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<td width="100%"><h2><font face="Arial"><small><small>Hara Shiatsu Therapy</small></small></font></h2>
<h2><font face="Arial"><small><small><small>(CHI NEI TSANG)<br>
<br>
Overview<br>
Hara Shiatsu (Chi Nei Tsang) also known as Taoist Massage works with the energy-flow of
five major systems: energy-meridian, fasciae-tendon-muscular, nervous, vascular and
lymphatic. <br>
The navel area, the centre where all systems meet, connects - or separates - our upper and
lower parts, left and right, front and back, inner and outer, mind and body. Here we feel
our emotions, the causes of internal blockage and distortions, which often manifest as
symptoms elsewhere. Many recipients of Hara Shiatsu (Chi Nei Tsang) have reported relief
of some of these symptoms.<br>
<br>
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE<br>
Source: Chi Nei Tsang, by Mantak Chia (referrred below as CNT pp 000-??? For terminology
and techniques outside the "generally understood" shiatsu register and not
self-explanatory in the context.)<br>
<br>
</small>Classical Oriental Medicine<small><br>
Taoism, Five Elements, Classic 14 Meridians<br>
<br>
</small>Theory of Winds<small><br>
Energy blockages arising from organ obstructions and congestion in the abdomen can result
in knots and tangles at the centre of the body’s vital functions, impeding the flow
of Qi, the life-force or bioelectromagnetic field described by Deepak Chopra as
energy-intelligence. Emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety, depression and worry are
related to different organs. When the Qi of an internal organ is in a state of imbalance,
it emanates toxic wind. Diagnosing the energetic condition, the practitioner uses
intention and touch to influence the participant’s Qi and "chase the
winds".<br>
<br>
Wind is an energetic vibration which, whether toxic or the vital source of life, enters
the being through the "mountains", which include the pointed bones of the nose,
coccyx, fingers, toes, knees and elbows. Winds drain out through "marshes" such
as the anus, vagina, eye of the penis, pores of the skin, mouth, armpits, backs of knees
and front of elbows. The mouth, navel, palm, sole and perineum are among the two-way
conduits. A practitioner disperses or directs winds through marsh or mountain, often using
supplementary meridians or points.<br>
<br>
When obstructed the internal organs store unhealthy energies that can overflow into other
systems and manifest as negative emotions and sickness. In search of an outlet these toxic
energies create a cycle of negativity and stress, festering in the organs and overflowing
into the abdomen, the body’s garbage dump. The energetic centre of the body at the
navel becomes congested and seem cut off from the rest of the body.<br>
<br>
</small>Principles of Protection<small> <br>
Avoidance of depletion or contamination of practitioner’s own energy-field. CNT pp
59-117<br>
<br>
</small>Contraindications<small><br>
Conditions for which Hara Shiatsu (Chi Nei Tsang) would be unsuitable or dangerous<br>
<br>
DIAGNOSIS<br>
<br>
</small>Diagnostic knowledge:<small><br>
<br>
Knowledge of the external manifestation of “normal” Winds:<br>
<br>
Heart: warm and energetic<br>
Lung: cool and dry<br>
Liver: warm and dry<br>
Spleen: warm and moist<br>
Kidney: cool and moist<br>
<br>
</small>Information gathering;<small><br>
Observing the Body: Looking, Feeling and Asking (CNT117-140)<br>
Hara<br>
Body Structure<br>
Navel shape<br>
Hand-scanning internal organs<br>
<br>
TREATMENT<br>
<br>
</small>Knowledge<small><br>
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology<br>
<br>
Location<br>
Internal Organs<br>
Front Mu or Bo points<br>
Source Points<br>
Meridian Start and End points<br>
<br>
Handling Techniques (CNT pp 165-201)<br>
Spiralling <br>
Scooping<br>
Rocking<br>
Kneading<br>
Shaking<br>
Patting<br>
Elbowing<br>
<br>
Skills<br>
Opening Wind Gates and Chasing the Winds (CNT pp 143-163)<br>
Detoxifying Skin and Intestines (CNT 165-201)<br>
Tonifying organs (CNT 203-227)<br>
Detoxifying organs (CNT 229-255)<br>
Lymph Detoxification (CNT 259-273)<br>
Centering Balancing and Flushing (CNT 277-292)<br>
Common Ailments (CNT 295-334)<br>
Working Procedures (CNT 337-349)<br>
Stress Management (CNT 353-361)<br>
<br>
TRAINING<br>
<br>
</small>Hara Shiatsu (Chi Nei Tsang) Practitioner training is in four parts: <small><br>
<br>
Specialist Training<br>
<br>
Self Development<br>
<br>
Theoretical Learning<br>
<br>
Practical Application<br>
<br>
</small>Accreditation of Prior Learning<small><br>
Recognised Diploma in Shiatsu, Acupuncture, Acupressure or Tuina, gives exemption from
Classical Oriental Medicine modules of Theoretical Learning (i.e. non-specialist training)<br>
<br>
ASSESSMENT<br>
<br>
I</small>ntended Learning Outcomes<small><br>
<br>
By the end of the training the candidate is expected to:<br>
<br>
Know<br>
Classical Oriental Medicine<br>
Theory of Winds<br>
Principles of Protection<br>
Contraindications<br>
Four Forms of Diagnosis<br>
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology<br>
Location and Functions of Internal Organs<br>
Location and Functions of Front Mu or Bo points<br>
Location of Source Points<br>
Location of Meridian Start and End points<br>
The answer to any question taken from the source reference<br>
<br>
And be able to Do, as defined in source reference<br>
Handling Techniques<br>
Opening Wind Gates and Chasing the Winds<br>
Detoxifying Skin and Intestines <br>
Tonifying organs <br>
Detoxifying organs <br>
Lymph Detoxification <br>
Centering Balancing and Flushing <br>
Common Ailments<br>
Working Procedures<br>
Stress Management <br>
<br>
And to Show<br>
By presentation of case-studies the ability to put theory into practice</small></small></small></font></h2>
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