Shiatsu doesn’t only belong in the treatment room.  Simple acupressure, movement and mindful attention can offer ways to pause, reconnect with your body and bring a little of the principles of Shiatsu into everyday life.  Over time, I have created this collection of short videos exploring acupressure points from across the meridians and Five Elements.  Each one shows you where to find a point, how to make comfortable contact with it, and some of the traditional qualities and associations of that point.

You don’t need to work through them in any particular order.  You might choose a point that feels relevant to you, explore the Five Element or season you are interested in, or simply become curious about what you notice when you stop and make contact with your own body for a few moments.  

 

These practices are intended as gentle self-care and an opportunity for exploration.  Listen to your body, use comfortable pressure and stop if something doesn’t feel right.  They are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.