Shiatsu – A Journey through Touch and Energy
Shiatsu is a Japanese therapeutic method for treating body and soul by working with Qi energy in energy pathways – meridians.
Although it is considered to be a Japanese subject, the shiatsu roots reach to China. Its basis is the Chinese Taoist philosophy and the principles of Chinese medicine, which gradually flowed into the Japanese islands and implanted there in the Japanese lifestyle.
Shiatsu is performed through clothing, on a futon on the floor.
Although it uses some massage-like techniques and touches, its main purpose is different – to guide and harmonize the flow of Qi in the body. It works with the same energy pathways and acupuncture points as acupuncture, but in a gentle way – through the touch of palms, the pressure of thumbs, elbows, or even feet.
Shiatsu helps to release energetic stagnation, which may manifest as pain, tension, or fatigue. On a deeper level, these imbalances can also affect the function of the organs and, in turn, the condition of the bones, joints, and muscles – since all physical structures depend on the quality of Qi and the harmonious function of the internal organs.
It is an excellent tool of prevention – by harmonizing the flow of Qi, it supports the body’s natural self-healing abilities.
Our body often gently signals through pain or discomfort that it is time to pause and give it attention. Shiatsu is a form of touch that listens to these signals and helps the body find balance again.