Intuitively when we feel pain somewhere, we will tend to place a hand to soothe or warm the area. This ancestral knowledge is the origin of Zen Shiatsu, TE ATE, “the healing hand”, in Japanese. I would say that yes, massage can benefit menstrual pains, but if you are on your cycle, a gentle and attentive massage. Indeed, many women tend to have a lower pain threshold before … [Read more...] about Shiatsu and the cycles of a woman’s life: menstrual discomforts.
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Relax with a tennis ball!
Work your acupressure point GALL BLADDER 20. Feng Chi, English translation: Wind pool. Why? It is useful for: neck and shoulder tensions migraines headaches eyes and ears problems Where? It is located right at the base of the skull, at the top of the back of the neck, in the soft depressions just lateral to the thick tendons of the trapezius muscle. The … [Read more...] about Relax with a tennis ball!
Shiatsu and the cycles of a woman’s life : becoming pregnant.
Shiatsu is a very gentle and caring yet deep approach. It can be of great help and support when a woman wants to become a mother, especially if she has been trying for a long time, and is experiencing difficulties. The Shiatsu sessions aim at being supportive of the natural life flow in the person's body. A Shiatsu practitioner welcomes the person at the very moment of her … [Read more...] about Shiatsu and the cycles of a woman’s life : becoming pregnant.
find a back stretch buddy!
Hard to focus at work?! Tired of staying at your computer desk? Take an office buddy Do IN AN KYO* break: *self/duet stretching and mobilisations , self-Shiatsu and breathing exercises to improve the circulation of energy, a basic belief in oriental therapies, which can be considered a base for a healthy life. Pick someone your own size, (it will be more comfortable, thus … [Read more...] about find a back stretch buddy!
past events 2012
An Antidote to Hong Kong’s Fast-paced, Stressful Lifestyle “Coming Home To Your Body – Somatic Movement Exploration Series" Life in Hong Kong is fast-paced, stressful and sometimes overwhelming. How do you relax, slow down and return to ease and balance? In this three-session Somatic Movement Exploration Series with Anne Cousin, you’ll learn how to: Come home to … [Read more...] about past events 2012