Shiatsu is...
Shiatsu comes from Japan and is a therapy in which the body's energy flow is brought into balance via meridians. According to the Japanese view, a flow of energy circulates in the body which - in order to remain healthy - should flow freely and unhindered (Ki).
Factors such as personal and professional stress, grief, an unhealthy diet or lack of exercise can block this energy flow and cause illness and physical complaints.
There are differences in the application of Shiatsu in Germany/Japan. Japanese Shiatsu uses stronger pressure to release blockages and the therapists work very consciously from their own energetic body centre (Hara). In Europe, Shiatsu is usually practised more gently and less deeply.
"Shiatsu no kokoro wa haha gokoro"
( The heart of Shiatsu is like the feeling of the mother. )
There is a saying in Japanese that everyone knows.
My Shiatsu teacher always says;
Shiatsu is "Ai no Teate" (Love of Hand touch) and this is a metaphor for the right Shiatsu treatment. Without effort and manifest physical force, it is placed on the patient's hands, which are deeply worked by the patient's own energy. "Hara" plays a very important role in many body treatments in Japan. In Japanese Shiatsu it is also said that you can feel whether this Hara is present in the hands.
During treatments, we therapists should be there for the patient with our full attention and our whole heart.
It works gently and deeply and always from "Hara".
Shiatsu has a holistic effect, which is very widespread and used as a real therapy in Japan.
Prevention and
curative therapy
Shiatsu is a preventative therapy that can be used to heal existing complaints and illnesses as well as to prevent them. Healing is supported and complaints are alleviated. The primary aim of the treatment is not to eliminate complaints and symptoms, but to restore a balance that activates self-healing processes.
This happens primarily by releasing physical and internal blockages and equalising imbalances.
In Japan, Shiatsu is part of the culture and is part of regular health care and is regularly used to strengthen the immune system, prevent illness, reduce stress and relax. Regular Shiatsu treatments are therefore recommended.
Techniques and holistic energy work
By applying gentle but deep pressure with the thumbs, fingers, balls of the hands and elbows, depending on the area to be treated, tension is loosened, blockages are released and the flow of energy is rebalanced. The therapy goes deeper than many western massage methods. Energy-rich and energy-weak areas are recognised and balanced by the Shiatsu therapist.
The patients themselves also develop a more refined self-awareness of the body and existing blockages. This in turn can help them to become aware of the underlying causes of the energy blockages and ultimately allow them to be resolved.
The treatment often has a noticeable effect on the patient's emotional state.
After the treatment you usually feel more at home in your body and develop more serenity and new strength. Shiatsu can also accompany and support personal change processes.
I will also give you individual suggestions from the 5 element teachings and show you exercises that you can do for yourself at home and actively balance and strengthen your body and 'Ki'.
