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-===== Indications ===== 
  
-The following massage is designed to bring relief from pre-moon discomforts, especially side headaches, breasts distension and pain, digestive disorders (diarrhea and/or constipation), distension of the abdomen, emotional sensitivity with sadness, irritability or anxiety, agitated dreams and confused mind. It draws from various techniques and particularly from classical Chinese medicine and Chinese therapeutic massage (TUINA), which concepts infuse this protocol. + 
 +===== About this pre-moon massage ===== 
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 +The female reproductive cycle alternates between phases of expansion and creativity, and phases of introspection, quietness, renewal. Sometimes lifestyles and social norms contradict or disturb such delicate harmonies between one and the world, one and the other, one with oneself. Moons can then be troubled, and the women can experience various discomforts, all according to their own natures and lives. 
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 +The following massage is designed to bring relief from pre-menstrual discomforts, especially side headaches, breasts distension and pain, digestive disorders (diarrhea and/or constipation), distension of the abdomen, emotional sensitivity with sadness, irritability or anxiety, agitated dreams and confused mind. It draws from various techniques and particularly from classical Chinese medicine and Chinese therapeutic massage (TUINA), which concepts infuse this protocol. 
  
 The beginning of this massage, that is, the part on the head, is similar to the one we like to call the [[MONKEY MIND MASSAGE]]. Indeed here too we first seek to calm the spirit, take the heat and hyperactivity down, so it can be harmoniously redistributed.  The beginning of this massage, that is, the part on the head, is similar to the one we like to call the [[MONKEY MIND MASSAGE]]. Indeed here too we first seek to calm the spirit, take the heat and hyperactivity down, so it can be harmoniously redistributed. 
  
-Before your start your massage you might want to read+===== Before your massage ===== 
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 +Before your start your massage please visit the [[https://hackingwithcare.in/wiki/doku.php/projects#general_advice_for_massage|General advice for massage]] page. Make sure there are no contra-indications to giving/receiving massage for any of you, and become aware of any precautions you should take, depending on your health, settings, etc. 
  
-  * [[Massage precautions & contra indications sign]] +  * [[COVID 19 - NOTICE]] 
-  * [[Detailed massage precautions and contra indications table]]  +
-  * [[A few words on ethical conduct in massage]]+
  
-===== Pre-Moon Massage =====+===== Pre-Moon Massage : a suggested sequence =====
  
 ==== Getting Ready ==== ==== Getting Ready ====
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 +//Located on the Conception Vessel, Shanzhong, center of the chest, is in fact a point that communicates well with the pericardium, which envelops and protects the "emperor" heart. Hence its use to pacify the heart, and generally to unbind an oppressed chest.//
  
 Stand at one of her side, your hips parallel to the table. Stand at one of her side, your hips parallel to the table.
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 ==== Unearthing the ribcage ==== ==== Unearthing the ribcage ====
  
-The area of focus here is the rib-cage.  +//The meridians of the Liver and Gall-Bladder travel across the ribcage, which is our area of focus here - Indeed, manifestations such as breast distension and pain are interpreted in classical Chinese Medicine as a consequence of their Qi stagnating in this regionThe following movements intend to resolve this stagnation. // 
-Standing at her side, plunge your both hands below the side/rib-cage opposite you and then gently stroke towards you, hands alternating, like you want to bring back towards you sand that's piled down there. Your contact should be firm not to tickle her, and relatively strong, swift, and continuous, so as to induce a light rocking movement. Then move to the other side and repeat. + 
 +Standing at her side, plunge your both hands below the side/rib-cage opposite you and then gently stroke towards you, hands alternating, like you want to bring back towards you sand that's piled down there. Your contact should be firm not to tickle her, and relatively strong, swift, and continuous, so as to induce a light rocking movement. You should start at the upper part of the ribcage and progress to the lower part, lift off and start from the upper part again (one way only). Then move to the other side and repeat.  
 +Alternatively, or after the first moves, you can friction laterally both sides of her ribcage in turn, with your palms, again moving down from the upper part to the lower part of the ribcage (one way only). The friction should produce heat and light redness (within the limits of comfort). This last technique is known as CA FA, in TUINA.   
  
 ==== Revive the fire ====  ==== Revive the fire ==== 
  
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 +//An important prerequisite of good health according to classical Chinese medicine is a harmonious presence of fire across the body, and especially a balanced (and dynamic) distribution between the upper part (above the diaphragm) and lower part (below the diaphragm). Between the navel and pubic line is the region of the uterus. If the uterus "lacks" sufficient "fire", it will be "cold". Cold in classical Chinese medicine is said to congeal the blood, leading to poor blood circulation, and possible gynecological disorders.//
  
 Massage her abdomen in circles, especially between the navel and pubic line. Massage her abdomen in circles, especially between the navel and pubic line.
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 +===== Credits and terms of use =====
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 +Design and texts by Emily King
  
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