Shiatsu A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

by Thompson, Gerry Maguire

• ISBN13: 9780806966755
• ISBN10: 0806966750
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-31
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Your boss yelled at you. The car broke down. The cash machine was empty. Ever have one of those days when nothing goes right? You can feel the tension in every part of your body, from your head down to your toes. You need to relax-you need Shiatsu: a deep, powerful form of natural healing therapy that increases energy, relieves stress, and promotes emotional well-being. Similar to acupuncture in that it works on the body's pressure points, and more versatile than traditional forms of massage, Shiatsu works its magic any time and in any place-the home, office, even the car! This definitive beginners' guide, with color photos to inspire, is your ticket to total relaxation, with all the fundamentals, including: * its effects on "ki"-internal body energy and life force * preparation for giving and receiving the massage * the techniques of touch, and how to use palm, thumbs, fingers, elbows, and feet * a step-by-step sequence for a full body treatment * therapy for common ailments It makes the restorative benefits of Shiatsu available to everyone-quickly and easily.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(8)
Part One The Step-by-step Sequence	15	(88)
The Shoulders	16	(10)
The Back	26	(14)
The Backs of the Legs	40	(6)
The Feet	46	(8)
The Fronts of the Legs	54	(14)
The Abdomen	68	(4)
The Hands	72	(6)
The Arms	78	(6)
The Chest and Neck	84	(8)
The Face	92	(7)
Finishing a Treatment	99	(2)
Mini Treatments	101	(2)
Part Two Self-Treatment	103	(18)
Shiatsu Stretches	104	(6)
Self-Shiatsu	110	(6)
Facial Self-Shiatsu	116	(5)
Part Three Developing Your Technique	121	(21)
Self-Development Exercises	122	(2)
Developing Sensitivity to Ki	124	(1)
Ki in the Human Body	125	(8)
Treating the Individual	133	(9)
Resources	142	(1)
Index	143	(1)
Acknowledgements	144