September 3, 2008
What can Shiatsu do for you (Part One)?
Shiatsu originated in China at least 2000 years ago, when the earliest accounts gave the causes of ailments and the remedies that could be effected through a change of diet and the way of life. The use of massage and acupuncture was also recommended. The Japanese also were practitioners of this massage after it had been introduced into that country and it was known as anma. The therapy that is known today as shiatsu has evolved with time from anma under influences from both the East and the West. It is only recently that it has gained full recognition and popularity, with people becoming aware of its existence and its benefits.Although East and West have different viewpoints on health and life these can complement each other. The Eastern belief is of a primary flow of energy throughout the body, which runs along certain channels that are known as meridians. It is also believed that this energy exists throughout the universe and that all living creatures are dependent upon it as much as on physical nourishment. The energy is known by three similar names, ki, chi and prana in Japan, China and India respectively. As in acupuncture, there are certain […]
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