Description
Book SynopsisExploring the connections between Western craniosacral therapy and Chi Kung, Taoist master Mantak Chia and craniosacral instructor Joyce Thom detail movement exercises, breathwork practices, self-massage techniques, and focused meditations from Taoist and other wisdom traditions to release and harmonize the flow of energy in the body and optimize our potential for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The authors link the craniosacral rhythm - the gentle flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the head (cranium) to the tailbone (sacrum) - and the flow of chi throughout the body, circulated by the pumps of the three tan tiens.
Trade Review“This wonderful book is a jewel for anyone interested in the interweaving of Chi Kung and Craniosacral Work, two of the oldest healing traditions. You will learn how to bring these ancient healing practices into daily life in simple, practical ways. A superb resource for self-care and self-growth!” * Hugh Milne, author of The Heart of Listening and founder of Visionary Craniosacral Work *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Putting Craniosacral Chi Kung into Practice Introduction PART ONE
Physical Flow 1 Working with Cosmic Flow: Western and Taoist Approaches
2 Awakening the Major Pumps
3 Building Awareness and Appreciation
PART TWO
Emotional and Mental Flows 4 Everything Is Connected to the Flow
5 Balancing Emotional and Mental Flows
PART THREE
Spiritual Flow 6 Everything Is Energy
7 Becoming Liquid Light: The Endocrine System and Spiritual Practice
8 Cosmic Flow: The Art and Skill of Nondoing
Appendix 1. Cosmic Cranial-Elemental Connections
Appendix 2. Additional Pumps
Notes
Bibliography
Online Resources
About the Authors
The Universal Healing Tao System and Training Center
Index
