“Sarina makes learning fun. I tried the abdominal breathing after giving birth to my daughter and got a flat belly in about 12 weeks. I was hooked. Now, I want to learn all the techniques and become certified!”

-Marie-Élise Moreau

"Have a great time playing with your abdominal massage videos!”  -Sarina Stone

 

Did you know that your body has two brains? One is in your scull and the other is in your entire digestive system. Have you ever had butterflies in the stomach, a gut instinct or a gut reaction? Your body has two brains and we’re going to explain a lot more about that as we go into detail about Chi Nei Tsang and abdominal massage. Chi Nei Tsang is just a fancy name for a wonderful kind of abdominal massage that helps us to clean out our intestines, energize and detoxify the major internal organs. Most people who practice Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage feel that it alone is a life-changing experience.

 

So – let's get started with massaging our bellies.

Questions About Chi Nei Tsang (Abdominal Massage)

 

What is Chi Nei Tsang?

Chi Nei Tsang is a manual application of the natural holistic health practice of Medical Chi Kung (qigong) to the abdomen. It is a technique first taught by Taoist monks to enhance their health, detoxify the body and improve their Chi. This practice has virtually disappeared from modern China but was rediscovered and enhanced by Taoist Grandmaster Mantak Chia who trained Sarina Stone.

 

What is Chinese Medicine?

Classical Chinese Medicine is based in the concepts of Chi, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elemental Forces responsible for health balance. Chi is the energy resulting from the interaction of the Five Elemental Forces, Yin and Yang are the polarities which creates the flow of energy and evolution of ones self. The quality of health can be evaluated by examining the movement of the Chi in each of the organ systems, according to their corresponding elemental force of the Five Elemental Forces, on different places along their pathway called meridians. The ability to control the Chi, along with the exercises designed for this purpose, is called QiGong. Chi Nei Tsang can be considered to be the practice of applying Medical QiGong in the form of abdominal massage to the internal organ systems (Nei-Tsang) and perpetuating the Five Elemental Forces of health and balance.

 

How does Chi Nei Tsang work?

Chi Nei Tsang is a manual manipulation of the abdominal area, via specific breathing techniques, self-massage or receiving abdominal massage, that causes stuck Chi and physical toxins to release thus transforming an area of pain or illness back to healthy tissue and bone. Techniques are designed to detoxify and energize organs and glands as well as connective tissues in the area.

 

Can I apply this abdominal massage technique to myself?

Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage is a self-care protocol which may be learned and utilized by adults and children.

 

Most of the techniques used to transform ailing areas may be performed in minutes and require only a quiet spot to sit or lay down.

 

Can I practice it on others?

Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage is a therapy one may receive from a certified practitioner. If you are a certified therapist already, Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage is a unique and life enhancing protocol to add to your repertoire.

 

Individuals (non-professional) wishing to practice with a partner are also encouraged by Sarina Stone as she is a firm believer in self-care. Many parts of the practice are safe enough to be applied by a parent to their child (families may learn some of the basic protocols as early as infancy for colic relief and elimination issues).

 

We offer a certification for massage therapist. Click Here for curriculum.

 

What are the benefits of Chi Nei Tsang?

Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage has a long list of benefits and preventative qualities. A short list of commonly found beneficial qualities is listed here. This list is a fraction of the benefits reported by practitioners:

 

• Organ and Gland Detoxification - Chi Nei Tsang stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems aiding these systems to rid your body of toxins.

• Muscular Release and Detoxification - Clean blood flowing through muscle tissue will not deposit toxins in to the tissue and will keep the tissue healthier over time.

• Fascia Detoxification and Release - Fascia is connective tissue found through the body – including around muscle cells, around muscle bundles, organs and under the skin. This tissue responds to toxicity by filling densely with water in effort to dilute and eventually flush the poison. Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage helps loosen fascia and may aid in moving toxin out.

• Improve and Balance Physical Energy - Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, when performed according to ones need, may release physical tension thus allowing proper blood and energy flow through the body.

• Improve Mental Clarity - Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage may release tense tissue around the abdomen that allows for improved flow of blood, oxygen and cerebral spinal fluid to the brain.

• Muscular Pain Reduction - Many muscles connect to the spine. When these muscles are cut off from electromagnetic energy they cannot fire at 100%. Unused muscle begins to shrink and pull on the bones - this hurts. Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage releases muscle tissue and restores electromagnetic energy flow.
• Improve Digestion and Elimination - Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage has multiple techniques for breaking up and moving stuck fecal matter in the intestines as well as techniques for calming IBS symptoms.

• Improve Nutritional Absorption - Nutrition is absorbed through the lining of the stomach and small intestines. Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, when received on a regular basis, keeps the lining of the small intestine plaque free thus allowing for optimal nutritional absorption.

• Improve Self Awareness - Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage is a hands on series of techniques which involve breathing and mindfulness. Most who practice find the minutes of quiet mindfulness facilitate a deeper sense of self and awareness of reaction to inner and out stimuli.

• Improve Sleep Patterns - Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage practitioners have less physical and emotional stress. This alone changes sleep patterns. The large intestine also produces the hormone Melatonin at night if it is empty. Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage practitioners have self-care techniques to allow for this process to happen.

• Extend Longevity and Quality of Life - It is estimated that 70% of the human immune system resides in the digestive system. Healthy people tend to live longer, pain and disease free lives than those who are ill. Combined with healthy eating, Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage protocols keep the digestive system running smooth for life.

How do I get started?

Learning basic Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage can be done at home. The techniques taught are simple enough to view and emulate with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Most techniques may be learned in minutes and practiced for a lifetime.

 

*For individuals who wish to go deeper, various courses, both live and on line, may lead to attending or organizing a workshop or retreat to work directly with a professional instructor.