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Pressure point – Types

There are several types of pressure points – each is applied differently and each creates a different effect. “Pain points”, for example, use tendons, ligaments, and muscles – the goal to temporarily immobilize the target, or at the very least to distract them. ”Reflex points” produce involuntary movements, for example causing the hand to release [...]

Lindsay Wagner – Books

*”High Road to Health: A Vegetarian Cookbook” by Lindsay Wagner and Ariane Spade (1994) ISBN 0-671-87277-X *”Lindsay Wagner’s New Beauty: The Acupressure Facelift” by Lindsay Wagner and Robert M. Klein (1987) ISBN 0-13-536806-5 *”30-Day Natural Face Lift Program” by Lindsay Wagner and Robert M. Klein (1988) ISBN 0-86188-779-4 Adapted from the Wikipedia article Lindsay Wagner, [...]

Massage – Beneficial effects

Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state of anxiety. Theories behind what massage might do include blocking nociception (gate control theory), activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which may stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, [...]

Ilchi Lee – Philosophy

Ilchi Lee considers the creation of world peace to be the ultimate goal of his training methods. Essentially, they are meant to facilitate a shift in human consciousness toward a more suitable world culture, according to Lee. He stresses a concept of personal enlightenment similar to those found in other Eastern philosophies, but emphasizes the [...]

Ghatkopar – Health

Yoga is conducted at many places in Ghatkopar. Bhraman Samaj Wadi in Joshi Lane conducts yoga classes at 5.00 PM in the evening to 6.00PM. Gurukul School and Balkanji Bari (near Rajawadi garden) conducts yoga classes in the morning from 6.00 AM to 7.00 AM. Laughing club is held at Rajawadi garden in the morning. [...]

Wuxia – Themes, plots and settings

The modern Wuxia stories are basically adventure stories set in ancient China. The plots of Wuxia stories vary from writer to writer, but there are distinct similarities between Wuxia protagonists and characters from the modern Western fantasy genre. The fantasy element is not prerequisite of a Wuxia story and it is possible for a Wuxia [...]

Pushing hands – Training pushing hands

In Tai Chi Chüan, pushing hands is used to acquaint students with the principles of what are known as the “Eight Gates and Five Steps,” eight different leverage applications in the arms accompanied by footwork in a range of motion which proponents say will eventually allow students to defend themselves calmly and competently if attacked. [...]

Wood Lock – Introduction

Wood Lock is a Chinese medicated liniment/ointment (external analgesic) from Hong Kong. Its intended purpose is to relieve muscle aches and pains. It is highly popular in Hong Kong and sold in North America at Chinese herbalist stores. Wood Lock has been made by the China Medicine Laboratory and Wood Lock Medicine Company Limited since [...]

Kuk Sool Won – Characteristics

Kuk Sool encompasses many different “styles”. However, it still has some discernible characteristics that set it apart from other traditional martial arts. It is typically characterized by having low stances and fluid, graceful motions. There is also an emphasis on joint locks and pressure points. Kuk Sool is also described as being a hard-soft style, [...]

R. v. Gruenke – Background

Adele Rosemary Gruenke was a 22 year-old reflexologist (a type of therapy similar to acupressure). Philip Barnett, an 82 year-old friend and client of Gruenke, had loaned her a significant amount of money including money to start a reflexology clinic. They lived together for a time in a platonic relationship – he had even put [...]

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