Women's Yangsheng Acupressure and Massage
Course Insights
Six hours of demonstrations
for detailed, step-by-step instruction designed to create an immersive and easy-to-follow learning experience.
twenty diagrams and mini lessons
With original anatomical illustrations depicting female energetic anatomy not typically represented in published acupuncture atlases
twelve reflective prompts
to direct attention toward the essential elements of each practice, helping students integrate what they experience with greater clarity, precision, and depth over time.
Women's Yangsheng
Acupressure and Massage
Women's Yangsheng Acupressure and Massage teaches fundamental methods of bodywork rooted in the philosophy and practice of Yangsheng (養生), traditionally translated as "nourishing life." This program introduces six foundational Yangsheng acupressure and massage methods developed specifically for the unique physiological and energetic nature of the female body. Integrating daoyin (dynamic qigong exercises that guide and regulate the flow of Qi), therapeutic massage, breathwork, and the stimulation of meridians and acupoints, these methods focus on the breasts, ovaries, uterus, and the principal channel systems involved in regulating a woman's energetic physiology. Together, they offer a practical introduction to the traditional art of women's Yangsheng while fostering greater body awareness, energetic balance, and a deeper relationship with the rhythms of the female body.
Course Overview
Lao Gong Activation is a foundational Qigong practice used to prepare the hands for acupressure, massage, and Yangsheng cultivation. Lesson One covers the location and function of Lao Gong (PC-8), activation of the Jing-Well points, and the cultivation of Qi within the palms before applying the techniques taught throughout the course. Preparation of the hands establishes the energetic foundation for intentional bodywork by gathering Qi within the palms and enhancing the ability to receive and transmit Qi through touch. Practiced on its own, Lao Gong Activation also serves as a simple daily Yangsheng exercise that promotes the harmonious movement of Qi and prepares the body for cultivation.
Vital Women's Acupressure is a restorative acupressure sequence that supports Yin, Blood, and Jing (Essence), three foundational substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lesson Two covers the therapeutic application of a progressive evening acupressure routine that moves from the foot to the inner thigh, encouraging physical relaxation and preparing the body for sleep. The traditional relationships between these acupoints, the uterus, and the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) are also explored, providing context for their use in women's wellness.
Lower abdominal massage uses intentional circular massage over various acupoints to support Essence, Qi, Yang, and healthy circulation throughout the pelvis. Abdominal massage is essential for women's health preservation and supports the pelvic organs and the rich channel systems that irrigate them. Lesson Three presents the practice of Nü Hu Fan Fu, introducing the therapeutic application of Qi Hai known as the Sea of Qi. This practice is expanded to include additional points on the Ren, Kidney and Stomach channels as well as the Uterus nourishing mudra.
Dai Mai Massage is a therapeutic abdominal massage that harmonizes the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), one of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels and a channel of particular importance in women's medicine. Lesson Four presents a two-directional massage technique that encourages the balanced circulation of Qi throughout the lower abdomen while exploring the Dai Mai's traditional relationship with the uterus, pelvic support, and the regulation of Qi, Blood, and Essence. The principles of tonification, dispersion, and harmonization are introduced through a practice designed to cultivate a vessel that is both strong and supple.
Doe Exercises are restorative Yangsheng practices centered on breast massage and energetic cultivation. Lesson Five demonstrates a foundational breast massage routine while introducing the energetic significance of the breasts, their relationship with the Heart, the Middle Dantian, the Heart–Womb Axis, and Jing (Essence), and why they are regarded as one of the primary centers of women's cultivation. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of intention and embodied awareness throughout the practice, illustrating how Daoist methods of breast massage extend beyond the manipulation of soft tissue to cultivate a direct awareness of Qi.
Brings together the five methods presented throughout the course into a single guided Yangsheng routine for daily practice. Lesson Six transitions from individual instruction to a continuous, meditative practice, demonstrating how Lao Gong Activation, Vital Women's Acupressure, Qi Hai Massage, Dai Mai Massage, and Doe Exercises are woven together into one seamless sequence. The complete protocol provides a practical framework for integrating these methods into a sustainable daily ritual of health preservation, longevity, and feminine well-being.
What is Yangsheng?
The Art of Nourishing Life 養生
Emerging from the animistic, shamanic, and medical traditions of ancient China, Yangsheng represents one of the earliest systems of health preservation, longevity cultivation, and spiritual development. Classical Yangsheng encompasses a wide range of wellness methods, including daoyin, acupressure, therapeutic massage, herbal medicine, meditation, breath cultivation, and the regulation of diet, sleep, and sexual life. Together, these practices seek to prevent illness, correct deviations in Qi (vital energy), preserve Jing (Essence), and cultivate Shen (Heart-Mind), supporting harmony across the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of life.
Women's Yangsheng recognizes that female physiology follows its own cyclical rhythms and energetic patterns. Its methods seek to optimize the natural rhythms of the female body, enhancing vitality, preserving youthful resilience and vigor, regulating the emotions, and cultivating a peaceful heart.
Visuals and dadactic material
Support your Learning
With helpful visuals and information to supplement your learning, inform your practice and strengthen your theoretical understanding of the material.
Dr. Leah Rebekah, AP, DAOM(c)
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Leah Rebekah, AP, DAOM(c), is a board-certified Acupuncture Physician specializing in women's holistic healthcare through Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangsheng, ritual spectialty and embodied healing practices. Her work integrates women's medicine, acupuncture, qigong, Daoist cultivation, and contemporary understandings of female health to support women in cultivating resilience, and a deeper relationship with their bodies.
The Women's Yangsheng Acupressure & Massage program brings together the self-massage and acupressure methods Dr. Leah considers most essential for the preservation of women's health and longevity. Refined through years of clinical experience, academic study, and personal practice, this protocol distills the techniques she believes every woman should know into a practical daily routine that supports vitality, restoration, and lifelong feminine well-being.
COURSE SUITABILITY
Women seeking a deeper relationship with their bodies
through intentional, embodied care practices that cultivate greater awareness, sensitivity, presence, and connection to themselves.
Women interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine
who want to incorporate time-honored methods of self-care into their daily lives while gaining a foundational understanding of the theories, terminology, and practices that shape the tradition.
Women looking to support their long-term health and vitality
through simple daily practices that promote greater vigor, restful sleep, physical comfort, and an overall sense of well-being
Frequently Asked Questions
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