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Shiatsu Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition
A comprehensive text for the student and professional
Carola Beresford-Cooke , Shiatsu teacher and practitioner, UK
ISBN 0443070598 · Hardback · 340 Pages · 276 Illustrations
Churchill Livingstone · Published February 2003
This book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen shiatsu, drawing in lucid detail on the theoretical foundation of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and five element theory. The text offers illustrations and photos of unparalleled clarity, supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques, and enabling the student to begin practice with confidence.
Features
Tremendously clear and readable text which allows the complete beginner to build up their knowledge and practice with confidence
Drawings of outstanding clarity which support accurate and careful practice
Thorough exploration of the strands of theory - TCM, five elements, Zen - in a way which makes their integration into practice clear and rational.
Detailed text and illustration descriptions of meridians, point locations and functions, shown together with salient underlying anatomy
Step by step descriptions of treatment routines and the variety of appropriate touch techniques
Case histories to show how theory can realistically apply to practice
What's New
More - and not simply the most important - points covered in each meridian section
Greater mention made of other styles of shiatsu practice, to give them context alongside Zen shiatsu
New case studies
More material on diagnosis techniques and the interpretation of diagnoses
New line drawings and photos added.
Contents
Introduction. Sources. Section One: Practice. The basics- why, when and how. Recommendations for the shiatsu practitioner. Shiatsu tools and techniques. Shiatsu treatment routines in the four positions. Section two: Theory. Traditional Chinese Medicine for the shiatsu practitioner. Zen shiatsu theory. Section Three: Harmonizing TCM and Zen Shiatsu Theory. The Water element - the Kidneys and Bladder. The Wood element - the Liver and Gall Bladder. The Fire element - The Heart, Small Intestine, Heart Protector and Triple Heater. The Earth Element - The Spleen and Stomach. The Metal element - the Lings and Large Intestine. Section Four: Bringing Theory and Practice Together. The four methods of diagnosis. Interpreting the diagnosis. The treatment. After the treatment. Section Four: Appendices.
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