I have read a few other books in the past on this japanese therapy system but found them to be somewhat complex. Shiatsu project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Tokujiro namikoshi he founder of shiatsu, tokujiro namikoshi, passed away on sept. Japanese fingerpressure therapy by tokujiro namikoshi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I recently purchased this interesting and informative soft cover book 83 pages japanese fingerpressure therapy shiatsu by tokujiro namikoshi on amazon for a bargain price. Tokujiro namikoshi, who founded the clinic of pressure therapy in the same 1925, endeavored to place shiatsu techniques within a western framework with extensive use of anatomy for points location. This association is part of namikoshishiatsu europe, which represents the interests of namikoshishiatsu japan and is responsible for the propagation of namikoshishiatsu, for its standards of education and quality assurance. In a famous incident that greatly increased the reputation of shiatsu and of namikoshi tokujiro, namikoshi treated marilyn monroe after she fell gravely ill while visiting japan and failed to respond to conventional treatment.
Its activities aim to publicize the method of shiatsu namikoshi. Improved health and enhanced living through the japanese healing art. Namikoshi tokujiro, 1905 2000 is the founder of shiatsu therapy he was born on the island of shikoku. Istituto shiatsu metodo namikoshi sezione svizzera european shiatsu academy associazione svizzera shiatsu metodo namikoshi formazione professionale shiatsu 20172019 sede. This is believed to be the first use of the term shiatsu. Download pdf shiatsu japanese finger pressure therapy free. Basic namikoshi shiatsu enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Secondly shiatsu is something tokujiro namikoshi created, a book he himself authored is a credible source for information about shiatsu. Shiatsu is a form of japanese body work that was developed in the 1920s by tokujiro namikoshi.
This organization brings together schools and associations shiatsu namikoshi italy, switzerland, the netherlands, portugal and spain. This book clearly outlines a full body treatment reclined and seated with clear photos and graphics. Il libro completo dello shiatsu tokujiro namikoshi. This is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of shiatsu for lower. Pull all four fingers of your left hand with the fingers of your right hand to stretch them. An illustrated description of the techniques and uses of japanese fingerpressure therapy. Physical and psychological effects of the shiatsu stimulation. Combining the best of east and west, our shiatsu certification program prepares you to step into. Shiatsu therapy first recognized by japanese government but only in conjunction with anma and massage. Japanese shiatsu for anxiety and stress anxiety reduction. In 1940, tokujiro namikoshi founded the japan shiatsu college and systematised a form of shiatsu therapy based on western anatomy and physiology. Tokujiro namikoshi founded the japan shiatsu college in 1940 and systematised a form of shiatsu therapy based on western anatomy and physiology. Successivamente il maestro shizuto masunaga, inizialmente collaboratore di namikoshi, ha elaborato una.
Toru namikoshi author of the complete book of shiatsu. Toru namikoshi is the author of the complete book of shiatsu therapy 3. He combined these principles with the traditional oriental knowledge of energy. Its recognition and spread resulted mainly from the efforts of tokujiro namikoshi, the founder of modern shiatsu sometimes called namikoshi shiatsu. Shiatsu may be a supposed medical intervention however it is also a practice and art. Tokujiro namikoshi founded the japan shiatsu college in 1940 and systematised a form of shiatsu. This exploration used videos of shiatsu and acupressure techniques and. And as an art it should not be required to cite scientific evidence when it comes to describing the practice and philosophy. The term shiatsu may have been first cited in a 1915 book, tenpaku tamais shiatsu ryoho. Tokujiro namikoshi discovered his system of shiatsu through trial and error, as a growing boy on hokkaido, a northern japanese island his family moved to when he was very young 1905.
Secrets of shiatsu download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. These great masters also helped build the very foundations. After his family moved from the warm climate of the seto inland sea to a colder cli mate of the northern japanese island. Among his students were katsusuke serizawa, tokujiro. Namikoshi and then spread from japan to the world by his son toru. Namikoshi shiatsu is not just a wonderful form of treatment for pain, stress levels as well as various pathological problems. He was born in 1905 on the island of shikoku, and moved to the northern island of hokkaido with his family when he was seven years. Namikoshi shiatsu europe shiatsu praktijk groningen. He was born in 1905 on the island of shikoku, and moved to the. Shiatsu uses the same body points and meridians as chinese accupuncture, but does not involve inserting needles into the skin. Today his grandson takashi is exploring the potential of shiatsu in various fields, such as medicine, sports, and beauty care, with the aim of achieving its further development.
In 1940, he established the japan shiatsu college in tokyo. The following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. The basic approach of oriental medicine is to emphasize natural powers of selfcure and to evolve a therapy that is entirely in harmony with the entire organism of the patient. Three techniques of shiatsu pressure and pointscites of shiatsu stimulation. This association is part of namikoshi shiatsu europe, which represents the interests of namikoshi shiatsu japan and is responsible for the propagation of namikoshi shiatsu, for its standards of education and quality assurance. Tokujiro namikoshi shiatsu metoda terapeutica japonez 22. Shin so shiatsu photos by robin grant and juergen raeuber. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Download pdf shiatsu japanese finger pressure therapy.
Due to the climates extremes his mother developed arthritis in her knee which developed into rheumatoid arthritis of many of her joints. Tenpeki tamai published his book the shiatsu method, shiatsuho. Improved health and enhanced living through the japanese healing art by kensen saito pdf subject. A crossover test was conducted on 20 subjects average 34. Tokujiro namikoshi, toru namikoshi, and shizuto masunaga. Namikoshi shiatsu therapy long definition pdf aobta. Line drawings and photographs are used to demonstrate the techniques of a japanese method of massage that is believed to promote mental and physical wellbeing. The second association is the lassociazione svizzera shiatsu metodo namikoshi with approx. Pages in category shiatsu the following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. Il padre dello shiat su, tokujiro namikoshi, affermava. Tokujiro namikoshi, uno dei padri dello shiatsu, ideatore della shiatsuterapia namikoshi, nacque il. Techniques fondamentales du shiatsu namikoshi author. From them, i learned not only the skills and knowledge that come with formal shiatsu training, i learned about human nature.
Tokujiro namikoshi kommt unbestritten eine herausragende. In this study, we investigated physical and psychological effects of the shiatsu finger pressure stimulation in a sitting position. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Namikoshi shiatsu was founded by tokujiro namikoshi and then spread from japan to the world by his son toru.
Tokujiro namikoshi is the founder of namikoshi shiatsu therapy and japans shiatsu college. Fileshare download tokujiro namikoshi shiatsu metoda. In japan, namikoshis system enjoys special legal status, and its adherents often credit him with the. Zen shiatsu masunaga traditional chinese medicine massage. Japanese fingerpressure therapy by tokujiro namikoshi and a great selection of related books.
This are the most common and basic shiatsu techniques you should learn to use on the thearopy shiatsu massage namikoshi. Namikoshi s system of shiatsu is defined by the application of pressure using the fingers, palms the thumbs on points that are related to the central and autonomic nervous systems with the aim of preventing and curing illness by stimulating the bodys natural powers of recuperation and promoting general good health. Use your thumb on your right hand to apply pressure in the middle of your left palm, pressing that area for 3060 sec. Shiatsu by tokujiro namikoshi namikoshi tokujiro 19052000. Tenpeki tamai founded the name shiatsu in 1919 as the therapeutical application of traditional manual techniques. Shiatsu stimulation the shiatsu stimulation namikoshi basic methods of shiatsu in the sitting. Shiatsu, origine ed evoluzione shiatsu significa letteralmente pressione atsu con le dita shi, con il suo particolare approccio riceventeoperatore arriva a riequilibrare molteplici aspetti dellesistenza della persona. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Noticeably, meridian theory is not discussed and the book dwells very much on the pressing of specific tsubo, to relieve certain conditions. Various styles called derivative shiatsu incorporate to differing degrees aspects of japanese.
Shiatsu basic techniques namikoshi ancient method youtube. Namikoshi shiatsu is based on western anatomy and physiology, and is not based on tcm traditional chinese medicine as zen shiatsu or masunaga shiatsu. Namikoshis system of shiatsu is defined by the application of pressure using the fingers, palms the thumbs on points that are related to the central and autonomic nervous systems with the aim of preventing and curing illness by stimulating the bodys natural powers of recuperation and promoting general good health. Dal punto di vista legislativo lo shiatsu venne riconosciuto ufficialmente. Tokujiro namikoshi 1905 2000 developped a shiatsu style based on chiropractic, i.
Namikoshi shiatsu therapy is a primary form of shiatsu in japan that practitioners learn in order to become licensed. Shiatsu japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure is a traditional japanese handson therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the ministry of health and welfare in japan. Tokujiro namikoshi found his own therapy by treating his mother with only his thumbs and palms. In the 1920s, tokujiro namikoshi established shiatsu as a therapeutic system integrated with modern. In addition, it offers the warmth of a caring touch. Shiatsu, which originated in japan, is a hands on method of preventive health care and therapy that increases vitality, relieves fatigue, and stimulates the bodys natural healing ability by applying pressure to key points on the body. In the 1980s, tokujiro namikoshis son, toru namikoshi.
As a young boy of seven, he discovered his handson therapy pressure method while treating his mothers rheumatoid arthritis. The protocol for standardized shiatsu therapy was uploaded elsewhere supplemental file. Shiatsu is one of the oriental medical disciplines that have made great progress in such therapy. He first named this therapy appaku then later changed it to shiatsu.