Shiatsu is a very gentle massage technique , a passive therapy and therefore not a so-called self-management method. With Shiatsu you can harmonize your physical and mental functions and find harmony between body and mind. The Shiatsu treatment was developed in Japan under the influence of traditional Chinese medicine.
The imbalance of the Ki is compensated by therapeutic stimulation at precisely defined points, reflex zones or along the channels meridians , by pressure with the thumbs shi a tsu or hands and by palpation examination of the body by touching or using the sense of touch.
Progressive muscle relaxation PMR helps with pain , stress and sleep disturbances. Used regularly, PMR also serves as a preventive measure: exercise strengthens personal stress management skills and leads to relaxation and inner peace.
At the same time, you train your body awareness. You learn to recognize tensions in everyday life and interpret them as an indication for the use of PMR.
The basic PMR technique: consciously tense certain muscle groups in sequence for 5 seconds and suddenly release them. After the contraction, consciously feel the relaxation for at least 30 seconds for each muscle group. With each muscle group, relaxation gradually spreads through the body. Your own muscles are capable of learning. After about four weeks of regular exercise, you can relax in seconds. Gallen approx.
