A massage is responsible for providing a healthy mind along with a chaste soul to its recipient. It also provides a robust physique to the person. Realizing its benefits, most of the people tend to incorporate it into their daily time table. Massage can be of many types, such as the Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage, Trigger point massage and many others. With the application of pressure using the thumb, fingers and the palm and making either circular, horizontal or vertical strokes a massage therapist provides relief to the client. The muscles and the tissues of the receiver’s body are well rubbed and squeezed by the massage therapist for a quick relief. As a result of the massage, its beneficiary acquires mental relaxation, relief from stress, physical strength and an improved circulation of blood in the body.

Shiatsu massage is another popular form of massage but is a slightly different from the others and is the most effective and result oriented as well. This massage originated in Japan and derives its name from a Japanese word that means “finger pressure”. Shiatsu believes that the human body is composed of energy which is termed as “ki”. This energy flows through the body via specific energy channels or meridians. It is believed that when the flow of this energy becomes inappropriate in the body or some obstructions are observed in its path, then it is an indication of ill health or some disorder.

Our body has two energy levels at the extremes, namely Yin which is the negative energy of the body and Yang which is the positive energy. When the energy level of the body reaches either of the above two positions then it is detrimental to the person possessing it. The accurate energy level lies somewhere between these two points which is well known as “ki”. The massage practitioner strives to achieve this energy stage for you.

The massage practitioner detects a point in the body of the receiver of the massage along one of the meridians of his body. He then applies pressure slightly with some part of his body which ever is required at that point. He can make use of his arms, fingers, elbows, knees, legs, feet or toes for the application of pressure. This is done to refurbish the actual energy level of the body and to remove any obstacles present in its path. If the obstruction in the path of the flow of energy is stern, then the pressure applied by the practitioner may be hard so as to invoke proper body function. At times the experience may be painful, but is extremely profitable.

A Shiatsu massage endows its receiver with emotional contentment, physical assistance, spiritual sagacity and mental tranquility. A Shiatsu massage can help you to attain a balanced state of mind and body.
By Jan H Schiphorst

A massage that carries so many benefits with it should definitely be your ideal choice whenever you visit a massage parlor or a spa.

Provided by: Jan H Schiphorst ProMassageTable.

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