Bowen Somatic  Therapy

‍Ling Shu Dao Yin

‍Traditional Chinese Yoga Therapy in Stockport

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‍Relieving Pain, Enhanced Mobility and Improved Posture with DaoYin

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‍As mentioned in the Fascial Release page, Fascial Release can be achieved by either passive or active means. Passive methods include various types of manual therapy, I usually use AnMo a traditional form of Chinese Bodywork that is similar to Shiatsu. It’s similar to Shiatsu because Shiatsu was developed in Japan and was based on AnMo. 

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‍Active work is based upon self directed movement for this I use Dao Yin a form of Yoga that evolved in ancient Daoist communities in China. Although superficially similar to Indian Yoga it has a subtly  different feel and objective. The feel should always be extremely relaxed without strain. Strenuous effort sends the wrong nervous signal to the Fascia, strain creates a “guarding” response. Fascia becomes thicker, denser and resistant to movement, just the opposite to what we really want. The objective is to create a sense of ease in the whole body.

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‍ You can read more about Dao Yin on my other site.

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‍DaoYin: A Treatment session, what’s involved?

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‍Dao Yin can be combined with a passive AnMo session in a longer 90 minute session or done by itself in a 60-90 minute session. The first session takes a little longer to allow for a short initial assessment. DaoYin often starts with a series of standing exercises to mobilise and strengthen the body before we move into floor based postures. These postures can be held for a number of minutes, with the objective of finding a fully relaxed position.

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‍You should avoid eating a large meal in the three hours prior to a treatment and alcohol is best avoided for 24 hours before a session, while drinking plenty of water to ensure hydration before and after a session is encouraged. N.B. Athletes / dancers are advised not to book a session less than 24 hours prior to an event / performance. 

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‍AnMo / DaoYin  sessions are charged as follows:

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‍A 60 minute AnMo session  (£50).

‍A 100 minute AnMo session  (£80).

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