Zen shiatsu and holistic acupressure North West

09/01/2026

Shiatsu practitioners registered with us are qualified, fully insured, responsible and dedicated.

They complete a min. of 1000 hours of professional practice and study, hold professional public liability insurance, adhere to our Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics, and undertake Continous Professional Development (CPD).

Rest assured! When you choose one of our practitioners, you are in safe nurturing hands!

Find a practitioner near you:
https://www.shiatsusociety.org/practitioners

21/11/2025

Definitely interested!

❄️ Winter invites us to slow down and refill our inner well.
Immunity resilience winter practices to retain energy

Join Sifu Matthew Cohen for a live online Qigong workshop
📅 Sunday 23 November | 6–8pm GMT
💻 Recording available for 30 days
💷 Pay As You Can (suggested £35)

🔗 Reserve Your Place in the Winter Qigong Workshop:
https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/build-winter-immunity-and-resilience-with-qigong-live-online-workshop-with-matthew-cohen/

19/11/2025

Here is the other book review I wrote about Flowing Zen, by Anthony Korahais, in the Shiatsu Journal for the UK Shiatsu Society (UK). A great book for anyone interested in Qigong, whether as a student or a teacher.

09/11/2025

I wanted to share a book review I have written of Stuart's Experiential Anatomy for the Shiatsu Journal of the Shiatsu Society (UK). A great book, which I am sure many Shiatsu practitioners and anyone interested in healing through bodywork will find useful.

23/10/2025

Wonderful feedback received from a client earlier this week:

"Thank you for Monday. The last 2 days have been the most pain-free l have been in years. Plus my blood pressure is right down. I hope it continues. I'm looking forward to another session in November."

15/09/2025

It's been such a pleasure leading a workshop on overcoming writers' block at the Book and Arts Festival.

Here it is hoping to many more in the future.

Tickets are now available for Workshop - Overcoming writer's block with Dr Tanja Bastia at Conference Room, Nairn Community & Arts Centre, Nairn on Saturday 6th September 2025. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

03/09/2025

Request for contributions!

Have you got a shiatsu project, practice or event that you would like to share your reflections about?

I am one of the editors of the Shiatsu Journal and am starting to plan the Winter issue. The Shiatsu Journal is here to share information about our experiences related to shiatsu. I already have some articles lined up but have space for a couple more. I am particularly interested in hearing from people who would like to offer:
- book reviews - for both new and older books that you think will be useful for students and practitioners
- reflections about projects - particularly grassroots shiatsu, sharing shiatsu in minority settings, marginalised communities, people who don't usually get to hear about or experience the benefits of shiatsu
- canine shiatsu - what is your experience of offering shiatsu treatments to our four-legged friends?
- setting up a shiatsu practice - can you share your experience of making a livelihood from offering shiatsu? How did you start? Do you have any advice to share with those who are starting out?
- shiatsu and ageing - how can shiatsu benefit older people? How have you benefitted from your own shiatsu practice as you got older?
- shiatsu in development/ disaster settings - have you or do you know anyone who has offered shiatsu treatments or training in lower income countries and/or in contexts of humanitarian disasters?
- poems and artwork, also very welcome.

Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to bounce off some ideas.

Tanja x

*Cover of one of last year's issues, with beautiful artwork by Shiatsu by Babs

07/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to the Movement and Stillness SUMMER Seasonal workshop at the Wellbeing space in Macclesfield yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing some Self-shiatsu and Qigong. Thank you Emma from Focus and Flow Meditation for co-leading.

Dates for the Autumn 🍂🍁🍁🍂 workshop coming soon xx

21/06/2025

Qi gong for anxiety - online workshop with Matthew Cohen this weekend at Movement for Modern Life (which you can join with a free trial)

The next in this series of workshops is Qigong for Radiant Health. Through gentle, flowing movements, mindful breathwork, and meditation, we’ll explore how to cultivate vibrant health and well-being. By nurturing flexibility, balance, and inner strength, this practice helps release stagnation and ...