shiatsu
Japanese point massage
Shiatsu is a Japanese massage therapy using finger and palm pressure on specific points of the body.
Like acupuncture, it draws on traditional ideas about energy flow, but uses pressure rather than needles: I booked a shiatsu session to relieve my back tension.
The word comes from Japanese for "finger pressure."
Soft tissue manipulation
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
- pressureForce upon contact
- palmsHands' inner sides
fingers · thumbs · manipulation · stretching · kneading · touch · musculoskeletal · circulation
Steadiness or amount owed
- energyPower to do work
- chakrasBody's spiritual focal points
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- wholenessComplete, undivided state
mindfulness · yin-yang · equilibrium · ki · meridians · flow · blockage · restoration
East Asian archipelago nation
- TokyoJapan's capital city
- KyotoJapan's former imperial seat
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- tatamiWoven rush floor mat
futon · eastern · traditional
Free from agitation
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- restfulPeaceful and calming
ease · unwind · de-stress · gentle · meditative · peaceful · grounding · stress-relief
Care for an ailment
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- therapistMental health practitioner
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
- appointmentScheduled time for something
robe · ambiance · retreat · pamper · bodywork · complementary · resort · package
Restoration of youthful vigor
- circulationMovement through a system
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
immune · flexibility · posture · mobility · headache · backache · recovery · self-care
massage
Soft tissue manipulation
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
- pressureForce upon contact
palms · fingers · thumbs · manipulation · stretching · kneading · touch · musculoskeletal · circulation · ki
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
wholeness · mindfulness · yin-yang · equilibrium · ki · meridians · flow · blockage · restoration · integration
Japan
East Asian archipelago nation
tatami · futon · eastern · traditional
calm
Free from agitation
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
restful · ease · unwind · de-stress · gentle · meditative · peaceful · grounding · stress-relief · restorative
treatment
Care for an ailment
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- therapistMental health practitioner
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
appointment · robe · ambiance · retreat · pamper · bodywork · complementary · resort · package
rejuvenation
Restoration of youthful vigor
- circulationMovement through a system
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- well-beingState of health, contentment
endorphins · immune · flexibility · posture · mobility · headache · backache · recovery · self-care · maintenance
- Japanese wordsanime, bento, bonsai, futon, geisha
- massagedeep tissue, Swedish, hot stone massage, Thai massage, aromatherapy massage
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- Asian loanwordsanime, sushi, karate, ninja, tsunami
- healing practicesholistic healing, Ayurveda, self-healing, chiropractic, herbal medicine
- muscle recoveryfoam roller, ice bath, massage, rest day, active recovery
shiatsuSwedish massage
Gentle full-body kneading technique
deep tissue massage · sports massage · hot stone massage · aromatherapy massage · lymphatic drainage