting Dierenthoes Hurmes in Stramproy (gemeente Weert, Nederland). Deze locatie heeft verschillende diersoorten waarmee geoefend kan worden: paarden, honden, katten en schapen. 

Van de website van het Dierenthoes (https://hurmesdierenthoes.nl/): “Wij zijn Stichting Hurmes Dierenthoes en we hebben een duidelijk doel: een forever home dierenopvang voor kansarme dieren die in de maatschappij geen thuis meer kunnen vinden vanwege hun gezondheid, handicap of gedrag. Of gewoon omdat niemand hen meer wil hebben. En dat is aardig gelukt, momenteel hebben zo’n 300 dieren bij ons hun plekje gevonden en kunnen rekenen op veel liefde, aandacht en deskundige verzorging van ons en onze vrijwilligers. Altijd met respect voor de speciale behoeftes van het dier zelf. Of het nu een extra knuffel is (of juist niet), een zacht matrasje, speciale voeding of medicatie, dat maakt bij ons geen verschil. En eenmaal bij Hurmes, dan hoeven deze dieren nooit meer weg. Ze hebben hun forever home gevonden.” Praktische gegevens:

• Locatie: Stichting Hurmes Dierenthoes, Lochtstraat 22, 6039 RV Stramproy (NL.)

Voor meer informatie en aanmelden:

Lidi Pijfers 

Beukenhorst 59a

3972 HD Driebergen

e-mail:lidipijfers1966@gmail.com, mobiel: 0(031)6-42812855

Recorded Saturday December 16, 2023