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To Whom It May Concern:

I am currently a 4th year medical student and I was recently thinking about taking a class on Acupressure and possibly even Acupuncture. Being that these methods have their roots in ancient Taoist traditions (with Polytheistic foundations), would it be forbidden to learn such methods as a Jew? If so, would it even be forbidden for a Jew to have such techniques performed on themselves as it may be a form of benefit from Avoda Zara?

Thank you,

Jahan