This is a very complete and focused video presentation that gives strong visual reinforcement and enhancement to the techniques of zen shiatsu and meridian stretching. Visually appealing and well-produced, it begins with a full demonstration and explanation of the 6-meridian or makko-ho stretching exercises, as developed by Shizuto Mazunaga. These are yoga-like movements and postures that stretch the paired meridians in the circadium order of qi as it flows through the body.

The massage section of the video demonstrates hara palpation, diagnosis, and treatment. Graphic overlays depict the hara map, and detailed narration explains the hara and the concepts of kyo (repletion) and jitsu (vacuity) and their importance in both treatment and diagnosis using shiatsu. The shiatsu demonstration, which is the key feature of the DVD, includes meridian and point treatment on all 12 main meridians. The arm and leg portions of 9 of the 12 main meridians are fully addressed, and specific points and partial meridian sections are addressed on the remaining 3 main channels. Different hand techniques and postures are demonstrated with each pass of each meridian. The right and left sides of the body are also treated using different techniques. The right side depicts standard thumb and bent knuckle techniques, while the left side primarily depicts the use of elbow techniques. Several advanced knee and foot techniques are also depicted. Although these techniques are performed on a floor mat in traditional Zen Shiatsu style, most of the over 100 techniques demonstrated are easily transferred to the table for therapists who prefer to work on a table.

Graphic overlays borrowed from A Manual of Acupuncture display all relevant meridians and acupoints. Additionally there are detailed treatment protocols for the Hara, legs, arms, sacrum, and gluteal region, upper and lower back, hands, feet, and chest, along with numerous stretches for the back, hips, gluteals, and neck. By studying the techniques presented in this DVD, the viewer will grasp the main shiatsu sequence techniques, along with the principles and theories of shiatsu therapy, and will become familiar with the advanced and expanded meridian system developed by Mazunaga which can be incorporated into a treatment protocol as desired. The shakuhachi and koto music that accompanies the video and narration sets a tranquil tone of peace, calm, and serenity. (2.5 hour NTSC DVD)