- Insomnia: Understanding the Condition and the Potential Role of Shiatsu
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders worldwide and represents a growing public health concern. Epidemiological studies suggest that between 10% and 30% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia symptoms, and some reports indicate that up to about one third of adults experience insomnia at least occasionally. Sleep disturbances are associated with reduced…
- Irritability: When Inner Tension Seeks an Outlet
In our modern societies, irritability has become almost “normal.”Short tempers, impatience, emotional reactivity, intolerance to frustration—these states are often dismissed as minor psychological issues or simple consequences of stress. Yet, from the perspective of traditional East Asian medicine and Shiatsu, irritability is never trivial. It is a signal: the expression of an inner imbalance asking…
- Preparing for the Balkan Shiatsu Summit: A Journey Begins Long Before Arrival
There’s something quietly transformative in setting out for a gathering like the Balkan Shiatsu Summit. It’s not just about crossing borders, catching planes, or booking a hotel — it’s about preparing your body, your mind, and your presence for an experience that invites you to meet yourself afresh. In Zagreb in April 2026, the summit…
- From Exhaustion to Flow: A Shiatsu Perspective on Burnout
Everyone knows that moment when the body says no but the mind keeps whispering yes. We picture ourselves as solid, unbreakable, driven by an endless supply of motivation. And then one morning, without warning, everything tilts: energy has evaporated, gestures turn mechanical, joy retreats like the tide at low water. Burnout isn’t just extreme fatigue…
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders worldwide and represents a growing public health concern. Epidemiological studies suggest that between 10% and 30% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia symptoms, and some reports indicate that up to about one third of adults experience insomnia at least occasionally. Sleep disturbances are associated with reduced…
In our modern societies, irritability has become almost “normal.”Short tempers, impatience, emotional reactivity, intolerance to frustration—these states are often dismissed as minor psychological issues or simple consequences of stress. Yet, from the perspective of traditional East Asian medicine and Shiatsu, irritability is never trivial. It is a signal: the expression of an inner imbalance asking…
There’s something quietly transformative in setting out for a gathering like the Balkan Shiatsu Summit. It’s not just about crossing borders, catching planes, or booking a hotel — it’s about preparing your body, your mind, and your presence for an experience that invites you to meet yourself afresh. In Zagreb in April 2026, the summit…
Everyone knows that moment when the body says no but the mind keeps whispering yes. We picture ourselves as solid, unbreakable, driven by an endless supply of motivation. And then one morning, without warning, everything tilts: energy has evaporated, gestures turn mechanical, joy retreats like the tide at low water. Burnout isn’t just extreme fatigue…