An atlas of acu-points designed for bodyworkers Includes descriptions of all acu-points, their location and their traditional use along with charts of all twelve organ meridians, and including all eight extraordinary meridians seldom seen in acupuncture charts. Why use an acupressure atlas instead of an acupuncture atlas? Bodywork is different from needling. Acupuncture charts are designed for finding the precise location of the acupuncture points, but an acupuncturist doesn't need to know the exact location of the meridian itself. Because of this, most acupuncture charts show a simplified version of the path of the meridian. In acupressure, along with working on points we typically "trace" (massage) along the course of a meridian to clear blockages and promote Qi flow.The Acupressure Atlas charts include the actual course of each meridian, including the branch pathways not included in most acupuncture charts. Similarly, an acupuncturist has no need to locate the six extraordinary meridians that have no points of their own, but in acupressure it can be very helpful to trace these meridians. In addition, the normal method of measurement in acupuncture is the cun, a measurement based on the width of the thumb at the first joint. This makes sense if you are measuring where to put a needle. But in acupressure, we are measuring from one finger placement to another. Measuring the distance between points in this way removes your fingers from the points, which doesn't make sense. For this reason, point locations are shown in finger distances, where you have your fingertips on each point.

It is an atlas of Acupuncture points and Meridians. All the Acupuncture points are described in simple and easy language. This book includes the following chapters:What is AcupressureLung MeridianLarge Intestine MeridianStomach MeridianSpleen MeridianHeart MeridianSmall Intestine MeridianBladder MeridianKidney MeridianPericardium MeridianTriple Warmer MeridianGall Bladder MeridianLiver MeridianConception Vessel MeridianGoverning Vessel Meridian

A fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide to acupressure • Provides acupressure treatments tailored for a wide variety of health disorders, including back pain, heart and circulatory problems, and even the common cold • Contains step-by-step instructions illustrated in full color for self-treatment or treatment of a partner • A simultaneous hardcover and paperback release Trouble sleeping, sensitive stomach, headaches, joint problems, allergies: Sensory ailments such as these have been steadily increasing in Western countries for decades. Acupressure--massage along the body’s meridians in accordance with traditional Chinese medicine--can effectively prevent and treat all of these disorders, and more. The Acupressure Atlas is a fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide that demonstrates how acupressure techniques activate and accelerate the body’s self-healing powers to alleviate many health problems, including even the common cold. Acupressure confers a holistic health benefit that prevents disorder from arising by harmonizing and balancing the body’s energies. It is particularly suited to self-treatment, the treatment of a partner, and especially the treatment of children. Along with an introduction to the origins and principles of traditional Chinese medicine, The Acupressure Atlas provides the most important basic techniques as well as step-by-step instructions, illustrated in full color, of the practical and specific information needed to put the healing techniques of acupressure at your fingertips.

It is an atlas of Acupressure points and Meridians. All the acupressure and Acupuncture points are described in simple and easy language. This book includes the following chapters:What is AcupressureLung MeridianLarge Intestine MeridianStomach MeridianSpleen MeridianHeart MeridianSmall Intestine MeridianBladder MeridianKidney MeridianPericardium MeridianTriple Warmer MeridianGall Bladder MeridianLiver MeridianConception Vessel MeridianGoverning Vessel Meridian

Atlas of Shiatsu presents clear, detailed descriptions of the twelve main meridians used in Shiatsu practice. The study of the meridians is a difficult aspect of Shiatsu training and this highly-illustrated atlas explains and illustrates their positions within the body. The description of each meridian is supported by 15-30 illustrations. Clear and detailed descriptions of each of the twelve main meridians used in Shiatsu practiceHighly illustrated, with 15-30 illustrations supporting the description of each meridianAttractively designedThe first atlas of shiatsu

This unique atlas provides the acupuncturist with an easily accessible reference to acupuncture points and meridians in relation to surface anatomy.

The illustrated manual of acupunture points.