The Shiathu: An Ancient Style Of Massage

The Shiatsu Shi (finger) and Atsu (pressure) is a method of massage pressure that fights the imbalance of body and spirit. By this pressure stimulates the body’s natural defenses by providing self-healing. It is a technique of application of traditional Chinese medicine and follows the same principles of energy and the Acupressure meridians. Its basic principle is the notion of vital energy (chi in Chinese or Ki in Japanese). This energy circulates in the body through meridians or energy channels and which can act on specific points (acupuncture point or tsubo) to unlock the flow of energy or improve it if you are weak. Meridians are channels that form a network of independent connections of nerves and blood vessels carry vital energy. The stagnation or blockage of energy causes many diseases.

Through special points of the body, called acupuncture points or tsubos, we can influence energy and restoring balance techniques such as acupuncture or shiatsu. It is based on applying pressure to the body surface, in a gradual, so that it sinks and flexible muscles that are under the skin, improving the therapeutic and encouraging the body’s recovery. We take the points or areas of the body that are most effective for each treatment from the point of view of contemporary anatomy and physiology, as well as from the traditional theory of meridians and points of orientation acupuntura.La shiatsu is strictly therapeutic and non- be confused with simple relaxation techniques or placer.En ultimate aim of shiatsu is to re-balance the flow of vital energy in our body and so calm many ills. Its benefits are: It works on all muscle joint system, and that through its action on muscles, tendons and ligaments gives elasticity to the muscles releasing accumulated tension and, therefore, correct posture improving tone, re-lining segments body, etc … Vitalize the skin because it improves circulation and acts on both the microcirculation and on the great movement, favoring the return of venous blood to the heart. That is why their therapeutic effects are used in facial aesthetics and body because it reduces the appearance of wrinkles. It stimulates the circulation of body fluids, hormonal and lymphatic system and eliminate toxins.

Regulates the functioning of the internal organs. Regulates the activity of the autonomic nervous system and promotes relaxation. It is very effective in relieving stress disorders, agitation, nervousness, headaches, migraines, neck, back, waist, general aches, muscle strains. Improves mental clarity and concentration. Regulates neuronal functions. Enhances metabolism, increases physical and intellectual performance, provides physical and emotional, awaken the conscience of the body and develops responsibility for health.