Have A Holistic Shiatsu Massage
Emma Hardy
It seems that whatever ease and calm efforts we try to make our
lives less stressful, it turns out we can’t control what’s going
on around us. And this, as it always had done, makes us more
tiring and exhausted by the end of the day. You may not know
it, but perhaps the extreme stress and tiredness may be due to
something else. The best retreat, a soothing massage to comfort
the aching and tired mind and body.
A good alternative for relaxation is the Shiatsu massage.
Shiatsu massage is holistic, focusing on the whole person, both
mind and body. Unlike western medicine, which treats symptoms,
Shiatsu seeks to discover and treat the source of the
imbalance. Consequently, Shiatsu may be used both to treat and
prevent disease. During a session, one might also receive
various suggestions that are intended to assist the healing
process. These suggestions may include dietary, life habits,
thought/perception and lifestyle changes. Shiatsu is also a
great alternative for people interested in the benefits of
acupuncture but are needle shy. Because shiatsu’s focus is on
massaging the meridians, so to speak, the massage may feel deep
and focused without feeling invasive and “pushy.”
Shiatsu massage treats common psychological and physical
complaints by pressing pressure points. Proponents believe it
alleviates disorders such as depression, anxiety, nausea,
stiffness, headaches, arthritis, cramps, or pulled muscles.
This Japanese equivalent of the Chinese method of acupressure
comes from the Japanese words "shi" and "atsu," meaning "finger
pressure."
Shiatsu massage, sometimes called Zen shiatsu, unifies
spiritual, philosophical, and medical aspects of the body. Some
westernized massage techniques are combined with the view that
energy, qi or chi, circulates along channels called meridians.
When freely flowing, chi brings fresh, strong energy and
carries away spent energy along with toxins. In this view, any
number of influences upset our natural balance of yin and yang.
Blocked or diverted chi must be cleared and restored. An Eastern
perspective doesn't cite sleeplessness, indigestion, swollen
joints, headaches, or depression as sources of discomfort, but
sees them as symptoms of either hyperactive or underproductive
chi.
Most people enjoy shiatsu massage as much as they enjoy deep
tissue massage, but expect some differences. Shiatsu will
involve deep breathing, rotating and stretching your joints, as
well as manipulating pressure points. When these points are
pressed, people describe the sensation as feeling tender,
tickling, intense, or slightly uncomfortable, unlike anything
else. After the massage, you may feel strange, but not sore as
in a muscular tissue massage. Many believe Shiatsu is both
preventative and healing, so getting it done on a regular
basis, along with stretching, exercise, and a healthy diet, may
improve your health.
Shiatsu supports the self-healing process. As a holistic form
of treatment, it looks on illness and symptoms of disease as an
imbalance of energy. Treatment stimulates, relaxes, invigorates,
decongests, and gives an overall sense of body/mind/spirit
well-being. Shiatsu not only works on the visible symptoms of
imbalance, but also at an even deeper level, the energetic
level, the root of all imbalances. This may eventually give you
a better disposition and a more energetic lifestyle, the best
way to live the day!
About The Author: Emma hardy is an expert on massages, and has
written many articles on different types of massage including
the benefits, downsides, accessories needed for each one Why
not go to http://www.massage-town.net
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