It is an invitation to live fully!
In Japanese SHI means “Fingers” and ATSU “Pressure”.Shiatsu is practiced on the whole body, fully clothed, on a futon mat. It includes the use of finger pressure (thumbs), but also palms, elbows and occasionally the knees along the meridians or energy channels running through the body (Similar to the meridians used in Acupuncture/TCM).
The treatment aims to release tensions from the body and mind, and helps energy flow freely. Thus recieving Shiatsu often leads us to live with and recognise, a mind-body connection and be more aware of subtle energy movements.Anne uses IOKAI Shiatsu technique of 2 hands working in synchronization to provide a pressure that is deep, stable and slowly moving along the body.
Shiatsu is an empowering way to fight stress and prevent health imbalances such as insomnia, headache, nervousness, back , muscles and joint pain, poor digestion etc…Most people benefit immediately from deep relaxation and refreshing feeling after each session.
In May 1997, Shiatsu was acknowledged by the European Commission as one of the 8th complementary Medicines.
The origins of Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a Japanese practice that comes from TE ATE (Te=hand ate= to place, referring to a " healing quality of compassionate/ intuitive touch", common to all cultures in human history). Shiatsu finds its origins in ANMA and DO IN ANKYO.ANMA in Japanese means massage or massage therapist. It refers to the oldest known form of traditional Asian massage. Anma Massage originated in China (Tuina) 3000 years ago and was introduced to Japan about 1300 years ago. Using no oil, Anma involves stretching, application of pressure and massaging based on kneading movements to stimulate the body to become and/or remain healthy.
Since 1964 Shiatsu was recognized as a practice distinct and independent from Anma massage and has grown into a counter part of the western approach to health and medicine in Japan.
DO IN ANKYO commonly refers to a range of self/duet stretching and mobilisations, self massage and breathing exercises aiming at resting and calming the mind. This practice, based on improving the corporal consciousness, helping the person's awareness of his/her body and hence his/her interconnection to the environment. Do In Ankyo improves the circulation of energy, a basic belief in oriental therapies, which is considered a base for an healthy life.
Do In An Kyo travelled from India to China and Japan. According to Shizuto Masunaga Sensei (1925-1981) this practice is the origins of the discovery of the Meridians pathways.
Shiatsu similarly aims at helping maintaining the free flow of life energy (KI or QI or Prana) in the body, creating harmony and flexibility between the body and its environment.
The background of Iokai Shiatsu
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| Master Shizuto Masunaga |
Shizuto MASUNAGA Sensei, whose researches are a reference to most Shiatsu practitioners today,created IOKAI SHIATSU, in Japan.
Masunaga Sensei started Shiatsu as a child with his parents, and his passion led him to a life's work in research resulting in a unique and profound style incorporating his background of psychology and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
"Iokaï" ideograms encompass the nature of a direct exchange from person to person.
Io "The King Of Medicine" comes from a Buddhist Sutra that is concerning to "The one that knows its imbalances and determines the fitting means to heal definitively".
With deterioration of our state of health, the modifications that are required to be induced physically and psychologically to heal, allow us to better understand the phenomenon of Life itself.
Symptoms are an indication of the imbalance, and should be integrated into a more holistic comprehension of what/who we are, and of our way of life.
The Zen Shiatsu IOKAI is more than a simple "manual technique". It is based on a very profound communication and subtle awareness. Through touch and giving support to life, it fully engages the receiver and the giver (Body -Mind).
Kazunori SASAKI Sensei, was the student and then first Assistant of Master MASUNAGA for many years. Deeply moved by his approach, he founded the EUROPEAN IOKAI SHIATSU ACADEMY, and teaches today in Europe.
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| Master Kazunori Sasaki. |
This direct link with Oriental tradition is a specificity of teachers, students, and practitioners of IOKAI SHIATSU who all share a deep interest and humility toward the nature of Life itself.
More about IOKAI Shiatsu in France :
http://www.shiatsu-phyto.com/
Shiatsu-phyto.com réunit des praticiens de Shiatsu de Toulouse, formés à Iokai Shiatsu et herbalistes.
Et,Mouvance est une association de praticiens certifiés de l'European Ïokai Shiatsu Association, école fondée en Europe par Kazunori Sasaki Senseï, disciple de Shizuto Masunaga Senseï.
Christophe Triet -Cabinet Shiatsu à Paris
Cabinet de Shiatsu à Paris.
Cyril Castaing - Cabinet Shiatsu à Paris
Cabinet de Shiatsu à Paris.
Sarah Fitoussi - Shiatsu à Marseille
Cabinet de Shiatsu et Do-In à Marseille.
Iokai Shiatsu FRANCE
Site réunissant toutes les écoles IOKAI en France et en Europe fondées par Sasaki Sensei, qui a été l'assistant le plus proche de Masunaga Sensei.
Mutuelle médecines douces
Mutuelle qui rembourse en partie des séances de Shiatsu.