Holistic Therapies/cont….
Polarity Therapy
Polarity therapy was developed in the 1940s by Austrian born Dr Randolph Stone, a chiropractor, osteopath and naturopath, who believed that “Energyis the real substance behind the appearance of matter and forms”. Similar to TCM and Ayurveda, polarity therapy tries to create harmony with nature and a balance of the two complimentary forces of yin and yang. Several techniques are used by the practitioner to manipulate energy, such as yoga, massage, lining up chakras with the use of stones, chiropractic twisting and stretching, as well as counseling, breathing exercises and diet changes. Sessions are different each time, depending on the needs of the patient, and last an hour or more, usually weekly for six to eight weeks. Practitioners say polarity therapy promotes a deep state of relaxation and can help enhance the body’s ability to fight off cancer and other serious diseases.
Kundalini Yoga
This form of yoga was only introduced to the West in the late 1960s by Indian yogi Bhajan. It is the yoga of awareness striving to bring spirituality to the practitioner. Kundalini refers to the life-force or spiritual energy said to be curled up like a serpent at the base of the spine. Through breathing techniques, asanas and meditation it is awakened to rise up the chakras to the crown of the head. In this respect kundalini yoga is similar to the Taoist meditative practice, the Microcosmic Orbit, in which qi is circulated around the Du mai and Ren mai meridians. However, in the latter qi is grounded as the energy is brought back down the body to its root.Indonesian Massage
This massage has its roots in Ayurvedic Indian holistic healing. It is a very deep massage in which pushing techniques predominate using hands, thumbs and elbows. It penetrates deeply into the soft tissue to release muscular and joint pain and is considered to be a highly effective treatment for sports injuries. A therapeutic oil is used to help the circulation and the lymphatic system. An Indonesian massage is not recommended for those who are sensitive to deep pressure.
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