WHAT IS BODYWORK?

When we think of bodywork one thing that often comes to mind is physical massage (massage therapy): and that is correct. Let's expand on that. A holistic point of view is that the body is actually made up of the mind, and the spirit as well as the physical body. Also that these three aspects are interrelated. There is great need to honor all aspects of the client, which may include the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life. Utilizing these principals in an orderly multi-faceted application, the emphasis is placed on the art of touch while understanding the correct relationships between the mind and body for well-being. This is where Ayurvedic treatments, Polarity Therapy and other mind-body centered modalities come into action.

During a session you will be introduced to numerous modalities to promote healing and relaxation. Depending on treatment focus, this can include Swedish Massage, Ayurvedic Bodywork Treatments, Polarity Therapy, Cranio-Sacral Therapies, Reiki, Magnified Healing, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and other mind-body techniques. You and your practitioner will fully discuss all aspects of the session before it begins. Some sessions (energy balancing) do not require removal of clothes, where as others (massage therapy, ayurvedic treatments) you will undress in private, and be draped for both modesty and warmth. Our goal here is to create a soothing environment. Your only responsibility is to relax and enjoy this beautiful exchange of energies.

Kripalu Bodywork  -    Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy has many different levels, ranging from Swedish Full-Body Massage to working with the deeper, skeletal muscles (Deep Tissue). Swedish style massage is known for increased circulation,  improved breathing, as well as providing proper touch to soothe the self on all levels. The body needs proper rest and relaxation in order to break down and repair cells, a process which is continual. By soothing the Nervous System , assisting the lymphatic flow and utilizing mind-body awareness we are enhancing this relaxation response, giving the system enhanced abilities.

*Using several types of strokes from soft effleurage to percussion and tapotement we warm and soften the tissue creating healthy response. This modality is common for many ailments ranging from headaches to chronic illness and disease. By assisting the body in healing, we make it more readily adaptable to correct form and posture resulting in many benefits of optimal health.

REIKI

Reiki, (ray'-key), or Universal Life Force is a healing art thousands of years old with origins in Tibet and Japan. This modality serves to increase the flow of "energy" within and around the body. The warm gentle flow of energy helps to promote relaxation, and facilitate healing on whatever level is needed. Using hands-on-healing positions we utilize this energy to full potential. Reiki combined with other modalities can be highly effective for working through physical issues, as well as mental, emotional or spiritual trauma.

MORE TO COME, about Ayurvedic bodywork and its theory, focus and techniques. For now try out Google and look up  Abhyanga,  Shirodhara, Garshana  or Vishesh. 

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