Manaka Made Simple:
A Step-by-Step Guide to Dr Manaka’s System of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Vol 1
The first book on Manaka System Acupuncture since Chasing the Dragon’s Tail—presented in a clear, step-by-step clinical format.
Manaka Made Simple presents Dr Yoshio Manaka’s system of Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion in a structured, practical form designed for direct clinical use. Written by an international team of senior clinicians and teachers, the book mirrors how Manaka’s work is taught in Manaka System Acupuncture (MSA) Level 1 courses worldwide.
It is intended for practitioners who want to apply Manaka’s four-step protocol confidently and consistently in everyday clinical practice.
PAPERBACK AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 25, 2026
NOW AVAILABLE FOR KINDLE PRE-ORDER
The Kindle edition will sell for $54.99/£39.99/€49.99. You can pre-order it in your marketplace using the links below. Available 25 February 2026.
MANAKA SYSTEM ACUPUNCTURE TRAINING
For readers who wish to take this work further into hands-on practice, Manaka System Acupuncture training is offered separately. In just three days, you’ll learn to apply all four steps of the Manaka system with confidence. The course covers everything from Dr Manaka’s octahedral theory and eight extraordinary vessels to Japanese moxibustion techniques, ion pumping cords, and palpation skills. You’ll also explore holographic systems, Japanese superficial needling, and Sotai stretches for musculoskeletal disorders.
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