What is Chinese Meridian massage?
It is a simple form of self health maintenance. Some basic knowledge needs to be explained first. Chi is a concept unique in Chinese medicine and is best translated as energy. Chin-Lo are the passages or meridians for Chi to pass through. ‘Chin’ are the main thoroughfares to the internal organs. ‘Lo’ are the branch lines to connect to the main thoroughfares. Thus the Chin-Lo connects all the internal organs, limbs and bones making them like an inseparable organism. Over 1000’s of years, chinese doctors have mapped these meridians and correlated just what point on each meridian line has the greatest effect on each part of the body. Massaging frequently on the meridians lines can promote the passing of the Chi and/or unblock these inflamed areas enabling us to stay healthier and younger longer. We use the ‘guasa’ board, ie a scraping instrument, usually an animal horn e.g. ram’s horn or other natural product because using plastic instruments creates static electricity, which is bad ‘chi’
