Tai ji massage
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[edit] Tai Ji/ Tai Chi Massage
Tai Ji Massage is a form of massage which is based on the principles of Tai Ji. It treats the person as a whole by focussing on the Qi/Chi.
Like Shiatsu it uses the energy points to improve the flow of Qi through the body.
Inside the body Qi is moved by the mind. This follows the popular Tai Chi Chuan principle - "The mind moves the Qi, the Qi moves the Body."
The pre-requisite of giving this Massage is having a quiet mind and inner peace. According to Tai Ji Quan this inner peace is called sinking the Qi to the Dan Tian. This quieting of the mind is essential for Tai Ji Massage and supports a form of partner Meditation.
Individual techniques of Tai Ji Massage are:
Qi Diagnosis
Yang Technique
Yin Technique
Breath Technique
Tai Ji Massage is particularly useful in treating Psychosomatic illnesses, Chronic injuries, and Tension.
Tai Ji Massage was developed by Richard Wickes, a long time Student of Tai Ji Grandmaster of Prof. Lu Jin Chuan.
