Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
Trade Review"Written with clarity and purpose, these pages offer readers a solid introduction to the principles of chi self-massage. . . . [Chia's] logical progression of ideas allows readers to quickly grasp this new information and to build on it as the pages turn. . . . For such a short book, the overall explanation of this system is explicit, providing a most impressive view of these techniques.
Chi Self-Massage presents a wealth of information that can positively impact the health of readers." * Curled up with a Good Book, Aug 2006 *
"Master Mantak Chia pieces this system into a logical routine any can duplicate, using methods used by the masters to explore the theory and purposes behind Chi Self-Massage. Spirituality blends with practical application in an easily-followed guide." * Diane C. Donovan, California Bookwatch, Oct 2006 *
"Spirituality blends with practical application in an easily-followed guide." * The Midwest Book Review, Oct 2006 *
"If you have any recurring pain in your day-to-day life I recommend getting this book, I've found it very helpful." * Amanda Bugeaud, Timeless Spirit Magazine, July 2007 *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
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
Index
