Shows how the simple application of finger pressure to specific points of the body can stimulate and alleviate many common ailments (view table of contents)

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The author of The Concise Book of Muscles and Shiatsu: The Complete Guide presents a large-format map of the human body's energy flow systems, identifying the various conduits through which the body's energy flows. Original.

Product Description: A clear, simple guide for students of anatomy as well as an excellent resource for athletes, massage therapists, and anyone interested in the workings of the human body, this user-friendly book is organized around six muscle groups...read more

Product Description: A condensed version of the author's The Atlas of Musculo-skeletal Anatomy, this book is aimed at students and the general reader. The first seven chapters explain anatomical orientation, tissues, bone, the axial and appendicular skeletons, joints, and skeletal muscle and fascia...read more

Product Description: Shiatsu works by stimulating the body's vital energy flow in order to promote good health. The practitioner uses palms, thumbs and fingers, elbows, and even knees and feet to apply pressure and stretching to the energy lines or “meridians...read more

Product Description: An understanding of acu-points is vital not only for acupuncturists but also for bodyworkers. This user-friendly manual contains current, comprehensive information for both groups, with special emphasis on how shiatsu and tuina therapists can best utilize “point knowledge” in their practice...read more

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Product Description: Shiatsu - a Japanese bodywork therapy - is a natural healing discipline from the same ancient oriental principles as acupuncture. This text has been designed as an in-depth introduction to the basic principles and methods of this practical healing art...read more

Product Description: Shiatsu es una guía y libro de referencia definitivos para principiantes, estudiantes y practicantes. Cualquier persona interesada seriamente en cómo trabajar el cuerpo encontrará en Shiatsu su libro de texto indispensable. Abarcando una gran diversidad de temas e información, Shiatsu incluye: El concepto de Ki la energía que se halla en todas las cosas vivas Los elementos y componentes esenciales del shiatsu Cómo usar las diferentes partes del cuerpo: manos, palmas, pulgares, dedos, antebrazos, rodillas y pies Canales de energía y cómo se usan en el shiatsu Técnicas básicas de tratamiento Terapia de shiatsu y medicina oriental tradicional Ilustrado desde el principio hasta el fin, Shiatsu conduce al lector a través de los elementos mentales físicos y espirituales de la práctica del Shiatsu...read more

Product Description: Up to date revised edition of the acknowledged, definitive guide to Shiatsu.The UK’s most recommended and well used Shiatsu guide has been updated with new material throughout.Shiatsu literally means ‘finger pressure’ and is a traditional Japanese massage technique which can rebalance the body and ease both mental and physical tension by applying pressure to the body’s energy channels, or meridians...read more

Product Description: Taiji qigong is an easy-to-learn system of energy- enhancing exercises that coordinate movement with breathing and inner concentration. Taiji Qigong acts as an in-depth instruction manual for the practice of taiji qigong, which is widely practiced throughout the Far East and increasingly throughout the Western world...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Este libro actúa como un manual de instrucción en profundidad para la práctica de las 18 Posiciones de Taiji Qigong. El libro ha sido escrito teniendo en mente todos los niveles de práctica, y ha sido construido de forma que el lector pueda obtener de él la información y técnicas necesarias que cubran sus objetivos particulares...read more

Practiced regularly, Taiji Qigong has been show to increase energy, improve health, and help prevent illness through simple movements and focused breathing. This in depth instruction manual brings the practice to the average reader. Written for every level of skill and interest and constructed for easy customizing for particular goals, the book is broken into three parts that cover the theory and practice of Qi and Qigong; the general principles of Qigong practice; and the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong in detail.