Chi Self-Massage: The Taoist Way of Rejuvenation Paperback – Illustrated, June 5, 2006

Master Chia and his wife have a collection of books based on Chinese healing, specifically dealing with massage, Chi energy or both. This book is an easy-to-use guide even for someone without any background knowledge on the subject and provides a good introduction that is brief and easy enough to understand so the healing can start nearly immediately.Broken into chapters according to anatomy, there are simple drawings showing location and technique accompanied by step-by-step instructions that guide your hands and explanations that detail the benefit. Be aware these are not necessarily 'cures' or immediate fix-its for everything that ails you, but rather a way of healing and prevention to promote overall health. By massaging the body's organs, which work flawlessly for decades without much attention (and we often take for granted), we can expel toxins, help them work more efficiently and bolster our immune system without drugs, side effects or expensive doctor visits.Also, by empowering ourselves, we take more control of our health and our lives.

Concise. Easy. Good illustrations.

This very interesting and unusual book has specific information on various massage techniques for the entire body. They are all based upon the Taoist techniques developed more than 5000 years ago. The numerous illustrations showing each technique are clear and easy to follow with the instructions given. Even though I am more of a scientific minded person, the fact that these techniques have been used for thousands of years successfully to rejuvenate people makes this 112 page text a compelling read.This book is organized into seven parts detailing each technique. Part one begins by showing movements to prepare you for Chi-Self-Massage. Part two explains healing hands. Part three gets into massage techniques for the head, neck and shoulders. Part four deals with exercises to detoxify the organs and glands. "Relieving constipation: a major cause of ill health" is covered in section five. Section sex shows how to massage the knees and feet. The final section focuses on the daily practice of Taoist Rejuvenation techniques.This fully illustrated short book has a lot of information within its pages for those interested in the Taoist way massage techniques. This book has such detailed instructions on the Taoist rejuvenation techniques that it can be used as an excellent reference source for those into this esoteric practice. An enjoyable and interesting read.Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: The Samurai Soul: An old warrior's poetic tribute).

I see this book is expanding according to the needs of the reader. I wish there was a DVD/Video of this book and that I will continue to look for. I have read several of Mantak Chia's books and I did find the exercises and the explanations refreshing. They exercises are energetic and I am grateful for Chia bringing forth the teachings of the Masters.

Practical book with detail, illustration, and well described exercises. Helpful practice. Will make you feel good.

I am committed to doing this program for at least 3 to 5 times a week we are very lucky to live in a day and age when these secrets are so readily available to lay people.. I have found the other authors books to be a difficult read but not this one. It is short and sweet and cuts to the chase, no fillers. There is a lot here that is useful.

This book has a number of exercises. It discusses preparatory exercises, massage of head, neck, shoulders, detoxing organs and glands, constipation, other massage, taoist rejuvenation, and so forth. This book is comparable to The Complete System of Self-Healing: Internal Exercises, The Art of Chi Kung: Making the Most of Your Vital Energy, and some other books by the author. This is a useful book.

Great book! Lots of practical advice on general self-care. Stuff we should be learning as teens. This is my 2nd time buying this book. Its that good.