Therapies... - Acupressure - Bodywork Techniques

Acupressure is used in a variety of bodywork techniques, including Acu-Yoga, Ashiatsu, Barefoot Shiatsu, Chinese Massage, Do-In, Jin Shin Do, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Polarity Therapy, Shiatsu, Tsubo, TuiNa, and Zen Shiatsu

Uses yoga postures to press multiple acupressure points with your whole body instead of just your hands. Particularly useful when focusing on your back and other difficult to reach areas of the body. Intended for home use.

Uses the feet to press acupressure points, as they can exert a more firm pressure than fingers.

A system of stretches, breathing, exercises, and acupressure techniques that can be employed each day as an acupressure "workout".

Also referred to as Polarity Therapy, Jin Shin Do and Jin Shin Jyutsu are forms of Japanese self-help acupressure involving gentle touching or cradling of the body as opposed to massage-like movements. The goal of these therapies is to balance body, mind, and spirit by touching twenty-six "safety energy locks" found along energy pathways of the body. Sessions may involve a series of touches or something as simple as holding a finger.

Translated to "finger pressure", this Japanese technique involves rhythmic pressing of acupressure points for three to ten second intervals. Thumbs are primarily used as they can exert a more firm pressure than fingers. This technique tends to be more vigorous than acupressure.

Tsubos are certain pressure/nerve points on the meridians that relate to certain organs. Tsubo applies pressure to these spots to relieve various ailments. Intended for home use.

Involves the use of hand techniques to massage muscles and tendons, acupressure techniques to promote energy flow through the body, and physical manipulation techniques to re-align the musculoskeletal system. May also use herbal compresses, liniments, poultices, and salves. Intended for home use.

Combining the strengths of both Shiatsu and Zen Buddhism, Zen Shiatsu is a strenuous technique that adds yoga-like stretches to facilitate the opening of meridians. Health practitioner will apply heavy pressure to acupressure points, often using their full body weight to accomplish this goal. Zen Shiatsu cannot be performed at home.