Shiatsu. Skills Development. Spa therapies framework
Subtitle: Spa therapies framework
Publisher: Createspace
Published: 2016
Place of publication: USA
ISBN-13: 9781530814183
Description: Shiatsu is a world class heritage science fundamental to mental, emotional and spiritual wellness based on a Japanese legacy. The principles of centering and harnessing of human energy for healing or self development is beautifully conveyed in the book.This book is developed for a Shiatsu course based on global Occupational Standards with technical structure. It preserves the essence of the classics originating from China and adapting in Japan. The processes of Zen and internalization for empowered healing are illustrated and discussed.The book manages to convey the essence of this magnificent healing art and enhancing the inner awareness and guide in therapists that apply Ki energy. It quotes from Classics and celebrated experts to establish a synchronization of the energy matrix in full potential.It shows the stages of discovery of the therapeutic range from beginner to advanced level.This book provides great support for therapists and Zen study aids, conveying through language and classical imagery the spirit of the universal essence. 
Added features include: 
* A standardized competency guide and simplified chapters to match with full colour images of Japanese art related to Shiatsu.
*Ethical workplace standards and client handling protocols.
* Discussions from original sacred scriptures of the relationship between emotions and channel energy, and corrective techniques, 
* Plan of Care through assembling of data and technical process involving consultation, application and aftercare. 
*Charts to show techniques and hand movements across channels.                                This book manages to maintain the subtle beauty of the ancient traditions of the East engaged in everlasting health. It contributes to Alternative medicine and complementary sciences. It is an Inspirational guide for healers and all engaging in wellness for best living.
Table of contents: title: CONTENT PAGES Illustrations 14-30; title: 1. Philosophy and principles of meridian shiatsu 32; title: 2. Shiatsu. The pressure and the point 36; title: 3. Interrelated. organs tissues, elements and senses 37; title: 4. Balance for health 38; title: 5. The essence of shiatsu 39; title: 6. Ki and the therapists inner space 44; title: 7. The Hara and its energetics 45; title: 8. Hara diagnostics 46; title: 9. Palpation and diagnostics 48; title: 10. Hara 49; title: 11. Shiatsu meridian charts 50; title: 12. Parameters of touch 53; title: 13. External or internal causes of disease 58; title: 14. Seven emotional factors 60 15 .Elements of the bing ji 62; title: 16. Organ and element correspondences at human; title: level 64; title: 17. Masunaga. Energy meridians. Charts 66; title: SHIATSU. CENTER FOR WELLNESS 10; title: 18. Different strokes, positions, sequences 105; title: 19. Energetics 111; title: 20. Shiatsu images 113; title: 21. Benefits of Shiatsu 127; title: 22. Spiritual, mental and emotional states in; title: medicine. Extracts from the Classics 128; title: 23. Basic concepts of Shiatsu 142; title: 24. Developing kiin Shiatsu practise145; title: 25. Elements and their manifestation 157; title: 26. Kyojitsu159; title: 27. Tsubos162; title: 28. Tonificationand sedation with massage 167; title: 29. Levels of imbalance 168; title: 30. Applying the kiin shiatsu 170; title: 31. Techniques 175; title: 32 Levels in Shiatsu skills spa therapies practise. 197; title: 33. Contraindications 201; title: 34. Client consultation 202; title: 35. Planning the treatment 211; title: 36. Giving the treatment 212; title: 37. Code of ethics 213; title: 38. Build your Skills guidelines 214; title: CONCLUSION