Oriental way to health and vitality reissue by shizuto masunaga, masunaga shizuto, stephen brown isbn. As such, one of the modern exponents of shiatsu, shizuto masunaga, coined the term zen shiatsu. Breathe in and accentuate the shoulder blade spread, feeling the entire small intestine meridian. In addition to being filled with 166 photographs and 83 illustrations, this book gives an indepth explanation of meridians and other. Satisfaction guaranteed all previously owned items are guaranteed to be in good condition. The oriental way to health and vitality is master masunaga s final work, and it broke new ground in the realm of oriental medicine. He was also the first to create a yoga system for stretching the meridians that made it. Meridian exercises for wholesome living by shizuto masunaga ebook get but i dont feel too old to be a mommy the complete sourcebook for starting and restar ebook. So masunaga s style of shiatsu emphasises a close and empathetic rapport between practitioner and patient. Even though this first exercise seems of no consequence, it is, according to shizuto masunaga, the most.
Wood becomes water chinese medicine in everyday life by gail reichstein. Let us survey the masters accomplishments and sample his thought, the foundation of both techniques. This can lead to the pinan heian katas being thought of as nothing more than introductory katas that are really only suitable for children and junior grades. The story is told that he was treating a meditation master and after the treatment the monk said, this is zen between two people. The psychological aspects of the meridians and exercises are explained in detail along with the physical effects. Although theories have intellectual appeal, the pulsing heart of buddhism is in the act of zazen itself. Makko ho meridian stretches this series of 6 exercises is designed to stretch the 12 main meridians. Brief history of chinese martial arts taoist institute. Meridian exercises for wholesome living by masunaga, shizuto. Meridian exercises for wholesome living by masunaga, shizuto abebooks. Meridian exercises for wholesome living masunaga, shizuto on. Ten no kata kata of the universe, or kata of the heavens from hachijidachi or shizen dachi natural stance 1. Meridian stretches from shizuto masunaga online tantra. So, dont hesitate and exercise with us right along.
The oriental way to health and vitality by shizuto masunaga. Well, that it what the taoist meridian yoga is all about. Masunaga senseis shiatsu diagnosis charts londonshiatsu. He understood the workings of the body on an energetic level. Shiatsu, qi, kyo, prana, chi, kyo, jitsu, meridians, nadi, tsubo. Among the flood of english books on buddhism, there are. In the case of shiatsu, the affected meridian or points are worked on directly until proper energy flow is restored. The basic exercises zen imagery exercises meridian. Zen shiatsu meridian experience reloaded version 3. Treatment of chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in a 15yearold. Meridian exercises for wholesome living by shizuto masunaga.
Meridian exercises by shizuto masunaga, paperback barnes. The lung and large intestine meridians determine an individuals structure via intake of ki and vitality via elimination. The legacy of shizuto masunaga by subhuti dharmananda, ph. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meridian exercises for wholesome living by shizuto masunaga 19870703. How does it work eastern philosophy is based on the premise that all life occurs within the circle of nature a single unified system with polar and complementary aspects known as yin and yang.
Read online the reckoning pdf by alma katsu for free. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health written with the help of ohashi. Beginning and ending position for all imagery exercises. Further, the way to identify and correct imbalances is discussed in. The oriental way to health and vitality masunaga, shizuto, brown, stephen on. Masunaga reiho opened his heart to, and shared his knowledge with western trainees. Meridian stretches from shizuto masunaga daily exercises. He was also the first to create a system for stretching the meridians that made it possible to achieve balance by oneself. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 2of4 here is part 2 in a series of rare video. Carl totton revised june, 2011 this article was adapted from the book wumen kuan kung fu, by carlos. The easiest way to describe doin is as self shiatsu or exercises for health. Every style is different in its own way, while sharing a common ancestry.
Due to the positive response of our previous version we have reloaded the dvd with new higher resolution films and graphics. Shizuto masunaga, the great shiatsu master, lifted shiatsu to its highest level by drawing on and developing the principle of meridians for diagnosis and treatment. Shiatsu peers are there exercices diy for specific. Understanding the chakras the chakra system gives us a framework for understanding human beings in a way that integrates mind, body and spirit. The second branch flows from the abdomen, to the chest, neck, and face, finishing at the top of the head at gv 20. Scott s masunaga is a doctor primarily located in honolulu, hi. The application of the pinan heian katas by iain abernethy. Shizuto masunaga, the great shiatsu master, raised shiatsu to its highest level by developing the principle of meridians pathways of energy for diagnosis and treatment. Masunaga then wrote two books about his theoretical framework for zen shiatsu and its practical applications, including zen shiatsu. Using the heikin ashi technique enter and stay on the right side of the trend or when in doubt, stay out with this japanese charting technique. At the heart of each is the pioneering work of shizuto masunaga, as collected in his texts, zen shiatsu and meridian exercises. Masunaga zen shiatsu ketsu jan van baarle poster or chart published 20040727 by jan van baarle. In of doin means to move and stretch ones limbs to achieve this purpose.
Page 3 t he pinan heian series are often the first katas taught in the majority of modern dojos. At zen shiatsu chicago, we train students and instructors in the underlying intellectual foundations of zen shiatsu and traditional chinese. Step forward into left forward stance with midlevel lunge punch. Excellent explanations of chinese meridians, and methods of usingobtaining ki. Shizuto masunaga 19251981 transformed and revitalized shiatsu during his life, achieving an integration of its eastern roots with western psychology. Immediate ki experience prompted masunaga to expand the courses of the classical acupuncture meridians in the body. Shiatsu makko ho oder masunagas meridiandehnubungen. The wisdom of shizuto masunaga is not something that should be overlooked. Meridian exercises for wholesome living shizuto masunaga on. The second stretch in shizuto masunaga s meridian exercise sequence is for the stomach and spleen meridians.
Not only do meridian exercises serve to speed up the healing process, they also serve to maintain our health. Meridian exercises complement a shiatsu session and empower people to balance their own energy on a regular basis. The exercises are meant for opening your meridians and therefore for improving and balancing your health. After studying with namikoshi, he taught for ten years at japan shiatsu college. Rescuing the end of life from the medical system by stephen p.
Step forward into right forward stance with midlevel lunge punch. Master masunaga studied various traditional exercises and developed a modern version called meridian exercises. In addition to being filled with 166 photographs and 83 illustrations, this book gives an indepth. Meridian exercises for wholesome living by shizuto masunaga ebook. The oriental way to health and vitality february, 1997 by shizuto masunaga author, stephen brown translator 5 elements. The oriental way to health and vitality shizuto masunaga, stephen brown on. Shizuto masunaga, author of meridian exercises, explains do of doin means to open up channels and facilitate the movement of energy along specific routes. The oriental way to health and vitality by masunaga, shizuto. If you are not satisfied with your order, just contact us and we will address any issue. Zen shiatsu the japanese way of acupuncture without. He pioneered zen shiatsu, an art much deeper than what is studied in the mainstream. Extensive use of cutaneovisceral reflexes in the abdomen and on the back are also characteristics of shiatsu.
The unique concepts and exercises in this book are easy to grasp with a wealth of photographs and illustrations. Zen imagery exercises meridian exercises for wholesome living by shizuto masunaga beginning and ending position for all imagery exercises. See all books authored by shizuto masunaga, including zen shiatsu. With his experience in yoga and taichi, stephen teaches most clients some form of exercise. History of the grading system dr mike callan president, international association of judo researchers. He was an acknowledged expert and leader of buddhist studies in his time, and was especially strong in actual understanding of dogens zen. For me, they are exercises that directly affect my energy management. Lying on back imagery breathing close your eyes keep your awareness on your breathing and how your body feels breath of life. Shiatsu is a japanese finger pressure healing therapy based on ancient chinese medical practices. Over 5000 years ago, india and china placed emphasis on massage using hands for therapeutic purposes. Meridian exercises for wholesome living by shizuto masunaga online at alibris.
Zen shiatsu the japanese way of acupuncture without needles. Shizuto masunaga was a japanese shiatsu practitioner and author of books on shiatsu. Meridian exercises with focus on breathing praxis fur osteopathie. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health, and zen imagery exercises. It is used to describe the energy vortices in the human energy field that were first mentioned over 3,000 years ago in the scriptures of india. They have been translated as empty full, ie deficient and excess chi respectively, referring to a tsubo point. Related posts brought to you by yet another related posts plugin. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health by the shiatsu education center of america, ohashi, wataru, masunaga, shizuto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Shiatsu refers generally to a japanese pressure therapy used to relieve a variety of problems including back pain, neck and shoulder problems, stress, insomnia, digestive problems, and fatigue. Meridian exercises for wholesome living and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Detailed information about the meridian stretching exercises meridian stretching and the contact on. Shiatsu literally means finger shi pressure atsu and although shiatsu is primarily pressure, usually applied with the thumbs along the meridian lines. This series of exercises is based in the healing arts of shiatsu,and specifically a series of poses put together by shiatsu master, shizuto masunaga. Auto shiatsu et do in par stephanie atse exercices d. In addition to stretching performed by the operator on the receiver, masunaga has developed a series of meridian stretching exercises that anyone can do at home, every day. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health reprint by masunaga, shizuto, ohashi, wataru isbn. Shizuto masunaga books list of books by author shizuto. Shizuto masunaga, a student of namikoshi, made a great turn at shiatsu. The text is an indispensable guide to anyone interested in tai chi, yoga, bodywork, or oriental medicine.
Master masunaga expanded the traditional energy networks used in acupuncture and identified a more complete system. Oct 28, 2010 zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 1of4 this is part 1 is a series of video clips. Zen imagery exercises by shizuto masunaga, 9780870406690, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Masunaga assumed that the meridian system accurately reflects our energy structure and is not a purely arbitrary, intellectual gimmick so there had to be a relationship between the energetic function of the meridians and their course on the body. A simple question and yet the elaborate answer would require to read the introduction and first chapter of shizuto masunaga s book about meridian. Many postures are similar to yoga postures but allow for modifications, such as. I would like to introduce you to the meridian stretches from the book by shizuto masunaga. By using different shiatsu techniques, such as pressure, stretching, rubbing and corrective exercises, you will be able to release the blockages, open the meridian and recharge yourself. The focus of the therapy is to treat an entire meridian, not just individual points or regions. This is based on the theory that the imbalances to be addressed are based in the meridians, which require a free flow of ki throughout. He was born in june 1925 in kure, hiroshima and graduated in psychology from kyoto university in 1949. In 1959, he graduated from the japan shiatsu college and went on to teach psychology and shiatsu at the college. Shizuto masunaga 1925 1981 orientierte sich seinerseits an traditionellen.