Varying rhythms, pressures, and techniques create different styles of acupressure. Shiatsu, for instance, the most well-known style of acupressure, can be quite vigorous, with firm pressure applied to each point for three to five seconds, while the Jin Shin style of acupressure gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more. Tuina (TuiNa) Chinese and Thai Massagebody
work rigorously stimulates the healing energy (Qi) in the points, while western Swedish Oil Massage is more soothing.
Origin and Concept The body and all matter is made up of electro-magnetic forces. It was ironically western scientists who ingeniously verified the existence of electro-magnetism which provided a logical explanation for the positive results from acupuncture and acupressure therapy.It has a rapport with the energy of the body and can travel through the body like other forms of electricity, sound, and waveforms of energy. When needles or pressure are used, they act as antennae that conduct the electro- magnetic energy from the air into the body. Acupressure massage can be very effective both as prevention and as a treatment for many health conditions. Acupressure techniques have been used to provide quick, cost-free, and effective relief from many symptoms.
History of Acupressure
Chinese medicine has developed acupuncture, acupressure, herbal remedies, diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and other remedies as part of its healing methods. Nearly all of the forms of Oriental medicine that are used in the West today, including acupuncture, acupressure, shiatsu, and Chinese herbal medicine, have their roots in Chinese medicine. Acupressure is the non-invasive form of acupuncture. The goal with Acupressure is to learn the points that will produce the Healing Response for the conditions we want to fix.
Energy Work & Reiki The most potent energy work uses acupressure points. Energy (know as Chi or Qi) flows most freely when you touch, press, or hold the acupressure points. Healing pressure points are the gateways to the body's life energy force. This universal energy source is also the basis of traditional Martial Arts self-defense techniques and traditional healing art practices. The flow of this vital healing energy governs blood circulation, the function and balance of the human body. Studying the location and how to touch acupuncture points is key to transformational energy work, therapeutic touch, and massage therapy. Learn how to heal the body by sending life energy (Reiki) through the acupressure points. Channeling Reiki energy through the acupressure points can enable you to tap into Traditional Chinese Medicine’s tremendous wealth of ancient healing knowledge – that’s point specific.
Acupressure Meridians
Meridian is a word borrowed from geography indicating a thin line joining a series of ordered points. There are 12 main meridians, one assigned to each of the five organs, the six bowels, and the pericardium or heart constrictor. Qi flows through channels located near the surface of the body.
Another name for channels is meridians, or meridian points. There are 12 channels linked to specific organs, such as the liver, heart, and kidneys. Acupoints, or pressure points are located on the channels (meridians). When precise pressure is exerted onto an acupoint, the gate is opened and qi flows through.
