Ampuku
Zen Shiatsu: Ampuku translates something like
'make tummy happy' there are many volumes on Hara abdomen. Subject range from rubbing the tummy to cellular exchange, the practise was first written about by the ancient Chinese as a non-invasive method. Later edited into modern literature with scientific and physiological theory.
Kanpo - Japanese name for traditional medicine adapted by the Japanese. Where 'less is more' e.g. China has larger selection of herbs.
So making the tummy happy takes many forms, laughter being just as important as medication and diet.
Each person to their own taste and way Do or Tao of recovery.

Ampuku is a way (Do Dao or Tao) to safely relax the abdomen and release the toxic winds which can be either the cause or effect of sickness. The macro cosmic wind called 'Lom' by the Chinese, are the vital energetic source of life which can be pure or toxic. The Lom circulates through the vital organs. If the wind is blocked by physical shock, bad eating habits and or emotional trauma the body organs react to protect the heart from being stopped.
The idea is to channel this energy to where we need it.
Simple exercises are taught anyone can do them even the weakest.
In Ian's ongoing study of the Universal Tao System, Ampuku is called 'Chi Nei Tsang', translated as Body Organ Massage and has a whole system of its own. Ampuku and Chi Nei Tsang can be very similar in that they stem Chinese Traditional Medicine
Reading this is all very well. Taking a treatment is a good way to understand this profound method of achieving balance in your life.
With recommednations for you to learn and promoted good health.
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