Zen Shiatsu: How to Harmonize Yin and Yang for Better Health

by Wataru Ohashi, Shizuto Masunaga, The Shiatsu Education Center of America

Book Overview

The basic approach of oriental medicine is to emphasize natural powers of self-cure and to evolve a therapy that is entirely in harmony with the entire organism of the patient. Shiatsu is one of the oriental medical disciplines that have made great progress in such therapy.
The common conception that shiatsu is no more than the application of strong digital pressure on single points on the body misrepresents the truth. Shiatsu is based on a full...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087040394X
• ISBN13: 9780870403941
• Release Date: May 1977
• Publisher: Japan Publications
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.3" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

zen shiatsy

I love the book it took awhile to get to me but it was much worth the wait

true understanding

this book is written by a true master of shiatsu. masunaga has taken his life work and written a concise book that serves not only as an introduction to shiatsu, but also has techniques for the advanced practitioner. mainly a book of techniques and diagnosis.

This is a modern classic

I cannot rate this book highly enough. It is an invaluable resource for professional Shiatsu practitioners or beginners. Masunaga takes you immediately into the world of Oriental Medicine with clear, concise descriptions of the theories that make OM a powerful healing force in the world today. There are literally hundreds of photos, detailing his particular Shiatsu style, that will allow anyone to understand how to apply the techniques described. He also has a fine section on energetic diagnosis to assist with understanding when to apply Shiatsu and which techniques to use.An additional section provides a series of Shiatsu stretches with manipulations to do for yourself. These are simple and effective. Learn them and use for your own well-being.If you only buy one book on Shiatsu, let it be this one. It has been around for over 20 years and is still the one that I recommend to my patients for home helth care. I also use it when teaching graduate students at the Seven Gates Institute.