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Building a relationship with your baby through shiatsu | Creating Family

Building a relationship with your baby through shiatsu
Posted on July 25, 2012
Shiatsu can be a way to bond with your child. Touch is a form of communication as well as a tool for relaxation and exercise. You will be given techniques which support your baby’s development, in a way you can enjoy too.
Shiatsu includes elements of massage, as well as stretches, movements and ways to hold your baby.
These are useful additional techniques. Sometimes the baby simply wants to be held in certain areas rather than stroked. Meanwhile, specific stretches and movements can support different aspects of your baby’s development. A basic routine can be taught which you can adapt to your baby’s needs. Shiatsu works not just with the physical body including muscles and skin, but also with the meridians (energy channels) and acupuncture points (no needles!)
This means that work can for a direct emotional effect, such as calming and soothing ……………. see full article

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Research Exclusive: Acupressure and Meridian Massage Boost Weight in Premature Infants

Research Exclusive: Acupressure and Meridian Massage Boost Weight in Premature Infants Research Exclusive: Acupressure and Meridian Massage Boost Weight in Premature Infants Acupressure and meridian massage applied three times per day for 10 days resulted in significant weight gain among premature infants, according to recent research. In the study, “Acupressure and meridian massage: combined effectsContinue reading “Research Exclusive: Acupressure and Meridian Massage Boost Weight in Premature Infants”

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Shiatsu during Pregnancy

• ♥♥♥ Shiatsu offers wonderful support through your very special time. • See the following articles. Articles on the role of shiatsu in pregnancy Amazing Pregnancy.com: Article on the scope of shiatsu therapy in pregnancy • More information?: ‘Google” Shiatsu in pregnancy. • • •

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Integrating Shiatsu and Massage for Holistic Maternity Care

You may know of techniques for turning breech or posterior babies, (notably, the use of BL 7, BL 60 and sacral work). Combining these techniques with the core meridian work increases their effectiveness. Sometimes I think the baby turns because it feels reassured by this energetic connection. Sometimes mother or baby has to make an emotional shift at a profound level. I know of babies that have turned into a breech position at the same time the mother experienced a sudden shock (like her mother or partner dying or maybe she is simply afraid of giving birth). The baby senses this stress and also feels afraid and turns away from the birth canal. The Chinese say that a breech baby is holding on to the mother’s heart. Working the bladder channel helps address the fear; fear and shock are often processed by the governing and conception vessels which link closely with the kidneys.

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5 Little Known Benefits of Shiatsu Massage

5 Little Known Benefits of Shiatsu Massage by James Calvin Shiatsu massage, also known as acupressure, is a point-pressure massage using the fingers. It is designed to help regulate the flow of energy within the body. During a shiatsu massage, thumb, fingers, palms or feet to the body apply pressure. This type of massage helpsContinue reading “5 Little Known Benefits of Shiatsu Massage”

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