The Practice of Shiatsu [With DVD]

By Sandra K. Anderson

Book Overview

Be prepared to answer certification questions about shiatsu, and develop the skills you'll need to become a successful practitioner This comprehensive, easy-to-use textbook covers foundational information and methods, followed by more complex theory and practice. You'll learn how the channels (meridians) affect clients' health, how to conduct assessments, how to maintain proper body mechanics during practice, how to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and much more. The accompanying DVD includes over 90 minutes of video showing specific applications described in the book. Workbook-style exercises and questions at the end of each chapter improve your understanding and retention of the material. A title in the Mosby's Massage Career Development Series.Comprehensive textbook introduces you to all the essentials of shiatsu, offering a complete background on the history of shiatsu, relevant Eastern philosophies and Asian bodywork concepts, the channels (meridians), and proper body mechanicsA separate Theory and Practice section explores various assessment methods and how to evaluate assessment information, techniques and positions to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and advanced techniquesIncludes all of the helpful learning features you expect from a Mosby's Massage Career Development Series title, such as a vibrant, full-color design, chapter outlines and learning objectives, key terms, workbook sections, and a companion DVDAuthored by a leading expert and certified practitioner with a background in shiatsu education and instructionDVD packaged with the book contains over 90 minutes of video showing specific applications and techniques performed by the author, such as qigong, basic shiatsu techniques, jitsu and kyo, basic kata, including the hara techniques, and a standard treatment sessionEach video clip on the DVD is referenced in the textbook with numbered icons that direct you to particular clips on the DVDOver 330 full-color illustrations visually represent concepts and techniquesSpecial quote boxes interspersed throughout each chapter, contain thoughts and proverbs from Buddha, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Dalai Lama, Helen Keller, and many others

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323045804
• ISBN13: 9780323045803
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 10.3"