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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.","forthcoming":false,"isbn13":"9781594771101","publication_date":"20060605","publisher":"Inner Traditions/Bear & Company","slug":"chi-self-massage","subtitle":"The Taoist Way of Rejuvenation","title":"Chi Self-massage"},"discovery":{"categories":{"all":[{"bisac_code":"OCC011010","confidence_band":"high","label":"Energy Healing","score":0.8218,"source":"bisac_hint_model"},{"bisac_code":"MED003090","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Massage Therapy","score":0.7339,"source":"bisac_hint_model"},{"bisac_code":"REL007020","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Buddhist Practice & Ritual","score":0.7025,"source":"bisac_hint_model"}],"hint":[{"bisac_code":"OCC011010","confidence_band":"high","label":"Energy Healing","score":0.8218,"source":"bisac_hint_model"},{"bisac_code":"MED003090","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Massage Therapy","score":0.7339,"source":"bisac_hint_model"},{"bisac_code":"REL007020","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Buddhist Practice & Ritual","score":0.7025,"source":"bisac_hint_model"}],"publisher":[{"bisac_code":"HEA014000","confidence_band":"high","label":"Massage & Reflexology","score":1,"source":"onix_publisher_code"},{"bisac_code":"OCC011010","confidence_band":"high","label":"Energy Healing","score":1,"source":"onix_publisher_code"},{"bisac_code":"PHI023000","confidence_band":"high","label":"Taoist Thought","score":1,"source":"onix_publisher_code"}]},"genres":[{"label":"Energy Healing","score":0.8218,"slug":"energy-healing"},{"label":"Massage Therapy","score":0.7339,"slug":"massage-therapy"},{"label":"Buddhist Practice & Ritual","score":0.7025,"slug":"buddhist-practice-ritual"}],"reader_fit":["Good for readers interested in Taoist Chi Massage techniques for the senses and organs","Readers seeking techniques to relieve stress and control negative emotions"],"related_lists":[],"series":null,"similar_books":[{"authors":["Peter Wayne","Mark L. 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