Shiatsu for children
Many children today do not get enough physical exercise in their everyday lives and become less and less aware of their own bodies. Postural problems, difficulties concentrating and inner restlessness can be the result. Hyperactivity and ADHD can also present children with particular challenges in their everyday lives. Additional performance pressure can quickly lead to stress-related symptoms such as stomach or headaches, mood swings, anxiety and sleep problems.
Shiatsu promotes health and well-being, can support the immune system, strengthen emotional stability and give children the calm they need to cope better with the challenges of everyday life. Through deep and mindful touch, children can more easily shift from tension to relaxation and develop a healthy balance between activity and rest.
Children are usually particularly open and authentic and therefore respond very directly to a Shiatsu treatment. Through touch, they become more aware of their bodies and reconnect with their inner sense of themselves. The sensitive pressure of the palm or thumb in Shiatsu can convey a sense of trust and security. This can help children develop a stable body awareness and a healthy sense of self-worth.
Shiatsu can support children in
- promoting relaxation and well-being,
- supporting concentration and stamina,
- strengthening self-confidence,
- becoming more aware of their own body and its boundaries,
- relieving strain on the spine,
- developing social and communication skills, and
- coping better with anxiety about school.
The effects of Shiatsu on children have also been investigated in an efficacy study of the “Samurai Massage – Shiatsu for Children” programme.
There are two things parents should give their children:
roots and wings.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
