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Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu: How to Perform the Ancient Japanese Art of Acupressure (Compass) Paperback – July 1, 2001

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A growing number of Americans are discovering the pleasurable and therapeutic uses of shiatsu, a Japanese method of acupressure. In Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu, Ohashi, one of the most knowledgeable and well-known U.S.-based shiatsu experts, offers step-by-step instruction on how to perform shiatsu at home. Ohashi, who has taught and practiced shiatsu for more than thirty years, focuses on common ailments faced here in the West. He provides clear explanations of all technical terms and helpful photographs throughout to illustrate shiatsu techniques and locations of pressure points. Also included are explanations of special shiatsu exercises, designed to keep energy flowing through the body, and a new preface by the author.

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0140196323
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978-0140196320
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Ohashi, one of the best-known bodywork and shiatsu experts in the West, was born in Japan. In 1970, he emigrated to the United States and founded the Ohashi Institute, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to teaching his specially developed methods of shiatsu.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Publishing Group; Illustrated edition (July 1, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140196323
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140196320
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 8.19 x 0.31 inches

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Liz Severino

Excellent instruction and unique illustrations

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015

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I bought this for my brother. looked at it first, then decided to keep it and send a second one to him. What's refreshingly unique about this book is the illustrations of the meridians and acupuncture points. Most books have "flat-line" one-dimensional drawings. This one has the lines drawn on full dimensional live bodies fully developed with musculature etc. so you can get a MUCH better idea of where the points really are.

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Practical, useful, works in real life!

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2008

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I have a busy, successful private practice as a licensed massage therapist, thanks a lot to the techniques shared in Mr. Ohashi's book. I graduated from Ohashi Institute a long time ago, used the techniques, then moved to Hawai'i and learned lomilomi massage and lately studied rolfing, orthopedic massage, craniosacral therapy, trigger point therapy, etc. It seemed like shiatsu techniques were not enough, because I had to work with injuries, pain, and other soft tissue problems. But ....

What can I say except that what Mr. Ohashi shares works! It works very well. After studying "deep tissue massage" from leading western experts, I learned to use Ohashi's techniques not only with meridians in mind, but also with muscles, trigger points, etc. in mind. It works!!!

Many techniques in his book are actually myofascial release, combined with rather low-key thai massage stretches and other kind of stretches. Many shiatsu points are in areas that are likely to have trigger points and/or get stuck. For example, the last point on the kidney meridian is where the first rib attaches to the sternum, so it is used for people with tight shoulders and neck due to stress. If you go to a chiropractor, they will punch you into that spot with the intent to release the first rib. A shiatsu person will press there to balance your kidney meridian. Ohashi shows you the stretch that will make pressing into that point very effective and easy.

I feel so extremely grateful to have had the privilege of studying with Mr. Ohashi. He teaches proper body mechanics and movement, and that helps so much when you have to do many treatments per day. I feel good after working.

Overall, I highly recommend this book, and I do hope you enjoy it. If you can, take a class with Ohashi, he teaches at Omega institute and many other places.

Regards,
Milica Barjaktarovic
North Shore Massage and Bodywork by Milica, greater Haleiwa area, Hawaii
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Joseph J. Truncale

This is a very good basic guide for anyone interested in the healing art of Shiatsu.

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2017

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I have had a passion for the martial arts (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do, Kenjutsu, and Boxing) and energy healing arts (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, and Reiki) for about 60 years. One of the healing arts I did not know anything about was the Japanese art of Shiatsu.

I saw this 144 page soft cover book (Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu: How to perform the ancient Japanese art of acupressure by Ohashi: founder of the Ohashi Institute, edited by Vicki Lindner) on Amazon for a bargain price and purchased it. Even though I am a Reiki master I knew nothing about the Japanese art of Shiatsu. This interesting and informative book explained the basic principles of this touch acupressure system.
This book is filled with photographs and illustrations and covered the following material: Introduction, finding the Tsubo, Shiatsu technique, back Shiatsu, Ampuku therapy, neck Shiatsu, leg and foot Shiatsu, arm and chest Shiatsu, face and ear Shiatsu, Shiatsu exercise, and general Shiatsu and how to treat common ailments with Shiatsu.

In Reiki we use the entire hand in our healing methods, but Shiatsu focuses on the proper use of the fingers and knuckles and elbows on body areas. To be honest, I liked this book but even with my more than 60 years of training I would never use Shiatsu without guidance from a Shiatsu instructor. The real value of this manual is two-fold. (1) This book is a good reference source about Shiatsu. (2) Using this book in combination with actual lessons with an instructor is the best approach to learning this art.

Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Seated Zen Karate for seniors and the physically challenged)

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Greyhound daddy

Easy to understand and use the technique

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021

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Just as listed. Fast shipping. Useful information.

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Sonia St. Jules

... ordered this book along with another one and apparently enjoyed both of them

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2014

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I ordered this book along with another one and apparently enjoyed both of them. The textbook is very practical, very well organized, hands-on with pictures, graphs etc. It is completely suitable for an amateur or professional, basically anyone who wants to learn Shiatsu. After studying it I feel like I can do it on myself or any family member. Very helpful. Highly recommend it.

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Student

A lot of nonsense

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022

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There is a lot of BS mixed in with a few genuinely useful techniques.

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Hazel

Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2011

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Great Beginner's text!! Still go back to it after years of practice and teaching. Would love to see Ohashi's books offered on Kindle!

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FPwriter

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017

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New cover for earlier edition of same book. Easy to follow and well dispalyed photos. I purchased to replace the first that was misplaced somewhere and couldn't find.

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