TCM is now on everyone’s lips. But what exactly is it? TCM stands for traditional Chinese medicine. It describes an ancient medicine that has been developed in China for more than 2000 years. Herbal therapy and acupuncture are among the therapeutic methods of Chinese medicine. Is there something special about these Chinese healing methods? In the meantime, the therapeutic forms of traditional Chinese medicine have spread far into the West, and alternative practitioners and doctors are increasingly working with these ancient healing methods. Hotels, too, see an added value in offering their guests not only a space for relaxation but also for healing and regeneration and offer TCM as part of their wellness program.
THE FLOW OF LIFE ENERGY
Traditional Chinese medicine assumes that we are more than just our bodies. We are rather some kind of energetic structure. Our bodies are filled with energy channels. The Chi or Qi, the so-called life energy, flows through them. If these energy channels or meridians are blocked, the Chi cannot flow and we feel uncomfortable or even become ill. There are various approaches to get the chi flowing again. They are called 5 pillars: Movement and coordination exercises (e.g. Qigong), balanced diet, meridian massage (e.g. Shiatsu), acupuncture, and herbal therapy.
LET YOUR SOUL DANGLE AND EXPERIENCE HEALING IN THE BLACK FOREST
A good mix of relaxation and activity can be found in the SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA. There, the well-being of the guests is taken care of on several levels. The hotel’s so-called selfness concept is exciting. In harmony with the various pillars of TCM, health and relaxation are considered here on a holistic level. The Selfness team consists of the TCM practitioner André Weber, the yoga teacher and selfness leader Kerstin Weinbrecht and the fasting leaders Rainer and Conny Wettke. Here, relaxation is more than wellness. Selfness stands for a mindful approach to yourself and proactive action towards a conscious lifestyle. I think this conscious lifestyle is lived on all levels in the SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA. An ideal place to relax and gain strength, surrounded by the beautiful forests of the Black Forest. This is where I like to be treated and pampered, enjoy the diverse culinary offerings, which also offer a lot for vegans and vegetarians, and I am on my way to a balanced and healthy self.
DETOXIFY IN FRONT OF A BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP
One method to get the chi flowing again, to release deep muscle tensions and blocked energies is the so-called cupping therapy, also called Hajama. There are several cupping methods, one of which is fire cupping. It sounds more dangerous than it is. The air in the cupping glasses is heated for this method. For this purpose, a small piece of absorbent cotton inside the cupping glass is lit and burned. The glass with the generated heat is immediately placed on the patient’s skin. Through selective heat treatment, an improvement in blood circulation should be achieved. Impurities are drawn from the muscles to the surface and then loosened from the body by massage. This also supports the detoxification and purification process. Gili Lankanfushi has recognized the healing power of this method long ago and offers it in its “Meera Spa”. What could be better than to do something good for the body in a paradise island environment to come out of the vacation strengthened and relaxed?
EXPERIENCE THE HARMONY OF YIN & YANG ON THE MOSEL
The hotel “Zum Kurfürsten” has even specialized in TCM. The team of therapists will accompany you professionally from diagnosis to treatment and will give you valuable impulses that you can integrate into your everyday life after your stay, for example, Qi Gong exercises or a personally tailored herbal therapy. All treatments here are individually tailored to the patient. The simple diagnosis based on the pulse already gives the therapist a comprehensive insight into your individual state of health. Together you will then look for a suitable program, which can consist of various components of TCM medicine. The approach is therefore holistic and customized. The harmonious flow of Chi is also the focus and the return to the balance between Yin and Yang. The cuisine is based on the 5-elements teachings of TCM. The lifestyle hotel on the River Mosel knows exactly what it does.
I have always been fascinated by alternative healing methods, especially by the ancient knowledge behind TCM. I think that a holistic approach is worth much more than just the one-sided treatment of symptoms. Healthy exercise, proper breathing, a conscious diet, and therapy with the right healing herbs can build the foundation for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Why not travel to one of our Green Pearls® Hotels and receive expert advice and treatment in a pleasant atmosphere to set the starting point for a healthier life?
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