Shiatsu society news autumn 2007 page 8 zen shiatsu. Chapter 4 goals and methods of shin so shiatsu 59 about sei ki and ja ki 61 how internal ja ki is created 62 the three main goals of shin so shiatsu 63 the two main components of a shin so treatment 63 the four main shin so shiatsu treatment methods 64 diagnosing the deepest level of imbalance 65 diagnosing the deepest level of imbalance 65. After studying psychology, he decided to pursue shiatsu as well. First, she rejected the standardization of the clinical treatment format that. Shiatsu refers generally to a japanese pressure therapy used to relieve a variety of problems including back pain, neck and shoulder problems, stress, insomnia, digestive problems, and fatigue. Together, zen shiatsu refers to a particular style of shiatsu that is popular in the west. Masunaga is the author of shiatsu japanese title, which became zen shiatsu when. After graduating in psychology from kyoto university, he went on. While reading the classic medical texts, he investigated the practical clinical aspects of shiatsu.
In the system of zen shiatsu, whose founder was the japanese teacher of shiatsu shizuto masunaga 19251981, there are the concepts kyo jitsu. Course descriptions beginning zen shiatsu healing is a simple act. Shiatsu is a japanese word meaning finger pressure. Nov, 2015 feldenkrais and shiatsu enable somatic learning through continuous tactile coupling, a realtime interpersonal dynamic unfolding in a safe dyadic sphere. Masunaga lectured as a professor for western psychology. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 1of4 this is part 1 is a series of video clips. In beginning zen shiatsu, we impart the simple ability to be with another human being in a healing context. Zen shiatsu was developed by shizuto masunaga 1925 1981 who was born into a family of shiatsu practitioners. Zen shiatsu japanese opens with a short narrated history about shiatsu in japan. Downloadable pages contents jessica kingsley publishers. He was born in june 1925 in kure, hiroshima and graduated in psychology. Jun 16, 2016 a master at work with some amazing shiatsu techniques in prone postion. Masunagas untimely death left the zen part of zenshiatsu without standardization and the mercy of many who does not practice meditation or who does not know meditation but still use the term zenshiatsu, this includes some of my own shiatsu instructors. They have been translated as empty full, ie deficient and excess chi respectively, referring to a tsubo point.
How to harmonize yin and yang for better health reprint by masunaga, shizuto, ohashi, wataru isbn. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 2of4 here is part 2 in a series of rare video. The masunaga meridian system and the classical chinese meridian system masunaga meridian system classical meridian system. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 1of4 by healer january 20, 2010 featured articles, shiatsu massage therapy this is part 1 is a series of video clips from a rare video of shizuto masunaga, the. Zen shiatsu was established by a shizuto masunaga 19251981. Zen shiatsu represents a return of the values of traditional chinese medicine, in comparison with anatomically. Related posts brought to you by yet another related posts plugin. Okido zen shiatsu masunaga le moment present 17 photos. Apr 07, 2020 zen is a form of buddhism that had its origins in japan. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Shiatsu is a form of japanese bodywork based on concepts in traditional chinese medicine.
Okido zen shiatsu masunaga le moment present, dionleval, brabant, belgium. Zen shiatsu the japanese way of acupuncture without needles. He founded zen shiatsu and the iokai shiatsu center school. The predominant one is zen shiatsu, popularised by masunaga in the 1970s, but this tradition has in turn grown in different directions. Atlas of shiatsu, meridians of zen shiatsu 2nd edition. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 2of4 here is part 2 in a. Shizuto masunagas book, called zen shiatsu in english, popularized zen or masunaga shiatsu in north america and europe. However, shiatsu has now become a diverse and rich body therapy with many different aspects and philosophies.
The legacy of shizuto masunaga by subhuti dharmananda, ph. This acclaimed book by shizuto masunaga is available at in several formats for your ereader. The first person to establish a theoretical basis for shiatsu therapy, masunaga has evolved his own. After graduating in psychology from kyoto university, he went on to graduate from the japan shiatsu college 1959 and went on to teach psychology at there. Shizuto masunaga shiatsu zen secuencia basica youtube. Masunaga shizuto, zen shiatsu, edizioni mediterranee 1979. The basic approach of oriental medicine is to emphasize natural powers of selfcure and to evolve a therapy that. Combining this meditative aspect with shiatsu the term zenshiatsu was coined. It is difficult to do justice in a few words to the tremendous significance that this book, and. Zen shiatsu had been developed in japan by shizuto masunaga who also spread shiatsu to the west. Dear internet archive community, ill get right to it. It is useful to know that simple pressure on the body tissues has both a geltosol and a piezoelectric effect. Feldenkrais and shiatsu enable somatic learning through continuous tactile coupling, a realtime interpersonal dynamic unfolding in a safe dyadic sphere.
Masunagas untimely death left the zen part of zenshiatsu without standardization and the mercy of many who does not. It was founded by shizuto masunaga who integrated elements of shiatsu, western psychology and chinese medicine to create zen shiatsu therapy. Shizuto masunaga was a japanese shiatsu practitioner and author of books on shiatsu. Shiatsu et medecine orientale isbn 9782702914168 pdf epub. Shizuto masunaga, masunaga shizuto, 19251981 was a japanese shiatsu practitioner and author of books on shiatsu. The lung and large intestine meridians determine an individuals structure via intake of ki and vitality via elimination. Through the study of soap note writing format, specific. Shin so shiatsu photos by robin grant and juergen raeuber. Zen shiatsu masunaga traditional chinese medicine massage.
As governmental regulations took form, and professional therapists wanted to make a distinction between pleasure and medical treatment, the term shiatsu was born. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health shizuto masunaga, wataru ohashi. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 1of4 by healer january 20, 2010 featured articles, shiatsu massage therapy this is part 1 is a series of video clips from a rare video of shizuto masunaga, the founder of zen shiatsu. Zen shiatsu the japanese way of acupuncture without. In san francisco in 1978, a mysterious and psychedelic encounter with zen master reuho yamada, himself a student of masunaga sensei, turned me on to zen shiatsu for the first time. Shizuto masunaga s book, called zen shiatsu in english, popularised zen or masunaga shiatsu in north america and europe. I have been asked to contribute some thoughts to mark the thirtieth anniversary of masunaga. Masunaga grew up in a family of shiatsu practitioners, with his mother having studied. The predominant one is zen shiatsu, popularised by masunaga in the 1970s, but this. Shiatsu refers generally to a japanese pressure therapy used.
I had the great fortune to study zen shiatsu in japan with a student of master masunaga and i have incorporated the philosophy into my own art of zen yoga. Tadashi izawa established meridian shiatsu, incorporating meridian theory of traditional chinese medicine tcm into his shiatsu therapy. Together, zen shiatsu refers to a particular style of shiatsu that is popular in. He understood the workings of the body on an energetic level. The masunaga meridian system and the classical chinese meridian system masunaga meridian system classical meridian system does not have its own acupoints drawn as connections between acupoints more re. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health reprint by shizuto masunaga. He pioneered zen shiatsu, an art much deeper than what is studied in the mainstream. The six zen shiatsu stretches open the twelve qi meridians of acupuncture. This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to share this beautiful skill with others. Ryukyu endo, a buddhist priest, introduced tao shiatsu, which involves concentrating the mind and making supplications to the buddha.
The basic approach of oriental medicine is to emphasize natural powers of self. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Movement shiatsu, quantum shiatsu and transformational shiatsu to name but a few. But in the context of extending your skills as a massage therapist, a familiarity with zen shiatsu pressure technique will greatly enhance your ability to palpate and diagnose the condition of the soft tissues. Born into shiatsu, he became one of the main influences. Zen shiatsu as we know it today was established by shizuto masunaga in japan. The mornings are the best time for good treatments. A difference between masunagas zen shiatsu and earlier forms of shiatsu is that zen shiatsu uses not only thumbs and. In an honoring of zen shiatsu master masunaga, viewers are shown a series of images of masunaga, photographed by veltri in 1977. Atlas of shiatsu, meridians of zen shiatsu 2nd edition wilfried rappenecker, meike kockrick on. Sep 20, 2012 masunaga senseis shiatsu diagnosis charts. The information in this chapter may help you defend shiatsu, if you have to, against arguments that it is not based on science but superstition.
They have been translated as empty full, ie deficient. He brought it back to its roots in traditional chinese medicine. Shiatsu japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure is a traditional japanese handson therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the ministry of health and welfare in japan. When giving a treatment work always general specific general.
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