QI NEI TSANG: THE ART OF VISCERAL MASSAGE

THE QI MASSAGE OF INTERNAL ORGANS

In traditional Chinese medicine, the abdomen is often considered our second brain. Chinese philosophy is based on the idea that the abdomen is the center of our emotions. Qi Nei Tsang, derived from Qi Gong, is an abdominal massage that focuses on the internal organs.

Where does Qi Nei Tsang come from?

The term Qi Nei Tsang comes from “Qi” (or “Chi”), meaning Energy, “Nei” meaning Internal, and “Tsang” meaning Organs.

Literally, Qi Nei Tsang is the work on the internal energy of the organs.

The basic principles of Qi Nei Tsang come from Qi Gong, and Taoist monks practiced Qi Nei Tsang to maintain good health.

The practice of Qi Nei Tsang has developed thanks to the Taoist Spiritual Master Mantak Chia and has been popularized in the West over the past fifty years.

How Qi Nei Tsang works?

The belly has a major influence on the mind. In the ancient Taoist tradition, the belly is the seat of our emotions.

At least 200 million neurons are located in the intestine, and the belly houses the source meridians of our internal organs, which then diverge to more external points that acupuncture or acupressure can…