What is Ashiatsu?
Ashiatsu is
a bodywork form that applies therapeutic pressure (through clothing) to
promote health and well being. Although "Ashiatsu" literally means foot
(ashi) pressure (atsu) in Japanese, ashiatsu techniques also make use
of knees, elbows, palms, and fingers where necessary and
appropriate.
By working with the body, Ashiatsu
can heighten total (physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual) awareness. Treatments typically
include stretching, stimulation or sedation of acupressure
points/meridians, and structural alignment techniques. The work is
effective therapeutically and clients will often feel the work deeply
in their muscles, internal organs, and bones.
What are the
roots of Ashiatsu?
Ashiatsu is in the lineage and
tradition of Shizuko Yamamoto's
Barefoot/Macrobiotic Shiatsu, but with more emphasis on the individual
as an energy system than on dietary guidelines. Traditional Chinese
organ/meridian theory and psychic energy body teachings from the
ancient Egyptian mystery school tradition are the two major approaches
used in perceiving, understanding, and treating disease and wellness in
this work.
Edward Spencer has been practicing
bodywork since 1974, studying with
Shizuko Yamamoto, Loren Berry and many others. Over the last 29 years,
he has integrated his studies of barefoot shiatsu, structural
mechanics, and energy work in order to teach the art known as
Ashiatsu.
What are the
benefits of Ashiatsu?
- Reduced stress and greater sense of well being
- Relaxed muscles and improved circulation
- Improved immune system
- Heightened awareness of emotional and psychological processes
For information on finding
Ashiatsu practitioners in your area, click
here.
For more information about
Ashiatsu philosophy, Edward Spencer,
studying Ashiatsu, and testimonials about the work, click
here.
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here.
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