| Shiatsu is a tradional Japanese healing art. It has roots in ancient Oriental medicine and has evolved from Tradional Chinese Medicine, a tradional Japanese form of massage. The philosphy underlying Shiatsu is that vital energy flows throughout the body in a series of channels called meridians. For many different reasons, KI can stop flowing freely and this then produces a symptom. Shiatsu can be beneficial for wellbeing. Shiatsu uses touch to affect the flow of Ki in the meridians. A Shiatsu practitioner will consider your state of health, the symptoms you are experiencing and depending on your constitution and general energy levels, will use a variety of techniques to improve your energy flow. These may include gentle holding, pressing with palms, thumbs, fingers, elbows, knees and feet on the meridians, and when appropriate, more dymamic rotations and stretches. As the quality of KI changes, the symptoms associated with the imbalance in the movement of KI will gradually improve. Shiatsu is a therapy that works on the individual as a complete being - the physical body and also on an emotional and /or mental level. Each session usally takes place on a padded mat or futon at floor level. The client stays fully clothed. |
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