Although Hara Shiatsu Therapy is one of the
oldest forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it has recently become
recognised by a UK Shiatsu Society.
The Zen Shiatsu School protocol for
Hara Shiatsu Therapists has been recognised by the
Zen
Shiatsu Society,
which is the first step in recognition
by the General Shiatsu Council.
General Information about Hara Shiatsu Therapy:
Hara Shiatsu Therapy was first introduced
to the West by the Taoist Master Mantak Chia under the name of Chi Nei
Tsang and evolved into its present form at the Zen School of Shiatsu.
Master of the Zen School Kris Deva North wrote the protocol so that Hara
Shiatsu could be recognized by the shiatsu governing body, validating
recognition of Hara Shiatsu Therapists.
Hara Shiatsu Therapy works with the energy-flow of five major systems:
- energy-meridian,
- fasciae-tendon-muscular,
- nervous,
- vascular and
- lymphatic.
Hara Shiatsu Therapists share much of the theory with other forms of
Shiatsu but with the addition of the Theory of Winds, a concept of Traditional
Chinese medicine.
According to Hara Shiatsu, energy blockages arising from organ obstructions
and congestion in the abdomen can result in knots and tangles at the
centre
of the body's
vital
functions, impeding the flow of Qi, the life-force or bioelectromagnetic
field described by Deepak Chopra as "energy-intelligence".
Emotions such
as fear, anger, anxiety, depression and worry are related to different
organs.
When the Qi of an internal organ is in a state of imbalance,
it emanates toxic wind.
Diagnosing the energetic condition, the Hara
Shiatsu Therapist uses intention and touch to influence Qi and "chase
the winds."
Wind is an energetic vibration which, whether toxic or the vital source
of life, enters the being through the "mountains," which include
the pointed bones of the nose, coccyx, fingers, toes, knees and elbows.
Winds drain out through "marshes" such as the anus, vagina,
eye of the penis, pores of the skin, mouth, armpits, backs of knees and
front of elbows. The mouth, navel, palm, sole and perineum are among
the two-way conduits. Hara Shiatsu Therapists disperse or direct winds
through marsh or mountain, often using supplementary meridians or points.
When obstructed the internal organs store unhealthy energies that can
overflow into other systems and manifest as negative emotions and sickness.
In search of an outlet these toxic energies create a cycle of negativity
and stress, festering in the organs and overflowing into the abdomen,
the body's garbage dump. The energetic centre of the body at the navel
becomes congested and seem cut off from the rest of the body.
Training in Hara Shiatsu: Hara Shiatsu Therapist training is in four parts:
- Specialist Training,
- Self Development,
- Theoretical Learning,
- Practical Application
Hara Shiatsu Training Courses and Classes for Therapists offered
at the Zen School of Shiatsu:
http://www.learn-shiatsu.co.uk/
and London Healing Tao Center:
http://www.healing-tao.co.uk/
A list of qualified Hara Shiatsu Therapists in Chi Nei Tsang is available
at:
http://www.learn-shiatsu.co.uk/ls_treatments.htm
Full protocol:
http://www.learn-shiatsu.co.uk/hara_shiatsu_therapy.htm
This article is included with the
kind assistance of Kris Deva North.
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Published: 9 August 2005
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