Study for Eastern Theory Massage

Question 1

Where does Qi gather?

Accepted Answer

Mu & Shu points

Question 2

______ literally means "joining" and refers to various practices that aim to reunite an individual to pure consciousness

Accepted Answer

yoga

Question 3

Energy flow is....

Accepted Answer

Free unobstructed movement of energy

Question 4

One of the main functions of San Jiao or Triple Warmer is the movement of ______ through the organs.

Accepted Answer

water

Question 5

Qi gong

Accepted Answer

Ancient Chinese energy exercises

Question 6

What is a similarity in Eastern bodywork practices?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 7

The Yin element felt in late summer and in the change of seasons, and that has a transformative quality, is:

Accepted Answer

earth

Question 8

Ayurveda is...

Accepted Answer

Traditional healing from India

Question 9

involves simple touching and gentle movements designed to release obstructions to the free flow of energy of the body

Accepted Answer

polarity

Question 10

Disease is the result of disharmony or disruptions of functions of ______

Accepted Answer

Qi

Question 11

Which is not one of the "Three Treasures"?

Accepted Answer

xue or blood

Question 12

Wood feeds Fire, which creates ash residue, which become Earth, is an example of the:

Accepted Answer

sheng cycle

Question 13

Polarity can be described as a _______ art.

Accepted Answer

gentle

Question 14

The Zhang or Yin organs are

Accepted Answer

Heart, spleen, lung, kidney, liver

Question 15

Traditional Thai massage is based in principles of ________.

Accepted Answer

Ayurveda

Question 16

Energy channels...

Accepted Answer

Pathways for Qi flow

Question 17

The ______ cycle is also called the creation, generating or promoting cycle.

Accepted Answer

sheng

Question 18

The principle of love in polarity therapy was heavily influenced by:

Accepted Answer

attitude of surrender and openness

Question 19

In Shiatsu, ________ is a point of energy deficiency

Accepted Answer

kyo

Question 20

______ corresponds to the front, interior, medial/interior aspects of the limbs.

Accepted Answer

yin

Question 21

The energy channel that runs down the posterior body in double rows on the back is the:

Accepted Answer

bladder channel

Question 22

Energy-based bodywork is....

Accepted Answer

Manual therapy that aims to balance energy

Question 23

An overarching similarity in forms of Eastern bodywork is a _________ perspective, and some notion of ________ .....

Accepted Answer

holistic and energy

Question 24

The original theory of polarity therapy was heavily influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Ayurvedic medicine from India

Question 25

Qi

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life force or energy

Question 26

Which channel network is responsible for muscles, tendons and fascia?

Accepted Answer

Tendio-muscular meridians

Question 27

If the recipient feels pain during the neck stretch technique, it means that

Accepted Answer

The technique may be contraindicated

Question 28

The style of touch in polarity therapy may induce a light _______ state

Accepted Answer

hypnotic

Question 29

The ______ cycle is also called the controlling cycle or acting cycle

Accepted Answer

ko

Question 30

Pressure, joint movements and assisted yoga

Accepted Answer

Thai massage

Question 31

Acupressure massage integration (AMI)

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Pressure applied to acupoints to balance energy

Question 32

Qi dispersed becomes:

Accepted Answer

Energy, sunshine, the movement of the wind

Question 33

Which principle of Yin/Yang reminds us that these are relative concepts that cannot exist in isolation?

Accepted Answer

interdependence

Question 34

Postures or asanas are a major component of

Accepted Answer

hatha yoga

Question 35

_____ massage incorporates knowledge of energy meridians or sen lines, pressure points and hatha yoga postures.

Accepted Answer

thai

Question 36

Five Elements...

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Way of thinking about relationships among natural phenomena

Question 37

Ayurvedic health practices is to move the creative spiritual life force or shakti from the __ Chakra to the__ Chakra.

Accepted Answer

root crown

Question 38

Acupoints are...

Accepted Answer

Points where Qi is easily assessed

Question 39

Noticeable changes during polarity therapy include ________.

Accepted Answer

deep relaxation

Question 40

________ is the light, energetic and spacious or heavenly aspect of the universe.

Accepted Answer

yang

Question 41

In qi gong, most downward and outward movements occur on the ________.

Accepted Answer

exhalation

Question 42

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Accepted Answer

Healing practices from ancient China

Question 43

In Ayurveda, the ______ points are considered to be the locus of the vital life force or prana.

Accepted Answer

marma

Question 44

The rocking movements in polarity therapy are performed:

Accepted Answer

Gently and rhythmically

Question 45

Yin and Yang

Accepted Answer

Illustrates the relatedness and interconnectedness of all

Question 46

Chinese body clock...

Accepted Answer

Natural, daily, rhythmic cycle of Qi flow

Question 47

Qi travels through the body in a network of ______.

Accepted Answer

meridians

Question 48

______ corresponds to the back, head, exterior and lateral/posterior aspects of the limbs.

Accepted Answer

yang

Question 49

Tiger's mouth, or LI-4 acupoint, is found on the:

Accepted Answer

Dorsal thumb web

Question 50

Which points on a meridian feed the child?

Accepted Answer

tonification points

Question 51

Which points are source points?

Accepted Answer

yuan

Question 52

Ayurveda comes from ______.

Accepted Answer

india

Question 53

In TCM, if Qi is stagnant, you ________ it

Accepted Answer

move it

Question 54

The heart governs:

Accepted Answer

blood

Question 55

The Fu or Yang organs are:

Accepted Answer

Stomach, small intestine, large intestine, urinary bladder, gall bladder

Question 56

In Thai massage, the pathways that carry energy are called:

Accepted Answer

Sen lines

Question 57

Removing obstructions

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Restoring free flow of energy

Question 58

Which points drain excess from the mother element?

Accepted Answer

sedation points

Question 59

The _____ elements are a way of thinking about nature, human beings and relationships among all natural phenomena.

Accepted Answer

5

Question 60

Which points are connecting points?

Accepted Answer

luo

Question 61

The Chinese body-clock is divided into ____ hour periods.

Accepted Answer

2

Question 62

In Ayurvedic massage, what is mixed into base oils to achieve specific therapeutic goals?

Accepted Answer

essential oils

Question 63

In Ayurveda, the term chakra meaning wheel refers to the:

Accepted Answer

Whirling centers of energy at seven levels in the body

Question 64

Pressure is most effectively applied to an acupoint at a ________ degree angle.

Accepted Answer

90

Study for Eastern Theory Massage

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Study for Eastern Theory Massage

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