What is Moxibustion healing?

What is Moxibustion healing?

Using mugwort in moxibustion heat therapy is amongst the oldest forms of Chinese traditional medicine which is used to stimulate the actual flow of qi and maintain general health. It specifically dispels cold and water.

Moxibustion Healing is the process of focusing heat upon acupressure points.  This method can treat pains and aches and is even recognized to relieve menstrual cramps.

Traditionally it meant burning moxa – mugwort along with herbs – directly on the skin over acupressure things. Because of pain, burning and in many cases scarring, this method will be seldom used. Sometimes the burning moxa can be placed on some ginger, salt or additional compound – carefully, by a skilled practitioner, so it heats but does definitely not burn.

Today, indirect moxibustion involves burning a moxa stick an inch or maybe more above the skin, or maybe combining moxibustion with acupuncture. Within this method, an acupuncture needle will be inserted and heated by burning moxa – thus heat is conducted through the needle in the body.

All moxibustion will involve burning mugwort (artemesia vulgaris), a tiny, spongy herb, compounded along with other herbs, depending upon requirements. Mugwort, the plant based essence of moxibustion, is fabled worldwide for preventing the evil eye in addition to maintaining health.

Moxibustion dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century-770BC). The actual Chinese characters for acupuncture zhen jiu, which translated literally means “acupuncture-moxibustion. ”

Because the two therapies share a similar purpose, improving the flow of energy, they were often utilised in pairs. However, moxibustion has its very own special benefits.

“Both acupuncture and moxibustion make an effort to unblock the energy channels and thus stimulate the energy stream, yet moxibustion is more appropriate in dispelling coldness in addition to dampness while warming the actual meridians. This is a result of the characteristics of mugwort, the actual raw material of moxa, ” claims Cao Yinyan, the chairman at Yinyan Indirect Moxibustion Wellbeing Resort.

Cao Yinyan used to be a plastic surgeon, but has taken on the study and practice of TCM and moxibustion about several years ago when she observed Western medicine inadequate as being a holistic approach. She now operates three moxibustion health resorts as well as a moxibustion training school.

“The human body is like a running machine. Water will rust it though coldness will freeze that, ” says Cao. “Therefore, apart from adding oil to help it to run again, we should also help it eliminate the unfriendly damp and chilly environment. And that’s exactly what moxibustion does. ”

You’ll find three common types involving moxibustion: direct moxibustion having a moxa cone, moxa needle (acupuncture) therapy, and indirect moxibustion having a moxa stick.

In moxibustion having a moxa cone, a small, cone-shaped piece of moxa is placed along with an acupuncture point in addition to burned. It can be placed directly on the skin or placed on some ginger, aconite herbal wedding cake, or salt.

Moxa needle therapy, or wen zhen (warm needle), will be “acupuncture-moxibustion. ” Needles are generally inserted into acupuncture things, while the top on the needle is wrapped inside moxa and ignited. The needles conduct heat into the energy routes. Moxa is absorbed over the skin, and inhaled.

Moxibustion having a moxa stick, xuan jiu (indirect), is the most popular because there is dramatically reduced risk of pain or maybe burning. A practitioner lights one end of your moxa stick, roughly the size and shape of a cigar, and holds it near the area being treated for a few minutes until the area turns red from the heat.

“With preparation in addition to back work (including mugwort rear massage), the moxibustion therapy will be relaxing and pleasant, ” claims Cao.

Patients first bathe their feet in warm herbal liquid medicine, which helps open the acupuncture points and stimulate the blood flow. Then essential mugwort oil is massaged in the back of a patient lying on his or her stomach. The aromatic penetrating oil will stimulate the flow of energy.

Then comes the key part – moxibustion. The moxa stick could be held one to three inches above skin.

Many people find the actual moxa aroma relaxing. The moxa sticks are generally compounded with mugwort and different herbs for different ailments, such as deficient yang electricity, excessive internal heat, or maybe dampness.

When the heat on the burning moxa stick penetrates the acupuncture point, the muscle and surrounding area will be warm. The warm area expands as the stick is kept inside the same place for several minutes.

As your energy channel becomes more free, the faster the warm area stretches. The coldness or water will actually come right out of the acupuncture point in the method, and the practitioner may feel it. If that you are seriously suffering from water, the emerging dampness will even moisten the burning moxa stick and change its shape from the cylinder to a cone.

Therapy takes about 90 a few minutes, then you eat the cup of white candida soup. The sound of “great mercy mantra” from the tape or CD occurs with full treatment, helping someone to relax physically and emotionally.

Have more questions? Or want to book your moxibustion treatment today? Contact us here.

We Speak Your Language!

We Speak Your Language!

We speak your language!

At Santosa we have experts in many languages including Chinese, Italian, Spanish. German, Russian, Filipino and of course Thai.

Come and join us for a rejuvenating detox retreat – choose a Program to suit you, from ‘Full Fast’, ‘Juice Fast’, ‘Raw Food Fast’, ‘Active Cleanse’, or ‘Spa and Yoga Program. All of our programs include Yoga and Pilates and optional Meditation, Zumba, Ariel Yoga, Boxing, Healing Dance and Raw Food Cooking Classes.

We already talk in your language – come and talk in ours! Santosa detox and wellness centre is in beautiful Kata, Phuket, Thailand.

Come and Awaken Life’s Potential!

在欣窕莎健康排毒中心,我们可以用中文交流!

在普吉岛欣窕莎健康排毒中心,我们的团队非常国际化,在这里,你可以用各种语言沟通,英文,中文,意大利文,西班牙文,德文,俄文,菲律宾文,当然还有泰语,我们都有同事可以和你聊天哦。

欣窕莎健康排毒中心提供各种排毒养生疗程,包括“全断食清肠排毒”,“蔬果汁清肠排毒”,“生食清肠排毒”,“动感排毒”和“瑜伽SPA养生”等等,在参与疗程的时候,你还可以同时加入我们每天丰富的日常课程安排,课程包括瑜伽,普拉提,静坐,尊巴舞,空中瑜伽,泰拳,疗愈舞蹈,还有各种健康素食课程。

欣窕莎健康排毒中心坐落在泰国普吉岛美丽的卡塔山上,遥望卡塔海滩,期待你为自己的健康迈出第一步。

让我们一起来唤醒生命的潜能!

Мы говорим на одном языке!

В центре очищения и оздоровления Сантоза Велнес у нас есть специалисты, говорящие на китайском, итальянском, испанском, немецком, филиппинском, тайском и конечно русском!

Приезжайте в Сантоза снять напряжение, усталость и

почувствовать себя моложе!

Вы ощутите обновляющий эффект на свой организм, если пройдете курс очистки по одной из специально разработанных программ. Специалисты нашего центра учтут ваши пожелания и помогут соориентироваться, какая программа подойдет именно вам: полное голодание, голодание на соках или очистка организма, с помощью питания только сырыми овощами и фруктами. Также у нас есть специальная программа «Спа и йога», благодаря которой вы сможете расслабиться и настроиться на другой ритм.

В центре проходят занятия пилатесом, йогой, а такжке медитации, классы зумбы, воздушной антигравитационной йоги, спонтанного танца и занятия боксом – на ваш выбор. Кроме того, ежедневно Сантоза приглашает гостей на мастер-классы по приготовлению сыроедческих блюд.

Мы говорим на одном языке и ждем знакомства с вами! Сантоза Велнес находится на холме, в красивейшем экологически чистом месте в районе пляжа Ката, Пхукет.

Раскройте свои возможности!

Noi parliamola tua lingua!

Qui a Santosa abbiamo uno staff multilingue come Cinese, , Italiano, Spagnolo, Tedesco, Russo, Filippino e naturalmente Tha
Vieni e unisciti a noi per un ritiro di disintossicazione rigenerante – scegli un programma che fa per te, dal digiuno completo, al detox a base di succhi o il detox con cibo crudista, detox con attivita’ fisica , o con Spa e programma di yoga . Tutti i nostri programmi includono Yoga , Pilates e Meditazione.  Facoltativi sono attivita’ come Zumba, Yoga Aerial (yoga antigravitazionale), Pugilato, la danza di guarigione ,e laboratorio di cucina con ricette crudiste .

Venite a trovarci a Santosa centro detox e benessere presso la splendida spiaggia di Kata, a Phuket, Thailandia.
Venite a risvegliare la vostra energia vitale!

Wir sprechen Ihre Sprache!

Hier in Santosa haben wir Experten in sieben verschiedenen Sprachen unter anderem italienish, spanish, chinesisch, filipino und natuerlich Thai.

Komm und erlebe eine transformative Kur mit uns – du hast die Auswahl: Voll fasten, Saft fasten, Rohkost Fasten, Active Entgiftung oder unser Spa und Yoga Program, waehle eine Kur die zu dir passt! Auf allen Kuren kannst du Yoga und Pilates machen, Meditation, Zumba, Aerial Yoga, Boxing, Heil Tanz und Rohkost Koch kurs und vieles mehr sind!

Santosa Detox und Wellness Center liegt im wunderschoenen Kata, Phuket , Thailand.

Komm und erwecke dein Lebens Potenzial.

Hablamos tu idioma!

Aquí en Santosa tenemos expertos que hablan siete idiomas! Hablamos italiano, alemán, ruso, chino, filipino y por supuesto la idioma tailandés.

Ven para una experiencia transformativo con nosotros – puedes elegir de “Full Fast”, “Juice Fast”, “Raw food Fast”, “Active cleanse” o el programa “Spa y Yoga”. Todos los programas incluyen Yoga y Pilates, Meditación, Zumba, Aerial Yoga, Boxing, Healing Dance y clases de cocina.

Santosa Detox & Wellness Center es situado en el maravilloso Kata, Phuket, Tailandia.

Ven a despertar al potencial de tu vida!

Santosa’s Guide on Finding Your Unique Yoga Style

Santosa’s Guide on Finding Your Unique Yoga Style

Yoga is a beautiful spiritual practice in any form, and the variety on offer is almost overwhelming for anybody new to the ancient art of finding our inner balance. All forms have one thing in common, a focus on the breath and the ability to manoeuvre the body into stretching out the spinal ligaments and other muscles in order to create ‘oneness’ between mind, body and spirit. To find out which style suits you best, refer to our simple guide below:

Hatha

Hatha yoga is the basis of all yoga disciplines. Sitting at the top of the yoga tree, is considered a generic term to describe all forms of yoga that teach physical postures. A Hatha class is a wonderful introduction into basic yoga practice, and you will leave the class feeling stretched, supple and sublime.

Ashtanga

Pattabhi Jois was responsible for bringing Ashtanga to the west in the 1970’s. Based on ancient teachings, the vigorous practice follows a set series of postures, in the same order. These postures link movement into breath. Ashtanga is considered a dynamic practice, that will get your heart rate going!

Bikram

A firm favorite of models and celebrities, Bikram Choudhury invented this form of yoga around 35 years ago. The practice is performed in an artificially heated room, where a series of 26 poses are performed twice. It is a widely popular practice; however it is not popular amongst yogis! Proponents report detoxification benefits, a bikram ‘high’ after class, and an incredible amount of weight loss. Opponents complain of hyperextension in the heat and the trademarked series, which makes it impossible to teach this style of yoga in any other way. 

 Iyengar

B.K.S. Iyengar created this very meticulous style of yoga, with a firm focus on alignment. A wide variety of yoga props are used during this practice, such as blocks, straps and bolsters to help create perfect form.  Because the poses are held for longer periods of time, a strong mental and physical workout can be felt in an Iyengar class.

Kundalini Yoga

The white turban-wearing visionary Yogi Bhajan bought Kundalini to the West in 1969. With a focus on breathing and chanting—rather than movement. It unleashes the Kundalini energy found at the base of the spine. Controlled breathing is used to facilitate this release, and makes this class different from many of the other modalities. It is the perfect class to try if you want to unleash your inner yogi spirit!

Aerial Yoga

The fluid, gravity-defying twist on yoga shows how we can learn to fly whilst relieving compressed joints and re-aligning the body. The practice uses graceful, trapeze-like movements which sometimes seem like acrobatics. A wonderful way to do inversion poses, aerial yoga really is an innovative fitness trend, and we are so proud to be the only center in Phuket offering suspended movement in every direction along with stimulation of the organs, muscles and bones.  Flying creates liberty, weightlessness, and a power that is hard to replicate, aerial yoga gives us a passage into the art of achieving the impossible.

At Santosa, our detox guests are treated to a wonderful view of the big Buddha under Phuket’s sunny skies. And what better way to find a retreat from the rigours of modern day life than on a mat on our lovely pavilion, under the guidance of Phuket’s most talented yogis.

We have a mixture of Yin (hips), Kundalini meditation, Hatha yoga and of course the latest craze, aerial! Discover the beauty of your essence by making a booking today.

Yoga & Detox – Why is the ancient art such an intrinsic part of a cleansing program?

Yoga & Detox – Why is the ancient art such an intrinsic part of a cleansing program?

The mental and emotional benefits of yoga are akin to moving meditation, and the beneficial impact on our spirit is palpable. When we detox, we cleanse all facets of our being – body, mind and spirit. Yoga is another cleansing practice, bringing our focus back onto the breath and flowing movement that creates a new world of awareness each time that we step onto the mat.

The Bond between Yoga and Detox

When undertaking a physical cleanse, it is important to not only keep the body moving in order to accelerate the elimination process through our organs, but also to bring intense focus and concentration onto ourselves whilst encouraging and promoting mindfulness and reflection. 

The journey of self-discovery through the physical postures in a yoga series create internal awareness, and through this sensation a mental connection to the body is formed. 

When we become mentally aware, we activate our consciousness and then the relationship with our essence is created, where energy can be shifted with ease and grace.

It can take a long time for such a relationship with all facets of our being to be formed. However, when detoxing, the intrinsic connection is so much more pronounced that when practicing yoga, more spiritually profound and meaningful experiences are able to exist. Self discovery and consciousness is what yoga is all about, so the marriage between detoxing and yoga is a very happy one.

When we physically detox, we mentally and emotionally clear out a huge amount of debris. Yoga is hugely beneficial in this spiritual purge, particularly in poses specifically aimed at the hips, where much emotion and negativity is stored. 

A hips series can really shift years of pent up emotion, and during the detox process at Santosa in Phuket, we highly recommend this class for its cathartic impact and emotional support. 

The feelings of mental and physical lightness that abound when we are able to emotionally let go are incomparable. To get in touch with yourself, and discover the wonderful connection between each facet of our being, detoxing with yoga is something that we highly recommend at Santosa Detox Center.

Contact us today to find out more about how you can rediscover yourself through detox and yoga, and come closer to true equilibrium.  

Wellness Holidays: for The New Wave of Healthy Forward Thinkers

Wellness Holidays: for The New Wave of Healthy Forward Thinkers

In an increasingly toxic environment, we are seeing more and more people who are escaping the rat race and choosing to spend their annual leave in true respite from the rigours of daily life at home. Detox provides the perfect platform for rest, relaxation and purification – meaning that your return from holidays sees you truly re-energised, with increased clarity of mind, boundless energy and an overall “joie de vivre”.

Santosa in the Mecca of Detox

Escaping to the sunny paradise island of Phuket is a picturesque setting for your wellness escape. Famous for its serpentine coastline, azure water and lush, green jungle, it is impossible not to breathe a sigh of great relief when taking in the captivating beauty that is all around. The south of the island has become a mecca for detox and wellness, and it is fast gaining a reputation as the place du jour for resetting the body and mind.

Santosa opened its doors in April, adding to an already prominent landscape of fantastic wellness retreats. Our philosophy is based on providing a platform of affordable luxury to rediscover the equilibrium between body, mind and spirit. Our staff and outside practitioners are commended for their abilities and at Santosa, we are often told, that nothing is too much trouble in assisting our clients to reach their optimal health and vitality.

 We have a number of programs available, including three colema based cleanses, which combine differing levels of fasting with herbs and supplements that aim to clean the digestive tract and purify the mind. The active cleanse program is a different style of cleanse, with equally wonderful results – focusing on sweating out toxins through a rigorous training and treatment program, through the body’s largest organ – its skin!

So why not contact one of our wellness professionals today, to ensure that your next holiday offers you a true break, which will improve your year ahead and focus on the most important asset… you!

Start your detox in Phuket today!