Beginner's Guide to Shiatsu: Create Balance and Strength Following the Way of Nature - Softcover

McCarty, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0934947007 ISBN 13: 9780934947008

Publisher: Turning Point Pubns, 1986

Synopsis

Beginner's Guide to Shiatsu is a concise guide to the basics of shiatsu - Japanese "finger-pressure" (also called acupressure massage.) It clearly explains what shiatsu is and how it can be used. Shiatsu is an Asian technique of healing and relaxation that has been successfully used for centuries. Based on the idea that channels of energy flow through the body, shiatsu was developed to keep these pathways flowing freely to maintain maximum health. Using easy-to-follow illustrations, the author shows you how to relieve headaches, back pain, stress, and other common ailments. In addition, he provides a simple system of diagnosing possible organ problems, and offers nutritional guidelines based on the macrobiotic diet.

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From the Author

A simple guide for the beginning shiatsu student.
I can recall the very first shiatsu class that I attended over twenty-five years ago, and how difficult it was to remember all the different steps and procedures. "Beginners Guide to Shiatsu" was originally written to benefit students who had attended my classes. It is a simple guide to remind students about the techniques and the step-by-step procedure to complete a treatment. There is even a brief mention of Chinese medical basics and diet. I especially like the Chinese translated names for some of the acupoints used in shiatsu. For more indepth explanations and photographs for each step, you should read "The Shiatsu Handbook" and "Barefoot Shiatsu" which I co-authored with shiatsu master Shizuko Yamamoto.

Edition details

• Publisher: Turning Point Pubns
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0934947007
• ISBN 13: 9780934947008
• Binding: Paperback