Move My Poo!

Yep, now I am going to start talking dirty. Dirty as in poop. So hold on as we dive into my intestines!

I have always been a believer in massage and how it can truly relax, de-stress, and help one heal. I was at a massage and my massage therapist introduced me to Chi Nei Tsang. I am no expert on this topic, but I can give a big shout out to the results!

My massage therapist discussed with me how it is done and the benefits. It is an abdominal massage that is meant to be internal organ therapy.  She taught me that Chi Nei Tsang (Chee-Nay-Song) translates to "Energy Transformation of the internal organs or viscera". Huh?  It is part of Classical Chinese Medicine and rooted in Taoism. Chi Nei Tsang affects:

• how one holds themselves
• one's posture
• one's breath
• the function of one's organs

Chi Nei Tsang brings awareness of these patterns and gives one the tools to help ease one's health. 

So how is this done? I'll give you the down and dirty rendition. You can be fully clothed for it, so no fear if you don't want to be completely naked in front of someone. Just need your naked tummy. While lying on your back, you will be in a comfortable position with pillows if needed. You learn how to breathe. This sounds easy, but remember from a previous post, that you need to learn to breathe. This breathing requires the skill of filling your abdomen and then your chest with your breath. While you are focusing on breathing, your therapist may guide you with some visualization techniques and meditation to allow you to relax and breath into various parts of your body. Once you are relaxed the therapist begins a massage technique near your belly button and continues around your abdomen in a clockwise direction. It can be a very light touch or deep depending on the person and their needs. The amount of energy and heat that was created while my therapist did this was amazing. I could feel it generating from her hands.

People can have a variety of reactions to this method. People can feel like things are clearer and more vivid, some people are tired and want to sleep, some are very energetic while others are very emotional. I felt amazing. I was relaxed and enthused by the experience. The effects from this method can last for up to 3 days.

So what's the scoop on poop?  Not only can this method be energizing, and stimulate the body's metabolism, it has a lot of benefits for your digestive system. Benefits like:

• stimulating bowels so nutrients can be absorbed better
• improve the process of elimination  - help your body get rid of the waste and toxins
• improve the colon's ability to resist disease
• relieve constipation
• relieve pain from IBS, reflux and Chron's disease

All I can say is "Hallelujah!" This method is amazing for moving the poo. If you struggle with any bowel issues, I can say from experience that this helps so much. I know when I don't do it regularly because my body screams loud and clear that nothing is getting through! The really cool part was that she taught me how to do it myself so I don't have to go to see her all of the time!  

I want to give credit where credit is due. If you are interested in experiencing this for your self, contact Mindy Meyer who owns Ayaa Massage and is trained in Chi Nei Tsang. Check her out! She is on Facebook.