BA MEN DA XUAN SCHOOL OF Taoist and CHINESE MEDICINE
Study acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine online. We offer courses in acupuncture with the option of studying at your own pace with our online formulas. Start studying this powerful and effective system of ancient medicine with over 2000 years of history!
DAOIST MEDICINE
Taoist medicine is the ancestor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While TCM is based on rebalancing the patient's own energy resources, Taoist medicine embodies a more ancient vision, founded on the profound relationship between Man, Heaven and Earth. While TCM deals with syndromes and their manifested origins, Taoist medicine delves even deeper into the heart of these origins.
More precisely, it approaches the boundary between the Anterior and Posterior Heavens. The Unmanifested Foreheaven is considered to be the origin of the Manifestation present in the Afterheaven. The process of incarnation in this finite, limited reality necessarily reveals its share of blockages and imperfections which, in terms of health, will express themselves in latent or manifest pathologies.
Although Taoist metaphysics recognizes this separation between the Anterior and Posterior Heavens, it remains faithful to the idea that the Root of one is to be found in the other. Thus, every incarnate individual possesses within him or herself this infinite, unlimited and perfect source. This is expressed by the concept of Yi, Unity, Perfection.
As this Unity is connected to unmanifest reality, it is untainted by any limitation, and free from any possibility of disease. The embodied human being's relationship with this Perfection is, of course, a complex subject at the heart of clan Taoism. While each discipline of this Way brings its own vision and methods to bear on a precise aspect of this question, Taoist Medicine seeks to re-establish the link between the patient and this Perfect Root at the source of his or her incarnation.
More concretely, if we know that Man is made up of a Body, a Breath and a Spirit, the theories and practices of Taoist Medicine are based on a vision of 9 Aspects: 3 Bodies, 3 Breaths and 3 Spirits. The treatments we provide seek to reawaken the link with the third Body, Breath and Spirit, which are closest to the universal, perfect and unlimited energy, the Yuan, for the incarnated individual.
We use the Extraordinary Vessels, which are special meridians where Yuan Qi, the universal energy, circulates. The practitioner of Taoist Medicine realigns the patient to make him or her open and receptive to the perfect, unchanging energy exchange linking Heaven and Earth. This approach offers the possibility of returning to a state of balance, a state of neutrality that predates the appearance of physical, energetic or spiritual disorders.
In terms of study, the Taoist Medicine curriculum follows a precise program, returning to concepts already seen in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but in a new light linked to this celestial Root of Body/Breath/Spirit. We can mention just a few points from this program:
Opening the Palms, which brings together the concepts and methods for developing the energetic qualities needed by the therapist for conscious, precise work and tangible results.
Opening the Doors, a set of structural and energetic alignment methods used by the therapist on the patient, to open him or her up to the Yuan Chi connection.
The Study of Man between Heaven and Earth: any fine energetic practice cannot be based on impressions or chance, but requires a structured knowledge of the telluric and celestial influences on human psychology and the human organism. We therefore study in detail the Maps linking Man between Heaven and Earth, the interactions of the parts of his mind with the Five Elements, qualities and defects, for a diagnostic vision of imbalances and possible therapeutic solutions.
The Taoist vision of embryology, for an understanding of the incarnation process and the physical, energetic and spiritual stakes of each stage of pregnancy, for both mother and child.
On the other hand, this subtle method requires a high level of internal skills on the part of therapists, so that they can establish this relationship between the patient and the World, without tainting it with their own filters: it's not a question of imagining, projecting or believing, but of connecting to a particular state of consciousness known only to experienced adepts. This state cannot be found without a structured method, devoid of all fantasies, and serious training.
If you are interested in studying Taoist medicine, please contact us by clicking on the button below.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, tui na and other methods, is a way of understanding the global functioning of the human being, its physical, emotional and psychological aspects interacting together constantly to produce human functions. The balance, or imbalance, that results from these fundamental interactions within this overall coherence manifests itself in the person's general health, vitality and quality of functioning.
Traditional Chinese Medicine offers effective, non-aggressive solutions both to internal conflicts, which manifest as disease, and to maintain and promote good health, by preventing the development of imbalances that are sources of disease. Our vitality is a precious treasure, indispensable to a good quality of life. We need to cultivate this vitality every day, and the medical tradition of the Ba Men Da Xuan school holds the keys to accessing and investing in our health at a fundamental level.
These ideas, rooted in the Taoist origins of Chinese medicine, show us that the aim of TCM cannot be reduced solely to the treatment of problems that have already manifested themselves. The study of TCM enables us to understand the source or "root" of disharmony, in order to resolve it over the long term and give our patients advice and tools to maintain their health throughout their lives.
Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Ba Men Da Xuan school and acupuncture courses embrace this holistic approach.
We will cover the following topics, among others:
The fundamental principles of TCM: Jing (Essence), Qi (Energy), Shen (Spirit); the relationship between Yin and Yang; the 5 elements
Aspects of Shen
Study of Zhang Fu (organs and viscera)
Energy meridians
Etiology (study of the causes of pathologies) and Pathology (study of pathological development mechanisms)
Diagnosis
Pathological models
Acupuncture points
Principles of acupuncture treatment and point combinations
COURSE OVERVIEW
Needle techniques
Tui na (massage methods)
Aromatherapy and Western herbal medicine
Pathological models of associated organs
Study of Western medicine syndromes according to TCM principles
TCM psychology: a precise study of the mind
Practical applications and clinical cases
Concept of the individual
6 energy layers
Dietetics
Therapeutic Qigong methods
Tui Na, literally "Push and Grasp", refers to the massage techniques used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It would actually be more accurate to speak of "Shou Fa", the Hand Methods. There are in fact many techniques using fingers, palms, wrists, elbows, feet, etc., but hand massage remains the most common.
The essential movements of massage techniques come from everyday human activities: pushing, pressing, rubbing, grasping, holding, etc. These natural methods, like all our School's practices, need to be worked on through rigorous training if they are to be released from our tensions and prove effective in the context of treatment. Spontaneous movements, without any particular technique or method, are not Tui Na. To heal the body or treat an imbalance through massage, it's essential to choose the right techniques, and of course to have trained them to get the best effects.
TUI NA, THE ART OF MASSAGE
The great strength of Tui Na lies in its ability to treat a wide range of pathologies affecting physical structure, organ health and emotional balance: muscular-tendon tension, visceral dysfunction, circulatory disorders, emotional stress...
Each technique can be practised, according to the Yin and Yang principles of Taoist metaphysics, with force or gentleness, to tonify the correct energy or disperse pathogenic energy. It is traditionally said that the perfect massage combines techniques correctly chosen according to the therapist's diagnosis, applied in harmony with the patient's body, and applied with just the right amount of force.
A perfect massage is the perfect combination of well-applied techniques with the right amount of force.
For a massage to be effective, the qi it produces must penetrate deep into the patient's body, without injuring the surface. To achieve this level, the following four aspects are important: duration, strength, regularity and flexibility.
Duration: The requirement for duration comprises two aspects:
A masseur must be able to apply a technique for a certain length of time without having to stop, while maintaining the same strength and rhythm.
When massaging a specific area, you need to stay there long enough for the patient to feel the qi locally (distension, heat, etc.). It is essential to avoid moving too quickly.
Strength: The general rule is that the patient should feel the sensation of qi (distension, heat, etc...), without any discomfort.
Regularity: Throughout the massage process, a certain regularity of movement must be maintained, both in terms of strength and rhythm.
Flexibility: All Chinese massage techniques must be applied with flexibility. This is important for both the patient and the masseur.
In massage practice, technique is the key to success, and appropriate, harmonious strength is the basis for deploying the technique. These are the two essential conditions for a successful massage. It is said in Yi Zong Jin Jian, The Golden Mirror of Medicine, that "in the practice of massage, good technique is really visible on the outside, but the real marvel comes from within. The hand works according to the order of the heart, and the right method is realized by the hand". To become a good masseur, these are golden words to ponder.
If you are interested in studying Tui Na, please contact us by clicking on the button below
WHO CAN ENROL?
This course is designed for anyone wishing to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. No previous experience is necessary, as the course provides you with everything you need to practice as an acupuncturist.
For those who already have a therapeutic practice such as massage, physiotherapy or phytotherapy, this course is also a good opportunity to deepen your knowledge.
START TODAY
ONLINE COURSES
"A journey of 1000 km begins with a single step" Lao tzu
If you would like more information about our online acupuncture and TCM courses, please contact us now by clicking on the link below.
Start studying online today with a course that fits in with your busy schedule.
ABOUT
Philippe Cattan is disciple of the DaXuan school. He began his apprenticeship in 2004 under the guidance of Maitre Serge Augier, l'héritier de la Tradition Taoïste Ba Men Da Xuan (www.sergeaugier.com). He practices the 5 arts of the Taoist school. He consults in traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist medicine, and teaches Chinese medicine, Taoist medicine, cultivation and martial arts. www.daxuanparis.com