PRESENTEDBY: S E N S E I M A X W E L L J U D E

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PICTURE LOCATION: PERKEMI , INDONESIA

Amidst the Atomic Ashes of Japan, there rose an illumined personalitynamed Nakano Michiomi. His wisdom and spiritual counsel of non-violencein Post-World War-II , has become the scriptures of Kongo Zen.It is owing to the generosity and open-mindedness of Nakano Michiomi(Kaiso Doshin So), the world has unerring spiritual insights of AncientOriental Science of Healing.

I am glad, indeed, to be able to place this presentation in the hands oftruth seekers.

Seiho Healing should be learnt directly under the supervision of Authorized Instructors in the science.

This presentation is meant to kindle the passion for the healing science of Seiho as founded by Kaiso Doshin So of Kongo Zen Sohanzan Shorinji, Japan.

In India, The science is taught by an authorized team of instructors under the expert guidance of Sensei Maxwell Jude Anthony.

SEIHO IS THE 3RD

BRANCH OF SHORINJIKEMPO

SEIKEI1ST DIVISION

SEIMYAKU2ND DIVISION

SEIKOTSU3RD DIVISION

KAPPO4TH DIVISION

SEIHO EXPLAINED

Seiho is an ancient form oftouch therapy that originatedwith the ancient civilizationof India.

The place of origin is MehrGarh (Baluchistan) and thedate is around 11,300 B.C.

The science spread to SouthIndia through the BuddhistSect. Seiho was firmlyestablished in a place calledKashi Pedu. It was here thatBodhi Dharuman trained inthe science and took it toChina.

Kaiso Doshin So,rediscovered, reclassified andregrouped the lost science.

INTRODUCTION

SEIHO EXPLAINED

SEI-KOTSU

Seiho Paradigm is verysimple and effective. Forevery ailment it follows a 3-fold approach. Organic-Energetic-Mechanical.

Organic approach involvestreatment through dietplan.

Energetic approachinvolves treatment toorgan meridians andbalancing of vital pointsenergy.

Mechanical approachinvolves manipulation ofMuscular-Skeletal system.

A simple approach to aseiho session goes like this:• Ankles• Knees• Hips• Shoulders

In prone position, let therecipient partner relaxinto his body and mind.

Start manipulating hisjoints of locomotion asper the abovesequence.

SEI-KOTSU

If there are complicationsin the ankles and knees, thepain will reflect in theUPPER BACK.

Similarly, if there arecomplications in the wristand elbows, the pain willreflect in the lower back.

Keeping this in mind, it isprudent to initiate theseiho session by relaxingand setting the joints to thenatural state of harmony.

SEI-KOTSU

The prone position is highlyrecommended for initiatingseiho – seikotsu.

The injuries sustained byrigorous practice ofShorinjiKempo can beundone by the rightmanipulation techniques ofseiho.

It gives instant pain-reliefand the experience isalways invigorating.

SEI-KOTSU

The hours of intensivetraining will make one toexpend energy and shrinkthe body by misalignmentof the muscular-skeletalsystem.

Sei-kotsu is an excellentway of correcting theenergy imbalance createdby postural stress.

Note: Intensive trainingdoes not sap the energy ifthe practitioner is anexpert in Kisei-Kiai andworks at the speed of Ki-no-sen in the state ofHeijo-shin.

SEI-KOTSU

The use of feet in providingtherapy is highlyrecommended. With practice,the seiho practitioner will knowthe right kind of pressure to beapplied on various joints.

Also, the angle of manipulatingeach joint is vital. One mustalways be sympathetic duringtherapy and feel what is goingon in the recipient.

Staying connected with therecipient is be alert. By thisway, the therapist can senseenergy blocks, heat-cold,tightness and bulges etc of therecipient body.

SEI-KOTSU

When you do a series of legflexes, you exercisesufficient stretch to the‘axial cruciate ligament’(ACL).

It is vital to do thistechnique at every seiho-seikotsu session as it makesthe knee joints pliable andworks better as a shock-absorber to the humanbody.

SEI-KOTSU

By stretching thephalanges of the feetagainst the pelvic region,the knee joints open upvery well and eases thepressure on the sacrum-lumbar area.

The therapist mustconstantly inter-change theleft-right legs andcompress to the coccyx.

This is very soothingexperience for therecipient.

SEI-KOTSU

After beginning with theprone position, turn therecipient to supineposition.

Commence anklemanipulation as you did inprone position.

Gently work the knees bylaterally flexing the lowerleg. Use feet tomanipulate.

SEI-KOTSU

The pelvic girdle provides20% of efficiency while thebody is in motion. Pelvicgirdle stress happens dueto improper spinalalignment. Causedespecially by improperseating and standingpostures.

In this technique, the painis eased off by balancingthe left and right sacro-iliacjoints.

SEI-KOTSU

In the supine position, flexone leg over the otherstretched leg. Gently rockthe flexed leg side to side insmall motion.

Do not over stretch thepelvic joint as it can hurtthe gluteus range ofmuscles and createuneasiness in the lumbarregion.

The therapist must besensitive enough to knowthe limits of a stretch ineach recipient.

SEI-KOTSU

Alignment of the hip girdlewith the shoulder girdle isvital.

In this technique, thetherapists pins down thehand at the forearm nearelbow with his leg androcks the flexed knee andholds it at maximumstretched position. Thuscreating an anti-stress inthe posture.

This is called a posturalrelease technique.

SEI-KOTSU

SEI-KOTSUSetting of the femur jointfirmly is necessary. It can bringgreat relief to femoral hernia.

The therapist raises andstretches one leg at a time. Hefirmly locks the ankles bypulling at the calcaneus jointand pushing down the ball ofthe foot.

Therapist should manipulatewith caution by increasing theangle of elevation of thestretched leg.

At the same time, hecompresses the femoral nervemuscle innervation andrestores the alignment of thehip.

Further manipulation of thehip girdle takes place byflexing the leg andcompressing it towards thechest.

This technique aligns thesacro-lumbar region andrelaxes the sciatic nerve.

It also firmly positions thefemoral head in its jointsocket.

SEI-KOTSU

Seiho-SeiMyaku is adifferent category oftechniques. Itinvolves manipulationof the Peripheralsystem that branchesoff the spinal torso.

SEI-MYAKU

To align the peripheralenergy, the therapistmust know how tobalance the left andright hemispheres alongthe spinal column.

In the prone position,press on the scapulawhile simultaneouslypressing at the pelvic.Press and push in theopposite directions ofthe hands, diagonally asin the pic.

SEI-MYAKU

The therapist thenbegins to advance to thespinal column.

By a serious of pluckingmotion, he pulls at theskin just above thevertebrae disc. Thistechnique helps insetting any discprolapses.

It takes time to masterthis technique.

SEI-MYAKU

The therapist nextmoves on tomanipulate the shouldersocket. The shoulderblades act as impellers.

The rotating arms whenswung as in a normalwalking gait, helps topropel energy in ourbody. Thus the shoulderjoint becomes acentrifugal pump.

SEI-MYAKU

The therapist moveson to open the joint atthe shoulder socketby angling the arm ofthe recipient.

Keeping the arm at 90degrees, the therapistuses his feet to rotatethe muscles in hisupper arm.

SEI-MYAKU

By proceeding from theangled arms technique,the Therapist proceedsto work around thescapula region tomanipulate the inter-costal muscles.

Therapist uses the outerblade of his foot toperform thismanipulation.

SEI-MYAKU

For any neck problems,manipulation of thetrapezius muscle is of greatimportance.

Alignment of the trapeziusmuscle and manipulationof the soft tissues in thisarea gives great benefits incervical spine.

Therapist must use anupward plucking motion.Never to press downwardinto the thoracic area.

SEI-MYAKU

The entire spinal column ismanipulated right from theoccipital-atlas bone.

From the first cervical discto the coccyx, the areabetween the vertebrae aregently manipulated withthe thumbs.

Press in deep and soothingenough and rotateclockwise direction withboth hands.

This brings the Sei-Myakusession to a closure.

SEI-MYAKU

Seiho-SeiKei takesprecedence to the other3 seiho divisions.

This importance arisesfrom the fact that weare manipulating theenergy in theConception Vessel.

Manipulation starts bypressing down on theCV 6 vital point androtating it gently anddeeply in clock wisedirection.

SEI-KEI

The therapist moves onto manipulate the otherpoints on theConception Vessel, byconstantly manipulatingthe CV 6 vital point.

The therapist ends thesession by Stressbusting techniques,Emotional releasetechniques and generaltonification techniques.

SEI-KEI