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Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage
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Top Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage... History of Tibetan Medicine... Ayurvedic principles... What happens in a treatment... History... Although Tibetan Medicine has undoubtedly been practiced for thousands of years, the earliest written accounts appear to date back to about 300BC. 'Xiepu Chixi' the physician to the Tibetan King 'Niechi Zanpu' , formally recorded this tradition in 126BC. With a visit from two Indian physicians in 245AD, the medicine of India was introduced to Tibet. In 641 a Tang Dynasty Princess ' Weng Cheng' married the Tibetan leader 'Songzan Ganbu' , and brought with her many Chinese books, including medical ones. In the 8th Century, Tibetan born ' Yuthog Yonten Gonpo' made several trips to India and studied both Buddhism and Ayurvedic Medicine. He wrote approximately 30 medical works, incorporating local, Indian and Chinese medical theories. In 762 he founded the first Tibetan Medical Institute 'Tanadug' at Kongpo, Man lung and became a Monk at the Samye Monastery. Around this time a medical conference was held in Samye, bringing together accomplished physicians from India, Nepal, China, Persia and Greece. In about 770, Yuthog received the forerunner to the Four Medical Tantra's - rGud-bzhi. The original it is thought was written in Sanskrit around the 4th Century. Yuthog reorganised this work and added to it material that he had gathered, including that of the Samye conference. In the 12th Century, a descendant of Yuthog's wrote a further 18 supplementary works, the teaching of which, Tibetan Medicine has been based upon since. Sadly many of the original works and books were destroyed during the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959. Back to top Ayurveda... 'The science of life' In Tibetan Medicine and Ayurveda, good health is maintained by applying certain principles and philosophies to our everyday life. In Ayurveda it is believed that we are all made up of the three Dosha's.~ Vata (Wind) ~ Pitta (Bile) ~ Kapha (Phlegm). The three Dosha's in turn are made up of the five elements: Air, Fire, Water, Earth + Ether . Vata ~ the elements of Air and Ether, Pitta ~ Fire and Water, and Kapha ~ Water and Earth. Although we are all a combination of the three Dosha's, we hold a pre-dominance in one or two, which attributes to our personality, physical make up and outlook on life. An imbalance of the Dosha's can be created by an unhealthy diet, negative thought, the environment or a spirit influence. The Tibetans believe that the root of disease stems from 3 mental poisons ~ desire, hatred and confusion. Desire ~ in the form of attachment, greed or pride, will disturb the balance of Wind. Hatred, as anger, aggression, spite will imbalance Bile. Confusion in the form of indecision, mental lethargy, uncertainty, will affect Phlegm. Ayurvedic physicians evaluate their patients by a combination of discussion, observation, pulse diagnosis and urine analysis. The treatment prescribed may be dietary, herbal recommendations, cleansing and detoxifying advice, meditation, spiritual guidance or massage. Back to top Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage... Unlike Indian head massage which can be quite vigorous and stimulating, TAHM is a slow, deeply relaxing experience. It combines Western massage techniques with specific pressure points and movements unique to Tibet, while retaining the principles and theories of Ancient Tibetan Medicine. The principle aim with TAHM is to calm and stabilise the 'life sustaining wind' and to create harmony in the flow of energy throughout the body. This treatment brings an immense feeling of tranquillity and peace. Perfect for stilling an unquiet mind. To receive this treatment you will remain fully clothed and relax on a couch or reclining chair. TAHM incorporates the upper arms, shoulders, neck, face and scalp. Oils that may be used can be either those such as Sesame, Olive or Coconut, or traditional herbal hair oils. Although oil is optional it does have the advantage of intensely moisturising the scalp and hair, and aiding the release of tension. Back to top
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