Shiatsu by Tokujiro Namikoshi
Started in 1974, Rebirthing has an international following with centers all over the world. This procedure which involves prolonged connective breathing is claimed by Leonard Orr and the Rebirthers to return persons to their birth stage. Purported benefits include the healing of cancer, senility, and AIDS, among other diseases.This film examines Orr's claims about physical immortality. Orr has written books such as Breaking the Death Habit: The Science of Everlasting Life and Physical Immortality that states that people die because they believe that death is inevitable. Orr claims to have met immortal yogis in the Far East, some older than 9,000 years, and these experiences have compelled him to lead a movement that teaches that spiritual purification through rebirthing is the key to natural divinity.
The documentary also looks at the home of Orr's Rebirth International, Walton, New York. Walton is the quintessential American small town and the presence of the Rebirthers has caused quite a stir in an otherwise traditional setting. Some townsfolk have found their way to Orr's front door at his Inspiration University. The majority of the town, however, led by the community's religious leaders, view the group as a dangerous cult, threatening the underpinnings of this beautiful town. Rebirthers have been ostracized by the community and both sides share their thoughts in this documentary.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780870401695 |
| ISBN 10 | 0870401696 |
| Title | Shiatsu |
| Author | Tokujiro Namikoshi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Japan Publications |
| Year published | 1995-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 81 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |