Zang Fu Tui Na Basic Principles and Core Techniques (Zang Fu Tui Na: Regulating and Harmonizing the Internal Organs)

Zang Fu Tui Na: Basic Principles and Core Techniques introduces the reader to the foundational concepts and methods of Zang Fu Tui Na, a unique and powerful method of directly diagnosing, regulating and harmonizing the functioning of the internal organs (Zang Fu), and their connected structures, both physical and energetic, using palpation and gentle hands on manipulation. Zang Fu Tui Na (ZFTN) is based upon theories of traditional Chinese medicine pertaining to the Qi Dynamic, the functions and interactions of the Zang Fu, and their interface with Daoist Dao Yin, Qi Gong, and Nei Gong methods. It can be used as a stand-alone therapy, or integrated with acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, physical therapy, osteopathy and Qi Gong practices.Zang Fu Tui Na: Basic Principles and Core Techniques covers the following key aspects that form the foundation of Zang Fu Tui Na:1.Understanding the Qi Dynamic 2.Regulating the San Jiao (Three Heaters)3.Regulating the Five Organs and their Qi Dynamic4.Regulating the Organs of the Chest (Upper Jiao), Diaphragm and The Liver 5.Regulating the Organs of the Upper Thorax (Upper Jiao) – Heart, Pericardium and LungsThis book also discusses the relationship of Zang Fu Tui Na to traditional tui na and acupuncture and the specific anatomy and physiology related to the various organs, while detailing specific techniques, the intrinsic movements of the various Zang Fu, and their interactions via the Qi Dynamic. Many photographs and diagrams illustrate the techniques and principles. Read more