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The Western concept of massage primarily concerns muscle manipulation. In the practice of Chi Massage, internal energy, or Chi, is manipulated to strengthen and rejuvenate the sense organs--eyes, ears, nose, tongue, teeth, and skin--and the internal organs. The Taoist techniques in this practice are more than 5,000 years old and, until very recently, were closely guarded secrets passed down from master to student with each master often knowing only a small part of the complete method. In Chi Self-MassageMaster Mantak Chia pieces together the entire system of Chi Massage into a logical routine, revealing the methods used by Taoist masters to maintain their youthfulness. He explains the energetic theory behind Chi Massage and how negative emotions affect the organs and nervous system. By practicing the exercises outlined and following the daily routine that requires only 5 to 10 minutes to complete, readers can strengthen their senses--most notably vision, hearing, and taste--detoxify their internal organs and glands, help control negative emotions, relieve stress and constipation, and improve their complexion, teeth and gums, and overall stamina.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Putting Chi Self-Massage Into Practice
Introduction: The Rejuvenating Power of Chi Self-Massage
1 Preparing for Chi Self-Massage
Raising the Chi: Perineum Power
2 Healing Hands
The Palms and the Pericardium Point
Correspondence Points on the Hands
Hand Massage
3 Head, Neck, and Shoulders
Skull Massage
Face Massage
Eye Massage
Eyeball Exercise
Staring Practice
Nose Massage
Ear Massage
Eardrum Exercises
Mouth Massage
Gums, Tongue, and Teeth Massage and Exercises
Neck Massage
4 Detoxifying Organs and Glands
Massage of the Thymus Gland
Slapping Massage of the Internal Organs
Massaging the Small and Large Intestines
Kidney Massage
Sacrum Massage
5 Relieving Constipation: A Major Cause of Illness
Abdominal Massage: Wonder of Healing
6 Knees and Feet
Knee Massage
Massage for the Feet, Roots of the Body
7 The Daily Practice of Taoist Rejuvenation
Cleaning the Nine Openings
Using the Mirror
Clean Water: Whole System Cleanser
Tao Rejuvenation throughout the Day
Ending the Day
"Oh, No! Not another Obligation!"
Appendix: Energetic Preparations for Tai Chi Chi Kung
Inner Smile
Microscopic Orbit Meditation
About the Author
The Universal Tao System and Training Center
The Universal Tao System
The Universal Tao Training Center
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