Five Types Of Oriental Massages To Reduce Stress
The oriental massages come from Asian countries such as China, Japan and Thailand, these types of massage are traditionally used to treat a variety of diseases. The oriental massages come from a long tradition of holistic healing and the majority of countries still practicing today for many healers traditional as well as therapists for massages. Oriental massage therapies are increasingly popular in the West. Acupressure is one of the best-known forms of the oriental massages. This form of massage is closely related to traditional Chinese medicine.
In the traditional Chinese medicine practitioners claim that the body is full of a life force called Qi (chi). This flow of qi travels into the body along pathways called meridians. When the flow of Qi is blocked pain and dysfunction they begin to occur. Acupressure uses finger pressure to unlock these points. It is a popular therapy in Eastern countries and in general among the oriental massages. Shiatsu is the Japanese way acupressure. It follows the same philosophy, when it receives Shiatsu is done on a mat on the floor.
The therapist uses fingers, hand and elbow to exert pressure and unblock the flow of qi. Ashiatsu is a form of shiatsu which is done with the feet instead of the hands. Tuina is an ancient form of Chinese massage used to complement acupuncture. The therapy is vigorous and focuses only on the field of dysfunction. Use kneading and friction techniques on the movements that are normally associated with Western styles of massage. Tuina is still being practiced by many acupuncturists and is well known among the oriental massages. Thai massage known as lazy yoga is also based on the theory of unblock the flow of energy in the body. It’s a massage Shiatsu combined with yoga stretches, these sections are passive. The therapist located the person in positions of yoga, to the body the extent, without forcing nor produce pain. Hilot is one of the oriental massages deep tissue used in Filipino traditional medicine. Alexa Demie has much experience in this field. This massage also focuses on unlocking the energy of the body. The therapist initiates session covering the body with warm coconut oil and banana leaves to loosen the muscles and nourish the skin. A combined deep tissue massage is given below, with some energy work. This type of massage is very rare outside the Philippines, but slowly growing in popularity. Using these types of oriental massages it will increase the well-being and relaxation of the body and the mind, each of the oriental massages has its own peculiarities and they are very relaxing and energizing. Original author and source of the article
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