The definitive Shiatsu guide and reference for the beginner, student and practitioner of this increasingly popular therapy, and for anyone with a serious interest in bodywork. Beginning with a brief history of Shiatsu, the authors then explain:
- the concept of Ki, the power which unifies and animates
- the essential elements of competent Shiatsu
- the use of hands, palms, thumbs, fingers, forearms, knees, feet and breathing
- the Channels as they are used in Shiatsu
- the basic treatment techniques
- various forms of traditional Oriental diagnosis
- the Five Elements and Hara focus
Illustrated throughout and going deeply into the subject both in a general and spiritual context, this is the indispensable guide.
