chi nei tsang Archives - Alignment Monkey

Wisdom From Within-Internal Organ Synergy

by Barbara Horsley | Jun 16, 2017 | Happy Belly

Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine is a complex theory which evolved from observing nature and the five elements found in nature, fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. We are part of nature and a microcosm of nature encapsulating the elements are within us. No one... READ MORE

Review: 3 Abdominal Therapies

by Barbara Horsley | Jul 22, 2016 | Classes, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus

In this article I’ve outlined three different forms of abdominal massage therapy that I’ve trained in. I’ve also included a general layout of each of the educational paths.

Psoai Am I

by Barbara Horsley | Jul 15, 2013 | abdominal massage, Alignment, Happy Belly, psoas | 33 comments

Our psoai (or psoas if you prefer) can hold the fear response. These deep muscles aid us in escaping danger or curl us into a ball to protect our internal organs. That’s why bullying the psoai into lengthening through intense stretching or with deep “search and destroy” type massage can be emotionally and physically upsetting.

Warming The Belly

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 17, 2013 | Happy Belly, Happy Uterus | 4 comments

As a practitioner of abdominal therapy, I always start a session by tuning into the temperature of different areas of the abdomen. One common theme I see repeatedly with prolapsed organs, fibroids, thyroid dysfunction, low energy and emotionally “stuck” clients is a cold belly.

When The Body Says “F-No”!

by Barbara Horsley | Sep 10, 2012 | Alignment | 9 comments

I was feeling lost today, my mind going in many directions. I was feeling fragmented. Whenever this happens it’s a reminder for me to pause, close my eyes and breathe. I allowed my breath to expand my ribcage in a circumference. The mechanics of breathing in this way fills the lungs and opens up the intercostal spaces. It also stimulates circulation, lymph movement, and peristalsis of the colon. But that’s not all, put the mechanics aside for a moment, close your eyes

Hello Kidney-Nourishing Kidney Chi Kung

by Barbara Horsley | Dec 26, 2011 | Happy Belly | 11 comments

In my training with Master Mantak Chia I learned a nourishing kidney Chi Kung technique. The receiver lies on his/her belly as the practitioner does chi kung and massages over the area of the back that corresponds to the kidneys/adrenals. The back is massaged constantly while rocking the receiver back and forth on their belly for several minutes.

Lung Chi Nei Tsang

by Barbara Horsley | Nov 22, 2011 | colon, Happy Belly, large intestine, Lungs | 6 comments

Our bodies are reflections of nature, and we experience in our bodies cycles similar to the seasons. According to Chinese medicine, each internal organ is associated with an element and season. Mantak Chia explains, “The five elemental phases are expressions of energy that can be observed in nature and throughout the universe. On Earth, they represent the four seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall

Unwind Your Belly!

by Barbara Horsley | Aug 13, 2011 | Happy Belly, Happy Uterus | 6 comments

Tension in the belly can affect the whole body and potentially inhibit how we move through life. Since your abdomen is your core—your entire body branches out from this focal point—it makes sense to release tension in the abdomen to promote overall health. Most people... READ MORE

Liver-Chi Nei Tsang

by Barbara Horsley | Jul 10, 2011 | Happy Belly | 9 comments

Learn Chi Nei Tsang for the liver.Your reactions to stress could be a reflection of liver chi imbalance/balance. Emotionally, the liver can hold anger and frustration when not in balance.