A comprehensive DVD containing complete instruction in the technique and application of massage cupping. The DVD is designed with prompts to pause and practice the technique, and features the use of glass cups and plastic vacuum sets.
In this book, we are concerned with Cupping and Gwa Sa. These were and are known in many cultures by many names-for instance"coining" is a SE Asian name for Gwa Sa. This book was written with the intent to acquaint the non-professional with a safe at home method for applying cupping therapy.
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Covers questions of safety, procedures, expectations and actions.
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Looks at ten different methods of cupping and examines the difference between practice with children and with adults.
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Well-illustrated to support the expectations and guidelines discussed in the text.
Moxibustion and Cupping are safe and effective methods of therapy for a wide range of diseases. This DVD offers valuable instruction on how and when to use moxibustion and cupping techniques for the treatment of various conditions, especially those that do not respond to acupuncture and herbal therapy.
The technique known as Cupping, Fire Cupping, or Body Vacuuming, was an ancient Chinese healing practice. The ancient way was to create a vacuum in a cup made of horn, bamboo, glass, or metal, by burning a combustible (like moxa, or alcohol) inside it, then quickly applying the cup to the skin, allowing the force of the vacuum to draw up the underlying tissue. When that is done, the body surface extends into the cup, and there is usually a reddening of the area under pressure. Sometimes massage oils or aromatherapy essences were also used. Applied to significant acupuncture points, cupping was respected as a way to stimulate the flow of Chi, similarly to massage, and acupressure.
Many of our Suction Cups produce vacuums on the body's surface by manually withdrawing the air through a suction gun, rather than the traditional way of burning up oxygen. If you think of massage in terms of positive pressure (pressing in on body tissues), then you can think of Massage Suction Cupping as a negative pressure, drawing body tissues outward from the body, to stimulate them with a reverse massage.
The skin is pressed up against the magnetic "needles" or points, when they are used. These are supplied in the "Biomagnetic" sets.
Cupping Therapy, or Massage Suction Cupping, is a practice with ancient roots. In all forms of Suction Cupping Therapy, a vacuum is created, be it through a modern pump, or traditional combustion. When the vacuum in the cup is applied to the skin, it sucks the soft tissue with negative pressure, resulting in a powerful and stimulating massage-like sensation. The suction works to relax stiff muscles and tissue, and for overall promotion of well-being.
Aside from Traditional Chinese Medicine beliefs about balancing the Chi in the body, suction cupping relaxes muscles while exerting negative (suction) pressure on the surface of the body. The effects are similar to those of massage: increased bloodflow to local areas and pressure to relax muscle tissues. Beyond that, cupping has produced testimonials to more immediate gains in well-being. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow's endorsement of cupping is only one example. Practitioners and patients in most of Asia, and increasingly in the West, attribute their feelings of improvement and relaxation to cupping, joining the chorus of those who have sung its praises for thousands of years.
Our customers often feel a deep relaxing warmth during a Cupping session and a tingling sensation that lasts long after the treatment has ended. Massage Cupping is an effective addition to any spa or healing session. The cups are inexpensive, fun and result oriented. You will be amazed at the effective sessions produced by these Suction Cupping devices.
Gwyneth Paltrow
at "The Anchorman"
Film Premiere
Gwyneth Paltrow used cupping therapy, as could be seen by the circular marks on her back, normal after cupping.
Gua Sha - another way to release muscle tension and tightness. Rub an area of the body with a traditional Gua Sha tool and cream or oil for a thorough massage.
