Chinese massage (Tui Na) is part of the healing arts of ancient traditional Chinese medicine as well as acupuncture or herbal medicine. While the Chinese massage is widely practiced in China for over 4000 years and we are currently using across the country, it is still virtually unknown in the West. There are over 2000 years, massage was called AN-MO, and was widely used for medical purposes. "NA" for "press" and "MO" means "rub / rub. Since massage has been used both for medical purposes the well-being and relaxation.
In 1949, the Chinese government has officially recognized the medical benefits of massage and renamed Tui-Na . The term "Tui Na" comes from the Chinese expressing the character at a time and vigorous practice of this therapeutic method: means Tui Na push and grasp. This massage will relieve not only the muscles or joints, but acts more deeply on how the circulation of vital energy throughout the entire body.
According to Chinese philosophy, the vital energy or Qi permeates the entire universe is the energizing force at the base of all life. In our body, Qi flows through channels called meridians, bringing energy to the organs, tissues, and psychologically. In Chinese culture, belief says that humans are a natural harmony with heaven and earth and the human body can be regarded as a landscape.
Chinese massage uses pressure along the meridians, specific points thereby affecting the flow of Qi, to make freer and more regular. The distribution of Qi through the body has profound implications for the well-being: emotionally, intellectually, spiritually as well as physically.
Chinese massage is especially effective for sore muscles and joints due to the practice of a sport to wear natural, stress. Further relaxation muscle, the Chinese massage alters the flow of Qi (energy) to balance energy blockages underlying stress. In addition to relieving some pain, Chinese massage strengthens the vitality and well being, stimulating the immune system.
After vigorous kneading movements, muscles and tissues are both relaxed and toned. Chinese massage stimulation allows complete bone and muscle systems and internal organs. By rebalancing the flow of Qi, the Chinese massage invigorates the mind and emotions.
The massage brush, wooden photo is available from the shop RUYI: