Shizuko Yamamoto

Shiatsu attempts to establish harmony between the person and the universe, and to maintain this condition once it is acquired. In Barefoot Shiatsu, Shizuko Yamamoto describes this process quite well. She acquaints us with the subtle life force known as "kit" that is said to circulate through the body. She describes how sickness arises when the flow of ki is diminished or blocked. Barefoot Shiatsu attempts to free the flow of kit through a system of massage which typically utilizes the practitioner's feet as well as the hands.It is easier to keep a problem from developing, however, than to stop it once its symptoms become obvious. Thus, shiatsu offers its clients advice concerning diet, exercise, meditation, and relaxation.In these times of increased stress, the practice and philosophy of shiatsu represent a valued contribution of the eastern world to the western world. The United States has not been entirely deficient as regards some of Shizuko Yamamoto's practices, however. Benjamin Franklin took "air baths" in the 1700s, portraying them in a way quite similar to the description the reader will find in Barefoot Shiatsu!… (lisätietoja)