Some Yoga & Shiatsu Terminology

 

*Shiatsu - finger pressure

*Zen Shiatsu- a form of Shiatsu that uses fingers thumbs elbows and knees, 

and implies an attitude of equinimity that facilitates healing.

*Yoga - these days often means asana (postures),

traditionally there are 8 'limbs' of yoga including asana and pranayama.

*Asana - yoga postures

- asana assists and prepares for pranayama -

*Pranayama - breathing techniques

- pranayama assists and prepares for meditation - 

*Meditation - technique to occupy the mind while we wait for it to still