Massage has the unique property of relaxing the fatigued body and calming down the exhausted nerves. More so the more than 2500 year old ancient Chinese massage which is an effective mix of an exclusive rub with oils imbued with therapeutic properties and the power of acupressure. The It aims at deep tissue therapy and its rejuvenation. It utilizes the concepts of Yin-Yang, qi-blood-fluid and the five elements deep rooted in the convention of the oriental ambience distinctive of the East. It is a living tradition and an exclusive heritage of the wealth of knowledge passed down generations to heal the tired. In fact this is the progenitor of the other forms of relaxing massages like the Swedish and the Japanese Shiatsu.
Chinese massage is a holistic approach to complete health care. It makes use of traditional Chinese medicine, herbs, nutrition and qigong in this respect. It is a combination of massage and herbal medication. The aim of massage is to energize the systems of networks and channels, besides streamlining the wayward thoughts, emotions and other spiritual aspects of ones entity. Qi is referred to as the basic life energy force and is akin to ¡®breath¡¯. The lungs extract the qui from the inhaled air, the digestive tract extract it from the food and water. This is then dissolved in the blood stream and circulates through the meridian channels called jing luo in the Chinese traditional medical terminology.
The technique behind Chinese massage is the theory of Jing-Luo and xue. It postulates that the human body is organized into a system of network channels or meridians referred to as jing-luo running across the body and intersecting each other at points called the xue that serves as acupoints. These interconnected energy channels function to carry blood and qi, regulate the yin (the sedating)-yang (the stimulating) energies, connect the internal organs with the exterior and provides immunity to the body. Hindrance in the free flow of qi energy any where in the Jing-Luo is also the reason behind physical pain in the corresponding region. The blockage is manifested in the form of various symptoms which are actually the expressions of the internally regularized brewing of an ailment. Chinese massage also makes use of relaxing the Jin which refers to the soft connective tissues, ligaments and joints which has role in facilitating the flow of the qi along the energy meridian networks.
Chinese massage seeks to remove such blockages in the Jing-Luo by energizing acupoints and propelling the harmonious flow of blood and qi through the channels and allows the body to self-heal the errant anomalies. It does so by employing methods of rubbing and vigorous pushing in acting and counteracting directions. Techniques as kneading, strokes, application of pressure points in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction are employed depending upon the ailments. Besides this controlled use of deep and moving pressure having deep penetrating effect also helps to activate the stagnant channels and the acupoints.
This is found to be of much help for healing certain disorders of the digestive, muscular, musculoskeletal, reproductive and of course the stress. However care is sought in case of fractures, open wounds, lesions, infections etc. This or any other form of massage when taught to audio-visually incumbents is equipping them with a desirable form of earning an independent livelihood rather than teaching just music or basket weaving.
