Shiatsu A Practical Introduction
Shiatsu: A Practical Introduction by Oliver Cowmeadow, published by Penguin Random House in 2002, is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles and practices of Shiatsu, a traditional form of Japanese massage. This 2nd edition, consisting of 185 pages, provides readers with an understanding of Shiatsu’s foundational philosophy and medical theories, which align with acupuncture and other oriental healing methods.
In this book, readers will discover how to perform a full-body Shiatsu treatment and the significance of energy in this practice. The text also covers how to maintain an energetically balanced diet, address simple health issues through Shiatsu techniques, and utilize methods of oriental diagnosis. Additionally, it includes insights into common acupressure points and energy balancing exercises, making it a valuable resource for those interested in alternative therapies and holistic health approaches.
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Developed from a traditional from of Japanese massage, Shiatsu is based upon the same philosophy and medical theory as acupuncture and other oriental healing methods. Literally translated, Shi-atsu means “finger pressure,” but practitioners also use their palms, knees, and forearms, and employ stretching techniques. Shiatsu: A Practical Introduction clearly explains the role of energy in Shiatsu, how to give a full body Shiatsu treatment, how to eat an energetically balanced diet to promote health, how to treat simple health problems with Shiatsu, methods of oriental diagnosis, common uses of acupressure points, and energy balancing exercises for yourself.
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