CHI NEI TSANG, in Chinese, literally means “working the energy of the internal organs” or “internal organs chi transformation.” and comes from ancient Chinese Taoist knowledge and tradition. About the technique: A set of acupressure points around the navel are used to open the flow of energy plus blood and lymph circulation in the abdomen. The often chronically contracted … [Read more...] about NEW!Take care of your second brain with Chi Nei Tsang, Abdominal Detox Chi Massage.
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Shiatsu and the cycles of a woman’s life: menstrual discomforts.
Intuitively when we feel pain somewhere, we will tend to place a hand to soothe or warm the area. This ancestral knowledge is the origin of Zen Shiatsu, TE ATE, “the healing hand”, in Japanese. I would say that yes, massage can benefit menstrual pains, but if you are on your cycle, a gentle and attentive massage. Indeed, many women tend to have a lower pain threshold before … [Read more...] about Shiatsu and the cycles of a woman’s life: menstrual discomforts.
somatic movement education: a form of meditation for the active life.
I started meditating with Zen during my training with IOKAI Shiatsu. The two ideograms forming the character “IO” come from an old Buddhist Sutra. “IO” means “the King of Medicine”: the One who understands the root of disease, knows how to cure it and gives his life to doing so, keeping sickness forever at bay. You could say this is a dream we can all share: to be happy, … [Read more...] about somatic movement education: a form of meditation for the active life.
are you aware that you carry the world in your cells?!
Do you remember the time when you started as one single cell? Well, in the Somatic Movement approach we believe your body does, in fact, carry this memory and this awareness. Try for a moment to feel yourself as the magnificent living organized cluster of cells you became. Your cells are collectively working together to create and safeguard your health. They are individual … [Read more...] about are you aware that you carry the world in your cells?!
accessing the wisdom of Your body: balancing the three brains, by Mark Chandlee Taylor
Balancing the 3 Brains article. Here is a very interesting article written by Mark Chandlee Taylor, Somatic Movement educator and Therapist, who recentely gave a serie of workshops about embodiment in Hong Kong. Among them, Balancing The Three Brains. Together, we explored the relationships among the three intrinsic brains of the body through the vibrations of breath, … [Read more...] about accessing the wisdom of Your body: balancing the three brains, by Mark Chandlee Taylor