Energetic massage of the internal organs of the belly

The belly, our 2nd brain

Taoist monks in ancient China used Chi Nei Tsang to maintain good health, purify their minds and attain the highest levels of spirituality.

They considered the human body as being under the control of the abdominal brain (Tan Tienn) and, to a lesser extent, the cerebral brain.

In the West, the belly has been referred to in recent years as the 2nd brain. It contains over 200 million neurons, permanently connected to our main brain via the vagus nerve. These neurons produce 95% of our body’s serotonin. Also known as the “happiness hormone”, serotonin is involved in managing stress, anxiety and emotions in general.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, when stress, tension and negative emotions accumulate, they cause congestion in the navel area, abdomen and internal organs. The result is blocked energy and blood circulation.

How does a Chi Nei Tsang session work?

It is preferable not to have eaten a substantial meal in the 2 hours preceding the session.

First of all, the Chi Nei Tsang session begins with a discussion on your medical history and the identification of your needs.

Then you lie down, fully clothed, on the massage table. Only the abdominal area is uncovered.

Next, the practitioner will invite you to focus on your breathing to bring relaxation and increase the level of oxygen in your blood as well as the circulation of your energy (Chi).

Chi Nei Tsang massage lasts approximately one hour. Please allow 1h15 for the first session.

You’ll certainly feel a deep sense of relaxation, perhaps even a slight fatigue, followed by renewed energy.

It’s best to be able to take some time off to relax and make the most of the time you’ve given yourself.

The benefits of energetic massage of internal organs

• improves the digestive system (constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, gastro-oesophageal reflux – gastric acidity etc.);
• detoxifies and revitalises organs and viscera;
• soothes chronic pain (postural, stomach, back, migraines, etc.);
• improves sleep quality (insomnia, chronic fatigue);
• reduces anxiety and improves stress management;
• improves respiratory problems;
• relaxes the diaphragm and allows deep breathing, resulting in general well-being;
• relaxes the psoas muscles, which are linked to deep emotions and are responsible for 50% of low back pain;
• reduces menstrual and menopausal symptoms;
• stimulates the body’s circulatory systems (lymphatic, blood and energy), which activate the elimination of tension, blockages and excess stagnation;
• boosts the immune system;
• restores vitality in everyday life;
• clarifies the mind;
• allows you to listen to your body and the signals it sends you;
• allows you to feel more centered and to take a step back from events.

In the end, once the various systems have been cleansed, the body is revitalized and the organs can work more efficiently. Chi Nei Tsangcan help prevent and relieve a number of ailments and illnesses.

How often should I practice Chi Nei Tsang?

The number and pace of sessions can vary according to your health and needs. The frequency can be defined more precisely after the first session.

Ideally, however, you should first have 3 sessions 3 weeks apart, then 3 sessions over the rest of the year, so that you’ve covered all your organs.
After that, it’s a good idea to have a preventive session, for example, one per season.

You can also use Le Chi Nei Tsang when you have a specific need, for example to accompany a detox, in anticipation of or following surgery, in preparation for exams, etc.

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