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Zen Shiatsu
translates as 'finger pressure'.
Pronounced Shei-atsu. U as in oo!
A complementary system for health.
Also known as acupressure massage.
Accepted within the national health
systems of Japan, Italy and is
in the process of recognition
in other countries
and the U.K.
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A popular translation of Zen Shiatsu will be 'massage'
although the skills differ considerably. Shiatsu is received wearing loose clothing on a 'Tatami' (futon) on the floor.
Developed in the 20th century and recognised in the
Universal Tree of Complementary Medicine.
Shiatsu has been likened to Acupressure, Riki or Physiotherapy, in that exercises are usually taught and recommended.
Simple psychology may be utilised to help the receivers path to recovery.
Shiatsu is received on the Acupressure points 'Tsubo' to maintain balanced energy called in Chinese Chi and Japanese Ki. Shiatsu is given to the Tsubo where energy gathers. Other names for Tsubo are
Trigger points European. Marma points East Indian.
Put simply the 'universal energy points' on a human being we are mammals we have many things in common with other species.
Shiatsu is a mind, body and spirit practice. When these energies are balanced they work well depending on the level of balance in the reality of life. Each of the three energies are changing and moving all the time and are effected by emotional and physical shock. The mind 'rationalises' forgets pain, in many cases the body doesn't forget repeating the experience the 'echo' which begins a new source of imbalance a harmonic.
Like an animal the body can't talk back, understanding this silence is part of Shiatsu, a meditation within itself 'extrospection' balancing 'introspection'.
People get so busy they take a pill to feel better and forget to
address the original root cause. As 'Time heals' we either 'labour on' or 'evolve' to something either in or out of sync. This reflects in the freedom of harmony and expression in Earths Cultures and the societies within.
We are finding taking medicine (U.K.) or drugs (U.S.A.)
isn't necessarily the answer for regaining 'good' health.
Help with resolving physically and subconscious memory stress contributes to the balance needed to retain and regenerate healthy energy within the living organic cellular network of our being - Life !
. It is not unusual if you have 'medication' to find your prescription(s) revised to a less potent formula after a course of shiatsu.
Shiatsu is complementary and has developed with 'East - Western' medicine.
So Shiatsu is not like a medicine cabinet full of answers.
Zen shiatsu guides one to heal one's self, letting the energy recycle and hopefully continuing to build harmony. Everyone living without sickness and pain would be nice, anyone could say 'not possible' in today's environment.
Zen Shiatsu if enabled connects you to your own universal energy.
Imagine taking all the things about you that you can't use and making them available for someone else to use. Nature Recycles Energy. So why are we still producing things which pollute our planet. The leaves fall protect and fertilise the earth to make it a place for us to live.
A happily balanced Earth please!
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History
Up until the 1970's Zen Shiatsu was unique to the Japanese, Island
people like
the U.K. Japan and Britain have been both allies and enemies in the
20th century we had a
culture clash during the 2WW mainly due to Germany using modern
publicity that had no place in Japanese society many still almost
medieval believing the modern propaganda still worshiping the Emperor
as a God.. we still nurse the injuries
on both sides of the planet so healing is probably the word. Keeping peace in our lives and country is ultimately most important.
Each county and area should resolve it's own problems.
This why 'overcoming the self' is the biggest victory and why
the martial arts are good for youth, young and old alike.
The Martial arts originate in Okinawa, not originally Japanese.
The Samurai where an elite class practising the code of Bushido
(qualities of strength and force).
Samurai in times of peace studied verse and art
enabling them to understand the reason of things past or present.
This Meditation is part of Zen Shiatsu.
We all have internal differences and climates balanced within us when a virus hits us we have to be ready to fight to protect the balance or string along until it burns out. To be intuitive and resourceful adapting, updating and selecting from the outside world to remain healthy and prosper.
As islanders we can observe practices that when adapted work.
On most Island today we don't have enough we have to import.
There is no-where to run away to only the sea and the rhythm of the moon.
So we need harmony and peace, to work harder in our own little way.
Healing the planet.
MORE? see below...
Zen Shiatsu is a system helped and developed from the ancient theories and wisdom of the Tao, Traditional Chinese Medicine and initially (I read) a Korean Buddhist Monk. Korea had been the centre of commerce and was a main producer of gold. Japanese where sent to China to study. Later maritime travelers to Japan, Dutch and other Western Medicine nations had influence on the methods we receive today like anatomy and physiology. Add of course Budo principles from Okinawa and a universal martial arts exchange. Okinawa was in ancient times another centre of trade in the old world, strongly opposed to Japanese rule and home of Karate and other Traditional Martial Arts.
All these methods and other countries contributions unmentioned here help the evolution of Zen Shiatsu.
Early Shiatsu Instructors who have influenced the World.
In the Taisho Period (1911-1925) Shiatsu was defined by Tamai Tempaku, who published a book called Shiatsu Ho (finger pressure method) in 1919. Content included ancient abdominal massage used in pregnancy and childbirth and Do-In therapy exercises combine with western anatomy and physiology.
In the 1960's Tokujiro Namikoshi (1905-2000) introduced his Style of Shiatsu aimed at family health and general well being.
Also his son Toru, continued the style which emphasised pressure on neuro-muscular points to release pain and tension. Wataru Ohashi extended this work in the west.
'Zen Shiatsu' is more associated with Shizuto Masunaga (1925-1981).
Shizuto Masunaga, was born in Hiroshima Prefecture.
He is the founder of Zen Shiatsu and the first person to establish a theoretical basis for Shiatsu therapy.
After graduating from the Psychology Department of the University of Kyoto. He began working in the field of Shiatsu. For ten years he was an instructor at the Japan Shiatsu Institute. He became among other things the chairman of the Iokai Association for Shiatsu Therapy. He developed his practical method of Shiatsu through many years clinical experience. His important contributions are widely recognised establishing him as the leading authority in the field.
He is also the author of numerous written works.
Katsusuke Serizawa developed tsubo therapy, emphasising stimulation of particular acupoints and their nerve reflexes. This was developed into 'acupressure shiatsu'.
Many say 'Shiatsu received regularly promotes well-being and vitality'.
More information? Read on.
Meridian Each internal body organ has a meridian which travels around and through the body. These meridians all connect and balance each other. Meridian imbalance is caused by many simple things like overwork, sedentary lifestyle, lack of rest and calm. Deeper issues are emotional traumas, alcohol, drugs, physical injury, pre and post medical operation conditions.
If you block a river it will flood and find a easy way around.
Meridians are as a rivers, blocked or stagnation will result in physical discomfort and pressure caused by the blockage.
Some people think this is a normal condition of living.
The aim of Shiatsu is to return the river to it's natural harmonic course.
Ampuku (making tummy happy) is a Shiatsu term for abdominal treatment on the bodies organs. When blockages occur in the organ's field of energy the emotions are exaggerated, or depleted compromising the organs natural function. This reflects in 'emotional moods', posture and performance. Allowing dis-ease instead of the balanced good virtue energy we can receive from 'balanced' emotions. Ampuku during Shiatsu helps the body organ flush and the meridian to re-tune itself allowing fresh energy (Ki or Chi, in Yoga called 'Paraná') to harmonize the organs.
Similar to the ancient Chinese Tao and Thai 'Chi Nei Tsang', methods translated as 'body organ massage'.
Remember Micro and Macro the balance between tiny and the universe.
Shiatsu stimulates the circulation and flow of lymphatic fluid.
In turn releasing toxin build up and deep seated tensions from the muscles, stimulating the hormonal system, immune system (T-cells) and releasing the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
Sometimes there is nothing wrong 'laugh at your serious monkey mind' playing tricks. Remember tricks are good for the skilled circus performer and can be very dangerous in the wrong environment and culture.
'Stressed' after all becomes 'Desserts' we still need the right amount of stress 'yummy desserts' and clean water in the cells much more fun.
Shiatsu encourages the body to rediscover it's own depth of 'nature power'.
As of the Taoist teachings a 5,500 year old philosophy or healing system .
The way of nature and the universe, or path of natural reality.
The Rainbow colours are the same yet they are constantly being refreshed.
As Shiatsu is constantly being refreshed, using modern scientific methods.
After all Scientific things are right until someone discovers something else.
Our stress levels change with each invention we have more noise than before.
Having Shiatsu is like asking for and allowing many benefits for health and well being. A wonderful way to take some time for yourself, generally boosting your immunity.
After a treatment, which lasts about forty five minutes to an hour or more. You may feel invigorated, yet deeply relaxed.
You can take your medication and benefit from Shiatsu.
If in doubt we consult your Doctor.
This is the way of complementary medicine.
Shiatsu has been recognised by the Japanese Ministry of Health since 1955.
In 2007 the Italian Health Service officially recognized Shiatsu.