Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu: How to Perform the Ancient Japanese Art of Acupressure (Paperback)

by Wataru Ohashi (Author) "The fourteen major channels of energy that run through the body are called meridian lines..." (more)
Key Phrases: important tsubos, following tsubos, inches lateral, Governing Vessel, Bladder Meridian, Conception Vessel (more...)

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Ohashi...continues to spread the healing spirit he has discovered by his own professional example. -- Massage Magazine

Product Description
A growing number of Americans are discovering the pleasurable and therapeutic uses of shiatsu, a Japanese method of acupressure. In Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu, Ohashi, one of the most knowledgeable and well-known U.S.-based shiatsu experts, offers step-by-step instruction on how to perform shiatsu at home. Ohashi, who has taught and practiced shiatsu for more than thirty years, focuses on common ailments faced here in the West. He provides clear explanations of all technical terms and helpful photographs throughout to illustrate shiatsu techniques and locations of pressure points. Also included are explanations of special shiatsu exercises, designed to keep energy flowing through the body, and a new preface by the author.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140196323
• ISBN-13: 978-0140196320
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #346,015 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, useful, works in real life!, February 21, 2008

By	HumanRemodeling.com "North Shore Massage and ... (Haleiwa, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

I have a busy, successful private practice as a licensed massage therapist, thanks a lot to the techniques shared in Mr. Ohashi's book. I graduated from Ohashi Institute a long time ago, used the techniques, then moved to Hawai'i and learned lomilomi massage and lately studied rolfing, orthopedic massage, craniosacral therapy, trigger point therapy, etc. It seemed like shiatsu techniques were not enough, because I had to work with injuries, pain, and other soft tissue problems. But ....

What can I say except that what Mr. Ohashi shares works! It works very well. After studying "deep tissue massage" from leading western experts, I learned to use Ohashi's techniques not only with meridians in mind, but also with muscles, trigger points, etc. in mind. It works!!!

Many techniques in his book are actually myofascial release, combined with rather low-key thai massage stretches and other kind of stretches. Many shiatsu points are in areas that are likely to have trigger points and/or get stuck. For example, the last point on the kidney meridian is where the first rib attaches to the sternum, so it is used for people with tight shoulders and neck due to stress. If you go to a chiropractor, they will punch you into that spot with the intent to release the first rib. A shiatsu person will press there to balance your kidney meridian. Ohashi shows you the stretch that will make pressing into that point very effective and easy.

I feel so extremely grateful to have had the privilege of studying with Mr. Ohashi. He teaches proper body mechanics and movement, and that helps so much when you have to do many treatments per day. I feel good after working.

Overall, I highly recommend this book, and I do hope you enjoy it. If you can, take a class with Ohashi, he teaches at Omega institute and many other places.

Regards,
Milica Barjaktarovic
North Shore Massage and Bodywork by Milica, greater Haleiwa area, Hawaii
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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm very happy with both productand service, February 5, 2008

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