The Book of Shiatsu: A Complete Guide to Using Hand Pressure and Gentle Book

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.

The founder and director of the Shiatsu College in London, England, offers a complete guide to using hand pressure and gentle manipulation to improve health, vitality, and stamina. More than 260 illustrations and photographs (many in full color) make it easy for anyone to learn shiatsu.