What is moxibustion?

Moxibustion is one of the  principle　of Traditional Oriental Medicine.

Moxibusution is a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials called "moxa" are burned on or very near the surface of the skin.

                                                    This therapy has been practiced over thousands of years.

 

Helth benefits of  Moxibustion .

Mugwort has been used in many different culutures for its medicinal properties.

Moxibustion helps to increase blood circulation,  increase energy,stimulate of Qi,and maintain general health.

What is moxibustion used for ?

Moxibustion is used on people  who have a cold or stagnant condition.

Certain health issues where there are deficiencies of energy, such as Chronic Fatigue　Syndrome,and many digestive disorders.

Moxibustion is also used in  woman's health disease such as  Menstrual pain,

cold hands and feet,

 Recently  among Japanese women、it is popular to do acupuncture moxibustion for beauty .

The acupuncture moxibustion makes the complexion better, and it is said that swelling and slack are effective.

  ※   we don't do the directly moxibustion in a face. We use the acupuncture points  of hands           and feet.

 

Besides, it is used to improve low back pain, fatigue,swelling and coldness and more. 

 


Okyu(Moxibustion）　Workshop

         　　　　　Course Outline (2h)

　

　　　・Introduction of Moxa.

               ・Make your own moxa from  mugwart　leaf.

               ・Moxibustion using paper cup

 

　　　　・  Introduce simply and safely moxibustion　by yourself.

                      ( We mainly use  sennenkyu.)

             

　　　                                            ・ How to serch your acupuncture point　

                                             ・Hands- on    Performing moxibustion for common symptoms:

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・Hands- on　　Alomatic moxibustion    

                                                                   Smokeless moxibustion        

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・ An important points 


Contraindications　of moxibustion

　　　●  A fever because of the cold.　

　　　●　After drink

　　　●　Pregnant woman 　（OK  Foreign  residents in Japan ）

　　　●　Someone who has diabetes,severe hypertension

Fee

One person 2,000 yen　

Bringing

 

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Clothing

 

This workshop is for foreign residents in Japan or visitors from overseas.

Please apply in a woman or couple, group including the woman.

Please contact  us if you are interested in trying  Moxibustion .

 

Email    hariqtakahashi@gmail.com