http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog Shiatsu blog by John Williamson MRSS Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:19:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recently I received further conformation of the effectiveness of a breathing/visualisation technique that I give to clients experiencing acid reflux.  These clients have found the technique to be completely effective. The technique uses abdominal breathing (breathing with the diaphragm rather than intercostal muscles) and visualisation: While breathing in, visualise the diaphragm pushing ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2009/02/25/breathing-exercise-for-acid-reflux/ One of the benefits of being a self employed therapist is that you get to choose where and when you are available to work. The back bone of my practice is based at Woodland Herbs, a clinic and shop in the west end of Glasgow. I also see clients at Life ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/08/26/return-trip-to-cowal/ This is a Ki-Aikido warm up routine that is included as part of the Do-In class.  As well as a good warm up this sequence when done right also helps co-ordinate mind and body, grounds you and helps you move from your centre. All exercises are done to the count of ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/08/07/three-minute-exercise/ Just back from a lovely day at Pollock Country park.  I was part of a team of therapist representing Woodland herbs at the Pollock family day.  The weather was lovely, blue sky and the occasional big fluffy cloud.  As is usual at these events the day started slowly which was ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/08/02/pollock-family-day/ The European Shiatsu Federation, of which the Shiatsu Society is a member, has in recent years undertaken the increasingly necessary steps of commissioning research into shiatsu, of which at present there is very little. The lack of research into shiatsu was made evident by The Systematic Evidence Review for Shiatsu ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/06/03/research-into-shiatsu/ Shiatsu in it’s most basic form is simply pressure. In fact “shiatsu” translates as “finger pressure”. The application of pressure to the body via thumb, finger, elbow, knee or foot. Each tool in the Shiatsu practitioner’s “Swiss Army knife” of extremities, provides a different means of applying ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/03/23/finger-pressure/ I regularly attend a local university to do On-site massage with three other colleagues. My three colleagues all practice On-site massage and use On-site massage chairs. Where as I practice seated Shiatsu and use a kneeling chair. On my last visit I was asked what the difference ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/03/09/seated-shiatsu/ Start by lying on your back with both knees up and feet on the ground. Lift one leg and rest it's calf on top of the knee of the opposite leg. Let the weight of the leg drop onto the knee. Feel your calf relax as you ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/02/28/self-shiatsu-do-in-for-the-calf/ This is an exercise I often give my clients complaining of sore shoulders. Standing or sitting While taking a deep breath. Roll your shoulders: forward, then up, then back. Abandoning the breath let your shoulders drop down your back. Repeat 3-5 times If you take a big breath and make your movements big, to the ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/02/21/the-shoulder-shrug/ I’ve been a Shiatsu practitioner for over 10 years now and in that time I have seen a lot of lower back pain. As a result I have come to confirm a statement made by one of my Shiatsu teachers, that most lower back pain revolves around problems with ... http://zenshiatsu-glasgow.co.uk/blog/2008/02/13/lower-back-pain/