Chi Self-Massage: The Taoist Way of Rejuvenation

by Mantak Chia

Energetic massage techniques that dispel negative emotions, relieve stress, and strengthen the senses, internal organs, and nervous system

• Shows how Chi Massage employs one’s own internal energy to promote rejuvenation

• Presents Chi Massage techniques for every organ and bodily system

• Provides a daily practice routine that requires only 5 to 10 minutes to complete

The Western concept of massage primarily concerns muscle manipulation. In the practice of Chi Massage, internal energy, or Chi, is manipulated to strengthen and rejuvenate the sense organs--eyes, ears, nose, tongue, teeth, and skin--and the internal organs. The Taoist techniques in this practice are more than 5,000 years old and, until very recently, were closely guarded secrets passed down from master to student with each master often knowing only a small part of the complete method.

In Chi Self-Massage Master Mantak Chia pieces together the entire system of Chi Massage into a logical routine, revealing the methods used by Taoist masters to maintain their youthfulness. He explains the energetic theory behind Chi Massage and how negative emotions affect the organs and nervous system. By practicing the exercises outlined and following the daily routine that requires only 5 to 10 minutes to complete, readers can strengthen their senses--most notably vision, hearing, and taste--detoxify their internal organs and glands, help control negative emotions, relieve stress and constipation, and improve their complexion, teeth and gums, and overall stamina.

Genres: Health, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Taoism

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 1989

About the author

Mantak Chia is a Taoist Master. He is best known for teaching his Taoist practices under the names of Healing Tao, Tao Yoga, Universal Healing Tao System and Chi Kung. Throughout decades of teaching, he has run numerous workshops, written a series of books, and published a number of training videos. For this reason, some people call him an author, a teacher or a healer. He views himself primarily as a teacher, "who helps his students empower themselves through cultivation of their chi energy." (-wiki)

Reviews

[Tom]

Good information, but the book has some flaws. A few diagrams are confusingly labeled and/or incorrectly referred to. Also, one gets the impression that the author is holding back on some information in hopes of selling further book titles (this impression is strengthened by the fact that many pages at the conclusion are explicit promotions of such titles). Still, it's worthwhile reading.

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic Qi/Chi Self Massage

This classic from Mantak Chia provides a good basic level of information for folx interested in expanding their self-care routine or looking to explore additional ways to deepen their QiGong/Chi Chung practice beyond "just" the movements. Chia's books are rooted deeply in his style of Taoist philosophy and QiGong which may differ from other practices, luckily he provides an appendix that gives a short introduction to two of his main practices that help heighten the Qi Massage (the Inner Smile and the Microcosmics Orbit).

[Edward Rand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have had this book for years and have been doing the hand massage 2-3 times a week ever since. Wonderful. Just wish I had the discipline/time to practice the other exercises...

[Finbar · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book has some good exercises for self-maintenance. easy exercises that anyone can do to help keep the body in balance. it gets a bit esoteric but is still accessible.