Abdominal / Hara massage focuses on massaging, stimulating and activating the abdominal organs and also working on deep muscles of the body through reflex points. This particular technique is good for lower back pain and also to support digestion.

Some techniques that you can expect to experience during an Abdominal / Hara Massage session include:

Chi Nei Tsang techniques
- Chi Nei Tsang literally means “working the energy of the internal organs” or “internal organs chi transformation.” CNT uses all the principles of Kung-Fu and Tai Chi Chuan known as Chi-Kung — therefore, CNT is a form of “applied Chi Kung.”
Swedish Massage techniques such as efflerage, petrissage and tapotement
- Swedish massage, also referred to as “classic massage” uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain and increasing circulation.
Deep tissue manipulation
- Designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. Deep tissue techniques focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. It is excellent for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity (such as athletes), and clients who have sustained physical injury.
Shiatsu pressure point work
- Shiatsu is a Japanese therapy that uses pressure applied with thumbs, fingers and palms to the same energy meridians as acupressure and incorporates stretching. It also uses techniques such as rolling, brushing, vibrating and grasping.
Mobilisations of the hip joints
- Joint mobilisation is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at a ‘target’ synovial joint with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect.
Energy holds
- Also called baking — energy holds allow subtle energy to flow and vitalise the organs and deep muscles.
Rocking and Vibrations
- Rocking and vibrations allow the muscles to release tension on a deep level.

Some Benefits of Hara Massage

Promotes Digestion
Relieves chronic indigestion or heartburn
Relieves the discomfort of gas, bloating and abdominal “knots”
Stimulates bowel movements (due to stress, dietary issues, medication and other health issues)
Gastritis
Gastro Esophogeal Reflux (GERD)
Soothes the nervous system
Correction of prolapsed, fallen or tilted uterus or bladder
Decreases colic in infants
Releases inner emotions carried in the core
Painful or irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
Bladder or yeast infections
Miscarriages, difficult pregnancies
Endometriosis
Peri menopause, menopausal symptoms
Infertility
PMS/Depression with menstruation
Ovarian cysts
Uterine fibroids
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Enhances Pregnancy, aids in labour and birthing
Relieves abdominal trauma (due to mechanical or sexual trauma, chronic inflammatory and pain conditions.
Pelvic congestion, pain
Headaches/migraines
Digestive Disorders
Low energy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Crohn’s Disease
Chronic constipation
Low Back pain
Restricted breathing due to tension
Decreases adhesions due to surgeries or C-Section
Detoxification

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Precautions and Contra-Indications

There are certain conditions where application of abdominal massage is either contraindicated or require modification.

IUD (intra-uterine device for contraception) is present
Immediately after abdominal surgery
Active infection or cancer present in pelvic area, or while undergoing chemotherapy
During the first trimester (19 weeks) of pregnancy
Hiatal Hernia (gentle massage required)
Active and acute infection
Abdominal Aneurysm
Diastasis Rectus (A condition in which the large abdominal muscles separate)
Pessary for uterine prolapse (remove prior to your session)
Any serious health condition that causes you concern

A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses. ~ HIPPOCRATES