Tenkansen (CV6 region) — lower-abdomen tsubo

Lower centre

Tenkansen is placed in the lower abdomen as a centre-of-gravity pressure reference. Its deep designation describes the traditional bodywork teaching language, not a recommendation for forceful pressure.

Hyakue (GV20) — crown tsuboTenchu (BL10) — occipital-neck tsuboKensei (ST6 region) — jaw tsuboKokotsu (SI15 region) — shoulder-blade tsuboShanzhu (CV17 region) — chest tsuboChukan (CV12 region) — upper-abdomen tsuboTenkansen (CV6 region) — lower-abdomen tsuboTenkansen (CV6 region) — lower-abdomen tsuboKikai (CV4 region) — pelvic tsuboYokotsu (GB30 region) — hip tsuboKekai (ST36 region) — knee tsuboSanyinko (SP6 region) — medial-leg tsuboKaikei (KI3 region) — ankle tsuboYusen (KI1 region) — sole tsubo

Point 7 of 13 in Shiatsu Tsubo Point Map

Cross-tradition overlaps

No overlapping points are registered for this point.

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Sources

Tokujiro Namikoshi, Shiatsu: The Complete Guide (primary)

Primary modern source for Namikoshi shiatsu principles, pressure technique, and practical bodywork sequencing.

Shizuto Masunaga, Zen Shiatsu (secondary)

Secondary lineage reference for meridian-oriented shiatsu teaching and expanded whole-body treatment context.

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