Stephen Karcher & Yuichi Kawada
Shiatsu is the ancient Japanese art of finger pressure massage and, just like acupuncture, it aims to identify and treat the eight meridians of the human body by applying pressure and stimulation in order to treat a wide variety of human ailments and lethargies. The eight meridians were known even in ancient times, but no one really knew fully their significance in putting right major imbalances. In "Essential Shiatsu", experienced Shiatsu master Yuichi Kawada brings this ancient art up to date and fully explains and illustrates the full mapping of the "new" meridians and offers instruction on how to stimulate them with hand pressure and stretching. The psychosomatic connection of illness is explained and the book features a comprehensive list of ailments and suggested Shiatsu treatments. The author also provides reassuring and inspiring case histories which show how the treatment has been effective in treating real life cases.
256pp, 8.5x5.5 ... Paperback
Published price £10.99 -- You save £5.00 ... 46%
Daisy Cole
Using the revolutionary Flowmotion system (strobe-like, wide-format photographs capture entire movement sequences) of displaying movement on the page, this book offers an easy-to-follow guide on how to connect with your body's inner energy paths for natural healing. Promote relaxation and healing while alleviating tensions with shiatsu. Bring health, comfort and relaxation with shiatsu, the ancient healing art. Shiatsu literally translates into 'finger pressure'. It's a safe and supportive series of techniques that relies on a caring sense of touch. By using hands, elbows, knees and feet, we can easily move, support and change the energy or chi that runs through our bodies and affects how we feel. By following these flowing colour photographs and the guidelines on basic techniques and dos and don'ts, you'll soon develop new skills and be able to apply them safely and effectively. Use this wonderful hands-on therapy to heal and relieve the stresses of modern life.
128pp, 6x8.25, illus. ... Paperback
Published price £9.99 -- You save £6.00 ... 60%
Shizuko Yamamoto & Patrick McCarty
Emphasizing health maintenance and disease prevention, the authors cover basic macrobiotics and Yin/Yang theory, how to give a full Shiatsu treatment, and the use of diet, exercise, breathing and moxibustion in a total approach to preventive health care. Remainder mark.
272pp, 9x7, illus. ... Paperback
Published price £12.99 -- You save £6.00 ... 46%
Cass & Janie Jackson
Shiatsu's main function is to ensure the maintenance of a healthy body, thereby preventing illness, but it can also be used to treat a wide range of common ailments. This lavishly illustrated guide covers yin and yang, the five elements, ki and the meridians, kyo-jitsu theory, do-in self massage, makko-ho exercises for maintaining a supple body, shiatsu diet, and specific shiatsu treatments.
96pp, 11x8.75, illus. ... Hardback
Published price £16.99 -- You save £10.00 ... 59%
