Friday, May 24, 2024
Tuina Hand Techniques
9:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Day One Course description: In this hands on practical class students will be taught specific Tuina oscillating hand techniques, as well as principals of effective expression of kinesthetic force. Patterns and underlying factors of Bi Syndrome and Deficient Wei Qi will also be identified, and students will have the opportunity to practice, under supervision, a whole body Tuina treatment designed to expel pathogenic factors from the channels, muscles, tendons, and joints, relieve qi and blood stagnation, and tonify underlying deficiencies.
Acupuncturists and Asian Bodywork Therapists (Acupressure, Shiatsu, Tuina) alike will find these rhythmic, penetrating techniques fun to perform and receive, as well as powerful additions to your clinical methods of summoning and moving qi.
For Massage and other Manual Therapists looking to expand their repertoire to include Asian Bodywork Therapy treatment styles and principles, this is a perfect introductory class. Once you have had a chance to get comfortable with these techniques, Bill will demonstrate and supervise practice of a whole body treatment to put those skills to use.
Goals and Objectives:
Learn Oscillating Techniques; Rolling, Finger Springing, Grasping and Kneading.
Learn Pressure Techniques; Pushing, Pressing and Press-Rub.
Learn Movement Techniques; Passive Movement, Traction
Identify Symptoms of Excess Qi
Develop Specific Skills in Applying Tuina Oscillating Hand Techniques
Define Specific Patterns of Qi Obstruction and Deficiency in the Channels, Muscles, Tendons, and Joints
Learn Tuina Treatment Techniques which can be used right away to address the Whole Body
Recommended Books and Instructional DVDs:
Book: Tuina Hand Techniques and Full-Body Protocol
http://www.taoistsanctuary.org/shop/copy-of-tuina-hand-techniques
DVD: Tuina Hand Techniques (or the 2-Disk set listed below)
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/tuina-hand-techniques/38?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2
For other books and DVDs, including Tuina for Oncology, use link below.
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-dvds/2