Wednesday 5 December 2012

Qigong Massage

Massage is an excellent way of strengthening the immune system and maintaining good heath. Qigong massage is an extension of Qigong exercise and meditation and is a wonderful way to nourish the mind, body and spirit, and maintaining harmony in all systems.  Qigong massage can easily be done on oneself or with a partner.

The benefits of Qigong massage include improved muscle tone, increased blood circulation, stimulation of the lymph system, elimination of wastes and toxins, stress release and increased relaxation response. Qigong massage can be used to rejuvinate the entire being from head to feet. 

General Head Massage   

Great for sinusitis, respiratory allergies, headaches, anxiety or depression.

Massage the bridge of the nose with both sides of the middle fingers. Complete six circular rubbing motions moving from the top to the outside, down toward the nose and then into the point above the inside corner of the eye. 

Move the hands up from the bridge of the nose to the top centre of the forehead. 

Spread the hands apart with the fingers of the right hand moving down to the right temple and the fingers of the left hand moving down to the left temple. Massage the temples in a circular motion six times.

Move the hands up to the top of the head and bring them down the neck. Rub the back of the neck - up and down the tendons that extend on either side six times.

Move the hands up to the outside of the neck until the lower point of the jaw joint is felt. Rub that six times.

Now move the hands back to the bridge of the nose and in a smooth motion, trace the outline of the eyebrows to the temple and then move the hand down to the hollow of the cheek.  Repeat this motion three times.

With care, slowly rotate the head, stretching the neck so the right ear is almost touching the right shoulder. Then slowly shift the head to the front so the chin is touching the chest. Then move the head to the left so the left ear is almost reaching the left shoulder,  Now move it slowly toward the back.  Look up at the ceiling. Repeat three times, then reverse direction and repeat again.

  • Please do not perform massage on any area where there are skin eruptions, localised infections or malignancies, swelling, or recent surgery.


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