Chapter 16 - Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and Chakras

Question 1

What is the Chinese term for energy or life force?

Answer 1

Chi

Question 2

Which term means Ayurvedic energy centers in the body located long the central channel?
A. Tsubos
B. Zones
C. Chakras
D. Prakriti

Answer 2

Chakras

Question 3

In shiatsu, what is a synonym for tsubo? (Ch 1 or 16)
A. Chakra
B. Acupoint
C. Trigger point
D. Extraordinary vessel

Answer 3

Acupoint

Question 4

Which list represents the five elements in traditional Chinese medicine?
A. Wood, earth, water, fire, and metal
B. Wood, earth, water, fire, and sky
C. Metal, sand, wood, earth, and water
D. Metal, earth, water, stone, and fire

Answer 4

Wood, earth, water, fire, and metal

Question 5

According to principles of Asian bodywork techniques, meridian or channels are:
A. terms for life force.
B. the five elements.
C. pathways of energy.
D. reflex points on the feet.

Answer 5

pathways of energy.

Question 6

Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine rely on feeling the pulses of their clients to gain a better understanding of their condition. Where on the body are these pulses taken?

Answer 6

Wrists