The Book of Shiatsu: Vitality and Health Through the Art of Touch

By Paul Lundberg

A one-of-a-kind guide to shiatsu, providing step-by-step instructions for performing this unique and effective therapy.

With shiatsu (a Japanese word meaning "finger pressure") you can release and stimulate the energy flowing through your body -- using just your hands and fingers -- to awaken your body's natural healing modalities. The Book of Shiatsu is the authoritative, step-by-step guide to this uniquely effective therapy. The techniques offered are simple and can be used to treat a variety of health problems, particularly:
- Arthritic conditions
- Backaches
- Emotional stress
- Headaches and migraines
- Intestinal disorders
- Menstrual and reproductive problems
- Muscular pain and tension
Here you'll find more than 240 color drawings and photographs in a brand-new, accessible format, demonstrating how to give both whole-body and specialized massages, diagnose specific conditions, and work with the body's energy meridians to promote sustained health and well-being.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 147676526X
• ISBN13: 9781476765266
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.2"