The Chinese Knife Massage

Subject: The Chinese Knife Massage

The Chinese knife massage is probably a treatment you’d only expect in hell, but in reality it’s said to increase blood flow, release the body’s stored energy and wash away harmful toxins. The treatment itself is pretty simple: all the therapist does is hold a couple of cleavers and strike the patient repeatedly with the sharp edge. No, don’t be horrified, there’s no blood involved. The trick is to bring down the cleaver with just the right amount of force, and then to not push or pull it once it touches skin. The up-and-down movement of the cleaver is said to release static energy, which leads to self- cure. “Chop, chop, chop, and the pain will go away,” is the motto that the knife therapists use to convince clients.

Chinese Culture is full of traditional ways to feel pampered and restore health. An invigorating Chinese knife massage is one traditional way to boost health.

Knife massage (刀療, dāo liáo) is an ancient massage technique that was practiced over 2,000 years ago and has been preserved by Chinese Buddhist monks, who use it as a form of meditation and therapy. When Chinese monks brought Buddhism and knife massage to Japan over a 1,000 years ago, it became popular among samurai warriors who used long samurai swords to administer the massage.

The knife massage is given sitting on a chair or stool or lying face down on a massage bed. A towel is placed on the shoulders and back and lotion or tiger balm is rubbed on the neck and shoulders for relaxation. Next, the masseur takes two, heavy stainless steel butcher knives and gently pounds the back and shoulders. The masseur taps the body with the sharp edge of the knife along meridians of the body promoting a better flow of qi. 

 

Chinese Knife Massage Therapy : Video

http://youtu.be/ETyElcGzLtM

In July 2011, the ancient tradition of Chinese Knife Massage Therapy was introduced in France. Response was overwhelming, feedback was tremendously positive.

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