Holistic Healing Practices - Defined - Jin Shin Jyutsu through Yoga

Jin Shin Jyutsu: Jin Shin Jyutsu is the art of releasingcurrent life or a previous life. A, (preferably certified
the tensions which cause various symptoms ofregression) practitioner discusses with the person
discomfort in our bodies. Our bodies containwhat they wish to accomplish. They may, for
numerous energy pathways or meridians that feedexample, believe that a fear of water, not based on
life into all our cells. When one or more of theseany known traumatic experience, might be based on
paths become blocked, this blockage may lead todeath by drowning in a previous life, or they may
discomfort or even severe pain. This stoppage orwish to know whether they knew their spouse in
stagnation may not only disrupt a local area, but canpast life. The regression practitioner then takes the
persist and eventually cause disharmony to all pathsperson back in time to current or previous life
of energy flows, leading to more severe ailments. Inexperiences. Regressing to a previous experience is
a Jin Shin Jyutsu treatment the specialist's hands arepowerful healing and cathartic, because the feelings
used as 'jumper cables' to energize the body'sassociated with the experience, whether in one's
run-down battery. This reopens the energycurrent or past life, can be processed . In a past life
pathways, to release pain, disease and stress.experience, it often includes dramatic events of
Stresses such as injuries, emotional and naturaldeath, loss, betrayal, or deep love and happiness. The
tensions, digestive disorders, genetic (inherited) andperson often finds themselves in a body of a
surgery all contribute to having blockages. A singledifferent gender, age, or race. The function of the
treatment lasts about one hour and will continue towhole experience is to heal past traumas by
release energy for an additional eight hours, healing,understanding, forgiving and being forgiven.
balancing and relaxing the body. Jin Shin Jyutsu canUnderstanding the roots of a phobia, illness, accident,
assist in releasing almost any problem, because of theor even birthmark is very helpful to getting on with
powerful unblocking that occurs as it opens thethe business of the current lifetime. For instance, a
deeper universal meridians.person who starved in a previous lifetime can let go
Jin Shin Therapies: Jin Shin Therapies, ancient orientalof the urge to overeat when it is understood as no
healing arts, use touch on specific points on the bodylonger relevant. A person who has an abusive
to release blockages of energy, thereby harmonizingrelationship can let go of it when they understand
and revitalizing the body on a physical, mental,that the karma binding them to the other person is
emotional and spiritual level.that the other person caused their death in a
Kinesiology: Kinesiology involves the testing of variousprevious life. It is not necessary to suffer further
muscles and nerves of the body in order towhen this is understood. Past life regression hypnosis
determine the strength or weakness of varioushas extremely fast results in healing of self-defeating
organ and energetic systems. It can also be used tobehaviors, or understanding potential areas of
determine how receptive the body is to variousachievement which may have past-life roots.
remedies and therapies, thereby assisting with theReiki: Reiki ('Rei'--universal energy and 'Ki'--the life
restoration of optimal health.force that flows through every living thing) is a
Labyrinths: The Labyrinths was used in the earlyenergy-based system of bodywork. Treatment
mystery schools to achieve balance andconsists of the use of the practitioner's hands to
enlightenment and has been recently rediscovered tostimulate and infuse energy to the recipient to
assist in the raising of our consciousness. It is anexpedite the healing process. Reiki is a safe,
ancient tool thought to bring balance, healing, spiritualnon-invasive, non-manipulative therapy commonly
awakening, and protection. Learn how this design,used to help reduce stress and revitalize energy.
found in many ancient cultures, is a path to center. ItRolfing®: Rolfing is the original form of structural
can bring about deep insight and new ways ofintegration Dr. Ida P. Rolf perfected 60 years ago. It
perceiving the challenges of life.is a holistic approach based on the recognition that
Light Therapy: Light Therapies are a form ofwe function better at many levels when our bodies
bodywork that uses gentle, pumping movements toare properly aligned in gravity. The goal of Rolfing is
break up blockage in the lymphatic system whileto create a body that is effortlessly upright, properly
speeding up the flow of lymphatic fluid. This actionaligned, and at ease with itself and gravity. Some of
cleanses the body of waste and has been shown tothe results are long lasting freedom from pain and
restore fluid balance while strengthening the immunestress as well as improvement in function at every
system. Lymphatic Drainage can be accomplishedlevel including improved range of motion, joint
manually or with specific equipment.integrity, and overall sense of well-being.
Magnets/Magnetic Therapy: Magnets & MagneticShiatsu: Shiatsu means 'finger pressure.' It involves a
Therapy utilize magnets and electromagnet fields forsequence of rhythmic pressures firmly applied to
the treatments of numerous conditions includingspecific body points. It is designed to balance the
fractures, pain, arthritis, circulatory problems andacupuncture meridians of the body while increasing
many others.wellness, treating pain and various other ailments.
Massage Therapy: Massage Therapy is an effectiveSound Therapy: Sound Therapy is based on the idea
broad-based system of remedial treatment consistingthat sound can influence health by its balancing,
of kneading, rubbing and otherwise manipulating acalming and energizing effects on the brain and
part or the whole body with the hands. Although notnervous system. Sound Therapy has become widely
limited to, Massage Therapy focuses mainly onaccepted in hospitals, clinics and schools throughout
muscles, organs and lymphatic tissue.the world as an effective treatment to alleviate pain,
Meditation: Meditation has been utilized for thousandsovercome various learning disabilities, improve
of years to bring about integration of mind, body andstrength and endurance, as well as improve
spirit. Similar to guided imagery, meditation has shownmovement and balance.
beneficial results on a wide range of conditions, fromSpiritual Brain Repatterning (SBR): Spiritual Brain
hypertension and immune enhancement to asthma,Repatterning is a tool which allows review of a
stress reduction and pain management.person's present-life (womb to age 5) cellular
Mind/Body/Spirit/Emotions: Mind/Body/Spirit/Emotionsprogramming, SBR identifies the major
is an emerging field of health care that deals with thenegative-statements embraced at the cellular level
total effects of thought, physical body, emotional andwhich have created discordance emotional themes in
spiritual aspects of humans and their effect onone's life. The counter-statements are then
chronic conditions such as cancer, chronic fatigue,programmed in at the cellular level which results in the
AIDS, lupus, fibromyalgia, diabetes, mitral valverelease of those discordant emotional themes from
prolapse, MS, PMS, TMJ, Parkinson's Disease, andone's life giving us the freedom to move forward in a
mental health. This broadening field of 'wholeness'whole new manner. Most people report that core
includes a wide range of disciplines includingattitudes towards life noticeable change. Children with
biofeedback, guided imagery, meditation, hypnosis,ADD or ADHD respond dramatically positively to SBR,
regression, past life regression, and many others.as wel as people with major self-punishing or
Myofascial Release: Myofascial Release addresses theself-destructive tendencies.
connective tissue that runs throughout the body.Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT): Spiritual Response
Because connective tissue can become strained orTherapy allows fro definitively addressing many of
damaged, myofascial release can bring relief forthe emotional issues/patterns limiting one's life.
those suffering from chronic pain, physicalThrough SRT, the emotional programs that are
dysfunction or bodily injury, as well as surgery andrunning at the cellular level of an individual are
postural misalignment.identified and an 'educational' process begins at the
Myotherapy: Myotherapy is manual massage andsoul level which allows the programs to be resolved.
pressure on sensitive spots of the body known asThis releases tremendous emotional baggage,
'trigger points' to relieve chronic pain and disease,enabling each person the freedom to explore life in a
such as arthritis and multiple scleroisis.new manner, unconstrained by many of the old
Naturopathy: Naturopathy is a system based uponpatterns and routines, which were previously
natural principles of health and a deep respect for thegoverning their lives. It is a useful tool in releasing
healing power of nature. A growing field of holisticanxiety, depression, phobias, addictions, suicidal
health care, Naturopathy focuses on the underlyingbehavior patterns, and often effective in releasing
cause of disease and blends centuries-old natural,health challenges and physical disabilities. SRT allows
non-toxic therapies with current advances in thefor greater quality in relationships, freedom from
study of health and human systems, covering alllimiting emotional issues and a greater inner-peace and
aspects of family health from prenatal to geriatricinner-harmony in dealing with life.
care.Structural Integration: Structural Integration work is
Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Neuro-Linguisticbased on the concept that human function is
Programming (NLP) is a behavioral technology utilizingimproved when segments of the body (head, torso,
a set of guiding principles, attitudes and techniquespelvis, legs and feet) are properly aligned.
about real life behavior. NLP allows you to change,Practitioners use carefully applied pressure to help
adopt or eliminate behaviors, as you desire, and givesreorganize tissue while realigning the body. Structural
you the ability to choose your mental, emotional andIntegration offers its own unique therapy--not be
physical states of well-being. NLP is used to enhanceconstrued as chiropractic care.
interpersonal skills, communication and rapport' inTai Chi: Tai Chi consist of graceful, continuous
business to improve management and sales; inmovements combined with breathing control to
education to improve student performance andpromote relaxation, balance, flexibility, muscle tone,
achievement and to enhance personal developmentand coordination while improving overall physical and
and effectiveness.mental agility. Tai Chi teaches the cultivation, balancing
Neuromuscular Therapy: Neuromuscular Therapy is aand focusing of internal energy (chi). This ancient art
comprehensive program of soft tissue manipulationdates back to the 8th century and is based on
that balances the body's central nervous system withtraditional defensive and offensive techniques. In
the musculoskeletal system. Based on neurologicaladdition to bare hand techniques, weapons such as
laws that explain how the central nervous systemthe sword, saber and spear are also used. Several
initiates and maintains pain, the goal is to relieve theschools of Tai Chi include the Chen, Yang, Wu and
pain and dysfunction by alleviating the underlyingSun. Tai Chi has been used as part of treatments for
cause. NMT emphasizes the role of the brain, spine,back problems, ulcers and stress.
and nerves in muscular pain. It uses advancedTotal Body Modification (TBM): Total Body
concepts in pressure therapy to break theModification is a hand on healing practice which is an
stress-tension-pain cycle. It aims to relax muscle andoff shoot of chiropractic medicine. It essentially treats
release compressed nerves so that circulation canthe body as having a 'health-computer,' tests the
increase and the body will return to normalcircuits to identify which are improperly programmed,
neuromuscular integrity and balance.corrects the programming, and then, 're-boots' the
Oriental Medicine: Traditional Oriental Medicinecomputer so the new patterns are fully operational.
(TOM)--a.k.a. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)--isMany people with pneumonia, knee/joint problems,
the oldest continuously practiced medicine in thechronic cough, adrenal weakness, reversed polarity,
world. More than one-fourth of the world's populationherpes, sunburn sensitivity, etc. have experienced
now uses one or more of the many therapies andlasting relief with TBM.
treatments offered through TOM. These therapiesTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)--a.k.a. Traditional
and treatments include acupuncture, herbs, massage,Oriental Medicine (TOM):--is the oldest continuously
meditation and a wide variety of other energypracticed medicine in the world. More than one-fourth
related therapies such as Qi Gong and Tai Chi.of the world's population now uses one or more of
Oxygen/Ozone Therapy: Oxygen/Ozone Therapy isthe many therapies and treatments offered through
a rapidly growing treatment that dates back aTCM. These therapies and treatments include
hundred years to Germany and includes hydrogenacupuncture, herbs, massage, meditation and a wide
peroxide therapy, ozone therapy (HVOT) andvariety of other energy related therapies such as Qi
hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to treat a wideGong and Tai Chi.
range of ailments and disorders, and to assist inTrauma Resolution: Effective Trauma Resolution
detoxifying the body.approaches seek to release the physical and
Pilates: Pilates is a full-body exercise system thatemotional pain of overwhelming experiences--a.k.a
emphasizes body alignment and correct breathingPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
system using the abdomen, lower back and buttocksAt the moment of an overwhelming experience the
as a power center. Pilates enables the rest of thenervous system subconsciously and automatically
body to move freely. You experience a newinduces an altered state to protect and calm the
awareness as your mind is directed through yoursystem. When left unresolved in the cells and fields
body's movement. Pilates may be performed byof the body, these static energies foster depression,
people of any age or fitness level in order to improveanxiety, disease and compulsivity. New
their flexibility and range of motion. Pilates is used instrategies--such as: Regression Therapy, Spiritual Brain
conjunction with physical therapy to aid in recovery.Repatterning (SBR), Spiritual Restructuring, Spiritual
Qi Gong: Qi Gong is an ancient oriental technique thatResponse Therapy (SRT) address these powerful
utilizes movement and breathing to stimulate themoments of encoding.
natural healing energies within the body. Qi Gong hasWatsu: Watsu--a.k.a Water Shiatsu--is a form of
been shown to enhance the overall vitality of thosemassage performed in chest high, body-temperature
who practice it regularly. It also helps to reducewater. A Watsu practitioner guides the individual
stress and assist with disease resistance.through a series of dance-like movements, while
Reconnective Healing®: Reconnectiveusing Zen Shiatsu techniques in order to release
Healing® is a process developed through Dr. Ericblockages in the body's meridians-energy pathways.
Pearl. It uses what quantum physics describes asWatsu is commonly used to relieve tension and
parallel dimensional frequencies. These frequenciesstress, pain, arthritis and a wide variety of emotional
provide an experience that differs from anythingand physical problems.
previously encountered. People report experiencingYoga: Yoga is an ancient Indian system of spirituality,
healings cancer, AIDS-related disease and otherhealth and longevity, which utilizes various physical
serious illnesses.postures, breathing exercises, meditation and
Reflexology: Reflexology is a method of healing andlife-style considerations to bring about a state of
balancing through the manipulation and stimulation ofbalanced health and well-being. Numerous studies
reflex areas located in the hands and feet. Thesehave shown that Yoga, Yoga Therapy and
areas correspond to all areas of the body providingmeditation have positive health benefits on a wide
effective treatment for pain and a variety ofrange of conditions including headaches, stress, pain,
ailments.asthma, high blood pressure and numerous other
Regression Therapy: Regression therapy takes thehealth issues.
individual to hypnotically regressed point in their