Questions and Answers about Healing Energy Work

Q. What is the difference between Reiki and RYSE?
A. Reiki is very PEACEFUL, RYSE is very TRANSFORMING! (Which is NOT to say RYSE isn’t peaceful or Reiki isn’t transforming!)? Reiki is hands-on healing; RYSE is done with a clear quartz crystal, off the body, working on the energy field. In Reiki I have music in the background; RYSE is a CD with words (with music behind them), telling your energy system what to do to become clear and aligned. RYSE is a SERIES of five private sessions, which are progressive…. leading up to an initiation to your Blueprint” (Highest Healed Self). Both Reiki and RYSE are very helpful for eliminating stress, increasing peace, helping with certain medical conditions, and before and after surgery to quicken the healing process and release the trauma inside the body and energy field.

Q. Can you tell me what’s wrong with a person’s chakras?
A. It’s better for you when I explain how your inner work and self care can help your system stay aligned after your energy clearing. I like to affirm your progress, what the healing session did for you, and how you can continue to maintain your alignment. Sometimes I’m very direct, however, about what your system might be “screaming” for, such as a change in diet, fresh air and exercise, or a commitment to free up your perceptions or limiting beliefs. Everyone always leaves the session at their next possible level of healing and alignment. There is never an “end point!”

Q. Are you psychic?
A. Well, everyone is! It’s a matter of degree. I use intuition in my healing work to continually sense and assess what the energy system and body are wanting so I can move energies in an optimal way. I use all senses …seeing, feeling, hearing and knowing to access information. I also perceive and work with past trauma and inner child work. I do this by sensing the health of the inner child working multi-dimensionally with her to help bring her back to that magical child state. I also use my intuition with my oracle card readings, which occur after most healing sessions or as a separate offering. The oracle cards seem to bring about clarity, encouragement and confirmation based on what the client is looking for in the way of healing.

Q. Are you a medium?
A. Sometimes I see people who live in heaven, usually before, during or after a healing session or during a card reading. Sometimes they just show up, sometimes I tune in willfully and see someone. There is usually a reason they show up… like to let the loved know they are okay and to send love.

Q. Can bad karma be released?
A. Karma is simply “cause and effect.” We receive “lessons” from our works that may be unkind in some minor or major way. Karma is a great teacher. There are various ways karma is released. Karma exists in the cellular memories held in the physical body and in the energy system. When we energetically purify and raise our vibration by receiving healing work, or have a continuing spiritual practice like meditation and yoga, we release karma. In other words, karmic release happens through our soul work and is also brought to us through divine grace. That’s why letting go and forgiving and working with detachment and accessing our higher virtues is true spiritual work. This work crosses dimensions and can go all the way back to help heal our ancestry….and all the way into our future to pave the way for the return of “good” karma. Our “good” acts produced through our thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions create “good” karma…so it also works both ways!

Q. How many healing sessions are usually necessary?
A. My usual response to this question is that you will feel a difference immediately, and even more within 48 hours because it takes 48 hours to fully integrate your healing. You energy system will “climb” for a time. If you never receive another session, you may notice old patterns returning. If you keep up sessions regularly, to whatever degree feels “right” to you, your system begins to take on a permanent “re-wiring” so you can maintain an easy access to your peace, joy and balance. There is not an end point to our evolution. Energy healing supports and quickens your evolution to your highest healed Self. We can often tell when we feel “off” and it’s time for a session. Those who have energy healing on a regular basis have an easier time maintaining steady balance.

 

Getting to grips with Meditation

In the space which thought creates around itself, there is no love. This space divides man from man, and in it is all the becoming, the battle of life, the agony and fear. Meditation is the ending of this space, the ending of the me.

Then relationship has quite a different meaning, for in that space which is not made by thought, the other does not exist, for you do not exist. Meditation then is not the pursuit of some vision, however sanctified by tradition. Rather it is the endless space where thought cannot enter.

To us, the little space made by thought around itself, which is the me, is extremely important, for this is all the mind knows, identifying itself with everything that is in that space. And the fear of not being is born in that space.

But in meditation, when this is understood, the mind can enter into a dimension of space where action is inaction. We do not know what love is, for in the space made by thought around itself as the me, love is the conflict of the me and the not-me. This conflict, this torture, is not love. Thought is the very denial of love, and it cannot enter into that space where the me is not. In that space is the benediction which man seeks and cannot find. He seeks it within the frontiers of thought, and thought destroys the ecstasy of this benediction.

Meditation is one of the most extraordinary things, and if you do not know what it is you are like the blind man in a world of bright colour, shadows and moving light. It is not an intellectual affair, but when the heart enters into the mind, the mind has quite a different quality: it is really, then, limitless, not only in its capacity to think, to act efficiently, but also in its sense of living in a vast space where you are part of everything.

Meditation is the movement of love. It isn’t the love of the one or of the many. It is like water that anyone can drink out of any jar, whether golden or earthenware: it is inexhaustible.

And a peculiar thing takes place which no drug or self-hypnosis can bring about: it is as though the mind enters into itself, beginning at the surface and penetrating ever more deeply, until depth and height have lost their meaning and every form of measurement ceases. In this state there is complete peace not contentment which has come about through gratification but a peace that has order, beauty and intensity. It can all be destroyed, as you can destroy a flower, and yet because of its very vulnerability it is indestructible. This meditation cannot be learned from another. You must begin without knowing anything about it, and move from innocence to innocence.

The soil in which the meditative mind can begin is the soil of everyday life, the strife, the pain, and the fleeting joy. It must begin there, and bring order, and from there move endlessly. But if you are concerned only with making order, then that very order will bring about its own limitation and the mind will be its prisoner. In all this movement you must somehow begin from the other end, from the other shore, and not always be concerned with this shore or how to cross the river. You must take a plunge into the water, not knowing how to swim. And the beauty of meditation is that you never know where you are, where you are going, what the end is.

Chi Energy – The Road to Happiness

The road to happiness is the road of free flowing chi energy (life force energy) that moves through you without negative energy blockage. This is vital to life, health, peace, balance, joy and vigor.

The free flow of chi energy without negative energy blockages is critical to health and happiness. The free flow of chi energy prevents disease by building up your energy body, immune system and resistance. It corrects brain chemistry and purifies body and blood. It is life force energy that can even change your brain chemistry and DNA to fight off and prevent mental and physical illness.

Chi energy (high vibration energy) dissolves negative energy blockages (caused by low vibration, negative energy). These blockages are the primary cause of mental and physical illness. By purifying the energy body, chi energy enters the bloodstream. It then purifies the body and the blood and nourishes the bodily organs. Negative energy blockages constitute stored emotional pain (anger, fear, etc. from past traumas and stress) that must be flushed out, dissolved and released in order to be healthy and happy. In addition, in order to be healthy and happy, you must build up your power, energy and happiness from the inside – by filling your mind, heart and energy body with peace, high vibration, positive energy and love.

Chi energy (life force energy) is available in abundance in the spiritual dimension (like oxygen in the physical dimension). It is positive energy. It is high vibration energy. It is the energy of life, visualized as white light. You must be able to easily and automatically tap into the spiritual dimension (the source of chi energy) through your energy body (aura, chakras, meridians and soul) and then process and distribute this life force energy freely without negative energy blockage. The chi energy will enter your bloodstream and your bodily organs and purify you. This energy will improve your health and happiness as it works to cleanse and heal your energy body and physical body at the same time.

The road to happiness requires you to re-program your beliefs from negative to positive, from narrow and rigid to open and fluid. In this way, your beliefs will not cause negative thoughts, which hold you back and cause stress and friction. You flush out and let go of negative beliefs you have about yourself. You flush out and let go of painful memories of your own mistakes and sins.

You connect with spirit. You elevate your soul over your ego in governance of self. You fully integrate your higher self and inner child into your personality (loving, happy, peaceful, and holy, fun loving and filled with wonder). You love again. You relax. As you connect with spirit, you become more fluid, open, peaceful, happy, positive, optimistic, loving and flexible. Over time, you will feel a lot of love in your heart. This is the feeling of spirit and chi energy. We call this ongoing feeling the “flow of love.” This will get so much stress out of your life. In the end stress is the primary cause of disease and unhappiness. Peace of mind and peace of spirit are critical aspects of happiness. Peace and happiness come from living in the flow of love. The flow of love will bring you a feeling of completeness and harmony that leads to peace and happiness.

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Aura Colours and Meanings

Ever noticed how you feel when someone walks into a room? Good, bad, uncomfortable? Some may call it vibes, others may call it aura, but both are something one exudes naturally. Believe it or not, auras do exist, and explain why you may have experienced the aforementioned situations at some point in time. So what is an aura? An aura is described as an illuminated radiation around a person that may or may not be coloured, descriptive of a person’s personality, health, and state of mind. Not everyone knows how to see auras, though over time, some have mastered the art of naturally seeing them with years of practice. Normally, auras can be seen only after using specific photography equipment designed to capture the aura around a person in a photograph. Different people exude different aura colours. What does your aura colour mean? Here, we try and understand the various aura colours meaning.

Aura Colours and What They Mean

Aura colours are not always permanent. The colour one may emit today and after a few days may not always be the same. Auras are radiated based on a person’s personality, their physical health, as well as their current state of mind. For instance, an angry person may depict a murky red aura. However, if he/she is working to curb the anger by means of meditation or any other techniques, over time there may be a noticeable change in the aura colour. Aura colours also have several shades and tones, and an attempt has been made here to describe the meaning of colours in auras in as many shades as possible.

DISCLAIMER: The colours depicted here are for indicative purposes only. The actual aura colours and meanings may vary based on the method and the expertise of the person recognizing the auras.

The Red Family
Orange Red	Those who emit an orange red are known to be confident, creative individuals who can deal well with their problems.
Red	A clear red implies an individual who is powerful, competitive, sexually charged, and passionate about any undertaken task. They have a sense of self importance that determines their decisions in life. Such individuals may not be able to cope well with change.
Deep red	A deep red aura colour symbolizes that the person is down to earth, has his head on his shoulders, is practical and realistic, and has an unshakable determination.
Murky Red	A murky red aura is symbolic of anger that can in fact, repel the positivity that one may have been able to attract. Such persons may be anxious, worried, obsessed with money, frustrated, and may be unable to forgive easily. All these attributes are known to repel positivity.
Pink	A bright but light pink can be symbolic of a sensitive, loving individual who is compassionate and pure in many ways. A pink aura can also symbolize the beginning or the ongoing nature of a romance.
Deep Pink	Finally, a deep pink can be indicative of an unscrupulous or immature person.
The Blue Family
Pale Blue	A pale blue aura speaks of an individual who is peaceful, has complete clarity of thought, and is an honest individual.
Blue	The colour blue in the world of aura colors is symbolic of a calm and easygoing person who is also sensitive and helpful. Those who radiate a blue aura are also known to be very intuitive.
Bright Royal Blue	This aura colour symbolizes spirituality and the availability of new options and opportunities for growth. It also speaks of clairvoyant abilities and kindness.
Indigo	Similar to a clear blue aura, the indigo aura colour’s meaning is that of intuition and sensitivity. It is related to the third eye.
Muddy Blue	Those with a dark or muddy blue aura may be suffering from several fears such as that of confronting reality, the future, or oneself. Such individuals may also be scared of expressing themselves in front of others.
Lavender	A lavender aura is suggestive of a brilliant imagination and someone who is ambitious, but someone who fantasizes a lot too.
Violet	Relating to the nervous system, a violet aura reflects underlying psychic powers that exist in the individual. It may mean that one is comfortable and in complete harmony with oneself. Yet another colour that symbolizes intuitive powers, violet is also an indication of a person who is idealistic and creative.
The Green Family
Yellow Green	Someone with a yellow green aura is a creative and social or outgoing person.
Green	Green is the colour of growth, balance, and change. A person who emits a green aura is someone who is known to love nature and is a very social person.
Bright Emerald Green	A person who emits a bright emerald green aura has natural healing abilities, and focuses greatly on giving and receiving love.
Muddy Green	Not all greens are positive, and a muddy green suggests resentment, poor self-esteem, sensitivity to criticism, accusatory nature, and failure to take responsibility (personal or otherwise).
The Orange Family
Orange	An orange aura symbolizes good health and lots of energy in the person emitting it. Such individuals are creative, extroverts, use their time well, and are willing to take risks. On the negative side, an orange aura may be indicative of physical stress.
Orange Yellow	An orange yellow aura will tell you that the person emitting it is someone who is brainy, has a scientific bent of mind, and pays great attention to detail. Such persons are highly creative, and always strive for perfection.
The Yellow Family
Pale Yellow	A pale yellow aura indicates psychic abilities, and someone who has a spiritual bent of mind. It indicates hope, and the ability to generate creative, positive ideas for one’s betterment.
Bright Lemon Yellow	A bright lemon yellow aura shows that the person emitting it is facing some sort of struggle, in terms of power or relationships. This person may be someone who has a deep-seated fear of losing her/his reputation and control over various situations.
Yellow	The aura of this colour reflects an inspired life, the life of someone who is an optimistic, cheerful, and happy person. A yellow aura is symbolic of intelligence and revival.
Metallic Gold	A metallic gold aura that is clear speaks of spiritual energy and inspiration.
Dark Murky Yellow	This aura is usually reflected in students who are struggling to study, or in people who think they don’t have enough time to complete their tasks. They are people who think beyond the necessary and experience excessive stress due to it.
Other Colours
Gold	Someone with a golden aura is being guided towards doing only good by a divine power. A gold aura suggests inner wisdom, spirituality, and protection from the evils of the outer world.
Silver	While indicating spiritual and physical wealth, a silver aura also reflects monetary wealth. On the spiritual side, it can imply a revival of consciousness.
Metallic Silver	This aura colour clearly indicates someone who is open to suggestions and new ideas. Such individuals are also nurturing and loving by nature.
Muddy Grey	When noticed in specific areas of the body, a muddy grey aura colour may be indicative of health problems associated with those areas. Such a colour may also indicate fears pertaining to one’s health or self.
Black	A black aura attracts energy and converts it in the process. Those who emit a black aura are individuals who haven’t let gone or forgiven past mistakes by themselves or others. It may also be a symbol of grief, or an indication of health issues when seen in specific body parts.
White	A white aura indicates abundance of energy that has not been tapped yet. Someone with a white aura is considered to have angelic qualities, honesty, and is believed to be absolutely pure and spiritual.

The meaning of aura colors given above are an indication of the overall state of being of the person. However, the intricacies may vary based on personal personality traits. This information on aura colours meaning was meant to give you a general idea into the world of aura reading. It is not as simple as it looks, and if you are serious about learning about your aura and the reason for the colour you radiate, it is always a good idea to consult a specialist in the field.

REIKI and CHEMOTHERAPY

Reiki is one of the few types of holistic medicine that is recognized by the American Cancer Society as being very beneficial for the patients overall health and wellbeing. There are several benefits in choosing this alternative medicine in addition to your more traditional medicine. Patients with mesothelioma can use alternative treatments, including Reiki, to assist in relieving the symptoms of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. 

Increase Comfort

The benefits of Reiki when undergoing chemotherapy and radiation include increased energy and relief of the symptoms that often come with cancer treatment. Mesothelioma prognosis can’t be extended with Reiki treatments, but your overall quality of life can easily be improved with one to four treatments per week. Most patients experience relief from severe chemotherapy symptoms for up to two days after a single treatment.

You will need to choose a recognized Reiki practitioner, although some medical centers in the United States do have their own centers for holistic treatments. Since Reiki improves the severity of symptoms, you may even need to take fewer prescription medications to control the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. It is absolutely vital that you receive traditional medical treatments, and take prescribed medicines, from a physician to control and treat cancer.

Enhance Well Being

While traditional medical sciences work on improving your physical health, holistic treatments such as Reiki can improve your sense of wellbeing. One of the basic tenants of holistic medicine is that the body, mind, and spirit are connected. Reiki focuses on bringing your energy back into balance using a form of touch therapy. During your Reiki session, the practitioner will work on bringing in healing energies to balance the body.

Reiki can also provide a sense of control over cancer, as well. By opting for more holistic treatments, you can reduce the side effects of medications meant to treat the side effects of cancer. For people who live organic or holistic lifestyles, Reiki is an ideal alternative for some medications. Talking to your cancer specialist is the best way to determine which medicines are optional and which are absolutely necessary for your treatment and recovery.

Divine Eternal Youth

The body grows old through negative thinking. Thought by thought the body assumes the vibrational reactions of every discord, every fear, and every dismal, hateful, jealous, sorrowful, self-pitying idea harboured in the mind of man.

Thoughts reveal their secrets on the open surface of the face and skin. From thoughts and emotions come the etchings of time as each line is engraved by the mis-use of the powers of one’s own thought. Wrinkles with all their ugly tracings write their own story upon the human countenance and form. Evil thoughts are the saboteurs of youth and beauty, and of life itself.

There is no room for the ugliness of age, the negation of disease or the decay of death to take hold as long as one revels in the gift and blessing of life. And for such a person life becomes ever more abundant.

Old age is no longer to be a thing of days or years. Age is a condition registered by thought and mortal concepts. Old age is the backward look as it squanders the present. Old age holds to the ancient discordant hates and resentments, to the marred moments of anguish, the pains and sufferings and sorrows, keeping them forever alive, as they become permanently engraved into the perfect smoothness of the skin.

Age is but the etching on the face of memory’s anguished, hateful thoughts. Age is that backward look that clings to the mistakes and the sorrows and the grief’s that were meant to pass away after their lesson was learned.

Old age is an ugly thing. It is a false condition. Fortunes have been and are being spent to erase its ugly script from the faces of women (and men). They may have their faces “lifted” by painful, intricate, expensive operations that leave a greater weakness for those muscles to sag into the rhythm of their established thinking patterns.

The only permanent “lifting” which is not contrary to natural laws, is the uplifting of one’s own thoughts. As one learns to think only the most beautiful things possible, holding himself in the joyous vibrating existence of that ever-present, glorious NOW, the realm of the soul, his face will be lifted to correspond with these thoughts.

The ancient engravings may not be changed in a day. It took years to establish that distorted pattern known as “AGE”. But it can be changed thought by thought as all negation is overcome through exalted thinking habits.

Wrinkles are but the dried excrements of the mind.

As one lets only love and kindness pour forth from his heart and his mind he learns to hold himself in the great stream of the Universe’s concentrated love and will receive the life more abundantly and will be restored to beauty, both of form and feature.

Love is Life! One can become that love as he permits it to flow out through his being to enfold the world and every living thing upon it. In this outpouring love one’s own soul is the first to receive of its healing, maturing, glorifying powers of renewal and quickening. Next the physical body will be enhanced as one is rewarded openly for his own inner communion. Then it is that this love, in expanding and increasing grandeur and power, will flow out through his heart to help heal and bless a world.

The love of the Divine holds within its potential powers the power to “lift” and exalt not only one’s face but every condition. This love is brought forth through man’s own thinking and “feeling” vibrations and activities. As one’s thinking is exalted the face will be lifted to assume the loveliness and beauty of his/her thoughts.

Healing Energy Of Crystals

Our universe is one of vibrations. Absolutely everything (including us) vibrates at a molecular level! In some objects, these vibrations tend to cancel one another due to the chaotic structure of their atoms. But other things, like crystals, have structures that allow these vibrations to add together.

This addition of vibrations due to the structure of objects like crystals causes them to amplify and radiate this energy of vibration. These vibrations are subtle, but they can be used to help you handle many of life’s everyday problems.

Stones and crystals each have a unique structure and composition. This gives each one a unique vibration rate and quality.

At the heart of a crystal is the atom and its component parts. An atom is dynamic, consisting of particles rotating around a centre in constant motion. So, although a crystal may look outwardly serene, it is actually a seething molecular mass vibrating at a certain frequency. This is what gives a crystal its energy.

Your body is made of the same elements found in stones and crystals. Your body and its internal organs is a collection of parts, each with a specific structure (on a chemical level), each made up of different combinations of carbon, hydrogen and other elements. Because of its structure and composition, each part of your body vibrates and emits energy into the space around it. If you could see these vibrations which are very high frequency you would see them as an energy body that extended well beyond your physical one. Impurities within your body alter these vibrations, adding chaotic elements that distort your energy body. These distortions can starve some areas of your physical body, preventing them from getting the correct vibrational energy that keeps them operating in harmony with the rest of the parts that make up your physical self.

Since stones and crystals vibrate and emit pure, strong vibrations at constant rates, they can be used to help eliminate distortions and restore proper balance, leading to better overall physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Each stone and crystal emits subtle vibrations that influence a specific area of your body. Matching the stone or crystal to its specific use allows you to get the most benefit from these natural gifts of harmony.

Scientific evidence about the potential health benefits and risks associated with stones and crystals is hard to come by, but crystals and stones have been used for thousands and thousands of years. This would seem to indicate not only their safety, but also their effectiveness. However, always seek medical attention from a qualified medical or mental health worker, or a Natural Health Practitioner, if you suspect you have a serious problem. The energies radiated from crystals and gems are subtle, and work over time.

CHOOSING YOUR CRYSTAL
Crystals and stones have been used since the dawn of civilisation. They can be used to influence our moods, our health, our personal development, our wealth, our environment and our relationships. If you are trying to choose a crystal for a specific reason, then focus on that reason and allow your intuition to choose the right crystals. If it’s for someone else, focus on that person.

The one you need will let you know, you will sense it – it might “catch your eye”, be a “must have”, “feel right” when you hold it, or you could even hear, taste or smell something that’ll let you know. There may also be strong pulsing in your hand when you hold it.

Choosing crystals is mainly about using your intuition and using your six senses as an extension of that intuition. Remember that crystals will choose you as much as you choose them! Enjoy them and remember to thank them too!

Reiki – Long Distance Healing

The Reiki distance-healing symbol is Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen (pronounced as Hon-Sha-Zee-Show-Nen). This symbol broadly means, having no past, no present and no future. Another way of interpreting this symbol is saying, “The Buddha in me contacts the Buddha in you”.

The Reiki distance-healing symbol is used to send Reiki energy from one place to another. The Reiki practitioner is in a particular place and from there he sends the Reiki energy to another place. When you use the Reiki distance-healing symbol time and distance have no meaning.

Most Reiki practitioners believe that the distance-healing symbol is the most helpful and powerful symbol of Reiki. Using the symbol gives the practitioner access to the life records or “Akashic Records”, of a person.

This information can be used in karmic healing. Negative experiences of the previous life, parallel life and of this life that have been forgotten, but are affecting an individual’s behaviour can be brought back to the conscious and dealt with. After this the person will be free of their influence.

While using Reiki for long distance healing, do not concentrate on healing a particular problem like a backache. Simply send Reiki energy do not limit them. By doing this the energy will go to the part of the body which needs it most. In long distance healing the energies work on the subtle body of the person like the Chakras and the Aura.

It does not work directly on the physical body of the person. In long distance healing energies take time to work on the physical body and ease physical pain. The person you are sending long distance healing to can feel it if he has an open mind. They can often tell you what you have done and when you did it. Reiki distance healing takes less time than hands -on treatment. All it takes is a few minutes to send distance healing.

 You can create a Reiki distance healing systems that will automatically repeat the sending of energies to the person you want. If you do this you must set a limit on the number of times the energies are sent otherwise it may continue forever. If you have set a number limit you must renew and empower the long distance healing every day. Always remember that it your intentions that guides the transmission of energies.

Uses of Reiki Distance Healing:

• Using Reiki to heal and help people who live far away.
• Beaming Reiki to people across the room.
• You can send Reiki energies into the future to help you through a specific period or to help you with a specific task.
• You can send Reiki into your past to help you understand your past and remove any trauma in the past that is affecting you negatively in the present.

Each Reiki master will do distance healing in a different way. Basically you have to visualize the person you want to send healing to. If you have a photo you can use it, you can imagine the person or you can simply send it to someone you barely know, but needs distance healing.

The most important thing in distant healing Reiki is the intention with which you are sending the healing. All you need to do is to clearly formulate your intention, use the Reiki long distance healing symbol and send energies. The distance-healing symbol is a Japanese Kanji, which represents the human body including the charkas and the five elements.

Pamper Yourself

Balancing your life isn’t only about staying organised, being positive, and making time for friends and family. Learning how to pamper and take care of yourself is essential to your well-being and it’s something you can turn to when you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or just need a break!

Making time for rest and relaxation is important for your health and makes it much easier to stay in a positive mood. Pampering yourself doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Sometimes just a few simple activities are all it takes to put you in a positive mindset and turn yourself around after disappointment, setbacks, or to help you get through a series of challenges.

 Learning how to take care of yourself can make you feel good, inside and out! Need some pampering ideas? Here are a just a few things that can help you into a positive and empowering self-care routine.

Take a Bubble Bath  – Light some scented candles, turn on some soothing music, and soak up some nourishing bath oils with a long bubble bath. Bubble baths can help you get super-relaxed and keep your skin looking healthy year round! It’s the perfect way to end a busy or hectic day, and you’ll feel refreshed and well-prepared for any challenges ahead.

Give Yourself a Massage- You don’t have to go to the spa or massage clinic to enjoy the benefits of a massage. Learn some special techniques with a self-massage book that teaches you how to use trigger points for relaxation. You can start a simple routine each morning after a shower, or right before bed to get you into a state of deep relaxation.

 At-Home Facial  – If your budget doesn’t allow for a weekly trip to the spa, why not try an at-home version instead? Round up your favourite beauty products and give your skin a prep session with a beauty mask, facial toner, and deep pore treatment. You’ll be glowing in no time!

Give Yourself a Pedicure  – Pedicures aren’t just for the salons; you can enjoy an at-home pedicure with a few simple tools, and it’s a great tension reliever. Invest in a small foot soak or foot bath, and add a few bath salts for immediate stress relief. Put together your own pedicure kit with a pumice stone, cuticle remover, fresh nail polish, and moisturising foot cream for an ultimate pampering session!

Pampering yourself is important for stress relief, maintaining a positive outlook, and staying healthy. It can help you feel balanced from the inside out, and you can choose from dozens of creative options to make this special time truly yours. You’ll start to look and feel better when you learn how to “escape” to your favourite routine, and can return to daily life refreshed and rejuvenated!

Heal Yourself By Dancing…

Dance has been an important part of self-expression, ceremonial and religious events and health in most cultures throughout history.

Dance therapy is the therapeutic use of movement to improve the mental and physical well-being of a person. It focuses on the connection between the mind and body to promote health and healing. Dance therapy can be considered an expressive therapy.

Dance therapy is offered as a health promotion service for healthy people and as a complementary method of reducing the stress of caregivers and people with cancer and other chronic illnesses. Physically, dance therapy can provide exercise, improve mobility and muscle coordination, and reduce muscle tension. Emotionally, dance therapy is reported to improve self-awareness, self-confidence, and interpersonal interaction, and is an outlet for communicating feelings. Some promoters claim that dance therapy may strengthen the immune system through muscular action and physiological processes and can even help prevent disease.

Dance therapy is based on the belief that the mind and body work together. Through dance, it is thought that people can identify and express their innermost emotions, bringing those feelings to the surface. Some people claim this can create a sense of renewal, unity, and completeness.

Dance therapy is used in a variety of settings with people who have social, emotional, cognitive, or physical concerns. It is often used as a part of the recovery process for people with chronic illness. Dance therapists work with both individuals and groups, including entire families.

 Dance Movement therapy gives the participants more than just a toned body. It can restore the equilibrium between mind, body and spirit. Dance has been shown to lift mood more than exercise by itself. Some of the physical motions used in dance therapy can provide the same health benefits produced by other types of exercise.

Physical activity is known to increase special neurotransmitter substances in the brain, called endorphins, which create a feeling of well-being. Total body movement also enhances the functions of other body systems, such as the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems. Regular aerobic exercise helps with glucose metabolism, cardiovascular fitness, and weight control. Dance or movement therapy, when done regularly can confer the same benefits as other types of exercise. Moderate to vigorous exercise for thirty to forty-five minutes on most days of the week can reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.

There is no criticism in dance therapy classes – no right or wrong way. This unconditional acceptance is important to the participants. At the same time the therapist is consciously working towards helping the person to find within themselves catharsis, solutions and resolution to problems through dance. The dancers find the answers without words from within themselves. Dance therapy can have immediate and unexpected results. On occasion deeply buried blockages are resolved. Dance is a right-brained activity and the left brain with its critical commentary is quietened down. This allows our subconscious and intuitive levels to function.

Dance Therapy has to do with encouraging people to take a more holistic view of themselves and the planet on which we live.