The Book of Shiatsu: A Complete Guide to Using Hand Pressure and Gentle Manipulation to Improve Your Health, Vitality and Stamina (Paperback)

by Paul Lundberg (Author) "The traditional Oriental view of health takes wholeness as its starting point..." (more)
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Product Description

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.

About the Author
Paul Lundberg has been teaching shiatsu for more than twenty-five years. He is a founder and director of the Shiatsu College in the United Kingdom and has a private practice in shiatsu and acupuncture in Sussex.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (April 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 074324608X
• ISBN-13: 978-0743246088
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,490 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete introduction to shiatsu, August 28, 2000

By	Senta Depuydt (brussels Belgium) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Book of Shiatsu (Paperback)

One of my favorite books on shiatsu, I always recommend it for beginners. It contains the essential in 190 pages. Easy to read and to consult, well explained. Drawings are well done and give a better understanding than a lot of other books that have photos. Covers all the practical aspects (a.o. meridians, stretching, breathing, diagnosis), and offers a basic shiatsu session. Nice comments and helpful tips. Goes into important details, but not 'overloaded'. Excellent! No bla bla.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, June 30, 2008

By	Corey Johnson (Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Initially I avoided this book as I thought to go with the most well known shiatsu guides but I am happy I bought it; I am very impressed with this book. I still have only just begun looking at it properly but it seems to cover the essential elements for a beginning Shiatsu practitioner and it's very well illustrated. Simple and yet comprehensive.

13 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the Book of Shiatsu, January 14, 2002

By	michael a banton "bantoninc" (PIEDMONT, SOUTH DAKOTA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Book of Shiatsu (Paperback)

A very informative book. a good buy for learning and understanding Shiatsu. I bought the book Used from Kristine's World of Books and was very pleased with the condition and the quick service I got. Thanks to both of you, Amazon and Kristine's.I will buy used again.