What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu is a holistic Japanese bodywork therapy combining ancient Oriental philosophy and Western anatomy & physiology. Sensitive, compassionate and focussed touch is used to harmonise and energise the whole system and help it to discover its own healing capabilities.

Today shiatsu has become a diverse and rich bodywork therapy with many different approaches and philosophies. My work is predominantly influenced by Shiatsu ShinTai, an evolution of traditional shiatsu developed by Saul Goodman.

Benefits

  • improved energy & vitality
  • pain relief
  • Improved joint mobility –  back, neck, shoulder, hip…
  • improved digestion, immunity, reproductive health
  • support during pregnancy & post-birth
  • enthusiasm for life, increased creativity and motivation
  • enhanced spiritual development and consciousness
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What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu is a holistic Japanese bodywork therapy combining ancient Oriental philosophy and Western anatomy & physiology. Sensitive, compassionate and focussed touch is used to harmonise and energise the whole system and help it to discover its own healing capabilities.

Today shiatsu has become a diverse and rich bodywork therapy with many different approaches and philosophies. My work is predominantly influenced by Shiatsu ShinTai, an evolution of traditional shiatsu developed by Saul Goodman.

Benefits

  • improved energy & vitality
  • pain relief
  • Improved joint mobility –  back, neck, shoulder, hip…
  • improved digestion, immunity, reproductive health
  • support during pregnancy & post-birth
  • enthusiasm for life, increased creativity and motivation
  • enhanced spiritual development and consciousness

Note: Shiatsu does not replace medical care, but works safely alongside it. If you have health concerns please consult your GP.

Note: Shiatsu does not replace medical care, but works safely alongside it. If you have health concerns please consult your GP.

Kindy Kaur, Shiatsu ShintTai teacher, working with a client in her clinic in Nottingham, UK.

How does shiatsu work?

Ki or Qi is the creative, regenerative energy, our Life Force that enables us to engage with life, gives us motivation, inspiration and enthusiasm. It provides physical strength, emotional stability and mental agility.

In health our Qi is strong and free flowing, we are creative, enthusiastic and strong-willed with a zest for life. Our bodies are strong and we have the capacity to quickly respond to illness and adjust to regain health. Anything that adversely affects the flow of Qi will affect the body, mind & spirit.

Shiatsu stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities by addressing imbalances in the flow of Qi using pressure, stretches, movement, soft-tissue releases and muscle energy techniques. The effect is to relax the nervous system, improve circulation, correct structural imbalances  and restore the body’s homeostasis physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually.

Find more information about shiatsu on the Shiatsu Society UK website.

Kindy Kaur, Shiatsu ShintTai teacher, working with a client in her clinic in Nottingham, UK.

How does shiatsu work?

Ki or Qi is the creative, regenerative energy, our Life Force that enables us to engage with life, gives us motivation, inspiration and enthusiasm. It provides physical strength, emotional stability and mental agility.

In health our Qi is strong and free flowing, we are creative, enthusiastic and strong-willed with a zest for life. Our bodies are strong and we have the capacity to quickly respond to illness and adjust to regain health. Anything that adversely affects the flow of Qi will affect the body, mind & spirit.

Shiatsu stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities by addressing imbalances in the flow of Qi using pressure, stretches, movement, soft-tissue releases and muscle energy techniques. The effect is to relax the nervous system, improve circulation, correct structural imbalances  and restore the body’s homeostasis physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually.

Find more information about shiatsu on the Shiatsu Society UK website.

Lovely Comments

I would like to thank you for the wonderful way you passed on the art of ShinTai. You reignited my passion for my work.

Sandra, Yorkshire

Lovely Comments

ShinTai did more than I expected. It released stuck energy in my shoulder that had caused me pain for 2 years. I cried with joy!

Vennetta, London

Lovely Comments

Clear, focussed teaching. A lovely place to learn a skill that I feel has already enriched my shiatsu practice

Sarah, Yorkshire

Lovely Comments

“Having suffered from back, hip, neck, knee pain for some years the results have been amazing. Pain and stiffness greatly reduced plus I now have so much more movement.”

Lynn, Retired

Lovely Comments

An approach which holds such respect for the body’s own potential for healing, allowing the receiver to find their best way back to alignment

Llio, Wales

Lovely Comments

An incredible course which has added unbelievable depth and a whole new dimension to my shiatsu practice. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Pete, Yoga and shiatsu teacher

Lovely Comments

I found your teaching inspirational and so enhancing for my own personal as well as shiatsu development. Thank you so much!

Svenja, shiatsu teacher, London

Lovely Comments

I have never left after a treatment feeling anything other than relaxed and altogether better in body and soul. Her approach is to heal the whole person and not just the body.

Richard, Retired Engineer

Lovely Comments

This course has expanded my body awareness and given me confidence to work with structural alignment using completely safe and gentle techniques!

Lisa, Sheffield

Lovely Comments

Clear, focussed teaching. A lovely place to learn a skill that I feel has already enriched my shiatsu practice

Sarah, Yorkshire

Lovely Comments

I would like to thank you for the wonderful way you passed on the art of ShinTai. You reignited my passion for my work.

Sandra, Yorkshire

Lovely Comments

ShinTai did more than I expected. It released stuck energy in my shoulder that had caused me pain for 2 years. I cried with joy!

Vennetta, London

Lovely Comments

Clear, focussed teaching. A lovely place to learn a skill that I feel has already enriched my shiatsu practice

Sarah, Yorkshire

Lovely Comments

“Having suffered from back, hip, neck, knee pain for some years the results have been amazing. Pain and stiffness greatly reduced plus I now have so much more movement.”

Lynn, Retired

Lovely Comments

An approach which holds such respect for the body’s own potential for healing, allowing the receiver to find their best way back to alignment

Llio, Wales

Lovely Comments

An incredible course which has added unbelievable depth and a whole new dimension to my shiatsu practice. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Pete, Yoga and shiatsu teacher

Lovely Comments

I found your teaching inspirational and so enhancing for my own personal as well as shiatsu development. Thank you so much!

Svenja, shiatsu teacher, London

Lovely Comments

I have never left after a treatment feeling anything other than relaxed and altogether better in body and soul. Her approach is to heal the whole person and not just the body.

Richard, Retired Engineer

Lovely Comments

This course has expanded my body awareness and given me confidence to work with structural alignment using completely safe and gentle techniques!

Lisa, Sheffield

Lovely Comments

Clear, focussed teaching. A lovely place to learn a skill that I feel has already enriched my shiatsu practice

Sarah, Yorkshire