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Arthritic conditions
Backaches
Emotional stress
Headaches and migraines
Intestinal disorders
Menstrual and reproductive problems
Muscular pain and tension
Here you'll find more than 240 color drawings and photographs in a brand-new, accessible format, demonstrating how to give both whole-body and specialized massages, diagnose specific conditions, and work with the body's energy meridians to promote sustained health and well-being.
The founder and director of the Shiatsu College in London, England, offers a complete guide to using hand pressure and gentle manipulation to improve health, vitality, and stamina. More than 260 illustrations and photographs (many in full color) make it easy for anyone to learn shiatsu.
southpawami
Posted February 1, 2011
This has been the best book I've used for my wife. The biomechanics style allow me to give her those hour plus massages without wearing me out from other things. Take the religion with a grain of salt... the technique is where this book shines.
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Overview
With shiatsu (a Japanese word meaning "finger pressure") you can release and stimulate the energy flowing through your body -- using just your hands and fingers -- to awaken your body's natural healing modalities. The Book of Shiatsu is the authoritative, step-by-step guide to this uniquely effective therapy. The techniques offered are simple and can be used to treat a variety of health problems, particularly:
Arthritic conditions
Backaches
Emotional stress
Headaches and migraines
Intestinal disorders
Menstrual and reproductive problems
Muscular pain and tension
Here you'll find more than 240 color drawings and photographs in a brand-new,...