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Comparison 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 Kyo and Jitsu within the meridian system of … Continue reading
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Tagged Five Element Theory, shiatsu, shiatsu diagnosis, Zen Shiatsu, zen theory
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Shiatsu Bodywork
Shiatsu has its roots in the Chinese healing systems. It was later adopted and developed by the Japanese after the introduction of Chen (Zen) Buddhism, aspects of Chinese philosophy and culture, and Chinese medicine into Japan in the Sixth Century. … Continue reading
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Tagged acupressure, Acupressure Shiatsu, Amna, buddhism, Chen Zen Buddhism, Japan, Katsusuke, Katsusuke Serizawa, ki, Masunaga, Namikoshi, Namikoshi Style, Nippon Style Shiatsu, Qi, Serizawa, shiatsu, Shiatsu Institute of Therapy, TCM, Tokujiro Namikoshi, tsubo, tsubos, Zen Shiatsu
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Shiatsu for health and wellbeing
Shiatsu (pronounced shee-at-soo) is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure and is the name created early in the 20th century for this gentle, efficient, healing technique. The Japanese Government recognised Shiatsu as a valuable part of their health system over … Continue reading
Shiatsu Therapy
SHIATSU (meaning “finger pressure”) – is a Japanese therapy whose roots can be traced back to Chinese medical traditions and the Japanese massage know as Amna. Shiatsu combines Western knowledge of anatomy and physiology with the wisdom of, ancient, Eastern … Continue reading
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Tagged acupressure, acupuncture points, Amna, shiatsu, stress, TCM, tension, traditionalchinese medicine, Zen Shiatsu
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Treatment of Iliopsoas muscle injuries
In basic terms, iliopsoas tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon or area surrounding the tendon of the iliopsoas muscle. Major causes of iliopsoas tendonitis are overuse (from repetitive hip flexion) or acute trauma. The iliopsoas muscles consist of the … Continue reading
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Tagged iliopsoas, iliopsoas tendonitis, Seitai, shiatsu, Sotai, tendonitis, Zen Shiatsu
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Shiatsu Therapy
Shiatsu has a good reputation for reducing stress and relieving nausea and vomiting. Shiatsu is also believed to improve circulation and boost the immune system. Some people use it to treat diarrhoea, indigestion, constipation, and other disorders of the gastrointestinal … Continue reading
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Tagged Amna, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Japan, shiatsu, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zen Shiatsu
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Groin Strain
Groin strain may present as a sharp, sudden pain in the groin or inner thigh area in the course of activity, or the pain may not arise until the next day. In cases of chronic groin strain, the sufferer may … Continue reading
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Tagged Groin strain, RICE, shiatsu, tuina, Zen Shiatsu
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