Learn about the benefits of massage
According to Roger Jahnke, one of my main teachers, Qigong can be translated as the “cultivation of vital energy”. Qigong originated in China over 3000 years ago, and is still practiced in modern day China. The hundreds of different forms that have evolved in the country are based on ancient Daoist ideas, which are also the basis [...]
Today we began our Qigong practice at Alice Keck park. In Qigong we pay close attention to the energetic aspect of each season and how they correlate to our vital organs. In his book “Chi Nei Tsang”, Mantak Chia writes: “The spleen, pancreas, and stomach are the organs through which the earth element functions. Operating [...]
I recently completed a course on lymphatic massage. I will now be offering this technique as a full body treatment and as a complement to deep tissue massage and swedish when applicable. The lymphatic system is one of our bodies’ 11 systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, etc) and is an integral part of our immune system. [...]
Massage is still often perceived as a special treat, something to indulge in. While that is certainly true, people are becoming more and more aware of the significant health benefits of massage therapy. Massage can help increase overall wellness, and can also be incredibly beneficial for people dealing with specific ailments, such as Parkinson’s. It [...]
Excellent article on the benefits and application of the Alexander Technique. I have taken a few classes here in Santa Barbara with Ronit Corry, and I highly recommend this type of work to people who feel they could benefit from a having more relaxed posture.
In case you needed another good reason to get a massage! From the New York Times: Benefits of Massage Are More Than Skin Deep Researchers found that a single session of massage caused biological changes, like increases in oxytocin, a hormone associated with contentment.
I returned a couple of weeks ago and I am still taking in the richness of my travels in Bali. Teresa Taylor, from Paradise Found, a lovely little shop in downtown Santa Barbara, very eloquently describes in her newsletter what the month of September can be for all of us, and I certainly hope so [...]
Give yourself a little reflexology session whenever you want! This little tool is very affordable, and using it regularly will do your feet, and your whole body, a great deal of good. You simply roll your foot on the roller, either from a seated position, or standing, which will also help enhance your balance. The [...]
Those of you already familiar with my work know a little bit about trigger points. A trigger point is a microscopic contracture knot that is sensitive when pressed upon. It can cause pain locally or in a specific referred pain pattern. For example, trigger points in the gluteus medius muscle cause a specific type of [...]