Shizuto masunaga was a japanese shiatsu practitioner and author of books on shiatsu. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Masunaga lectured as a professor for western psychology. Shizuto masunaga radically transformed shiatsu in the 1970s. Masunaga is the author of shiatsu japanese title, which became zen shiatsu when translated. He was born in june 1925 in kure, hiroshima and graduated in psychology from kyoto university in 1949. Zen shiatsu was established by a shizuto masunaga 19251981. Zen shiatsu zen shiatsu routine manual faqs zen shiatsu routine manual now available. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health shizuto masunaga. In 1959, he graduated from the japan shiatsu college and went on. Because zen is a religious word, this form of treatment was not called zen shiatsu in japan. We are very thankful to liff andrews to use her article to.
He became a professor of psychology, then decided to pursue the study of traditional shiatsu, emphasizing the meridians and the five element theory. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health, and zen imagery exercises. Zen shiatsu had been developed in japan by shizuto masunaga who also spread shiatsu to the west. In later years, political pressures diminished the spiritual dimension of the art. Related posts brought to you by yet another related posts plugin. Empty touch means to go from the five senses to the sixth sense without forgetting the first five. His style, which he named zen shiatsu, is a comprehensive theory on its own, encompassing both western and eastern models of disease and healing. As such, one of the modern exponents of shiatsu, shizuto masunaga, coined the term zen shiatsu.
He understood the workings of the body on an energetic level. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health reprint by masunaga, shizuto, ohashi, wataru isbn. Healing the deeper meridian systems represents this. The publication of his book zen shiatsu rapidly made this form of shiatsu popular in europe in the late seventies. Shizuto masunaga is a name very familiar to meridianbased shiatsu therapists. This form of shiatsu was derived by shizuto masunaga sensei. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 4of4 youtube. Zen shiatsu iii multiple points of contact zen shiatsu is an art, a dance and an improvisation. Masunagas book zen shiatsu japan publications inc, 1977 is still the. The kyojitsu concept in the system of zen shiatsu, whose founder was the japanese teacher of shiatsu shizuto masunaga 19251981, there are the concepts kyo jitsu. This was translated into english in 1977 and retitled zen shiatsu. The high resolution films take you through every curve of the meridian system, each film has a detailed subtitle track switch it off to test yourself. Le caratteristiche di questi esercizi sono il rilassamento psico. Masunaga senseis shiatsu diagnosis charts by healer october 28, 2010 featured articles, shiatsu massage therapy.
Masunaga brought shiatsu to the usa and the west and published his book zen shiatsu in 1977. Zen shiatsu the japanese way of acupuncture without needles. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 1of4 this is part 1 is a series of video clips. Shizuto masunaga, masunaga shizuto, 19251981 was a japanese shiatsu practitioner and author of books on shiatsu he was born in june 1925 in kure, hiroshima and graduated in psychology from kyoto university in 1949. 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.
The japanese zen shiatsu wallchart shows the meridians drawn according to the work of japanese master shiatsu practitioner shizuto masunaga and followers, and are coloured according to classical five element theory. This book shows the courses of the meridians as they were described by sensei shizuto masunaga in his meridian charts originally published in 1970. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 2of4 here is part 2 in a series of rare video. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health masunaga, shizuto, ohashi, wataru, the shiatsu education center of america on amazon. After masunagas death in 1981, his pupil and close assistant kazunori sasaki, the current president of the european iokai shiatsu association eisa, continued his work. In zen shiatsu iii, you will begin to develop your technique as an art and meditation.
Zen shiatsu levels 1, 2, and 3 comprise the main study of the zen shiatsu technique and the theory that stands at its root. Meridian exercises for wholesome living, and more on. Shizuto masunaga books list of books by author shizuto masunaga. Shizuto masunaga books list of books by author shizuto. Saito regular meridians 20 regular meridians up close 22. See all books authored by shizuto masunaga, including zen shiatsu. The clinical preparation is a holistic integration of the complete program. The path disappears into oneness kyo and jitsu merge as resonances in the holographic field.
Masunaga began to blend psychology, orthodox shiatsu and modern western understanding of physiology. The thompson method of bodywork presents techniques developed by coauthor cathy thompson during her years as a bodywork therapist, and blends zen shiatsu, rolfing, yoga, and psychotherapy to address the kinds of emotional blockages that often lead to chronic pain, tension, and other physical issues. Shiatsu is one of the oriental medical disciplines that have made great progress in such therapy. Until now, masunagas zen shiatsu japan publications inc, 1977 has been. Masunaga sensei and his work sparked a vast international. It is also effortless for the giver, yet extremely powerful. Shin so shiatsu photos by robin grant and juergen raeuber scenic photos by jean belondrade.
Oct 28, 2010 zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 1of4 this is part 1 is a series of video clips. Here is the 4th part of a series of rare video clips of masunaga sensei teaching zen shiatsu to students during a trip to canada. Meridian exercises for wholesome living by masunaga, shizuto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zen shiatsu the japanese way of acupuncture without. This chart presents the twelve main meridians according to shizuto masunaga, important figure in the history of shiatsu. In addition to being filled with 166 photographs and 83 illustrations, this book gives an indepth explanation of meridians and other important. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health by. He pioneered zen shiatsu, an art much deeper than what is studied in the mainstream. Masunaga senseis shiatsu diagnosis charts londonshiatsu. Shizuto masunaga shiatsu zen secuencia basica youtube. Beginning students of this form of shiatsu will find the zen wallchart to be a uniquely valuable learning tool. Knowing touch and wu xing are both intimately linked with the foundations of zen shiatsu, focusing mostly on experiential learning. The style of shiatsu that masunaga trained in, the namikoshi method, was based on western anatomy and physiology at that time and the treatment method involved mainly onehanded techniques at specific points on the body.
We had also both been members of shizuto masunaga s iokai institute mr. Shiatsu and its overseas diffusion by kiyoshi ikenaga. Masunaga felt that the meridian system of chinese medicine was insufficient to address the fact that the energy of each meridian infuses the entire body. Zen shiatsu is a derivative form of the japanese therapy shiatsu, and is particularly popular in the united kingdom and united states. The style of shiatsu that masunaga trained in, the namikoshi method, was based on western anatomy and physiology at that time and. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health by shizuto masunaga, wataru ohashi, the shiatsu education center of. You will learn to use your entire body as a graceful whole, including your elbows, knees, feet and. Then, in the 1950s and 1960s shizuto masunaga, a japanese psychologist and student of zen, reincorporated psychological and and intended to include the spiritual dimensions to shiatsu, once again transcending purely physical applications. The meridian extension system of shizuto masunaga, unique to zen shiatsu and its descendant styles, is studied in detail. How to harmonize yin and yang for better health masunaga, shizuto, ohashi, wataru, the shiatsu education center of america on. Zen shiatsu shizuto masunaga video part 1of4 by healer january 20, 2010 featured articles, shiatsu massage therapy this is part 1 is a series of video clips from a rare video of shizuto masunaga, the founder of zen shiatsu.
Haralabidis t 2017 zen shiatsu the japanese way of acupuncture without needles. Empty touch or quantum shiatsu is a further development of masunaga s system by pauline sasaki usa. Shizuto masunaga, masunaga shizuto, 19251981 was a japanese shiatsu practitioner and author of books on shiatsu. So masunaga s style of shiatsu emphasises a close and empathetic rapport between practitioner and patient. Living meridian wallchart zen zen shiatsu wallchart. Zen shiatsu masunaga traditional chinese medicine massage. I had the great fortune to study zen shiatsu in japan with a student of master masunaga and i have incorporated the philosophy into my own art of zen yoga. Zen shiatsu definition of zen shiatsu by medical dictionary. Okido zen shiatsu masunaga le moment present 18 photos. In 1959, he graduated from the japan shiatsu college and went on to teach psychology and shiatsu at the college.
Jun 22, 2009 here is the 4th part of a series of rare video clips of masunaga sensei teaching zen shiatsu to students during a trip to canada. The story is told that he was treating a meditation master and after the treatment the monk said, this is zen between two people. Zen shiatsu the legacy of shizuto masunaga by subhuti dharmananda, ph. He brought it back to its roots in traditional chinese medicine. Its an asian bodywork therapy that understands the human being as an energetic form organized in such a way that is possible to tap into its system to alter the bodymindspirits expression of life just by using compassionate and conscious touch.