Why shiatsu for today’s world?

• The modern work environment has potential problems like.
• Static posture (static loading of muscles of the back to hold the head in place).
• Repetition of certain movements (over use of particular parts of the body).
• Stress – physical and emotional.

• Repetitive strain injuries.
• Constricted blood vessels.
• Immobile joints.
• Compressed nerves.
• Contracted muscles.
• Chemical changes in the body (increased levels of adrenaline and cortisone which lead to self – perpetuation of stress cycles, and conditions such as high BP and reduced immune function).
• Sympathetic nervous system in over – drive and not returning to normal levels.

How does shiatsu help in todays world?

Shiatsu massage
• It relaxes the muscles and helps in restoring free blood circulation and free nerve impulses.
• It activates the parasympathetic nervous system of the body to achieve body balance. This gives the body time to heal and restore Ki – the vital life force.
• It reduces continued stress and thus boosts the immune system.
• Reduces elevated levels adrenaline and cortisol thus avoiding depression in cases of chronic stress and illness.
• Namikoshi Shiatsu deals with a lot of chemical/hormonal balancing of the body.