Living Touch

Shiatsu originates in Japan and can be described as a finger pressure massage that uses fingers and palms to apply pressure to Shiatsu points throughout the body. The location of the Shiatsu points and the effect of the pressure on them is based on an understanding of bodily functions according to Western anatomy and physiology, and not according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM. By applying pressure to these points, the body’s natural healing ability is enhanced and the progression of disease is prevented.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that involves physical postures, motion, breathing techniques, and mental focus. The term Qigong is made up of the Chinese words „qi“ meaning breath or vital energy, and „gong“ meaning accomplishment, or skill that is achieved through steady practice. Qigong therefore means to cultivate one’s energy or life force through practice.

Reiki is a Japanese form of spiritual healing that is believed to treat physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual diseases. It is performed by laying on of hands and is based on the believe that practitioners are guided by a universal spirit and act as a channel for energy that flows through their palms to heal others.

Compared to Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with its history of thousands of years, is something completely different. While Western medicine mainly treats symptoms, TCM understands the body as an integrated whole and disease is seen as an imbalance within the body.

Taijiquan is a Chinese martial art. Not only is it very effective in combat, it is also beneficial for health and spiritual refinement. The term Taijiquan is short for Taiji Quanfa which can be translated into „supreme ultimate fist technique“. Every movement in Taijiquan is based on martial considerations. A Taijiquan practitioner moves in a particular way that gives him the best advantage in a given combat situation.

Ayurveda is an ancient medical system that originated in India. The basic principles of Ayurveda are found in the Hindu scriptures Vedas, the primary texts of Hinduism. The oldest of the four Vedas, the Rig Veda which is believed to have been composed about 1500 B.C., contains a number of prescriptions for various ailments.

Ayurveda offers a wide variety of therapies, such as therapies for each of the five senses, herb and nutrition therapy for taste, aromatherpay for smell, Yoga and massage therapies for touch, mantras for sound, and color therapy for sight. Besides, lifestyle suggestions are offered.

Yoga originates from India and is part of the traditional medicine of India, the Ayurveda. It is a mixture of relaxation and physical exercises which aim at maintaining health and creating balance in the body. Correct breathing plays an important role in these exercises. The exercises consist of special poses, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. They are easy to learn and can be practiced by anyone, from the very young to the very old.

The area directly in front of your house should be beautiful and welcoming. It is the key area to the whole house for holding good qi. Plant beautiful flowers as they reflect the qi of a place and avoid dead plants, trees, or shrubs.

Feng Shui, pronounced ‚fung shway’ which is Chinese for the words „wind“ and „water“ might be described as an ancient Chinese form of geomancy or, more precisely, the practice to arrange and place space in order to achieve harmony.

In Asia green tea has been enjoyed and drunk for its health benefits for centuries. Now, with the progress of science, the western medical community is beginning to see why.

Green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols, especially the antioxidant EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). EGCG has been found to prevent the growth of cancer cells, lower LDL cholesterol levels, lower high blood pressure, prevent blood from clotting, and improve cardiovascular health.

There is some confusing information regarding possible side effects of green tea.

For many people brewing is half of the enjoyment of green tea and while there are many different ways of brewing it, the method slightly differs from brewing black tea.