The Origins of Seiki
Akinobu Kishi, the founder of Seiki, was born in 1949. Through observing his father's expertise in Judo, he discovered the significance of the hara and movement. In keeping with Japanese tradition, he trained in Shiatsu, completing his studies with the likes of Namikoshi, the originator of Shiatsu Therapy, and Masunaga, the founder of Zen Shiatsu.

Aged 29, Kishi became ill, so he developed his own method of healing called Seiki - big changes occurred. Its spirit is universal, touching all communities and cultures with equal respect and understanding. Originating in Shinto, inspired at times by Daoist, Zen and other great teaching traditions, Kishi's method encompasses all of this and more, looking always beyond to the very roots of our own condition.

Understanding Seiki
The literal translation of Seiki is 'treatment of life energy' (breath). The body always expresses what it needs, but we do not always detect the signals. Everyday pressures manifest themselves into physical and  emotional problems, distorting our life energy. Seiki unravels this trend. The focus is on the here and now, which eliminates confusion and aids healing. Having a basic trust in whatever occurs at a given moment allows us to simply let go of our physical and emotional problems.

Energetically, Seiki can be difficult to grasp. Physiologically, it becomes easier. In its most accessible form, life energy is breath. The whole body breathes, not only in the respiratory tract, but also throughout all the cells and tissues of the body.

Seiki Soho - Treatment
Seiki follows the movement of the breath, encouraging inner awareness and sensitivity, essential for clearing stagnant energy and releasing habitual patterns.

The practitioner acts as a mirror. As the client feels the reflection of their breath, internal connections are made; stagnant energy is released and distortions are cleared, the body recognizing its innate willingness to heal itself. The practitioner helps the client to find their own way, making space to regain balance and harmony

Katsugen (Body Intelligence)
Katsugen is the name given to spontaneous movement, natural movements of the body that can occur during treatments - adjustments within the body. Eliminating and cleaning, whether it's emotional or physical, internal or visible, Katsugen is purification. The movement we feel is the healing that we need. Seiki develops the awareness and sensitivity necessary to feel the movement behind a physical discomfort, behind a pain or emotion, in order to release the full creative and joyful potential of our original personality and power.

What Conditions Can Seiki Help?
Seiki works from the inside out so, to a certain extent, it can help all types of ailments. At times, the level of an ailment will reflect what is experienced, during and/or after a treatment. But if 'basic trust' is applied, the body can take care of itself. It has all the answers. After all, it is self-healing, self-regulating, and self-integrating.

The main cause of illness is the accumulation of tiredness. For example, through tiredness of the brain, it takes longer for blood to reach the stomach, resulting in poor nourishment. We need to push out the tiredness and replace it with new energy.

Appointments
1-hour treatments are by appointment. Absolute integrity guaranteed. Seiki is performed through clothing at floor level. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. The effects of Seiki are cumulative.

Seiki - A Summary
Seiki has to be experienced to be understood. It brings forth a reawakening of trust, the realization that our problems are our chance, the opportunity to accept every situation as it comes.

Seiki has a unique approach to life and healing, without any compromises: cleaning, guidance & development with no expectations.

Kishi shows a clear direction: to be open, let things happen, just be in the moment (here & now), treating the whole person (no divide), natural wisdom and truth.
With open and complete attention change happens.

Seiki is for everyone. It is the easiest , simplest thing in the world - with it comes great insight.