The Zen-Shiatsu according to Masunaga works with the meridians, those streams of life-energy in our body, more than many other methods. The treatment of the streams of life-energy has been the basis of acupuncture and acupressure for thousands of years. The meridians form a widelyspread- out and cross-linked system of energy channels on the surface as well as in the depth of the body. They bring the life-energy (ki in japanese) to all the body`s parts and organs,to each cell of the body. On the surface, the meridians can be directly reached with our hands.

This is the basis of shiatsu Berlin. As opposed to acupuncture, the single acupuncture-points clearly defined in books are not so important in Zen-Shiatsu. Masunagu used the treatment of the whole meridian in it`s course as an excellent method to support the stream of life-energy. An unobstructed stream means well-being of body, soul and spirit, constant movement and progress. Blocks occur when we close off parts of our soul and our body from the universal life-force.

As a consequence, our further development stagnates on all levels in these places, and problems can occur. There are always some blockages in the energy-stream of our body, however, that`s quite normal and doesn`t immediately mean sickness. Each person has it`s pattern of stagnation, which can be perceived of as their pattern of stagnation. Maybe these individual patterns could be seen as the salt in the soup of life.

If sickness does develop, however, then it will take the course that the blockages in the energy-system were already announcing. "Personal stagnation" means that my way of living, thinking and feeling doesn`t allow me to see special parts of my reality and to hold on to other parts. This pattern is a constant mirror of my imperfection and an invitation for further development. That is were Shiatsu comes into play. Shiatsu mobilizes, stimulates, harmonizes and encourages the stream of life-energy where it stagnates and resigns. The bodily pain which can occur in a Shiatsu session is always an expression of the soul`s pain.

Masunaga mentions that this is an area we have avoided looking at for a longer period of time-we have stopped the stream of energy in this area of our experience. It`s release through touch means a -sometimes painfulstep in our development. Berlin Shiatsu can not only trigger this step in our development, but can also support the person on their path of development now following. Once we have realized the meaning of growth and further development for our life, Shiatsu is valuable especially when we are still healthy. It serves the maintainance of health and zest for life.

Nevertheless, Shiatsu is also a method for the treatment and alleviation of suffering. Often, it is only called upon if long-lasting or distinctive blockages in the flow of life-energy have lead to this. Examples that show where Shiatsu Prenzlauer Berg can be used are head-or backpain, stomach problems, premenstrual syndrom but also chronic fatigue, inner restlessness and nervousness.

In the case of heavy or chronical diseases there are severe blockages in the meridian system that witness an ignorance towards certain sides and needs of our personality that have been denied for years. The touch of the energy-stream on the surface of our body makes it more simple to detect the blockages in the depth of our body, on a practically unconscious level at first, and they begin to dissolve. In that way, regular Shiatsu supported by a conscious way of living, can contribute to the alleviation of chronical and heavy diseases. In that way, the disease is understood and becomes redundant.

Text taken from the book "Shiatsu for beginners in Berlin -Yu Sen, sparkling source" by Wilfried Rappenecker. Thank you for these beautiful words that I couldn`t have expressed better myself.

Prices of the treatment

Treatment by Patrick C. Ladewig (sessions are held in a mix of styles Shiatsu/Traditional Thaimassage):
90 minutes of Shiatsu / Traditional Thaimassage	65,- Euro
120 Mminutes of Shiatsu / Traditional Thaimassage	80,- Euro

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