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Shiatsu Massage
What Is Shiatsu Massage?
What Are Shiatsu Massage Pressure Points?
How to Prepare for Shiatsu Massage
How to Discuss Shiatsu Massage with Clients
Health Benefits of Shiatsu Massage
How to Do a Shiatsu Massage Diagonal Stretch
How to Do Lumbar Area Shiatsu Massage
How to Do Spinal Shiatsu Massage
How to Do Hip Area Shiatsu Massage
How to Do Sacral Hole Shiatsu Massage
How to Squeeze Hips in Shiatsu Massage
How to Do Leg Shiatsu Massage
How to Use Palms in Shiatsu Massage
How to Use Forearms in Shiatsu Massage
How to Finish a Shiatsu Massage
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Richard Neil is a licensed, certified massage therapist. His technique of healing bodywork incorporates the various modalities in which he’s been trained: deep tissue, Swedish,...read more
"So for shiatsu the set up is very simple. You just need a nice area room. No props are needed - no props are needed, not a massage table, no oils are used. It's best to have a soft-cushion or a carpet or a rug, or even a futon if you have it. As far as what you should wear, make it loose-fitting clothing and lose the jewelry if you can. I like to start as the practitioner with a very simple meditation, just to get centered, that my energy is also relaxed and calm. The abdominal area is called the hara, and we'll be talking about the hara later on. This is also where the ch'i comes from. When you're centered, you have very strong ch'i. If you can close your eyes and imagine filling up your stomach with very strong ch'i. When you inhale, you're taking strong ch'i in, expanding the belly, exhaling and letting the ch'i go. [Takes a few deep breaths] Try to do that for 5 or 10 minutes. If how I'm sitting is uncomfortable for you, you can also sit in a very simple cross-legged position as long as you're grounded. Try to get relaxed in the ch'i. I think we're ready to start."
eHow Article: How to Prepare for Shiatsu Massage
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