Reflexology

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The theory of reflexology is that all the systems and organs of the whole body are mirrored or reflected in smaller peripheral areas, for example the feet, hands, ears and face. 

Back in the 1920’s investigative studies regarding this concept allowed the first Western reflexology foot map to be produced. Since that time the other anatomical areas have been mapped allowing this model to be applied to the hands, ears and face.

The reflexologist simply works those reflected areas with their sensitive fingers, aiming to bring those areas back to balance and therefore aiding the body to work as well as it can. Reflexology very much works on an individual basis, the reflexologist provides professional facilitation of your body’s own potential for well-being.

A holistic approach means treating the mind, body and soul, as a whole, in order to restore balance and improve general health and well-being. The benefits of reflexology include:

• deep relaxation
• reduced stress and anxiety
• improved sleep
• lifting of mood and sense of well-being
• easing of digestive disorders
• balancing body, mind and soul
• easing of pain
• improvement in menstrual and menopausal issues
• balancing hormones, improving fertility issues
• boosting the immune system

 Reiki is an alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing that works holistically; on the whole body, mind and spirit. Reiki is simply a relaxing treatment where the natural healing vibrations are transmitted through the hands of a Reiki practitioner (acting as a conduit) to the body of the recipient. The purpose of a Reiki treatment is to relieve stress and pain, induce relaxation, release emotional blockages, accelerate natural healing, balance subtle bodies energies and support other medical modalities including traditional therapies. 

The word “Reiki” come from the Japanese words “rei” (universal) and “ki” (life energy).

According to Reiki practitioners, energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or possibly emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.

Energy healing aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture or acupressure. Improving the flow of energy around the body, Reiki practitioners say, it can enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.

A holistic approach means treating the mind, body and soul, as a whole, in order to restore balance and improve general health and well-being. The benefits of Reiki include: 

• promotes Harmony & Balance
• helps relieve pain and supports the physical body healing.
• creates deep relaxation and helps the body release stress and tension
• dissolves energy blocks and promotes natural balance between mind, body and spirit.
• helps spiritual growth and emotional cleansing.
• assists the body in cleansing itself from toxins and supports the immune system.
• clears the mind and improves focus as you feel grounded & centred.
• improved sleep

  Ayurveda is a consciousness-based approach to health and healing. Consciousness is the ground  state of our existence. It’s the changeless core of our being. Beyond the constant change in the  world around us and the world inside us, there’s an underlying aspect of our being that remains  constant. Consciousness has no beginning nor end, no space nor time. It’s infinite organizing power,  makes quantum leaps of creativity, and moves naturally in the direction of growth. Your essential  nature is pure consciousness. The wisdom traditions of the world have a variety of names for  consciousness, including pure awareness, spirit, soul, and being. 

As Deepak Chopra teaches, the six most important pillars of health to focus on in our daily lifestyle  are sleep, meditation, movement/physical activity, healthy emotions, nutrition, and self-care. 

A holistic approach means treating the mind, body and soul, as a whole, in order to restore balance and improve general health and well-being. The benefits of Ayurveda include: 

• Current scientific research validates Ayurvedic techniques.  While 95 percent of disease-related gene mutations increase your risk factors for disease, they don’t  predict the disease. In other words, simply because you carry a genetic mutation that predisposes  you to heart disease, you’re not destined to develop it. Only five percent of disease-related gene  mutations are fully penetrant, which means that the gene directly causes a disorder.
• Through your daily lifestyle choices, you can optimize how your genes behave, helping to “turn on”  the genes that promote good health and “turn off” the genes that promote illness, including genes  for Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, and many types of cancer. Ayurveda offers tools and  guidance to help you create a lifestyle that prevents these diseases and cultivates health.
• Ayurvedic techniques can change gene expression to  promote healing, self-regulation, and homeostasis (balance).