Shiatsu: Full Body Session
– Theory and Application

Shiatsu is a comprehensive system of healing and health maintenance based on Oriental practices over 5,000 years old. While giving attention to muscles, nerves, circulation, and joint movement, Shiatsu also balances energy systems to promote health and wholeness in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. It is convenient and inexpensive to apply. The receiver may be fully clothed and the treatment administered in a seated position or lying down. A massage chair or table may be used or simply a mat on the floor. Shiatsu is easily integrated with other systems of body work.

Course includes:

• Application of a full body Shiatsu session.

• Introduction to the principles of Oriental healing such as: Meridians and Acupressure, Yin and Yang Theory, 4 Examinations, and 5 Elements.

• Lot of hands-on practice, including both floor and table techniques. This course will teach you many techniques that you can add to your Swedish repetoire.

Judith August, LMT, MTI has been an enthusiasitc practitioner and teacher of Shiatsu for over 20 years.

Shiatsu offers a unique approach to relieving such varied conditions as:

• Digestive complaints
• Sciatica
• Migraine
• Stiff or frozen shoulders
• Postural misalignment
• Sinusitis
• Muscle cramps and spasms
• Emotional instability/depression/anxiety
• Shallow breathing

Benefits of Shiatsu:

• Stress maintenance/health promotion
• Integration and balance of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of both giver and receiver
• Improved circulation
• Balances nervous and endocrine systems
• Promotes clear, truthful thinking
• Fosters health-promoting lifestyle and experience of harmony with the Universe
• Promotes flexibilty