quiz 1

Question 1

what are the 8 principles?

Answer 1

yin / yang
deep / superficial
deficient / excess
cold / hot

Question 2

what is tui na?

Answer 2

it is a hands-on body treatment that is used to bring the 8 principles into balance, while harmonizing the flow of qi through channels and collaterals

Question 3

what are the tui na methods?

Answer 3

tui na methods are movements of qi, with each movement consisting of physical, energetic, and mental/spiritual components

Question 4

how to describe a particular technique

Answer 4

1. patient’s position
2. own position relative to table
3. leg vs. arm
4. breath (if applicable)
5. body mechanics

Question 5

what are the 4 pillars?

Answer 5

1. acupuncture + moxibustion
2. herbs + diet
3. qi gong + exercise
4. body work + physical being

Question 6

what is tui fa?

Answer 6

“pushing” method
moves qi outward

most yang tui na fa

Question 7

what is na fa?

Answer 7

“grasping” method
draws qi inward

most yin tui na fa

Question 8

what does the VIBRATION/SHAKING technique do?

Answer 8

RIPPLE qi/blood out from a point, along a line

Question 9

what does the PRESSING/KNEADING technique do?

Answer 9

TONIFY/SEDATE specific points/areas

Question 10

what does the GRASPING technique do?

Answer 10

DRAWS qi inward