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What is Shiatsu?Shiatsu is a Japanese healing therapy with its roots in traditional Chinese medicine, yet very much relevant to us here and now because it has been continuously developed in the light of increasing knowledge of physiology and Western medicine. The benefits of Shiatsu are being recognised more and more by conventional health authorities all over the world. It is particularly good for chronic conditions such as back pain, headaches, joint pain, menstrual problems, digestive problems, asthma, insomnia, stress or depression. |
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How it worksShiatsu works with the energy of both the giver and the receiver which is known as qi in Chinese and ki in Japanese. It can be compared to the energy that is referred to as prana in Indian medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Shiatsu theory describe this energy as flowing around the body in pathways called meridians. When the smooth flow is disturbed, the energy becomes blocked in parts of the body, and it is this imbalance of energy that causes illness. The energy can be very depleted, blocked or stagnating, and this often occurs at the points that are used in acupuncture. In fact, Shiatsu has sometimes been described as "acupuncture without needles", although the treatment involves a lot more than that. |
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What can you expect in a session?The Shiatsu practitioner works with the receiver to unblock the energy, using a variety of techniques including stretching, rotation of limbs, holding, and applying pressure with fingers, palms, elbows, knees and feet on the meridians. (The word Shiatsu means "finger pressure").The session usually takes place on a large padded mat called a futon, on the floor. At the beginning of your first treatment you will sit and chat to the practitioner for about fifteen minutes about what aspect of your health you would like to change, and the practitioner will need to know a little about your medical history and your lifestyle. You will be invited to lie down in a comfortable position on your back, on your front or on your side, depending on the type of treatment that is appropriate for you at the time. If any of these positions are uncomfortable for you, however, you may sit up, or even sit on a chair. You remain fully clothed. It is a good idea to wear loose clothing for the treatment, for instance a T-shirt and track suit bottoms. |
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Wendy FrancisWendy Francis is a qualified practitioner, having completed a three year training course with the British School of Shiatsu-Do, Bedford Branch, which has recently become independent and is now called the Genki School of Shiatsu. For Wendy the attraction of Shiatsu is twofold. It has enabled her to get in touch with her own healing energy, which has resulted in a great improvement in her own health, and it also means that she can help others make this discovery for themselves. As part of the treatment, Wendy will recommend simple exercises for you to do and she will suggest changes in lifestyle that you can experiment with in order to improve your health and well-being. |
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Seasonal Shiatsu Stretches
Shiatsu exercises for the Spring (illustrated above) Spring is the time of birth and growth. The colour is green. The element for Spring is Wood, and the associated organs are the Liver and Gall Bladder. Spring energy is like that of a tree. It has a strong connection with the earth and is well rooted. If our Wood energy is low, we may have problems in the articulation of the limbs or with the flexibility of movement.Important! Perform these exercises in a slow and relaxed manner. Liver and Gall Bladder Meridian Stretch
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