One finger meditation / Yi Zhi CHan Tui Fa

Question 1

What is one finger meditation?

Answer 1

Tui na version of the acupuncturist’s needle
Small, focused, rocking movement of the thumb
Chan = meditation (focus & attention)
Difficult to master – perseverance and practice!

Flexible wrists help!

Question 2

What are the mechanics of one finger meditation?

Answer 2

Preparation
Rocking Out
Rocking In

Question 3

What does one finger meditation involve?

Answer 3

Yi Zhi Chan Tui Fa involves using the tip or whole surface of the thumb to push the acupoint or region with active waving using the forearm to power the movement.

Question 4

Where is one finger meditation used?

Answer 4

Face
Channels (sinus or rejuvenation)

Back
Bladder channel
Huato Jiaiji

All points
To tonify – gently
To disperse - vigorously

Question 5

What is the function of one finger meditation?

Answer 5

• Activates circulation of Qi & Blood
• Disperses Qi stagnation, Blood stasis and food retention
• Strengthen Stomach & Spleen
• Regulate and harmonise Wei and Ying Qi

Question 6

What are the indications?

Answer 6

Channel & Zang Fu disharmonies including:
Headaches
Insomnia
Dizziness
Hypertension Abdominal/epigastric pain
Poor digestion Gynaecological/fertility disorders Traumatic injury & Bi Syndrome

Question 7

What is a caution of one finger meditation?

Answer 7

Protect your thumb joint.