Yoga and Shiatsu inspired apparel for yoga practice as well as lifestyle clothing in certified organic cotton fair trade with natural dyes and prints. Designed to allow the body to move naturally.

Ki: (in Japanese) or Chi (in Chinese) is the life force or energy. Ki's quality and flow relate to our feeling of well being and health, both on a physical and emotional level; by working with the Ki we can positively influence our energy levels, blood circualtion and any emotional mbalances. By working with the body we are affecting the mind.

Each one is a position, have fun wearing them.The collection with the animal or object prints is the yoga inspired collection.Translated literally the word yoga means yoke or unite and represents the union of mind and body. A regular yoga practice promotes and helps maintain physical health, flexibility and youthfulness as well as mental and emotional well being. A yoga practice can include physical poses 'Asanas' as well as breathing exercises and meditation. Asana is a sanskrit word that means posture comfortably held, the goal is to work the entire body, particularly abdominals and spinal cord. The number of these positions varies, over one hundred are commonly used. The key is to do each pose slowly, paying attention to how you get in and out it, how you hold it and you your body feels, being aware of your breath. Aim for a stretch without pain.

Many yoga poses use animals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles or plant names, such as tiger position or lion pose or cat pose, tree pose and many more. Behind each name is a deep symbolic meaning, which one understands and assimilates with the practice. It is also possible to find a deep similarity with Shiatsu and pressure point stimulation. In acupuncture or shiatsu practice, Ki energy which circulates in the body is stimulated by pressure, in Yoga practice one can reach the same results: reaching mudra, bandha and asana one can modify blood circulation and improve oxidation of the tissues.

Shiatsu Ki-Shirts

The pressure point collection

the map of some of the most common points is based on,

¬Shiatsu or 'finger pressure' in english,is an ancient form of medicine using the power of touch. Working on the body's physical structure we can tune into the inner energy to re-balance the body into good health. Shiatsu harmonises the 'Ki' or energy of a person by working specific pressue points around the body. Shiatsu therapy not only treats but can help prevent disease and can give people an increased sense of well being. By learning some basic principles and points of Shiatsu minor ailments may be relived and stress prevented.

By stimulating certain points on the body, muscular tension or pain is relieved and blood circulation increases, encouraging the body's natural healing forces whilst strengthening the immune system. The beneficial physical effects also have a positive influence on our state of mind and emotions. Our state of consciousness expands leading to mental clarity. Using the appropriate points you can improve your condition as well as feel more alive, healthy and relaxed.

To work the points Pressure should be stationary and perpendicular (a 90 degree angle from surface of skin), holding each point for 30 seonds or up to a few minutes. If the skin is being pulled the angle is probably incorrect.

Direct the angle of pressure into the centre of the part of the body you are working on. Try to apply and release pressure gradually, using your natural weight to lean into a point (rather than pushing). Each point will feel different. Some will feel tense, while others may be sore or ache. The pressure should be firm enough so that it 'hurts in a good way!' Remeber be gentle. If you feel extreme sensitivity or pain, decrease the pressure or remove completely. It is not supposed to be an endurance test! Pain usually starts to subside after the point is held for a while.You can work your own points or ask a friend The thumb is usually used, whilst the other fingers of that hand rest in a relaxed way on the body. You can also use your elbow if the person wants more pressue or the base of the palm of the hand for less intensity. The person pressing the points should try and feel relaxed.

For optimum results try to work the relevant points daily. Although not a substitute for medical care, shiatsu is often an appropriate complementary treatment.

Precautions:Special care should be taken in pregnancy