Secrets of Shiatsu

Secrets of Shiatsu is the ultimate beginner's guide to the ancient Japanese healing art of shiatsu, meaning "finger pressure". This practical and accessible book by Cathy Meeus, with consultation from expert Paul Lundberg, explains the history and principles of the therapy, providing an illustrated step by step routine and easy to follow self treatment remedies. Derived from an Eastern healing tradition dating back nearly 5,000 years, shiatsu is a relatively modern therapy that is gaining popularity in the West. It involves improving energy flow by applying pressure to, stretching or manipulating specific parts of the body.