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Is Shiatsu just for relaxation? Why is relaxation important in Shiatsu?

April 26, 2017relaxation shiatsu

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Is Shiatsu just for relaxation? Why is relaxation important in Shiatsu?

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Yes, some forms of shiatsu are done for relaxation but in Tao Shiatsu, relaxation is just the preliminary step in releasing the free flow of ki(or life force). The body needs relaxation to respond to the stimulation of treatment. If the body is tense, ki is closed off. The energy body is the focus of treatment. By seeking to balance disturbances in energy circulation, illness is healed and prevented.