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The result of the above factors can be the following
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Constricted blood vessels
- Immobile joints
- Compressed nerves
- Contracted muscles
- Chemical changes in the body [ increased levels of adrenaline and
cortisone which lead to self - perpetuation of stress cycles, and conditions
such as high BP and reduced immune function ]
- Sympathetic nervous system in over - drive and not returning to normal
levels
HOW DOES SHIATSU HELP IN TODAYS WORLD?
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- It relaxes the muscles and helps in restoring free blood circulation
and free nerve impulses.
- It activates the parasympathetic nervous system of the body
to achieve body balance. This gives the body time to heal and
restore Ki - the vital life force.
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- It reduces continued stress and thus boosts the immune system.
- Reduces elevated levels adrenaline and cortisol thus avoiding depression
in cases of chronic stress and illness.
- Namikoshi Shiatsu deals with a lot of chemical / hormonal balancing
of the body.
SHIATSU FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT
Shiatsu can become a focus point by which ones relationship with self,
others and with life can be enhanced.
- It forms basis for self-understanding and discovery.
- Helping and healing of others in itself is a by-product of the process
of self-development.
- Self development has Do-in (self shiatsu) e.g. Makka Ho Stretches
[ a series of stretches that exercise the meridians ] to get in touch
with one's Ki and major energy centers e.g. Hara Chakra where energy
is stored.
- Where mind and body comes together and by centering oneself one becomes
balanced and powerful.
- By deep breathing and by applying Ki to the patient the practitioners
Ki is mobilized thus stimulating patient's Ki to flow where it is most
needed.
DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN SHIATSU
- Areas and points of acupuncture effective to certain conditions evolved
over centuries of experience, observation, trail and error.
- Many other Japanese practitioners further advanced development of
modern shiatsu by incorporating anatomy and physiology.
- Namikoshi techniques are very physical and symptomatic, working largely
on neuromuscular points and around areas of pain. It depends on the
detailed knowledge of muscular, skeletal, nervous and endocrine systems
….. in short a very western approach combined with the traditional
overall view on good health and advice on diet, exercise and laughter.
- Although acupressure is largely an Oriental science, much research
and development is currently taking place in the western countries.
FEW CONDITIONS WHERE ACUPRESSURE TREATMENT IS VERY
EFFECTIVE
- It has been established that the following conditions can be widely
helped by Shiatsu / Acupressure.
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Spondylosis
- Herniated or Slip disc
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Repetitive strain injuries e.g. carpel tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow,
golf elbow.
- Digestive disorders
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Menstural disorders / menopause
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Geeta Nain
The Acupressure Centre
2, Mahindra Society, 121 - Nagar Road, Pune 411 006, India
Eel: 020 - 668 3672 Cell : 98 224 95780 Fax: 020 - 612 3010
e-Mail: geetanain@aarogya.com |
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