Healing Tao Instructors Association- [ HTIA ]
 
Benefits
Do you want to maximize your health & vitality, transform stress & negative emotions into creativity, and increase your overall sense of well-being? The Healing Tao system offers a wide variety of health inducing practices which all work to enhance and balance the bodys natural flow of chi or energy. Abundant and flowing chi is really the key to happiness! From the subtle stretching and strengthening exercises of Iron Shirt, Tao Yin, and Tai Chi Chi Kung to the emotional balancing energetic meditations of the Inner Smile, the Microcosmic Orbit, and Fusion of the Five Elements, you will find that each practice has a unique way in improving your body, mind and spirit.
And there is more! Please refer to our Course Description listings.


These practices are not simply something you do for a few minutes each day, and then forget about. They begin to slowly integrate into your life, making things easier for you. Your back may hurt less at the end of the day, you are more alert and present with your friends and loved ones, and you dont stress as much about things either at work or at home. If you study Healing Love, you will even find yourself becoming a better lover. Not bad for ancient Chinese wisdom!


While it is difficult to list all of the subtle, and not so subtle, benefits of the Healing Tao system, the following list compiles the most notable ones. (More detailed scientific studies documenting how people use chi kung to address common ailments and diseases can be found at Gigong Institute.



Psychological Health :

Stress-reduction

Relieves depression

Balances emotions

Greater sense of well-being



Digestive System

Gastrointestinal disorders

Abdominal pain/distension

Chronic gastritis

Diarrhea/constipation

Nausea/vomiting

Circulatory System

Clear blood stagnation

Reduce hypertension, vertigo, headache

Irregular heartbeat/palpitations




Circulatory System

Clear blood stagnation

Reduce hypertension, vertigo, headache

Irregular heartbeat/palpitations

Respiratory System

Maladies of ears/nose/throat

Asthma/bronchitis

Cough

Pneumonia

Mucus/Phlegm

Colds/Flu

Fever/chills

Cough/sore throat

Sneezing/mucus

Body aches



Skin

Acne

Eczema/psoriasis

Rashes/boils/carbuncles



Muscular System

Strains/sprains

Muscle weakness

Trauma induced hematoma



Endocrine System

Strengthens Immune System

Hypo/Hyper-Thyroidism

HIV/AIDS



Reproductive / Urinary System
Bladder infections, Frequent/difficult urination, Incontinence
Low sperm count/motility/Gynecological, Hot flashes/menopausal signs

Menstrual cramps/menstrual irregularity, Uterine bleeding
Reducing incidence of nausea in first trimester of pregnancy
Dysmenorrhea / Amenorrhea



Gynecological

Hot flashes/menopausal signs

Menstrual cramps/menstrual irregularity

Uterine Bleeding

Reducing incidence of nausea in first trimester of pregnancy
Dysmenorrhea/Amenorrhea


Nervous System

Stroke

Bells Palsy

Spasms/tremors/convulsions

Organ Systems

Release trapped heat

Detoxify

Liver stagnation

Jaundice, Infectious Hepatitis

Detoxification

Chemotherapy

Hormone Therapy

Alcohol/caffeine/nicotine



Other

Insomnia, Low Energy/Qi deficiency, Arthritis, Dizziness, Edema
Low back pain, Weight gain/loss, Carpal tunnel