Acuyoga

What is Acuyoga?

Just as the name would imply, Acuyoga is basically a combination of acupressure and yoga. Both acupressure and yoga have the same goal—to relax and achieve a better balance of life energy. Since they both have the same goal, but achieve this goal in different ways (acupressure does so by pressure points that directly correlate to life energy pathways within the body, and yoga does so by focusing on breath control while maintaining certain postures), to combine the two can achieve the ultimate balance of life energy.
Acuyoga consists of certain yoga poses that put pressure or other stimulation on acupressure points all over the body. The patient uses their body, instead of just the hands, to manipulate these points which creates a stronger effect.

What is the history of Acuyoga?

Acuyoga is one of the newer forms of bodywork, as it was created in the 1970’s. It was formed by Michael Reed Gach (founder and director of the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA) who had been teaching Acupressure and yoga for years. He realized that if he combined the two, it would create one of the best practical methods for pain relief and health and happiness.

What are the benefits of Acuyoga?

There are many benefits that can be achieved with Acuyoga. Many of these are benefits that can also be achieved with either acupressure or yoga, but these are achieved at a higher level when gained through Acuyoga:

• Pain relief - there are many different forms of pain that can be relieved through Acuyoga therapy. This can include chronic problems such as tension headaches and arthritis, as well as acute conditions such as strained muscles, etc.

• Relaxation - when the body is stretched and manipulated as it is with Acuyoga, relaxation can be felt very immediately after a session.

• Increased circulation - this increased circulation means many things. It is an increase in blood circulation, which keeps the body healthier, it is an increase in the circulation of life force energy, and this allows the body to heal itself of any ailments as well as stay healthy.

• Overall health and well-being - since Acuyoga creates a steady flow of life energy throughout the body, the patient will feel much healthier and will feel well in general.

There are many ways you can learn Acuyoga poses, including seeing a practitioner who can teach you the proper alignment of the body to achieve maximum benefit. Start enjoying these wonderful benefits by scheduling an Acuyoga appointment today!