shiatsu : basic principles

SHIATSU – BASIC PRINCIPLES

B E G I N N E R ’ S G U I D E T O S H I AT S U T H E S E I H O W A Y O F L E A R N I N G

P R O F E S S I O N A L C O M P L E M E N T A R Y T H E R A P Y B Y S H O R I N J I K E M P O I N D I A

HUMAN BODY FIELD

THE SOUL, as the ego, ascribes to itself all the limitations and circumscriptions of the body. Once so identified, the soul can no longer express its omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence. It imagines itself to be limited.

This limited bodily field of activity and consciousness of the ego, is actually divided into three parts, according to the manifestation of the three influencing qualities inherent in Cosmic Nature. These qualities are: Positive attribute, Negative attribute and Neutral attribute.

HUMAN BODY FIELD- 1 st PORTION

The first portion of the three divisions of the bodily field consists of the periphery of the body and includes the five instruments of knowledge and the five instruments of action.

5 instruments of knowledge are: ear, skin, eye, tongue, nose.

5 instruments of action are: the mouth, which produces speech; the hands and feet; and the organs of excretion and procreation.

The dominant forces of nature are: Negative 90% - Positive 10%

HUMAN BODY FIELD- 2nd PORTION

The second portion of the three divisions of the bodily field consists of the cerebrospinal axis with its six subtle centers of life and consciousness and its two magnetic poles.

The 6 subtle centers are: medulla, cervical, dorsal, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal.

The 2 magnetic poles are: Mind and Intelligence.

The dominant forces of nature are: Negative 10% - Positive 90%

HUMAN BODY FIELD- 3 rd PORTION

The third portion of the three divisions of the bodily field is in the brain. It extends from the point in the middle of the eyebrows to the medulla oblongata.

The 3 bodies of human beings (physical, astral and causal bodies) are in their finest forms in the brain. It expresses the life and consciousness that is the source that creates and sustains human beings.

The subtle energies and vibratory forces that create life and sustain it, flows down through the cerebrospinal axis to enliven the body and its senses of perception and action.

MAGNETIC FIELD

The in between moments of life and death causes innumerable battles created by perception. Information comes from the environment into the human body. This mingles with emotions within the human body and causes extreme bi-polar activity such as joy and sadness, success and failure etc.

This bi-polar activity happens within the two poles of mind and intelligence. The Soul which is identified with the human body field and feels limitations, is now at war with itself. This is the start of all dis-ease and dis-order.

MAGNETIC FIELD - POLARITY

In the Medical Philosophy of India, everything is energy, everything is in constant flux. This creates constant motion and nothing is static. All matter mutates as it passes in time and space. All matter has an internal organization and rhythm which works in a synchronized manner with the cosmos.

The bipolarity between mind and intelligence creates this synchronized rhythm in cosmic nature and in the human body. In the human body this rhythm is described as the 5 elemental vibrations.

MAGNETIC FIELD – ELEMENTALS

The bipolarity between mind and intelligence creates this synchronized rhythm in cosmic nature and in the human body. In the human body this rhythm is described as the 5 elemental vibrations.

Space stands for mobilization, bringing into motion, growth.

Air is collecting, taking form.

Fire is expansion, maximum development.

Water is condensation and binding force.

Earth is explosion, distribution, destruction.

MAGNETIC FIELD – FLOW

The bipolarity between mind and intelligence creates this synchronized rhythm in cosmic nature and in the human body. In the human body this rhythmic flow of 5 elemental vibrations are multiplication of 4s:

Space : 00.00-00.04 mins / duration 4 minutes

Air : 00.04-00.12 mins / duration 8 minutes

Fire : 00.12-00.24 mins / duration 12 minutes

Water : 00.24-00.44 mins / duration 20 minutes

Earth : 00.44- 00.60 mins / duration 16 minutes

MAGNETIC FIELD – ORGANS

In the human body , cosmic vibration is condensed into organic matter and is in sync with the circadian rhythm of the universe in every earthly hour. The polarity of the organs are Liver-Spleen, Lungs-Kidney. Heart is the neutral force. Space : Liver / duration 4 minutes Air : Lungs / duration 8 minutes Fire : Heart / duration 12 minutes Water : Kidney / duration 20 minutes Earth : Spleen / duration 16 minutes

MAGNETIC FIELD – HARMONY

In the human body , cosmic vibration is condensed into organic matter and is in sync with the circadian rhythm of the universe in every earthly hour. When the human being is in harmony with nature the organic actions are:

Space : Liver – human kindness and benevolence. Intimate relationship to a person’s capacity to feel pain

Air : Lungs – virtue of preciousness. Ability to capture moments of perfection and completeness

Fire : Heart – correct behavior, timely interactions and relationships. Ceremony & propriety

Water : Kidney – virtue of wisdom. Relationship between unknown and known. Understanding destiny

Earth : Spleen- faithfulness, loyalty, sincerity. Supporting manifestations of cosmic forces in one’s being

MAGNETIC FIELD – IMBALANCE

It is the vital cosmic energy that feeds the senses. The strength of the vital energy current is directly proportionate to the strength of character in human being. Human desire, wish and wants forms the weak subtle currents of energy. Needs and necessities in life, forms the strong currents of vital energy. The human volition forms the indomitable spirit of energy.

The magnetic field of energy is also affected by distractions of the mind through senses. Sensations, thoughts roused by sensations and past memory-thoughts roused by present thoughts are the 3 ways by which the vital energy currents weaken.

MAGNETIC FIELD – BALANCE

It is the vital cosmic energy that feeds the senses. We understand that energy is bi-polar and originates between the poles of mind and intelligence. We also understand the this flow of energy has 5 vibrational elements. The entire science of healing is based on restoring balance between the positive and negative attributes in nature.

To bring balance and orderliness in oneself and the universe at large, we must understand the cyclic rhythms of imbalance. In Eastern Medical Philosophy there are 3 cycles of imbalance: “Shen” cycle, “Ko” cycle and “Mo” cycle.

MAGNETIC FIELD – CYCLE

To bring balance and orderliness in oneself and the universe at large, we must understand the cyclic rhythms of imbalance. Evolution happens in human beings as per his desires and culmination of desires. It is best described as a cycle of want – needs – fulfillment.

Shen cycle is about WANT. Here the elemental vibrations are in early production stage.

Ko cycle is about NEED. Here the elemental vibrations are in formation stage.

Mo cycle is about FULFILLMENT. The need to achieve one’s needs and enjoy the result of the same is indomitable. The vital currents are violent and agitated.

EVOLUTION OF HUMAN BEINGS

The ego evolves constantly through imperfect ways based entirely on the 5 senses of knowledge and action. As a result, the delusive ego is constantly at war to liberate itself from the delusive world.

The soul awakens from the delusive state of illusion wherein it was known as ego. The process of the self realization through miseries is described in the following slides.

Ashaya – desire

Earth Water Fire Air Space

St-44 Bl-66 Ht-08 Lu-10 GB-43

Sp-02 Ki-02 Si-02 LI-02 Liv-02

Jing (Well) Points

Location: Meridians start at Jing-Well points; they are located on the fingers and toes of the four extremities.

Benefits: The indications for the use of these points are fullness in the chest and mental disorders related to the Yin organs.

Caution: The Fire element should always be used stand-alone.

Combinations are always done with Earth-Space, Water-Air.


P-08

TE-02

Ashaya – wants


St-43 Bl-65 Ht-7 Lu-09 GB-41

Sp-03 Ki-03 Si-3 LI-03 Liv-03

Ying (Spring) Points

Location: These points are located distal to the metacarpophalangeal joints or metatarsophalangeal joints. In the Yin meridians, the Ying (Spring) point belongs to the Fire Element.

Benefits: very useful in the treatment of releasing heat from its related yin meridian or organ system. Used for febrile diseases.




P-07

TE-03

Karma – Action – need


St-41 Bl-60 Ht-04 Lu-08 GB-38

Sp-05 Ki-07 Si-05 LI-05 Liv-04

Shu (Stream) Points

Location: These points are located proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints or metatarsophalangeal joints. The Shu (Stream) point in Yin organs is also what we refer to as the Yuan (Source) point.

Benefits: Used for disorders related to heaviness in the body or painful joint conditions. Stimulation of this point is able to build strength and energy in its related yin meridian or organ system.




P-05

TE-06

Vipaka – Habit


St-45 Bl-67 Ht-9 Lu-11 GB-44

Sp-1 Ki-1 Si-1 LI-1 Liv-1

Jing (River) Points

Location: These points are located around the joints of the wrists or ankles. This is also a place where Qi flows through.

Benefits: Used for cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold and heat.




P-9

TE-1

Klesha – Character - Trouble


St-36 Bl-40 Ht-03 Lu-05 GB-34

Sp-09 Ki-10 Si-08 LI-11 Liv-08

He (Sea) Points

Location: The He-Sea point metaphorically describes the merge of rivers joining and emptying into the sea. They are located around the joints of the elbows or knees.

Benefits: These points are indicated for perverse Qi flow such as diarrhea. Used for the treatment of disorders of yin organs.




P-03

TE-10

DISCRIMINATION & WILL

More confining than stone walls are the prison bars of habit. You carry this invisible prison with you wherever you go. But you can be free!

Don’t be bound by habits that make you say, “I can’t do that,” or, “I have to do this,” or, “ Don’t do that to me, it makes me nervous,” or, “I can’t stand the cold,” and so on.

Determine now to break out of the jail of habits and race for freedom.

Meridian Well Spring Stream River Sea

Lu 11 10 9 8 5

LI 1 2 3 5 11

St 45 44 43 41 36

Sp 1 2 3 5 9

Ht 9 8 7 4 3

SI 1 2 3 5 8

BL 67 66 65 60 40

Ki 1 2 3 7 10

P 9 8 7 5 3

TE 1 2 3 6 10

GB 44 43 41 38 34

Liv 1 2 3 4 8

CONTROLLING DESTINY Man is not an automaton controlled by destiny.

Analyze yourself. What happened to your good intentions and noble ambitions of the past year? Did you let them die for want of dynamic will-to-accomplish?

Plan your time. Resolve that you are not going to be an automaton run by the world and by your own habits; that is not the way to true happiness.

The human mind is elastic. If you pull it gradually, it will yield to your tugs.

Jing (Well) Points (Ashaya – desire) Location: Meridians start at Jing-Well points; they are located on the fingers

and toes of the four extremities.

Benefits: The indications for the use of these points are fullness in the chest

and mental disorders related to the Yin organs.

Ying (Spring) Points (Ashaya – wants) Location: These points are located distal to the metacarpophalangeal joints or

metatarsophalangeal joints. In the Yin meridians, the Ying (Spring) point

belongs to the Fire Element.

Benefits: very useful in the treatment of releasing heat from its related yin

meridian or organ system. Used for febrile diseases.

Shu (Stream) Points (Karma – Action – need) Location: These points are located proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints

or metatarsophalangeal joints. The Shu (Stream) point in Yin organs is also what

we refer to as the Yuan (Source) point.

Benefits: Used for disorders related to heaviness in the body or painful joint

conditions. Stimulation of this point is able to build strength and energy in its

related yin meridian or organ system.

Jing (River) Points (Vipaka – Habit) Location: These points are located around the joints of the wrists or ankles.

This is also a place where Qi flows through.

Benefits: Used for cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold and heat.

He (Sea) Points (Klesha – Character - Trouble) Location: The He-Sea point metaphorically describes the merge of rivers

joining and emptying into the sea. They are located around the joints of the

elbows or knees.

Benefits: These points are indicated for perverse Qi flow such as diarrhea.

Used for the treatment of disorders of yin organs.

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