Book of Shiatsu (Paperback)

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Product Description

Here is the first detailed, step-by-step guide to the healing are of Shiatsu. The ancient Oriental system used hand, elbow, knee, foot, and whole-body pressure as well as gentle manipulation to alleviate tension, pain, and a wide range of chronic discomforts and minor ailments.

More than 240 color illustrations and photographs demonstrate the simple tools, techniques, and principle of Shiatsu. By learning whole-body and specialized routines, diagnostic techniques, and how to work meridians, you'll be able to help yourself and others.

The Book of Shiatsu continues FIRESIDE'S bestselling series of books for mind and body, which includes The Book of Message, The Sivananda Companion to Yoga, The Book of Stress Survival, and The Way of Energy.

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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (July 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671744887
• ISBN-13: 978-0671744885
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 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: #1,149,956 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

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)

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

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

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.