
- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
With shiatsu (a Japanese word meaning "finger pressure") you can release and stimulate the energy flowing through your body -- using just your hands and fingers -- to awaken your body's natural healing modalities. The Book of Shiatsu is the authoritative, step-by-step guide to this uniquely effective therapy. The techniques offered are simple and can be used to treat a variety of health problems, particularly: ⢠Arthritic conditions⢠Backaches⢠Emotional stress⢠Headaches and migraines⢠Intestinal disorders⢠Menstrual and reproductive problems⢠Muscular pain and tensionHere you'll find more than 240 color drawings and photographs in a brand-new, accessible format, demonstrating how to give both whole-body and specialized massages, diagnose specific conditions, and work with the body's energy meridians to promote sustained health and well-being.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part One Heaven Earth and Human BeingsLearning the Basics
- Chapter One The Oriental Tradition
- Chapter Two Your Own Wellbeing
- Chapter Three Principles and Techniques
- Chapter Four The Basic Shiatsu Routine
- Part Two Pathways of Ki Working on the Channels
- Chapter Five Patterns of Ki
- Chapter Six The Front Channels Lungs Large Intestine Stomach Spleen
- Chapter Seven The Back Channels Heart Small Intestine Bladder Kidney
- Chapter Eight The Side Channels Pericardium Triple Burner Gall Bladder Liver
- Part Three Versatility with Simplicity Developing your Technique
- Chapter Nine A Guide to Diagnosis
- Chapter Ten Everyday Shiatsu
- Index
- Authorâs Acknowledgements
- Publisherâs Acknowledgements
- Bibliography