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Regular Therapeutic Massage with a skilled therapist will bring immense benefits throughout your whole body. Source someone who is Trained & Experienced – often the referral of a trusted friend will point you in the right direction.
There are many different types of Therapeutic Massage – Sports, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Kahuna to name a few. The majority work on simular principals of gentle expert movements applied throughout the body in sequence. Massage for healing has its origins in ancient wisdom and traditions found in most cultures.
A good Massage will benefit all areas of the recipients’ body, as well as assist with calming the mind and occasionally helping with release of emotional blocks. The list of common ailments helped by Professional Massage Therapies is very long. It includes circulation problems, edema, muscular aches, fatigue, chronic pain, fibro myalgia, muscle cramping, injury, cellulite & carpal tunnel syndrome.
In my personal clinical experience (over 20years) I have assisted clients ~
coping with stressful work conditions;
throughout pregnancy;
with various back conditions;
experiencing age-related symptoms such as arthritis;
many with chronic neck & shoulder pain;
and many others who maintain optimum health with a regular 1hour session.
During Therapeutic Massage the heartbeat is not increased, yet the movement of blood throughout the body is simular to doing physical exercise. Therefore both inner and outer health benefits can be equivalent to doing up to 3hours rigorous workout.
The ideal environment for receiving Therapeutic Massage is one away from loud noise and busy activities. The lighting would be soft, some natural airflow and the temperature will be mild, with gentle relaxing music playing in the background. And most importantly – the recipient/client feels welcome, safe, comfortable and unhurried.
Other elements to look for when searching for a good Massage Therapist include – visible Credentials or Membership to Recognised Organisation;
asks for previous & current health history;
focus throughout the massage is kept on the person receiving;
keeps distractions to absolute minimum;
maintain constant contact with body using balanced movements;
seeks feedback often to ensure comfort of recipient;
and keeps Silence as the Golden Rule unless client needs to talk.
My current Introductory Offer is a fantastic way to experience the benefits of Therapeutic Massage for yourself – Click Here
yaninayoga recently researched the ancient practice of reading hands . . . . . This activity can be traced back to 384BC, with links to Aristotle and Greek Gods. Many of us are aware of the signifigance of hands found in rock paintings of Aboriginal Australians and other early cultures. While archaeological discoveries accross the planet have found hands made of stone, wood and ivory by ancient civilizations.
The Catholic Church was responsible for forcing the Art of Palmistry to go underground. They branded the practice as ‘linked with the devil’ and murdered anyone who was found engaged in or interested in Hand Reading.
Modern Day Palmistry
Today chiromacy, palmistry, hand-reading, chirology is much more accepted; Read the rest of this entry »
This Secret Life of the Unborn Child is put together from glimpses of awareness gained by clients in Rebirth/Breathwork Sessions; where the aim is to gradually heal the Birth Trauma locked deep inside our mind/body/soul.
'The Secret Life of Unborn Child'
WEEK 28:
I have survived the 1st and 2nd trimester. Despite being unwanted at first, my mum has decided to continue the pregnancy. I still feel unwanted but glad to be alive. I have plenty of room to move in here and all my needs are supplied to me. Read the rest of this entry »
So far we have explored lots of simple yet effective ways to Breathe into Life – practice of any one of these Breathing Techniques will bring Positive Results.
Now we are ready to taste the most Powerful Breathing Technique I know – Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB). When CCB is combined with the Principal Truth – All Thought is Creative – We have the Ultimate Healing Therapy on this Planet – Rebirthing – most recently called Breathwork.
At birth we have our first experiences separate form mother.
The term Rebirthing came from the fact that during this Breathwork Therapy a client will access and heal aspects of their individual Birth Experience – which for most of us was VERY Traumatic. It was at Birth where we took our First Breath. And it was at Birth where our Breath was Read the rest of this entry »
Meditation /Relaxation is aided by Awareness of Breathing Techniques.
How we are Breathing plays a major role in our ability to Relax, Meditate and Heal Stress related Symptoms in our body.
Although there are many forms of Meditation, the most basic type we can use is to Follow our Breath ( Technique explained in the Introduction of this series). Another Simple Candle Meditation that will Still the Mind and Soothe the Soul is – Read the rest of this entry »
For most of us our breathing is unconscious. We take approximately 23,000 breaths per day, yet rarely notice one of them when absorbed in the day to day dilemmas and delights; and the busy-ness of work and play. Many of us are breathing in various levels of toxins in any twenty four hour period. City living, job/work environment and habits like smoking cigarettes, cigars or various other drugs/substances (including alcohol), as well as modern food all affect our breathing.
Sit cross-legged on the floor
When we do begin to choose a deeper relationship with our breath it can feel strange at first. Almost like you’ve been ‘caught out’ doing something you shouldn’t. The reaction can be like a fight or flight response where breath becomes restricted and fear emerges. For some this ‘uncomfortable’ feeling stops them in their travels, and they figure – “That was too hard, I’ll go back to unconscious breathing thanx – I don’t need the hassle/drama!” Read the rest of this entry »
Today I made an exciting discovery – Louise Hay has made a MOVIE!!
'Heal your life' the movie
The movie, called ‘You can Heal your Life’ was made as part of her celebrations of 20years as inspirational speaker and publishing self-help books, tapes, cards etc.
“I’ve become so delighted with this project,” Louise said about her film debut. “I’ve noticed that women in the film industry who are 35 are usually too old to get a part. But I’m 80 and I’m doing my first movie . . . and I’m the star. It’s very, very exciting.”
This movie is available online and is sure to be of immense value to anyone who sees it. Although it has been available for over 12 months now, I believe this information will not date.
Louise had a simple message that she wanted to share: “The body, like everything else in life, is a mirror of our inner thoughts and beliefs. Every cell within your body responds to every single thought you think and every word you speak.”
I LOVE the teachings of Louise Hay – her wisdom is a magnificent gift to the world.
I have found her books/products to be a valuable addition to my own personal healing journey. Many of my clients also work with ‘You can heal your Life’ (on my recommendation) for insights into body symptoms, reprogramming Thought Patterns, and even Guided Relaxation tapes.
You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie, which is hosted by Louise, offers not only an intimate look into her moving and inspirational life story, but also a special segment devoted to helping you apply Louise’s affirmations and groundbreaking wisdom to heal your own life and the challenges that you face today.
Check it out today ClickHere
“What’s the big deal about breathing? We’re all doing it any way!”
Yes – we are all breathing – it sustains our existence. And to go without it for more than a few minutes causes serious brain damage and eventually death.
In this 5 part series Breathe into Life (available each Thursday for the next 5 weeks) you will be transported on a personal journey deep into yourself. This is where your breath begins.
In yogic wisdom the breath is called prana or Life-Force, in Chinese wisdom it is called chi. As ancient wisdom acknowledged the link between breath and Life-Force energy, experimentation led to many powerful practices and traditions. These included Tai-Chi, various Martial Arts, and yoga (which means Balance [Part 2]) designed to increase Breath Awareness [Part 1] and harness the power of the Life-Force energy through various breathing methods.
In modern times, many of us have continued to practice, learn and teach the Ancient Wisdom. And combine this knowledge with new information. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever wondered why you feel like ‘crap’ when you don’t get enough sleep?? - YES – it’s because you are ‘crappy’ – The TRUTH is you didn’t give your body a chance to DETOX – so you are feeling crap cause your system is clogged with toxins & gunk that is normally/Naturally cleared away while you snooze!!
Next time you get the chance to observe someone in a deep sleep – don’t tickle their feet to wake em up!! Instead, sit with them for awhile & try and pace your breathing (remember, make sure they are in a deep sleep) with theirs.
VERY QUICKLY you will notice how deep & long & slow each breath is!! Read the rest of this entry »
Having flexibility usually means we are less likely to have pain with movement. We can do activities that are more strenuous without problem. And we feel confident and secure in our body. Of course the flexible body can indicate a flexible mind. BUT if we feel our body (in its current state) is somewhat rigid – then we focus on the mind to help accelerate the results we desire in our body.
Often we assume that to be flexible we must have a body made of ‘jello’
- YET flexibility is just as much a state of mind.
- The ability to flow with the ‘winds of change’ can save your life
BODY & MIND are ONE – linked and reactive to each other! Read the rest of this entry »
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