Having the feet worked is very relaxing and enjoyable. Most of the time our feet get very little attention, in Shiatsu it is important to work the whole body, in order to create a sense of full-body rejuvenation. The giver rests her whole bodyweight on the receiver, using the knees and the palms as the points of contact. A lot of pressure can be applied in this way, yet it is comfortable rather than painful as there is no muscular force involved. One of the aims of Shiatsu is to leave the receiver feeling a sense of harmony not just between the different parts of the body, but also between the different aspects of the whole person - mind, body and spirit.
Prone position is very useful for working on the spine and the muscles of the back, hips and legs.