Five Element Yin Acupressure Founder and Instructor for Estheticians, Acupuncturists and Massage Therapists.
And Yin - Tao Te Five Element treatments.
Tao Te Bodywork comes from ancient Chinese Medicine and Philosophy. It is based on the energetic life force known as Qi which flows through channels called meridians. It is constantly moving and flowing through all living beings. This life force energy allows us to to move, to think and to feel emotions. It is the energy which animates and heals our bodies...
In essence, as it has been acknowledged in physics…we ARE energy. Modern physics has discovered and acknowledged that everyone and everything is nothing but energy and this energy is always in motion, always changing.
Chinese Medicine acknowledged this over three thousand years ago with the birth of the Tao and the understanding that everything is constantly moving and changing.
More than three thousand years ago there was a beautiful village… a community of people discovered how to live and work in harmony with each other and with nature. Healing is a natural byproduct of this state of being. Together they observed nature and each other… and through these deep and profound observations, they developed the system of healing now known as Chinese Medicine. This medicine includes Tao Te Bodywork.
They discovered that our bodies and our minds are deeply connected. Our heart is at the center of this mind and is reflected in our eyes. They noticed that when disease or sickness is present, that flow of energetic life force is impeded in some way. They discovered that the way to restore health is to embrace our natural state. Embracing the natural flow of energy with non-judgmental acceptance is the doorway to healing. However, without adequate space, this energy cannot flow properly…
They discovered that the universe is comprised of two forces which cycle within one another…. Yin and Yang…Yin is slow, still, passive and soft. Yang represents movement. It is active, fast and hard. When yin and yang are in balance, and when this life force energy is flowing without obstruction, we experience harmony and health both emotionally and physically.
Currently, our society in not in balance in regards to yin and yang. We are focused almost completely on the yang and need to cultivate the yin aspects into our lives. Restoring a dynamic balance between yin and yang allows us to experience harmony which ultimately leads to health in our bodies, minds and in our relationships with others.
Tao Te Bodywork is an energetic modality that is very yin in nature. This stillness is what is needed to balance our overly yang lifestyles. It cultivates an inner space and awareness that create the possibility of profound change . It is a powerful healing modality that cultivates and ignites the body’s ability to heal itself.
Tao Te Bodywork consists of gently holding and supporting the body. Usually we start with the feet. There is no manipulation of any kind. We do not diagnosis, and do we “fix” you. Our intention is physical support of the body accompanied by gentle acceptance of what is present in this moment, allowing the client to be exactly as they are. The space created by this acceptance reduces the resistance which is blocking the natural healing process. This non-judgmental physical and emotional support allows the mind/body to access it’s own inner wisdom to discern what is out of balance.
When supported in this fashion the body will unravel itself, gently releasing areas of mental, physical and emotional tension that are blocking the flow of Qi. When healthy flow of Qi is restored, the body naturally heals itself. Healing occurs as we release that which is blocking health. In this sense, the Tao Te Practitioner does not “heal” you. We believe the body has an innate capacity to heal itself.
The effects of this work are cumulative and benefits increase dramatically over time with regular sessions.
Those who have received this work over a period of time report an increased sense of well-being, more balanced emotions, reduced pain, more fluid movement, reduced stress and an increased capacity for joy and acceptance. This type of work greatly enhances physical and emotional awareness.
Disclaimer
This work is not intended to be a substitute for proper medical care, only a supplement to it. If you believe you have a medical problem, please consult your medical doctor for diagnoses and treatment.
