Shiatsu can be supportive & nurturing & can feel like a giant hug. Between Shiatsu sessions you can always try this stretch.
It doesn’t look like it but this stretch feels like you are giving yourself a big hug. Why not try it & let me know what you think!
This week is half term & as the main carer I have been looking after the kids most of the time. I didn’t intentionally limit the work that I arrange for this week but it seemed that less people wanted Shiatsu than normal, maybe they were taking time with their children. This suited me, more time with the boys.
The week hasn’t exactly panned out the way I expected. I have done more Shiatsu massages this week than in ages. I’ve also managed to have happy, quality time with the boys. So win, win I’d say. It has surprised me, & reminded me, that sometimes work comes your way when you aren’t expecting it! Maybe I should plan more work quiet weeks!
Do get in touch if you are interested in finding your if a Shiatsu massage may benefit you. Details are on the contact me page. I work in Exwick, Exeter, on Wednesdays & Saturday mornings. I will soon also offer Tuesday afternoon appointments.
Here are some more photos of me practicing Shiatsu massage in my practice room in Exwick, Exeter, Devon. If you are jnterested in booking a Shiatsu please contact me through the contact me page. 
Shiatsu sometimes requires a quiet touch.
Shiatsu involves stretches when appropriate.
It’s often talked about, live in the moment, don’t worry about your past or stress about your future. It is important to try to be present & aware of what is happening in the here & now, making the most of it, finding the joy. Shiatsu massage is amazing at helping a client do this, feeling what their body feels like, how the treatment is affecting them & how they feel. It is a special place to be, a Shiatsu massage treatment is time out of life, a safe place to simply feel or just be.
Obviously there are other ways to be in the moment, be still & enjoy. This is a challenge for me as it is half term, 2 kids, one adult, 5 days! Day one is done, & survived & enjoyed to be honest. There have been points where it has been hard to enjoy the moment. The classic parental challenge of getting the kids out of the house, in time for the bus into Exeter, without losing your patience, for instance. Also the toy shop, fine for the first 10 minutes, then busy with people, children not sharing & youngest needing the toilet rather urgently!
Once we had walked to the toilets, found they were closed & were miles from nearest ones, I really struggled to be enjoying the moment. We dropped into an Exeter cafe, I was convinced they would say no to us using the loo. On the contrary the waitress was a mum & completely understood, she showed us the loos & was so kind as we left. Very thankful & happy & back in the moment for a bit.
We went on to the quay side in Exeter & it was easy to enjoy life. The kids ran & laughed, they were happy & carefree & this is so contagious you can’t help being swept along. Also the sun was shining & the air was warm, if not a trifle windy.
The boys were playing in the playground & I took a moment to feel the sun in my face, the wind in my hair & breathed deeply, not thinking , just feeling & being.
Please contact me through the contact me page to discuss Shiatsu & if it may help you.
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