| Of all body work techniques Shiatsu is commonly | | | | centered and you are not over reaching and that |
| known to the western world as acupressure. | | | | you are coming from a place in your lower |
| Which is not completely accurate because | | | | abdomen. At all times during the massage you |
| acupressure involves using needle pressure. | | | | should maintain contact with the subject with one |
| However there are no needles used in Shiatsu, | | | | of your hands, which is called the mother hand. |
| instead you use the thumbs, heels of the hands, | | | | The are many benefits of the Shiatsu massage |
| elbows, knees and even feet. | | | | especially when we dealing with the fatigue, pain |
| Shiatsu is usually done on a mat on the floor and | | | | of the lower back, headaches, tension in the |
| the client is always clothed. Different points along | | | | shoulders, anxiety and various other physical |
| the body are compressed, working along the | | | | conditions. |
| median of the body and the person's Ki, also | | | | These benefits include increased circulation, more |
| known as energy points. | | | | relaxation, easing tension and discomfort in the |
| Often times a lot of the work is done on the | | | | body. Bringing blood to the area helps release |
| soles of the feet and other acupressure points | | | | tension and ease knots. Other benefits are |
| along the body that as a result stimulate different | | | | increased flexibility and range of motion and |
| healing sensation. | | | | getting more in tune with ones body. Some |
| Always be aware of your own body when you | | | | people claim to have decreased their blood |
| are working on someone. Make sure that you are | | | | pressure from massage. |