Shiatsu Theory and Practice
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Written by a well-known and highly respected author and practitioner within the field, Shiatsu Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Phase theory as well as that of Zen. Beresford-Cooke explains the strands of theory in a way which makes their integration into practice clear and rational. She includes step-by-step descriptions of treatment routines and techniques, alongside case histories illustrating the application of theory to practice. The book features detailed descriptions and illustrations of meridians, point locations and functions, and these are shown together with salient underlying anatomy. The text is supported by full colour photographs as well as online videoclips showing techniques, routines in the four positions and how to treat individual points and meridians. There are also supplementary online resources such as exercises and activities, web links, appendices for each chapter, and instructor lesson plans, homework and testbank of questions. This fully revised third edition is essential reading for students and practitioners of shiatsu and massage therapy. Review: disappointed to elated!! - I must say for the price...when I opened my package I was really expecting a much larger book....so I got that burning sick feeling in my stomach...then...I opened the book...and my woozy feeling went away quickly as I began to thumb through the pages. I am 5 chapters in...the text is fantastic. This is a great intro to shiatsu and also includes a good size section on the TCM theories from which shiatsu comes...so all and all..the more I get into the book the more I have enjoyed it...two thumbs up and definitely 5 star!!! Review: Exallent and helpfull - This book was my teacher's suggestion for my first steps in zen shiatsu and it gathers all the details that a practitioner needs. It arrives with a very helpfull dvd and it should be in the libraries of every student in shiatsu.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 94 Reviews |
B**N
disappointed to elated!!
I must say for the price...when I opened my package I was really expecting a much larger book....so I got that burning sick feeling in my stomach...then...I opened the book...and my woozy feeling went away quickly as I began to thumb through the pages. I am 5 chapters in...the text is fantastic. This is a great intro to shiatsu and also includes a good size section on the TCM theories from which shiatsu comes...so all and all..the more I get into the book the more I have enjoyed it...two thumbs up and definitely 5 star!!!
A**I
Exallent and helpfull
This book was my teacher's suggestion for my first steps in zen shiatsu and it gathers all the details that a practitioner needs. It arrives with a very helpfull dvd and it should be in the libraries of every student in shiatsu.
V**N
Good
S**M
Wonderful Book, challenging web experience.
Carola Beresford's third edition of her wonderful book includes internet access through Evolve - I bought this book in June and immediately went on the website to investigate the resources. The experience was awkward and frustrating, my registration wasn't saved and the system made me go through the process over and over. I just checked before starting to write this review, and it's possible that it has been resolved. I was never able to find a satisfactory customer help site. In June I wrote to Carola, wondering if I was missing something, and she wrote back that she was frustrated also. As I said, it's possible now that the web issues have been resolved.
T**A
God theory book, but not enough practical aspect
It is a good read, interesting and useful. I wish for more practical aspects of the shiatsu, like more of the hands on or practical diagnostic cases.
K**S
Best Shiatsu Book Out There
This book has everything you need to know to get started with Shiatsu. I love how it is organized by 5 element theory and the added emphasis on Zen Shiatsu is key. I can't recommend this book enough.
G**S
Have been taking the class and this book was on ...
Have been taking the class and this book was on the dot. The pictures help tremendously w the practice. A must in the massage collection.
L**G
Shiastu best introduction
Very well written...very knowledgeable...lots of depth...plus instruction DVD...a best text book to start a path of shiatsu as a way of life
D**Á
Dana Poková. Massage Studio Meridiana
Das ist sehr gute Hilfe bei der Studium und der Verbesserung der Shiatsumassage. Das Buch enthalt informationen aus der Shiatsugeschichte, uber 5 Elementen und alles wichtiges wie fur die Studenten so auch fur Lehrern.
S**A
400 pages of wisdom
Accurate, deep and precise both in theory and practice approach. This in not a book af shiatsu, this is THE book of shiatsu. Well done!
C**S
Très complet
Livre très complet. je suis ravie de mon achat. Il complète parfaitement ce que nous voyons à l'école de shiatsu
A**T
A wealth of knowledge and easy to understand diagrams that will be useful to any ...
A wealth of knowledge and easy to understand diagrams that will be useful to any inquisitive practitioner. An excellent investment.
P**R
Excellent
Excellent
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