Shiatsu: The Complete Guide: A Practitioner's Guide - Tapa blanda

The definitive Shiatsu guide and reference for the beginner, student and practitioner of this increasingly popular therapy, and for anyone with a serious interest in bodywork. Beginning with a brief history of Shiatsu, the authors then explain:
· the concept of Ki, the power which unifies and animates
· the essential elements of competent Shiatsu
· the use of hands, palms, thumbs, fingers, forearms, knees, feet and breathing
· the Channels as they are used in Shiatsu
· the basic treatment techniques
· Shiatsu therapy and Traditional Oriental Medicine
· the various forms of traditional Oriental diagnosis
· the Five Elements and Hara focus

Illustrated throughout and going deeply into the subject both in a general and spiritual context, ' Shiatsu ' is the indispensable guide.