Shiatsu in Hospitals – evidence of efficacy
TweetIn a film about Shiatsu in hospitals that was based on over 30,000 Shiatsu treatments in a number of Vienna hospitals, over a 15 year period, the following statements have been made by some of the doctors and clinicians who took … Continue reading
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Tagged Hara Shiatsu, relaxation, shiatsu, Tomas Nelissen
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Taiji Shibashi (十八) Instructors course
TweetTaiji Shibashi The Taiji Qigong Shibashi (十八) Instructor course is designed to provide Qigong instructors with all the tools and information needed to teach the Shibashi as true Qigong. The Shibashi a.k.a the Eighteen Postures of Taiji Qigong, is a … Continue reading
Taiji Shibashi Qigong Workshop
TweetTaiji Shibashi Qigong Workshop The Tai Chi Chi Kung Shibashi (十八), or the eighteen postures of Tai Chi Chi Kung, is a set of Chi Kung exercises that utilise Tai Chi stances and adhere to the rules governing them. Although … Continue reading
Women’s Self Defence Course – East Kilbride March 2013
TweetWomen’s Self Defence Course The Women’s Self Defence course focuses on practical, no nonsense, self-defence techniques for women. It is not designed to teach all the complexities of a martial art where it can take years of practice before you can … Continue reading
Self Shiatsu for headache relief
TweetSelf Shiatsu for headache relief Did you know that you can use Self Shiatsu for headache relief? We all know what it is like to have a pounding headache. Our usual response is to reach for the painkillers but what can … Continue reading
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Tagged energy, finger pressure, GB, headache, headaches, migraine, Self Shiatsu, shiatsu
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Examples of Five Element Relationships in Traditional Chinese Medicine
TweetFive Element Relationships in Traditional Chinese Medicine In each example, the circled grey element is the Kyo and is therefore seen as the cause of the illness rather than the symptom. Mother failing to nourish son. In this case, treatment … Continue reading
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Tagged five element, Five Element Theory, five elements, HG, HT, jitsu, kyo, Kyo Jitsu, shiatsu, Tonify Water, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Treatment Plan, Use Five Element
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Qi, Chi, or Ki
Tweet Qi The character Qi is used to describe many different manifestations and phenomena. There are many “types” of Qi, or rather many variations of the way in which it is perceived. This is akin to the use of the … Continue reading
Comparison of Zen Shiatsu and Five Element Theory
TweetComparison of Zen Shiatsu and Five Element Theory The central concept of Oriental Medicine is all physical disease is the result of disruption/obstruction in the flow of Qi (intrinsic energy). Zen Shiatsu Zen Shiatsu operates on the theory/concept of … Continue reading
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Tagged Five Element Theory, KD, LU, Qi, shiatsu, Zen Shiatsu
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Makko Ho Exercises for Qi Developement
TweetMakko Ho Exercises The Makko Ho (Makko-Ho) are the meridian stretching exercises that were developed by Mr. Nagai as an aid to promote health and well-being. The stretches are designed to stimulate the flow of energy (Qi) in the meridians … Continue reading
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Tagged makko ho, Makko Ho Exercises, meridians, Primary Meridian, Qi, stretching
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Arthritis relief through Qigong
TweetAbout Arthritis Arthritis means “joint inflammation” and there are over 100 types including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Inflammation is one of the body’s natural reactions to disease or injury, and includes swelling, pain and stiffness. Prolonged, chronic, inflammation can … Continue reading
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Tagged arthritis, chi gong, Chi Kung, Exhalation Keeping, Qigong, shen, Shibashi, Shibashi Qigong, TCM, tension
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