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Very excited that I am taking Shiatsu out of my practice room & onto the road in Exeter.  First off I am going to be talking about the benefits of Shiatsu & offering free tasters to some hard working (& probably exhausted) mums.  Shiatsu is incredibly nurturing & supportive & can give an important touch & contact to those who are in a caring role.  Giving out all your energy as a career can become draining & it is important to have someone give you something back, to hold you, even for a moment, so your body can release the tension & refuel, ready to care for others again.  Parents, care givers in the family, people in support & care roles as their jobs, Shiatsu can help anyone in a caring role.  So new mums with babies needing constant attention are going to have a little taste of what Shiatsu can offer. Even still holding their baby, or knowing their baby is in the same room being held by another, Shiatsu should give them just a little respite & space for a breath just for them!

Then for a completely different pace I am off to offer Shiatsu at Exeter Respect festival – on Saturday 11th Jun.  In amongst the music, stalls & festival visitors we will be offering short affordable sessions of Shiatsu – for people who really need a Shiatsu, for those who want to try it for the first time, for those who are super busy & only have time for a quick hands on treatment – we will be there!!!  When I have more details I’ll post them here.

Hopefully these two events will lead to more – spreading the joy & benefits of Shiatsu across the Exeter area.  If you would like to discuss Shiatsu further, or if you have an idea of somewhere that would benefit from Shiatsu taster sessions then please email me or call me – details on the contact me page.

Just wishing everyone happy Spring – may it be full of sunshine, happy days & of course Shiatsu! 

The last few days have really felt like the seasons are changing & we are swiftly moving into spring.  The element for spring, within the 5 element diagnosis system, is the wood, or tree element.  The winter has been cold & dark & ideally we have rested & been quiet, building & storing our energy ready for the change of pace & focus that Spring brings.

Along with the bulbs pushing through & the first shoots on the trees this is a time where ideas & projects can begin, start to bud & grow.  There needs to be enough stored energy within to allow this new growth, there can be a tendency to really drive & push at this time of year, if the energy is not there then there is a possibility of burn out.  Similarly it is important to remember that summer is the time for full blossom & that spring is the time to begin to grow & expand but not to expect too much, it’s about ground work for now.

Wood or tree energy, when in balance, is fluid & flexible, like a tree moving gently in the breeze.  It can become stagnant, stuck in the mud, then the flexibility goes, like an old tree cracking & breaking in the wind. Anger & frustration can come into play within the wood element, inflexible & inappropriate outbursts of anger or frustration can show a lack of flow within this element. It can be important to use ones creativity to help the flow start, follow dreams & ideas.  Physical activity can be important, stretching, dancing, play. Headaches & tired eyes can be a sign of an in balance in this area, along with tension in neck, shoulders & rib cage. 

Shiatsu can help with both the physical aspects, helping to alleviate issues & rebalance the body, allowing a fluidity of energy around the whole body, & also can help with the emotional tensions.  A fluidity of mind, like a flexible tree, allows more appropriate emotional reactions, less outbursts of anger, but also can allow movement from a feeling of being ‘stuck in a rut.’

If you recognise any of these symptoms in your self or would like to discuss shiatsu further please feel free to contact me – see my contact me page for info.

So 2016 has begun & it is starting to feel a little more like winter – a little colder but it is still on the whole warmer & wetter than should be expected.

Within the 5 elements diagnosis structure this is the time of year for the water element.  The meridians that this relates to are the kidney & bladder ones.  These meridians need rest & quiet to restore & nourish them.  This can be hard with busy lives, that do not let up in the darker months of the year.

Shiatsu can help, bringing warmth & comfort to the body, allowing the space for rest, stillness & quiet. Quiet self reflection, meditation & stillness can also help keep the energy flowing in these meridians.  Even a 5 minute quiet sit down can help restore & reinvigorate.

These meridians also govern fear & anxiety, hormones & bladder & kidney functions.  If the body is continually pushed & not allowed to rest then sleep patterns can be affected.  An exaggerated sense of concern or stress can become apparent.  Fears can become heightened & can potentially lead to phobias.  Excessive toilet breaks, particularly at night, can be a sign that these meridians needs some support.  A classic sign is lower back ache, also coldness in the body & tiredness that doesn’t seem to relent.  If these symptoms are being experienced then rest, quiet & Shiatsu can really help.  Even just keeping in mind that this is ideally the time of year to rest can help, a reminder to go at a slower pace or resting when possible

If you are interested in finding out more about the 5 element diagnosis structure or how Shiatsu may be able to support you please contact me through my contact me page.

Happy New Year & here’s to at least some rest & quiet.

Oh yes, arghhhhh, Christmas is coming up fast now.  Just think in a couple of weeks it will all be over! The new year will be coming in, it will be dark & cold & it’ll feel a long way until Spring! Sorry to sound so depressing but what I’m getting at is that you could ask for a Shiatsu gift voucher for Christmas, book a session early in the new year, & have something to look forward to, that you know will leave you feeling warm & comforted!

I am offering vouchers for Shiatsu, for the full cost of a treatment, or for smaller denominations, £5, £10 or £20.  The smaller denominations mean you can ask for a voucher for Christmas without feeling the person has to buy a full session for you.

Obviously the vouchers can be for someone else that you think may benefit from a Shiatsu treatment.  There is still time for me to post the vouchers out, to either the purchaser or the lucky recipient, but obviously the last post dates aren’t too far away.

If you are interested in purchasing a Shiatsu voucher as a Christmas present then let me know – contact details are on the ‘contact me’ page.

Happy Christmas

For those of you thinking of Christmas just a reminder that I offer gift vouchers for Shiatsu – either for a full session at £35 or in denominations of £5, £10 or £20.

So you can purchase a voucher for someone you think may like or deserve a Shiatsu – or if you fancy a present of a Shiatsu for yourself then you could put a gift voucher on your list! 
Sorry to those people thinking this is way too soon please ignore me for the moment!
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Just thought I’d put out a reminder that I offer Shiatsu appointments on Saturday mornings.  My week day appointments are filling up more quickly than my Saturday ones at the moment.  I offer reasonably timed appointments, so you can still make the most of your Saturday put you don’t have to get up too early.

If you can make a Saturday morning & fancy a Shiatsu then please get in touch.  My contact details are on the contact me page.  There’s also a page with info about what Shiatsu is if you are new to it.  Feel free to call me if you’d rather discuss if Shiatsu may be for you.

The link below is to a great article about how to support your body at this time of year – alongside having regular Shiatsu sessions of course.

http://www.chinesemedicineliving.com/nutrition/seasons/fall/

The weather is really changing but our lives continue on regardless – the colder months should be a slower pace – allowing our bodies a chance to build energy up for the Spring & Summer.  Our lives don’t take this into a account – so the article above gives some easy solutions on how to help support our bodies.

Shiatsu can help warm the body, strengthen the core energy, restore dificencies & give some personal space – time out of a busy life can help the boys restore & us to continue through with our non stop lives.

Do contact me if you want to know more about Shiatsu. Details are on the contact me page.

Just had a look at the weather forecast for Exeter for tomorrow – it’s looking pretty good for coming & having a Shiatsu with Sandhya or me at the Exeter Green Fair.  It’s on at the Cathedral Green from 11 – 4.  All the money we make will go to Shelterbox Nepal & The Green Party. We will be charging  just £5, £10 or £20 for a Shiatsu so affordable & for a good cause!! See you there! 

Just a couple of days before you can come & have a Shiatsu with myself or Sandhya Dave at the Exeter Green Fair.  It is on the Catherdral Green between 11 & 4 this Saturday.  It’s a chance to have a Shiatsu, for not a lot of money – £5, £10 or £20 – & all the money we raise is going to charity – 50% to Shelterbox Nepal & 50% to The Green Party.

The Exeter Green Fair is a well established event with absolutely loads of interesting businesses, projects &   charities that share an commitment to supporting the world around us.  It is well worth a trip & there’s enough to occupy the whole family for a considerable amount of time.  

Whilst everyone is busy looking around you can come & relax & have a Shiatsu treatment, knowing it should do you some good & that the money you have spent will be doing some good for others.  Hope to see you there.