Dao Yin Yoga Stretching Workbook

DAO YIN YOGA STRETCHING WORKBOOK Dr. Gregory T. Lawton

Dao Yin Yoga exercises and stretching routines serve various purposes, including promoting health, enhancing vitality, and balancing energy flow. Dao Yin is considered an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine practices. Many Asian cultures have adopted Dao Yin and tuina philosophy and practices including Thai Yoga Stretching.

Tuina and Dao Yin Passive and Assisted Table Stretching Technique

Dao Yin Yoga Stretching Workbook TUINA AND DAO YIN PASSIVE AND ASSISTED TABLE STRETCHING TECHNIQUE

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ACUPRESSURE TUINA KATA (Form) Tuina and Dao Yin Passive and Assisted Table Stretching Technique Dao Yin Yoga Stretching The most important lesson I ever learned about yoga, whether East Indian, Chinese, Tibetan, or Thai, is that stretching is not the forced pulling or lengthening of a muscle, it is a gentle relaxation that results in a natural, gradual, release and lengthening of the muscle and opening of the joint complex.

What is acupressure and tuina?

Acupressure from the Latin word acus "needle" and pressure is an traditional Asian medicine technique similar in principle to acupuncture. It is based on the concept of life energy which flows through "meridians" in the body. In treatment, physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians. Pressure may be applied by hand, by elbow, or with various devices. Acupoints used in treatment may or may not be in the same area of the body as the targeted symptom. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM or TAM) theory for the selection of such points and their effectiveness is that they work by stimulating the meridian system to bring about relief by rebalancing yin, yang, and chi (also spelled "qi").

There are 361 basic pressure points on 14 meridians (there are many more). The points are the same as those used in acupuncture. For example, the acupoint Neiguan (P-6) is primarily 2

used to treat nausea and vomiting. To find it, turn your hand palm up. Place your thumb at the center of where the hand meets the wrist. Move your thumb two finger-widths toward the elbow. The point is between two large tendons, which you should be able to feel as you apply pressure. A few other commonly used pressure points include Lie Que (LU-7) on the thumb side of your wrist which may help stimulate your immune system. Qu Chi (LI-11) on the elbow is used for fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Zu San Li (ST-36) below the knee is used for loss of appetite, acid reflux, and constipation. He Gu (LI-4) in the hand may reduce chemotherapy side effects, menstrual pain, and headaches. Shen Shu (UB-23) on the lower back is used for lower back pain. Liang Qiu (ST-34) above the knee may prove useful for osteoarthritis knee pain.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine chi has two constructs. The first construct is the physical or nourishing portion of chi that is derived from the air, water, and food that we take in. The other construct of chi is more insubstantial. It is the vital fluids and the energy itself that flows through our bodies. Chi flows along the meridian points of the body and serves as the basis for understanding acupuncture.

According to classical Chinese philosophy, chi is the force that makes up and binds together all things in the universe. It is paradoxically, both everything and nothing. In English, chi is usually translated as "vital life force”.

Yin and yang are important concepts in TCM. Yin is that portion of chi that is cold, passive, solid, heavy, descending, moist, and dark; it is the physical or brute side of the universe.

Yang is ethereal. It is nebulous, hot, active, dry, rising, and aggressive. It must be understood that yin and yang do not exist outside of each other, but rather, that they reside within each other and must be kept in proper balance. It is this balance that defines and creates good health and emotions.

When acupressure is applied to the body the pressure may cause the release of endorphins, which are natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body. Others think the pressure may influence the autonomic nervous system, which is the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary things like your heart, digestion, and breathing.

The term acupressure is not commonly used in China or other Asian countries. A more appropriate description and name is tuina. Tuina or tui-na (pronounced twee-nah) is a type of massage therapy that is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, chi kung, and Chinese herbal medicine. The term “Tuina” literally translates to “push” and “lift and squeeze,” which accurately describes some of the many techniques employed during a Tuina session.

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Tuina massage offers many benefits, including its ability to boost blood circulation, reduce neck pain and tightness, relieve lower back pain, ease carpal tunnel syndrome, and promote healthy lactation. During a session, practitioners use oscillating and pressure techniques that differ in force and speed. Tuina massage can be done as a stronger deep-tissue massage or a more gentle, energetic treatment.

What is Dao Yin Yoga?

Dao Yin “Yoga” is a system of Daoist holistic mind, body, and spirit practices for the purpose of unifying, harmonizing, and coordinating the somatic functions and systems of the human body. These practices are aimed at cultivating Jing essence and directing, refining, and harmonizing chi (vital energy or life force) within the body.

Dao Yin Yoga exercises and stretching routines serve various purposes, including promoting health, enhancing vitality, and balancing energy flow. Dao Yin is considered an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine practices. Many Asian cultures have adopted Dao Yin and tuina philosophy and practices including Thai Yoga Stretching.

Dao Yin shares many similarities with East Indiana yoga, acting as a bridge between yoga, traditional Chinese medicine, and chi kung. Dao Yin Yoga combines elements of meditation, stretching, tuina, acupressure, breathwork, and energy flow from chi kung in a single system of practice.

Dao Yin Yoga involves stretches, tuina, acupressure, and body movements that open the meridian and jing jin pathways (energy channels) in the body. By coordinating breath, awareness, and specific exercises, practitioners aim to stimulate and regulate the flow of chi.

Guided Dao Yin Yoga sessions help achieve balance between the two primary opposing natural forces of yin and yang and leaves those who experience these sessions feeling more relaxed, energized, and revitalized.

Dao Yin is not only a physical practice but also a holistic approach to well-being, connecting mind, body, spirit, and energy.

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Dao Yin Yoga, Part One and Part Two, is taught in the following order and sequences: Part one – Patient supine Foot and leg yin points and pathways.

Hand, wrist, forearm, and upper arm yin points and pathways.

Pelvic, abdominal, and anterior thoracic yin points and pathways.

Head, face and neck yin points and pathways.

Part two – Patient supine and prone Head and neck yang points and pathways.

Patient prone Upper arm, forearm, wrist, and hand yang points and pathways.

Upper back, mid back, and low back yang points and pathways.

Upper back, mid back, and low back foot tai yang pathway.

Posterior back sacral and coccyx yang points and pathways.

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Posterior thigh and leg tai yang pathway.

Ankle and foot

General rules and principles of application of the Dao Yin Yoga Session: 1. Center yourself, relax and breathe.

2. Do not use any more force or pressure than is needed.

3. Softness will overcome hardness.

4. Do not provoke pain.

5. Do not move or stretch a patient beyond their capacity to comfortably accept the movement and stretching.

6. Do not provoke “push back” or guarding in a patient.

7. Use your body weight in a relaxed manner, not your upper body strength.

8. Push or pull from your feet not your upper body.

9. Use soft hands that stick and mold to your patient.

10.When you move into a technique or stretch exhale.

11.When you move out of a technique or stretch inhale.

12.Mobilize blood and energy into your hands and bring them to life.

13.Create a relaxed rhythm and ebb and flow of movement.

14.The essence of the session is energy, not pressure.

15.Manifest peaceful energy.

16.Do not invade your patient’s personal space or boundaries.

17.The purpose of the treatment session is to restore the unity, harmony, and coordination of the nervous system, body organs, and body systems.

18.Dao Yin Yoga is not about stretching, it is about relaxing.

Basic tuina concepts: Tuina massage is an ancient form of bodywork that originated in China. It is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, alongside acupuncture, chi kung, and Chinese herbal medicine. Tuina massage aims to promote health and treat various clinical conditions on the belief that imbalances in chi can lead to symptoms like pain and illness. By stimulating the flow of chi, tuina massage seeks to restore balance and harmony within the body.

Practitioners use a combination of techniques during tuina massage, including: Kneading: Applying pressure and rolling movements.

Pressing: Focusing on specific acupoints.

Stretching: Restoring function to muscles and joints.

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Acupressure: Targeting specific areas to influence overall well-being.

The practitioner may choose either a stronger deep-tissue approach or a more gentle, energetic treatment. Tuina massage shares principles with acupuncture. Both modalities use the same energetic meridians and acupoints to balance chi and blood flow. However, in tuina massage, practitioners use their fingers instead of needles to apply pressure to these points.

Tuina has some unique techniques. A hallmark of tuina is the grasping, squeezing, and shaking of a muscle. Another unique approach is the combination of traction, rotation, and stretching. In fact, there are several tuina procedures that combine 2 or 3 directional movements or techniques in one application. In tuina it is common to combine compression with oscillation or shaking.

Tuina and Dao Yin Stretching Technique Dao Yin Yoga Stretching Part One, Yin Meridians and Tendino Muscular Pathways Opening Form – Patient in the Supine Position: Place a cloth over the patient’s eyes.

Sit and hold the Dan Tien.

Beginning of Form – (Standing at the feet) Stand and hold both feet.

Move the feet, ankles, and legs back and forth in a rocking motion.

While continuing to hold the feet and ankles, circle both legs counterclockwise and clockwise.

Move to the left side lower extremity.

Left side lower extremity: Foot techniques Apply a cupping squeeze to the calcaneus bone of the foot.

Bend and stretch the foot.

Apply circular rotation of the foot and ankle.

Apply thumb pressure to Bladder 60, located posterior to the external malleolus.

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Apply thumb pressure to the bottom of the foot, applying pressure to five points, along five lines, at the sole of the foot, from the heel to the ball of the foot. (In the depression formed by the arches) Apply a cupping squeeze to the calcaneus bone of the foot.

Bend and stretch the foot.

Apply circular rotation of the foot and ankle.

Apply finger pressure to Kidney 1 (Bubbling Spring or Yongquan) located on the sole of the foot, in a depression when the foot is in plantar flexion at the base of 2nd and 3rd toes.

Apply squeezing pressure to the toes (Jing Well points) Apply pressure to LV 3 (Between the big toe and the 2nd toe in the crease) Apply toe grasp, shake, pull and “pop”.

Leg techniques – Apply a single palm press along the yin meridians up the thigh.

Apply sliding or gliding thumb pressure from distal to proximal along the jing jin pathways of foot tai yin, jue yin, and shao yin.

Apply thumb pressure to SP 6 (located 3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus on the posterior border of the tibia).

Apply circular rotating presses to the knee.

Bend and circle the knee.

Cradle and circle the knee.

Bend, rotate, compress, and circle the knee.

Laterally rotate, abduct, and stretch the hip.

Laterally rotate, abduct, stretch, and circle the hip.

Medially rotate, adduct, stretch, and circle the knee.

Medially rotate adduct, stretch, and circle the hip.

Apply knee and hip circles.

Apply traction to the hip joint with the knee flexed.

Cradle and shake the leg and thigh.

Apply a rocking motion to the thigh and leg.

Apply double palm presses from the leg to the foot.

Apply cupping percussion to the leg and thigh.

Move to the right-side lower extremity.

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Foot techniques Apply a cupping squeeze to the calcaneus bone of the foot.

Bend and stretch the foot.

Apply circular rotation of the foot and ankle.

Apply thumb pressure to Bladder 60, located posterior to the external malleolus.

Apply thumb pressure to the bottom of the foot, applying pressure to five points, along five lines, at the sole of the foot, from the heel to the ball of the foot. (In the depression formed by the arches) Apply a cupping squeeze to the calcaneus bone of the foot.

Bend and stretch the foot.

Apply circular rotation of the foot and ankle.

Apply finger pressure to Kidney 1 (Bubbling Spring) Apply squeezing pressure to the toes (Jing Well points) Apply pressure to LV 3 (Between the big toe and the 2nd toe in the crease) Apply toe grasp, shake, pull and “pop”.

Leg techniques – Apply a single palm press along the yin meridians up the thigh.

Apply sliding or gliding thumb pressure from distal to proximal along the jing jin pathways of foot tai yin, jue yin, and shao yin.

Apply thumb pressure to SP 6 (located 3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus on the posterior border of the tibia).

Apply circular rotating presses to the knee.

Bend and circle the knee.

Cradle and circle the knee.

Bend, rotate, compress, and circle the knee.

Laterally rotate, abduct, and stretch the hip.

Laterally rotate, abduct, stretch, and circle the hip.

Medially rotate, adduct, stretch, and circle the knee.

Medially rotate adduct, stretch, and circle the hip.

Apply knee and hip circles.

Apply traction to the hip joint with the knee flexed.

Cradle and shake the leg and thigh.

Apply a rocking motion to the thigh and leg.

Apply double palm presses from the leg to the foot.

Apply cupping percussion to the leg and thigh.

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Move to the left upper extremity: Finger, hand, wrist, and arm techniques – Apply squeezing pressure at each fingernail (Jing Well Points) Apply caterpillar rubs to each finger.

Circle the finger joints.

Grasp, circle, and pull each finger and the thumb.

Apply thumb pressure on Lao Gong. (Pericardium 8 is located on the transverse crease of the palm just below where the tip of the middle finger rest when a fist is made.)

Apply thumb pressure to SI 3 (Houxi) Located when a loose fist is made, in the depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.

Bend, flex, extend, circle, and pull the wrist.

Apply thumb pressure from LI 4 to LI 11. (From the thumb to the outer elbow crease) Flex, pull, and shake the elbow joint.

Flex, pull, and shake the shoulder joint.

Cradle the forearm, elbow, and upper arm, circle and flex the arm and shoulder.

Apply palm presses from the wrist to the shoulder along the yin pathways.

Apply a circular friction rub along the tai yin, jue yin, and shao yin pathways.

Move to the right upper extremity: Finger, hand, wrist, and arm techniques – Apply squeezing pressure at each fingernail (Jing Well Points) Apply caterpillar rubs to each finger.

Circle the finger joints.

Grasp, circle, and pull each finger and the thumb.

Apply thumb pressure on Lao Gong. (Pericardium 8 is located on the transverse crease of the palm just below where the tip of the middle finger rests when a fist is made.)

Apply thumb pressure to SI 3 (Houxi is located when a loose fist is made, in the depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.)

Bend, flex, extend, circle, and pull the wrist.

Apply thumb pressure from LI 4 to LI 11. (From the thumb to the outer elbow crease) Flex, pull, and shake the elbow joint.

Flex, pull, and shake the shoulder joint.

Cradle the forearm, elbow, and upper arm, circle and flex the arm and shoulder.

Apply palm presses from the wrist to the shoulder along the yin pathways.

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Apply a circular friction rub along the tai yin, jue yin, and shao yin pathways.

Move to the pelvic and abdominal area: Midline of the anterior body Apply finger or palm presses along the conception vessel meridian and specifically CV 4 (Guanyuan) Located on the midline, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

Apply abdominal and thoracic rocking.

Move to the upper anterior thoracic area: Upper chest and shoulders Apply bilateral palm, or finger pressure, to the upper chest region from the midline to the anterior ancillary crease.

Apply a double palm press on the shoulders.

Apply a bidirectional stretch to the shoulders.

Move to the head, neck, and face: Face, head, and neck techniques Apply a hairline slide.

Apply a forehead slide.

Apply an eyebrow slide.

Apply pressure to sinus point.

Meridian massage to Gallbladder points on temporal side of head.

Apply bilateral squeezing pressure to the outer helix of the ear.

Apply pressure to LI 20 (Yingxiang) bilaterally. LI 20 is in the nasolabial sulcus, level with the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

Apply pressure to Yin Tang point. (third eye) Apply pressure along the stomach points of the face from ST 2 to ST 7 (From below the eye to in front of the ear, by TMJ) Posterior neck region – Apply bilateral pressure in the laminar groove, from C7 to the occiput. (along the Bladder meridian) Apply bilateral pressure to Gallbladder 20 (Wind Pool or Fengchi) located in the depression created between the origins of the Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius muscles, at the junction of the occipital and nuchal regions. Lateral and level with GV16.

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Apply bilateral pressure along the nuchal line from medial to lateral.

Apply a series of forward and side bending stretches to the head and neck.

Take each arm and pull, stretch, and shake it above the head.

Perform arm circles with the arms above the head.

With the arms stretched above the head, bend the arms and upper body to the right and left sides.

Move to the left side of the body Perform body rocking.

Dao Yin Yoga Stretching Part Two, Yin Meridians and Tendino Muscular Pathways Have the patient turn over for the second half of the form. Guard the patient while they are turning over to prevent injury or falling off the table.

Opening Part Two of the Form – Patient in the Prone Position Sit and hold the Dan Tien Begin the form with the patient prone: Treating the thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx areas Beginning at T5 (Bladder 15) apply a bilateral thumb pressure along bladder meridian points. (Along the inner line of the bladder meridian) Beginning at T12 (Bladder 21) apply a bilateral thumb pressure along the bladder meridian. (Along the outer line of the bladder meridian) Beginning at T1 (Bladder 11) apply a circular bilateral thumb pressure along the bladder meridian points. (Along the inner and outer lines of the bladder meridian) Apply palm vibration to the thoracic area medially and over the ribs.

Apply light percussion cupping lateral to the spine.

Beginning at L5 (Bladder 26) apply a bilateral thumb pressure along two lines down the middle of the sacrum pressing 5 points.

Apply a double palm, hand over hand, pressure directly on the sacrum.

Apply circular glut press (Ask for permission before performing this technique) Beginning at L5 (Bladder 26) apply a bilateral thumb pressure along the crest of the ilium. (from medial to lateral) Apply bilateral thumb pressure to Gallbladder 30 (Huantiao), located between greater trochanter and the sacral hiatus, along a line connecting the two points.

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Left side, thigh, leg, and foot: Apply unilateral thumb pressure to Bladder 50, located mid posterior thigh and at the inferior gluteal crease.

Apply unilateral thumb pressure to Bladder 51, located mid-way down the posterior thigh, and along a center line down the thigh.

Apply unilateral forearm press down the thigh.

Apply unilateral forearm rolling press down the thigh.

Flex, lift, pull, and circle the knee.

Bend and move the knee laterally and circle and rotate the hip joint.

Apply unilateral forearm press down the leg.

Apply unilateral forearm rolling press down the leg.

Cradle and hold the thigh, knee, and leg and lift, extend, and rotate the hip.

Cradle, lift, and shake the leg and thigh.

Apply double palm press down the leg.

Apply thumb pressure to Bladder 57/58 located at the separation of the twin bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Apply grasping technique to the posterior leg muscles.

Pull, traction, and shake the leg, knee, and thigh.

Apply a rubbing squeeze to the Achilles tendon.

Apply a cupping squeeze to the calcaneus bone of the foot.

Bend, rotate, and stretch the foot.

Apply thumb pressure to Bladder 60, located posterior to the external malleolus.

Apply thumb pressure to the bottom of the foot, applying pressure to five points, along five lines, at the sole of the foot, from the heel to the ball of the foot. (in the depression formed by the arches) Right side, thigh, leg, and foot: Apply unilateral thumb pressure to Bladder 50, located mid posterior thigh and at the inferior gluteal crease.

Apply unilateral thumb pressure to Bladder 51, located mid-way down the posterior thigh, and along a center line down the thigh.

Apply unilateral forearm press down the thigh.

Apply unilateral forearm rolling press down the thigh.

Flex, lift, pull, and circle the knee.

Bend and move the knee laterally and circle and rotate the hip joint.

Apply unilateral forearm press down the leg.

Apply unilateral forearm rolling press down the leg.

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Cradle and hold the thigh, knee, and leg and lift, extend, and rotate the hip.

Cradle, lift, and shake the leg and thigh.

Apply double palm press down the leg.

Apply thumb pressure to Bladder 57/58 located at the separation of the twin bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Apply grasping technique to the posterior leg muscles.

Pull, traction, and shake the leg, knee, and thigh.

Apply a rubbing squeeze to the Achilles tendon.

Apply a cupping squeeze to the calcaneus bone of the foot.

Bend, rotate, and stretch the foot.

Apply thumb pressure to Bladder 60, located posterior to the external malleolus.

Apply thumb pressure to the bottom of the foot, applying pressure to five points, along five lines, at the sole of the foot, from the heel to the ball of the foot. (in the depression formed by the arches) Move to the head of the body Apply a bilateral thumb pressure beginning at T2 (Bladder 12) and continue down the bladder meridian to T6 (Bladder 16).

Apply thumb pressure along 3 points from spine, along the supraspinatus, and medial to the acromium.

Apply thumb pressure to 3 points along the superior edge of the trapezius muscle.

Bring the arms into mild extension and internal rotation to the back of the body.

Cradle the left arm and circle the shoulder joint and arm.

Grasp and shake the left arm.

Cradle the right arm and circle the shoulder and arm.

Grasp and shake the right arm.

Apply a cupping percussion to the back.

Move to the left side of the body and perform body rocking.

Return to the Dan Tien and close the form.

This concludes the Tuina and Dao Yin stretching technique session.

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Terminology Acupressure Acupressure from the Latin word acus "needle" and pressure is a traditional Asian medicine technique similar in principle to acupuncture. It is based on the concept of life energy which flows through "meridians" in the body. In treatment, physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.

Chi The simple definition of chi is life force, or energy. Chi is not a substance but a power—like an electric current that lights a bulb.

Dao Yin Yoga Dao Yin “Yoga” is a system of Daoist holistic mind, body, and spirit practices for the purpose of unifying, harmonizing, and coordinating the somatic functions and systems of the human body.

Jing Jing is a primordial “essence” known to reside in the kidneys, and is responsible for growth, development, and reproduction throughout the course of one’s life. In this way, we can think of jing as possessing the same long-term, organic growth potential as stem cells.

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Jing Jin The classical(sinew meridians ot tendino muscular pathways) of Chinese medicine describe tracts of myofascial tissues that roughly follow the jing luo ("primary meridians").

Understanding the jing jin can guide clinicians from where pain is felt, to distal and proximal locations that also may need treatment.

Jing Luo Chi permeates every part and every aspect of the body; it tends to collect and travel along pathways called jing luo. These are the meridians of acupuncture. The jing luo channel system connects all aspects of the body together into one network of energetic communication.

Jing Well Points The jing-well point is the only acupuncture point directly shared by both the primary meridian and the tendino-muscle meridian. The Jing-Well points are 12 acupoints located at the tips of the fingers and toes, except for Yongquan (KI1), which is located on the sole of the foot. Jing-well points are where the energy of the channels begins. They are often used to clear blockages or stagnant heat, particularly from the opposite ends of their respective channels, and to stimulate the flow of chi.

Shen Shen can be translated as "Spirit" or "Divine Mind", and implies our consciousness, mental functions, mental health, vitality, and our "presence".

Tendino Muscular Pathways The tendino-muscle meridian (jin mai, jin jing). The TMMs are described as a channel network that circulates chi over the superficial aspect of the body. This includes the skin, the muscles, and the tendons. As described in The Secondary Vessels of Acupuncture, they travel in the “depressions and planes between muscles and tendons”. Furthermore, the muscle meridians are comprised of wei chi (“protective” chi), which is not “contained” within a vessel. Thus, their pathways have a bit more freedom and flexibility. The tendinomuscle meridians in this regard act as a general pathway of chi in the muscles, the fascia, and the tendons. They are responsible for many functional activities of the musculo-skeletal system, and are therefore involved in many sprains, strains, and other traumatic injuries.

Tuina Tuina massage is an ancient form of bodywork that originated in China. It is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, alongside acupuncture, chi kung, and Chinese herbal medicine. Tuina massage aims to promote health and treat various clinical 16

conditions on the belief that imbalances in chi can lead to symptoms like pain and illness. By stimulating the flow of chi, tuina massage seeks to restore balance and harmony within the body.

Yin and Yang Yin and yang are important concepts in TCM. Yin is that portion of chi that is cold, passive, solid, heavy, descending, moist, and dark; it is the physical or brute side of the universe.

Yang is ethereal. It is nebulous, hot, active, dry, rising, and aggressive. It must be understood that yin and yang do not exist outside of each other, but rather, that they reside within each other and must be kept in proper balance.

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About the Author: Dr. Gregory T. Lawton is an author of many books, most of them in health science, but also in the genre of healing arts, martial arts, philosophy, and poetry. Dr. Lawton is a licensed chiropractor, naprapath, and acupuncturist as well as nationally board certified in physiotherapy. Dr. Gregory T. Lawton has studied and trained in the Asian healing and martial arts such as Jujitsu, Kenpo, Dao Yin, Chi Kung and Tai Chi Chuan since the early 1960’s. Dr. Lawton’s main and most noted Asian martial art instructor was Professor Huo Chi-Kwang. Professor Huo was a renowned Chinese scholar, artist, and calligrapher who served as Taiwan's ambassador to France and the Vatican.

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