Manaka Made Simple:
A Step-by-Step Guide to Dr Manaka’s System of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Vol 1
COMING SOON! The first book on Manaka System Acupuncture since Chasing the Dragon’s Tail—but simpler and more accessible!
Did you find Chasing the Dragon’s Tail a bit overwhelming? So did we! That’s why we’ve written Manaka Made Simple, a step-by-step guide to performing Dr Yoshio Manaka’s four-step protocol. This book closely mirrors the teachings of Level 1 Manaka System Acupuncture (MSA) weekends held worldwide. Co-authored by experienced teachers Oran Kivity, Stephen Birch, Marian Fixler, Brenda Loew, and Paul Movsessian, this new resource will be invaluable to anyone practising MSA.
Manaka Made Simple fills a much-needed gap in the Japanese acupuncture literature. While Chasing the Dragon’s Tail was a comprehensive deep dive into Dr Manaka’s work, this new guide presents the idea-rich material in a learner-centred, digestible format. The goal? To help you grasp the essentials of Manaka’s approach without being overwhelmed by the complexity of his research.
Manaka’s system is unique in many ways, especially its adherence to the principle of “maximum benefit with minimum intervention.” Using light needling, gentle moxibustion techniques, and low-stimulation polarity devices such as ion pumping cords, it offers a comfortable experience for patients. Through step-by-step procedures, this book helps you unlock Dr Manaka’s systematic protocols to select channels and points through theory and palpation of the abdomen and reflex areas, making it easy to replicate and validate his system in your clinic.
MANAKA SYSTEM ACUPUNCTURE TRAINING
Want to deepen your understanding and hands-on skills? Join us for an immersive three-day workshop in Winterthur, Switzerland, from March 7th to 9th, 2025. 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.
Whether you’re new to Japanese acupuncture or looking to refresh your skills, Manaka Made Simple is your passport to mastering this transformative healing system. Sign up below for updates and teaching events leading up to our 2025 book launch!
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