Acu-Yoga Therapy | Integrating TCM and Ayurveda Techniques

 Published: Jan 31, 2021 | Revised: Dec 15, 2024

Acu-Yoga Therapy

Developed by Michael Reed Gach in the 1970s, Acu-Yoga is a therapeutic mixture of Chinese Acupressure and Indian Ayurvedic Yoga. It can be applied by a therapist or used as a self-care practice.

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The goal of Acu-Yoga massage therapy is to help relax muscle tensions, alleviate stress, resolve a variety of chronic pains, and balance the body’s vital energy — Prana or Qi Life Energy — using various Yogic postures (Asanas), acupressure pressure points and stretches. Additionally, it’s thought that Acu-Yoga likewise helps with emotional and spiritual transformation.

As for the acupressure part of the session, the receiver lies on the floor on a massage mat in various designated Yoga positions so that the body can benefit optimally of the acupressure treatment. In fact, the core concept behind Acu-Yoga is that it’s assumed that massaging the person i.e. applying acupressure in certain Yoga positions is more beneficial than using common massage postures.

If you want to know more about Acu-Yoga, you can visit Michael’s website.


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