The Book of Shiatsu Vitality & Health Through the Art of Touch by Paul Lunberg

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, 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. 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. This book is a step-by-step guide ; 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, and muscular pain and tension. Here you'll find more than 240 color drawings and photographs in a new accessible format, demonstrating how to give both whole-body and specialized massages, diagnose specific conditions, and work with the body's energy meridians. -- From publisher description Contents How to Use this Book Foreword Introduction Part One Heaven, Earth and Human Beings Learning the Basics Chapter One The Oriental Tradition Chapter Two Your Own Wellbeing Chapter Three Principles and Techniques Chapter Four The Basic Shiatsu Routine Part Two Pathways of Ki Working on the Channels Chapter Five Patterns of Ki Chapter Six The Front Channels Chapter Seven The Back Channels Chapter Eight The Side Channels Part Three Versatility with Simplicity Developing Your Technique Chapter Nine A Guide to Diagnosis Chapter Ten Everyday Shiatsu Index Author’s Acknowledgements Publisher’s Ack The traditional Oriental view of health takes wholeness as its starting point.