Shiatsu and starting a family

How can shiatsu help when you are trying to conceive?

When the desire to have a child remains unfulfilled, many questions, doubts and fears can arise. This situation can put a strain on a relationship and create additional stress and pressure. Strong or prolonged stress can also affect fertility. It is therefore all the more important to find more calm, trust and relaxation again.

As a shiatsu practitioner, I use my hands to sense how your body is doing and develop an individual treatment strategy based on this. I also offer dietary recommendations and simple tips for everyday life. Shiatsu is generally very calming and relaxing and can also

• stimulate blood circulation by mobilizing stagnant energy,
• help regulate the menstrual cycle, body temperature and hormonal balance,
• stimulate the metabolism and strengthen the immune system.

The causes of difficulties in conceiving can lie with either the woman or the man. It therefore makes sense for both partners to receive shiatsu. Shiatsu can support

• creating space to slow down, become more aware of your own body, and develop greater trust and connection
• a strong shared commitment to starting a family
• relaxation and less pressure
• making changes together to your diet and lifestyle
• becoming aware of personal or relationship patterns that may be causing strain

Would you like to find out more about shiatsu when you are trying to conceive?
You can find more information about my shiatsu treatments. If you would like to book an appointment, please feel free to get in touch with me.

Trying to conceive and the Five Elements

The theory of the Five Elements originates from Traditional Chinese Medicine. It describes the interactions between people and their environment as well as various physical and emotional processes. When it comes to difficulties conceiving, particular attention is often paid to the Wood, Earth and Water elements. In my experience, imbalances in these areas are common when people are trying to conceive. The Five Elements theory provides a helpful framework for understanding physical and emotional connections and for tailoring shiatsu treatments to the individual.

Would you like to learn more about the Five Elements? In my Five Elements shiatsu seminars, you can explore the individual elements and their significance for the body and everyday life through all your senses.

The Wood Element
The Wood Element is associated with movement, expression and creativity. When there is too little space for these in our lives, this can also manifest in the body as stagnation, often in the form of tension and restrictions in the hips and shoulders. In women, this stagnation can also affect the menstrual cycle, for example in the form of PMS (premenstrual syndrome).

How does shiatsu help with PMS?
Shiatsu can release blocks and tension in the body. It can stimulate blood circulation and help release tension in the lower abdomen, allowing energy to flow more freely again.

The Earth Element
The principle of Earth is the centre. It is the nourishing, balancing and harmonizing element. The Earth Element represents the middle of life. Maturity, stability, calmness and the desire for self-fulfilment can accompany the transition into professional life or the decision to start a family.

How does shiatsu affect our centre?
A shiatsu treatment calms and soothes you and helps you reconnect with your body. Strengthening the Earth Element can create greater mental calm and make the energy that was previously consumed by repetitive thoughts available to you again in your abdomen.

“Everything sensual is a path to meaning.”
Laotse

Would you like to experience shiatsu while trying to conceive?
Feel free to book an appointment with me. I look forward to meeting you.

The Water Element
Water forms the essential foundation of our physical substance. Water is the basis of all existence – without water, there is no life. A balanced Water Element is reflected in vitality, willpower and courage. The Water Element is associated with the kidneys, which are also regarded as the seat of our life essence. In the Five Elements theory, the kidneys play an important role in our sexual energy. It is therefore particularly important to strengthen them and keep them warm.

Signs of a weakened Water Element can include:

• a cold lower back, cold legs and feet
• a general lack of energy
• low libido
• a frequent urge to urinate with light-coloured urine
• night sweats and restlessness
• vaginal dryness

How does shiatsu affect our life energy?
Shiatsu can strengthen and harmonize the kidney energy. Especially if you experience chronic pain in the lower back before or during your period, it can be helpful to release tension and bring more vitality back into this area.

“Be kind to your body,
so that your soul may want
to dwell in it.”
Theresa von Avila