Question 1

Which term means a tsubo that feels full of ki?

Accepted Answer

Jitsu means full, yang, excessive, or too much ki.

Question 2

What finding is the aim of hara evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The aim of hara evaluation is to find the kyo-jitsu pair of channels that will be the focus of the client's treatment. Working the kyo and jitsu pair of channels is the fastest and most direct way to balance the client's whole system.

Question 3

Where is the tanden located?

Accepted Answer

Within the hara is the tanden, the sea of ki located an inch or two below and behind the navel.

Question 4

Which method is a form of Asian bodywork that consists of stretching and compressive techniques along energy pathways and on points to balance energy and restore health?

Accepted Answer

Thai massage is a form of Asian bodywork therapy that consists of stretching and compressive massage techniques along energy pathways and on points to balance energy and restore health.

Question 5

Zen shiatsu techniques are performed on the prone client from where toward where?

Accepted Answer

Zen shiatsu techniques are performed on the prone client from the sacrum to the feet.

Question 6

Which term means the body's energy pathways in Thai massage?

Accepted Answer

Like the healing traditions of China and Japan, the Thai massage system postulates that the body possess energy pathways called Sen.

Question 7

Which term means palpating the client's abdomen to assess reflex areas of the channels?

Accepted Answer

Palpating the client's abdomen to assess reflex areas of the channels is called hara evaluation.

Question 8

What is the hara is the body's center of?

Accepted Answer

The hara, or abdomen, is the body's center of focused power and energy.

Question 9

Which principle is part of Zen shiatsu?

Accepted Answer

The principles of Zen Shiatsu are relaxation; use of body weight, not force; move from the hara; use two-handed connection; stationary, perpendicular penetration; project of ki; and continuity.

Question 10

Which cycle describes how a phase feeds, nourishes, or generates the next phase?

Accepted Answer

The creative or generative cycle describes how a phase feeds, nourishes, or generates the next phase in line.

Question 11

Which method is a main one used to evaluate energetic imbalances?

Accepted Answer

The main assessment methods used to evaluate energetic imbalances are looking, listening and smelling, palpating, and asking.

Question 12

What color is associated with the wood phase?

Accepted Answer

Green, the color of foliage at its peak, is the color associated with the wood phase.

Question 13

What emotion is associated with the water element?

Accepted Answer

The bones, bone marrow, teeth, central nervous system, ears, hearing, the emotion of fear, winter, black or dark blue color, urine, groaning sounds, and craving for salty foods are all correspondences to the water phase.

Question 14

What is Thai massage called in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

In Thailand, Thai massage is called nuad bo'rarn. Nuad is Thai for "to touch with the intention of imparting healing." Bo'rarn is Sanskrit for "something that is ancient and revered."

Question 15

Which organ system is fu?

Accepted Answer

Fu are the yang organ systems: Small Intestine, Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Bladder, Triple Heater, and Stomach. They tend to be hollow organs.

Question 16

What are the two main techniques used in shiatsu?

Accepted Answer

The two main techniques used in Zen shiatsu are palming and thumbing.

Question 17

Which organ system is zang?

Accepted Answer

Zang are the yin organ systems: Heart, Liver, Lungs, Kidney, Heart Protector, and Spleen. They tend to be solid organs.

Question 18

Which method is a Japanese Asian bodywork therapy that uses pressure along channels to restore, maintain, or balance the flow of energy?

Accepted Answer

Shiatsu is a Japanese Asian bodywork therapy that uses pressure along the energy channels to restore, maintain, or balance the flow of ki.

Question 19

What does the term "shiatsu" literally mean?

Accepted Answer

The term "shiatsu" literally means "finger (shi) pressure (atsu)," but hands, elbows, knees, and feet are also used, along with, when appropriate, joint mobilizations and stretches.

Question 20

Which elements are the five phases?

Accepted Answer

The five phases, or elements, are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.

Quiz 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and Chakras