{"product_id":"shiatsu-book-oliver-cowmeadow-9781785041587","title":"Shiatsu","description":"Developed from a traditional form of Japanese massage, Shiatsu is based upon the same philosophy and medical theory as acupuncture and other oriental healing methods. Literally translated, Shi-atsu means \"finger pressure\", but practitioners also use their palms, knees and forearms, and employ stretching techniques. These combine in a simple but effective form of treatment used to promote health and general well-being, as well as to cure illness and prevent future problems.  In this straight-forward step-by-step guide, Oliver Cowmeadow introduces us to the ways in which Shiatsu can be beneficial to both the person giving and person receiving.  Shiatsu: A Practical Introduction clearly explains: -The role of energy in Shiatsu -How to give the full body Shiatsu treatment -How to eat an energetically balanced diet to promote health -How to treat simple health problems with Shiatsu -Methods of oriental diagnosis -Common uses of acupressure points -Energy balancing exercises for yourself  Oliver Cowmeadow has been teaching Shiatsu for more than 20 years and is the founder and principal of the Devon School of Shiatsu.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49573017551121,"sku":"GOR013609584","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":50697681895697,"sku":"NGR9781785041587","price":18.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52554690986257,"sku":"GOR014552552","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1785041584.jpg?v=1750766486","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/shiatsu-book-oliver-cowmeadow-9781785041587","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}