Category: Shiatsu

These points along the Lung Meridian can be helpful in offering symptomatic relief from a number of ailments including asthma, sore throat, coughing, pain in chest and chest congestion. Please note: These Lung Meridian points and Shiatsu point therapy are only meant to provide temporary relief from the above symptoms and not a cure. They…

Conception Vessel Meridian Point 17 (CV 17) can be helpful in providing symptomatic relief from anxiety. It’s located on the centre of the breastbone 3 finger-widths up from the bone. Shiatsu Point Therapy Using either your thumb or middle finger, apply pressure until you feel the soreness in the point. While maintaining the pressure, breathe…

Kidney Meridian Point (KI 9) – is located at bottom of calf muscle on inside of leg. It is a very good point for detoxing. Shiatsu Point Therapy Using the thumb or finger apply pressure until you feel the soreness in the point. Taking deep breaths and maintaining the pressure breathe slowly in and out…

Spleen Meridian Point 8(SP 8) is located on the inside of the leg 10cm below the knee. It can offer symptomatic relief from lack of appetite. Shiatsu Point Therapy Using the thumb or finger apply pressure until you feel the soreness in the point. Taking deep breaths and maintaining the pressure breathe slowly in and…

In the ancient 5-Element theory, Summer relates to the Fire element, which comprises the Heart and Small Intestine meridians along with the Heart Constrictor and Triple Heater meridians. The Heart meridian, like the heart itself is the regulating force in the body. It enables us to see how things fit together and interconnect. As a…

Shiatsu Point for Stage-Fright Heart Meridian Point 7 (HT 7) is located on the underside of the sharp bone on the outside of the wrist crease. It can offer symptomatic relief from stage-fright or performance anxiety. Shiatsu Point Therapy Using the thumb or finger apply pressure until you feel the soreness in the point. Taking deep breaths…

Shiatsu Point for Heart Palpitations Heart Meridian Point 1 (HT 1) is located in the middle of the armpit. It can offer symptomatic relief from heart palpitations. Shiatsu Point Therapy Using the thumb or finger apply pressure until you feel the soreness in the point. Taking deep breaths and maintaining the pressure breathe slowly in and…

In the ancient 5-Element theory, Spring relates to the Wood element, which comprises the Liver and Gall Bladder meridians. The Gall Bladder assists the Liver in maintaining the standards the Liver sets for the body. It can be likened to the executive officer to the general (Liver) whose responsibility is to implement the general’s orders. Keywords…

Shiatsu Point for Anxiety When the Kidney meridian is not functioning properly, we can be prone to stress, fear, and anxiety. When the meridian is functioning well, we can move effortlessly through the world feeling motivated and confident. Kidney Meridian Point 1 (KI 1) is located in the sole of the foot in “V” that is…

Conception Vessel Meridian Point 17 (CV 17) can be helpful in providing symptomatic relief from depression. It’s located on the centre of the breastbone 3 finger-widths up from the bone.   Shiatsu Point Therapy Using either your thumb or middle finger, apply pressure until you feel the soreness in the point. While maintaining the pressure,…