Chan Fa, also known as Yi Zhi Chan literally means one finger meditation. It is another essential technique for a tuina practitioner to acquire. It is the main technique for stimulating points along the meridians. It is the main technique for stimulating points along the meridians.
Just like any other tuina techniques, It's very important to learn and practice it with both your dominate and non-dominate hands. Start by practicing for 2-3 minutes a day gradually increase by 2-3 minutes each week until you reach 20-25 minutes practice per day. It can feel particularly awkward and un comfotable when you first start, but after a few months of regular practice it begins to come naturally once you have mastered Chan Fa, the other techniques will come very easy by comparison.
Sit with your rice bag in front of you on a table and both feet flat on the floor, about shoulder width apart. Mark a spot on your bag. With your thumb fixed to the spot, use the muscles of your forearm to propel your wrist and relaxed fingers away from your body, extending your thumb fully. Contract your forearm muscles to roll your wrist back towards your body, bringing your fingers in towards your thumb, which now flexes backwards slightly.
Just like any other tuina techniques, It's very important to learn and practice it with both your dominate and non-dominate hands. Start by practicing for 2-3 minutes a day gradually increase by 2-3 minutes each week until you reach 20-25 minutes practice per day. It can feel particularly awkward and un comfotable when you first start, but after a few months of regular practice it begins to come naturally once you have mastered Chan Fa, the other techniques will come very easy by comparison.
Sit with your rice bag in front of you on a table and both feet flat on the floor, about shoulder width apart. Mark a spot on your bag. With your thumb fixed to the spot, use the muscles of your forearm to propel your wrist and relaxed fingers away from your body, extending your thumb fully. Contract your forearm muscles to roll your wrist back towards your body, bringing your fingers in towards your thumb, which now flexes backwards slightly.
