Shiatsu is a manipulative therapy developed in Japan and incorporating techniques of anma (Japanese traditional massage), acupressure, stretching, and Western massage in order to maintain physical and mental well being, treat disease, or alleviate discomfort. It involves the uses of kneading, pressing, soothing, tapping, and stretching techniques and is performed without oils through light, comfortable clothing. applying pressure to special points or areas on the body This therapy is considered holistic because it attempts to treat the whole person instead of a specific medical complaint. For this reason it can be used in the treatment of a wide range of internal, musculoskeletal, and emotional conditions. It is thought to reduce muscle stiffness, stimulate the skin, aid digestion, and influence the nervous system. Shiatsu is used to treat a wide range of chronic conditions, such as headaches, PMS, digestive disorders, fatigue, insomnia, fibromyalgia, stress, anxiety, and muskuloskeletal pain, including low back, neck, and joint pain.

This therapy lasts for about 1 hour or 1½ hour; discounts available for multiple therapies, volounteers and Aurovilians. For more information or to make an appointment (book at least one day in advance), please contact directly by phone or Whatsapp Sara (+91 9443617308)  or write to serendipityauroville@gmail.com. For more information about activities, therapies and events in Serendipity, you can visit our facebook page.