Tao Shiatsu by Paperback

Master Ryokyu Endo is describing the world of Ki (Japanese for energy) in plain language suited for westerners. This book clarifies beyond doubt that Shiatsu (and specifically TAO Shiatsu) is NOT a form of Massage but a real medical system that is successful in healing physical and psychological medical problems, many of which western medicine is unable to deal with. The book describes the medical system while providing the necessary background about eastern medicine and eastern philosophy. It was very interesting for me to realize that Shiatsu is not just a technic of applying pressure on specific points in the body, but it is a heart developed for 5,000 years and transferred from Master to student. Without this heart the technic is meaningless and becomes just another form of massage therapy or physical therapy, with this heart TAO Shiatsu is a very effective method for healing many different types of medical problems. The heart of TAO Shiatsu (and of TAO in general) is discussed in more detail in the newer book published by Master Ryokyu Endo titled "The new shiatsu methid - helping the body to heal itself" (the term "new shiatsu method" in this title is referring to Tao Shiatsu). Together these books cover both the medical system (this is the focus of the first book - "Tao Shiatsu - life medicine for the twenty-first century") and the Author's personal journey into the world of Ki in his 25 years of clinical work (this is the focus of the new book, "the new shiatsu method - helping the body to heal itself").
Any Shiatsu enthusiast or even a person with some interest in eastern medicine MUST own both books. It is also highly recommended to those in search of the real spiritual work done by great masters at the far east.

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Pleasure of reading, much to learn, February 04, 2004
By A customer

This book introduces the aspects of Oriental Medicine in a way that is clear, concise and avoids any grandiose language or complicated philosophy. It is accessible through the author`s wish for anyone to be able to read this book, anyone who is interested in learning about health and the importance of our effort to improve ourselves for the benefit of the earth and of all beings.
It is not just for people who know something about Oriental Medicine. It speaks to the reader in a simple tone. It includes some case histories which are very interesting. There are photos of the form which are easy to follow.
There is a website also about this practice [...] and a website for the Tao Sangha Community [...] It is a very beautiful website.
I hope others will enjoy this a lot.

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Excellent, for the practitioner, June 23, 1999
By A customer

This is not really a "how to" book, but more of a philosophic treatise (with a decent amount of the "how to"). More of an experience than a lesson. It provokes thought as well as practice. This will open your mind and practice.

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