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Shiatsu MT107 -4
Shiatsu Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Vital Energy | Ki |
| Where Ki comes to the surface of the body also referred to as pressure points, trigger points, acupoints | Tsubo |
| When a person has an excess of amount of energy | Jitsu |
| Lack of energy | Kyo |
| Stiffness, fullness, activity | symptoms of Jitsu |
| Weakness, emptiness, inactivity | symptoms of Kyo |
| known as the center, place of inner being, center of gravity and breathing | Hara |
| assement of the flow of Qi through meridian pathways. | Hara diagnosis |
| Technique assesses the disharmony of the client, uses the 5 element theory to decide what would help with balance | Five Element Shiatsu |
| practitioner will look at how each individual is connected with nature | Macrobiotic Shiatsu |
| Technique based on nuturing and healing touch by pratitioner from Eastern philosophies.. This method deals with inner self healing through meditation and excercises | Ohashiatsu |
| Traditional Chinese medicine and contemporary pressure points on the client. empasizes the neuron -musculeseletal system and abdominal massage | Shiatsu Anma |
| shiatsu pyschology and western phychology are combined together to create the gentle technique. | Zen Shiatsu |
| Technique uses Shiatsu and Chinese theory and western massage soft tissues | Intergrative Electric Shiatsu |
| Based on western anatomy and physiology. Practitioner applies to specific points. involves whole body secession | Namikoshi Shiatsu |
| Explores physicis and energetic body work that goes beyond space and time. Views the human as a part of the universe energy | Quantum Shiatsu |
| It involves the 5 elements Ki training, Ki, method, super vessel, super vessel tsubos, 24 meridians and new methodology of treatment. Visualization is synchronized with clients Ki and amount of pressure applied. | Tao Shiatsu |
| Releases energy toxins and rebalance the person | Tao Shiatsu |
| means finger | Shi |
| Means pressure | atsu |
| Utilizes a combination of pressure and assisted-stetching techniques | Shiatsu |
| means foot | Ashi |
| lower abdomen is the vital energy, Ki, keeps one balnced throughout the day | Hara |