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

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 bodys 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 youll 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 bodys energy meridians to promote sustained health and well-being.