Asian Bodywork

Question 1

Asian bodywork therapy

Answer 1

Treatment of the body, mind and spirit through pressure and manipulation.

Question 2

Life force

Answer 2

Binds all portions of the universe together. Called Ki, Qi, Chi or prana.

Question 3

Three branches of Chinese medicine

Answer 3

Bodywork, acupuncture, herbology.

Question 4

Shiatsu

Answer 4

Japanese accupressure technique which assists in the flow of ki. Utilizes the same points as accupuncture.

Question 5

Tai Ji

Answer 5

Yin-Yang symbol

Question 6

Meridians

Answer 6

The pathways of energy through the body. Bilaterally symmetrical and join together at the distal ends of the extremities.

Question 7

Number of primary meridians

Answer 7

12, each associated with 12 body systems. 6 yin and 6 yang.

Question 8

When do flare ups occur according to Chinese medicine?

Answer 8

At either the time of least activity or most activity of that particular organ.

Question 9

Tsubos

Answer 9

Points along meridians at which energy concentrates and surfaces as vortices of Ki.

Question 10

Cun

Answer 10

Measurement used in locating tsubos. Width of the client’s thumb knuckle.

Question 11

Kyo

Answer 11

Empty, yin, depleted.

Question 12

Jitsu

Answer 12

Full, yang, excess ki

Question 13

5 phases or elements

Answer 13

Woord, fire, earth, metal, water.

Question 14

What can you observe to detect imbalanced energy?

Answer 14

Appearance, behaviours, body constitution, posture, gait, mannerisms and movement.

Question 15

Zen

Answer 15

State of meditation or contemplation. Allows the practitioner to perceive Ki.

Question 16

Ayuraveda

Answer 16

Indian traditional healing modality.

Question 17

Components of ayurveda

Answer 17

Dietary modification, massage, yoga, herbal practices.

Question 18

Components of the cosmos according to ayurveda

Answer 18

Earth, air, fire, water and ether.

Question 19

What is ether in ayurveda?

Answer 19

A perfect blend or earth, air, fire and water.

Question 20

Nadi

Answer 20

Channel through which energy flows. Begin at the central channel of the chakras, then branches out.

Question 21

Ama

Answer 21

Cause of disease according to ayurveda. Caused by decreased enzyme activity.

Question 22

Means of detecting ama

Answer 22

Coating on the tongue, turbid or smelly urine, undigested food in the feces, body odour and gas.

Question 23

Chakra system

Answer 23

Means wheel or circle. Functions to receive, process and distribute energy to keep health in balance.

Question 24

Where do the chakras begin?

Answer 24

The base of the spine

Question 24

Where do the chakras end?

Answer 24

The crown of the head.

Question 24

Number of chakras

Answer 24

7