Book DescriptionShiatsu is the Japanese art of healing using hand pressure, which is based on the ancient Oriental medicine theory of ki, or the bodys natural energy flow Ryokyu Endo is an internationally known master of shiatsu, and has beendubbed "miracle hands" for his healing abilities He trained in traditional Oriental medical овйчг techniques, and went on to practice what he called "Tao Shiatsu," a technique based on Taoist principles, which he has taught at workshops and lectures in various countries, and which he explained in Tao Shiatsu: Life Medicine for the 21st Century He has since made several startling discoveries that have led him to adapt his original technique Shiatsu is based on the theory that there are certain points onthe body that can be used for healing, called tsubo Conventionally tsubo are in fixed positions Endo now believes that they are constantly moving according to changes in a persons ki, and that conventional shiatsu builds up resistance to treatment in the body In THE NEW SHIATSU METHOD, Endo explains the principles of ki, tsubo, and meridiansthe lines along which ki energy flowsproviding ki meditation and breathing techniques, and explaining how to develop ki power He also demonstrates how to visualize meridians and locate tsubo, and gives a detailed, clearly illustrated, step-by-step guide to his treatment techniques which can be practiced by the individual on him/herself or on a partner in order to heal a specific ailment or generally promote a sense of wellbeing This is an important new contribution to an age-old technique for improving and maintaining ones health.  Развивающий2004 г 127 стр ISBN 477002990X.