| When my friend Iolanda recently became a | | | | flow to specific areas and identifying and relieving |
| Shiatsu massage therapist, after having trained | | | | particular problems. The masseuse will work her |
| extensively for several years and passed all her | | | | way around your body using all sorts of massage |
| exams, I became interested in the subject. | | | | techniques combined with stretching and pulling of |
| Shiatsu massage is an extremely relaxing and | | | | your arms and legs. The purpose of these |
| healing form of massage. It is the method the | | | | massage techniques is to release and balance the |
| Japanese used to cure muscle pain and tightness | | | | flow of 'ki' or energy, at points where it has |
| throughout the body. Shiatsu massage is also an | | | | become blocked or over stimulated. The |
| extremely effective form of massage but with a | | | | massaging techniques and the power of 'human |
| somewhat metaphysical rationale to support the | | | | touch' has a tremendous relaxing effect on your |
| technique. Originally the Japanese used to cure | | | | whole body. The study of shiatsu involves a lot |
| muscle pain and tightness throughout the body by | | | | more than just finger pressure and massage |
| using shiatsu. Shiatsu massage is done fully | | | | techniques. These techniques are used in |
| clothed, but nothing restrictive must be worn, I | | | | conjunction with stretches, joint rotations and |
| was told. Shiatsu massage is based on ancient | | | | joint manipulation to give you an 'all-over' body, |
| Chinese principles of balancing the body's natural | | | | mind and spirit massage. |
| energy centres, and removing any blockages | | | | What Are The Benefits Of Shiatsu Massage |
| thereby restoring the normal flow of vital | | | | Therapy? |
| bio-energy ('Ki' in Japanese or 'Chi' in Chinese), by | | | | Not only will you experience deep muscle |
| unblocking all energy points (meridians) using | | | | relaxation but you will also significantly reduce |
| stimulation of pressure points in your body, these | | | | your stress levels. The massage also releases |
| pressure points are also used in acupuncture and | | | | toxins from your body, gives you increased |
| sometimes called 'acupoints' in English. The most | | | | flexibility in your movements and improves blood |
| interesting part for me is that the art of Shiatsu | | | | circulation while also reducing blood pressure. It will |
| massage is tied into Eastern traditions that | | | | also have a calming effect and reduce any mental |
| intertwine spiritual, physical and medical sides of | | | | anxieties you may have. In addition, it feels great! |
| the body for maximum wholeness and wellness. | | | | If you would like to know more about shiatsu and |
| What are Shiatsu Techniques ? | | | | massage therapy in general, the site below will |
| Basically shiatsu techniques are designed to | | | | introduce you to the subject and you can start |
| invigorate muscles by promoting increased blood | | | | learning how to give a great massage ! |