2nd Balkans Shiatsu Summit – in Zagreb (Croatia), April 11 & 12, 2026

The second edition of the fledgling Balkans Shiatsu Summit will take place in April 2026 in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It will focus on the themes of insomnia, depression, irritability and anxiety, disorders which constantly affect a large proportion of the...

Interview with Rolland Boudet, pioneer of Shiatsu in France

He was one of the first members of the French Federation of Traditional Shiatsu. Rolland Boudet is a master of both martial arts and Shiatsu. In 2000, he founded the Shiatsu Academies of Marseille, Toulouse, Cannes and Bordeaux, accredited by the Japan Shiatsu...

Shiatsu in Times of Turbulence

It was in times of trouble that many of us took up our pursuit of Shiatsu and its many magical avenues of connection. Perhaps we were ill, even chronically. We were maybe burnt out on our early career path and looking for a fresh perspective. Perhaps we were trying to...

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The Pelvis: Anatomical, Cultural and Energetic Evolution

The human pelvis is far more than a skeletal structure — it is a crossroads of anatomy, evolution, sexuality, and energetic medicine. The uniquely rounded and prominent glutes of Homo sapiens are evolutionary adaptations for upright posture and have acquired strong...
Ivan Bel, on a quest for Shiatsu

Ivan Bel, on a quest for Shiatsu

For once, Ivan Bel slides over to the other side of the microphone and answers questions from his long-time friend: Pierre-Emmanuel Canon. An Asia-roaming backpacker for 25 years, Chinese speaking, serious reader and passionate about Shiatsu, Ivan Bel is also a...

Treatment of insomnia in Shiatsu

Treatment of insomnia in Shiatsu

Who has never had any difficulty one day, or rather one night, sleeping like a log? Sleeping is a very important function in our lives, but it is also very sensitive to change. This is why so many people come to Shiatsu to seek a solution to their...

Interview: Diego Sanchez, Shiatsu at heart

Interview: Diego Sanchez, Shiatsu at heart

Diego Sanchez is a Uruguayan Shiatsu teacher with a rich and original career in this discipline. But what marks the most when you meet him is his kindness, his vitality and his belief in Shiatsu. He traveled South and North America as well as Europe to learn the...

Is there a tradition in Shiatsu

Is there a tradition in Shiatsu

In 2017 an exciting conference was held about traditional Shiatsu vs modern Shiatsu took place, at the Shiatsu European Congress [1]. The purpose of the discussion was to highlight the differences between the roots and the evolutions of Shiatsu nowadays and whether...

Tal Badihi: an autism specialist

Tal Badihi: an autism specialist

Tal Badihi! Remember this name, because he is one of those who is rising in the international Shiatsu panorama. Tal is an Israelian shiatsu practitioner (now based in London) who specialized in autism treatment. From the outset it will be recognized that it takes...

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