What is Shiatsu
Touch is the language of the body. It is so simple, so human
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The shiatsu method of palpitation and gentle stretching is commonly relaxing and soothing. But it is not a regular massage. It uses the superficial work to reach much deeper. It has the ability to affect many complex systems (musculature, neurological, hormonal, emotional etc.) resulting in better health and less suffering
Shiatsu is a Chinese medicine method and it uses its knowledge about the effect of different points and areas on distal regions of the body to cure and invigorate also internal issues. It was developed in Japan where it was considered the art of the blind (Based on Chinese knowledge)
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They used their sublime tactile sensation, and developed sense of listening with all their other senses. They used their hands to cure and maintain health. That is the tradition I follow as a Shiatsu practitioner.
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I work with a method caled Zen-Shiatsu. It is a gentle, noninvasive form full of respect and real listening. It is based on the understanding that all answers lay within, and that the practitioners mission only to revile and assist that process.
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Shi=pressure, Atsu=finger. In Shiatsu we use finger pressure to influence Qi, but not only
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You will be surprised how effective Shiatsu can be
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Shiatsu is a unique, Japanese body work it is a real treat for your body and soul
A relaxing, hands on treatment performed by applying pressure and gentle joint manipulations.
This is a great way to increase health and well being and can bring relief to a variety of discomforts.
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What to expect from Shiatsu
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Each treatment is unique. Born from who you are and what you need at the special present of the moment.
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Shiatsu invites the body to change things within, that has an impact.
Some of the effect is immediate, some builds up gradually in the days that follow the session.
That is why once a week is a common ratio for shiatsu treatment
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After receiving shiatsu it is common to feel centered, extremely relaxed and energetically renewed