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An early vibromassage chair at the Musée Mécanique in San Francisco, California, U.S. Vibromassage (also called vibratory massage, vibra-massage, vibration therapy) is a type of massage based on the use of mechanical devices for vibration therapy, which pass vibration onto the body surface that is being massaged. Vibromassage can be both ...
Traditional massage chair. A massage chair is a chair designed for massages. It can refer to two types of products. Traditional massage chairs allow a massage therapist to easily access the head, shoulders, and back of a massage recipient, while robotic massage chairs use electronic vibrators and motors to provide a massage. [1] [2]
A key concept in biodynamic massage is the belief in a universal life force that connects all of us. [5] Biodynamic massage is used on its own, as part of body psychotherapy or to support psychotherapy of a different modality. The touch does not attempt to cure, but rather bring the client into relationship with their body. [6] [7]
The spiritual component of Hilot treats the relationship between the body's attitude and universal energy. In other words, the goal is to bring the body back to harmony. This focuses on inner change. One way this can be achieved is through the Banahaw Devotional Technique.
According to spiritual beliefs, an aura or energy field is a colored emanation said to enclose a human body or any animal or object. [1] In some esoteric positions, the aura is described as a subtle body. [2] Psychics and holistic medicine practitioners often claim to have the ability to see the size, color and type of vibration of an aura. [3]
Anma practices uses common massage techniques such as kneading, rubbing, tapping and shaking. These activities are directed at specific vital points and meridians on the body. [ 3 ] The seven traditional techniques are: pressing/stroking, grasping/kneading, strengthening, compressing, vibrating, tapping and "hand music".
In tai chi, the ancient Chinese martial art, participants aim to concentrate and balance the body's qi, providing benefits to mental and physical health. [ 14 ] In yoga , Ayurveda , and Indian martial arts , prana ( प्राण , prāṇa ; the Sanskrit word for breath, "life force” or "vital principle") [ 15 ] permeates reality on all ...
Jin Shin Do ("The Way of the Compassionate Spirit") is a therapeutic acupressure technique developed by psychotherapist Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, beginning in the 1970s. [1]Jin Shin Do classes teach the use of gentle yet deep finger pressure on specific acu-points and verbal Body Focusing techniques.