7 Shiatsu Books for Free! [PDF]

Discover the art of finger-pressure healing with our collection of free Shiatsu books in PDF. Shiatsu is a Japanese bodywork therapy that applies pressure to points called tsubo along the body's energy channels, or meridians, to relieve tension and restore balance.

These books cover everything from core theory to hands-on technique, including styles like Zen Shiatsu. You will find guides on pressure-point location, full-body sequences, and Do-In self-shiatsu you can practice at home.

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Manuals & Guides

Shiatsu Books and Manuals

Build a solid foundation in shiatsu, from how the therapy works to the sequences practitioners use every day. These manuals and guides cover technique, point location, and Do-In self-shiatsu for all levels.

#1
Shiatsu Short Form Handbook

A practical shiatsu workbook covering Eastern anatomy, channel pathways, and a complete short-form treatment sequence. Includes point tables, Dao Yin self-massage, and clear diagrams for hands-on practice.

Jim Cleaver LAc

Format: PDF 77 pages 1.53 MB

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Shiatsu Long Form Handbook

A comprehensive guide to the full-body shiatsu sequence, covering both the back and front of the body. Features detailed kata, Shu and Mu point tables, channel pictures, and quick-reference charts for practitioners.

Jim Cleaver LAc

Format: PDF 56 pages 2.74 MB

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#3
Concise Point Location

A quick-reference guide to locating the key acupoints used in shiatsu and acupressure. Maps points channel by channel with precise measurements for fast, accurate location.

Jim Cleaver LAc

Format: PDF 18 pages 0.17 MB

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Dao-Yin Stretching and Strengthening Exercises

A set of Dao Yin stretching and strengthening exercises that prepare the body for shiatsu practice. Combines qi gong warm-ups and self-massage you can do on your own to keep energy and blood moving.

Jim Cleaver LAc

Format: PDF 6 pages 0.15 MB

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Barefoot Shiatsu Kata

A step-by-step barefoot shiatsu sequence performed using the feet to work the back of the body. Guides you through a full hour-long routine with body positioning and movement cues.

Jim Cleaver LAc

Format: PDF 10 pages 2.17 MB

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Zen Shiatsu: The Japanese Way of Acupuncture Without Needles

An accessible introduction to Zen Shiatsu, explaining how finger pressure along the body energy channels supports balance and well-being. Covers how the therapy works, what it helps with, and how a session is performed.

Theodoros Haralabidis

Format: PDF 5 pages 0.28 MB

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Shiatsu and Acupressure: Two Different and Distinct Techniques

A peer-reviewed study that clarifies the technical differences between shiatsu and acupressure. Explains how pressure, thumb positioning, and body weight set the two techniques apart for students and practitioners.

Fernando Cabo et al.

Format: PDF 8 pages 0.39 MB

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Shiatsu for preventing and treating health conditions: a protocol for an evidence evaluation

An evidence evaluation protocol prepared for the National Health and Medical Research Council, outlining how research on shiatsu for health conditions is assessed. A rigorous reference for the clinical evidence behind the practice.

National Health and Medical Research Council

Format: PDF 61 pages 0.73 MB

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