This is the 3rd and final post on gentle positions you can do to empower yourself,

increase intuition and connection to your energy, and kick start your own

healing journey.

Please be assured that you do not need to be a Reiki Master to heal yourself. If you wish

to put in the time to focus on your hands, and their connection to your energy field, you will be rewarded with understanding of the true power they hold.

It is my feverent wish that everyone becomes more in tune with their energy. This will allow you to make intuitive choices in your life which will fill your heart with passion and love, allowing you to make decisions on how to move forward and unblock energy and karma in your life. 

Freedom to all of you.

 

This position specifically works with your solar plexus area. This energy centre can assist with confidence, power, and energy levels.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:
Spleen

Liver

Stomach

Gall bladder

 Digestion

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:
Relaxation

Release of fears

Stress

Centering

Mental Benefits

Focus

Determination

Concentration

Knowing what you truly want

Enough energy, confidence, and grounding to resist temptation.

Spiritual Benefits

This is important area to protect and grow. Martial artists teach their students to draw power from this area. Don't you feel like somebody has punched you in the stomach when they hurt you? This has to do with feeling as though you have lost power. The solar plexus takes this hit directly and so so easily becomes blocked in so many of us. If you instinctively feel the need to cover this area, then cover it! Protect yourself and allow equal balance of energies into your life, this means a healthy balance of allowing your confidence to be boosted, while also using your own confidence and power to boots others as well.

 

This position specifically works with your sacral area. This is your emotional centre, if you are someone who was born to have strong emotions and use that energy to create whether from sorrow, grief of connection, this is an area you may need to work on.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:

Liver

Pancreas

Gall bladder

 Transverse Colon

Digestion

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:

Release of bitter feelings

Connection to others

Emotional expression

Sexuality

Creativity

Mental Benefits

Focus on the right emotions

Learning and growth

Positivity

Joy

Clearer thinking

Sense of calm

Spiritual Benefits

Your emotional centre is a place to transmute all your emotions and send them upwards to your solar plexus to manifest what you want in life through love, voice and vision. With proper alignment of energy your sacral chakra can help you transmute your emotions into something you can use. Grief into gratitude, anger into motivation and sadness into joy, frustration into freedom. 

This position specifically works with your base chakra. This energy centre can assist with manifestation in a physical form, money, support, relaxation, and a sense of well-being like you are at home wherever you travel on the earth.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:

Release of Toxins

Constipation

Lymphatic Drainage

Large and Small intestine

Ovaries/Uterus/Prostate

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:

Sense of security

Sense of support

Pleasure

Mental Benefits

Assists with:

Creativity

Elimination of that and who does not servce us

Letting go of old ideas

Spiritual Benefits

We hold feelings of guilt in this area as well as sexual blocks. Although the sacral is largely related to sexuality and sexual blocks as well. The base relates to our feelings of being worthy of pleasure and sexuality. When grounded humans like animals can be a force of nature, we feel, and we intuitively know, we want connection to each other mentally, emotionally and physically. This should be natural to all of us. Unfortunately many of us have doubts, confusion and mentally worry attached to getting what we want and need, this is not something that should occupy space in our brain, free it up to manifest what you want!

 

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Welcome to the the 2nd post on Reiki Healing positions for self-care, self-love and 

self-balance.You hold the power in your hands to heal yourself. Higher healing comes with

 beleif, faith and practise. The more you open yourself to the healing energy in your 

hands the more attuned you will become to energy medicine. Discovering your bodies subtle energy systems is a journey. Understanding how it works, how it feels and how it expresses itself through your emotions, thoughts and beleifs is not only an empowering

experience, but an enlightening one.

My journey with energy medicine started roughly a year ago, my ability to sense energy

has always been strong, which is why I was drawn to this path.

After experience the many different ways in which my senses and perception have become heightened during this experience, as well releasing myself from many of the emotional and mental issues that I was struggling with has been a blessing. Energy 

medicine is becoming a deep-rooted passion that I wish to share with others!  

Energy medicine may not be for everyone, it is a slow and gentle form of healing which 

may not be suitable for medical emergencies in all situations. However energy medicine is

preventative, stress reducing, emotionally clearing, self-empowering and simply put, beautiful. 

When you reach a state of being able to switch off your thoughts completely, you may

even begin to visualise your own energy field and those of others. Dive into the infinte 

web of your bodies subtle energy field and be amazed at the magic and light that we are all created from. 

May you find some sort of enjoyment, clarity, and wisdom from your self-healing 

practices.     

 

This position works mainly with your throat chakra. Please be aware that it is best not

to cross your hands over eachother while healing.

Crossing of hands and fingers can interfere with ease and fluidity of the energy 

movement.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:
Strokes
tonsils
throat
larynx
thyroid
parathyroid

Emotional Benefits

helps bring:

confidence

joy

relieves anger 

larynx

thyroid

parathyroid

Mental Benefits

Brings:

Calmness

Clarity of throught 

Helps to relieve:

Anger

hostility

resentment

Spiritual Benefits

The jaw is an area we hold onto significant amounts of emotion. It is where

we may be holding onto feelings of old rage, helplessness and anger. Are you afraid of 

speaking your truth? We tend to swallow our words rather than share them. The energy 

will begin to activiate your throat. As the energy starts to balance the area, it becomes 

much easier for a person to speak their truth and express themselves.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:
heart

lungs

thymus

immune system

circulation  

Emotional Benefits

releases stress

enhances capacity to love and be loved

Mental Benefits

restores balance and harmony

Spiritual Benefits

As you work with yourself and others you will begin to discover that everyone has heart 

issues. We all learn to protect our hearts and keep love out, building walls of protection. The energy will help to release those stores protection and walls with tremors,

palpitations or vibration of the heart.    

 This posture helps to balance the feminine and masculine energy in your body.

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This post is going to challenge some of the newer ideas about food that, I, myself have been a part of, and have promoted, and still continue to do. By no means is this post going to discourage certain food types, instead if will encourage you to think for yourself, listen to your body and the signs it is trying to portray to you, increasing your own awareness, which is only a good thing right?

In brief, I will go over what Yin/Yang is. Yin and Yang are the energies that drive the earth and helped to create it. Yin is sometimes seen as the feminine, the dark and alluring, the cold, or the shady side of the mountain, it is associated with the earth. Where as Yang is the masculine, the energetic, the go-getting, confidence, or the sunny side of the mountain, it is associated with the sun. These energies cannot exist apart from one another and are interchanging, connecting, complimenting and consuming each other at any given moment. Think of day, yang, and night, yin, there would be no night without day, and no day without night, how could we name either of them or even hold a concept of day/night if the other did not exist.

As human beings, we have both aspects of these energies operating within our body at all times, however one tends to dominate. When we are out of balance we may develop illness, or certain unpleasant characteristics of either type of energy.

When we are healthy most of us a fairly balanced, but here are some very general guidelines to try and help you determine whether or not you have a certain imbalance.

TOO MUCH YING

Cold to the touch, easily chilled

Lacking energy

Slow metabolism digestion

Retaining more fluid, sinus issues

Prone to dperession

Anxious   

Shy, quiet, submissive

Unable to give to self, always thinking of others  

TOO MUCH YANG

Generally warm, prone to fevers

Energetic leading to anger or hyperactivity

Fast metabolism

Easily irritated

Red face, dry skin

Prone to mania

Over-dominant

Here is where I am going to tell you to think about your diet. Raw vegetable food diets are all the craze lately and I can see why. Yes uncooked foods hold a lot of nutrients, but think about. If you have overactive yin and not enough yang, how is your system going to get digest and adsorb those nutrients if you have less heat/digestive fire to extract them? And if you are over Yang, how is eating hot meat, a yang food going to calm your aggression?

If we are young, fairly balance and healthy by all means consuming a raw food diet is going to be a very wise, and healthy choice. But if you have a tendency to lean towards more yin, like myself, perhaps its better to think about adding more heat and yang energy to your diet. You will find by adding more yang, you will also increase your metabolism and ability to digest food quickly and healthily. This means while consuming raw vegetables most of the time is completely fine, make sure to add some yang elements to your meals as well. Have some warm soup, some spices, add some cooked eggs or even steam the vegetables a little. While vegetables are predominately yin, cooking them even a little increases their yang.

Here is a very basic list to get you started off with

EAT TO INCREASE YIN

White Processed Breads 

Pastas and Pastries

Tomato, Potato, Eggplant, Grapefruit, Banana, Pineapple, Peppers, Spinach

Honey, Maple Syrup

Cashews, 

Soft Cheeses, Cream, Yogurt, Butter

Beans such as Lentils, Black Beans, Chickpeas

Cucumber, Celery, Sprouts, Peas, Green Beans, Summer Squash, Mushrooms

Whole Grain Noodles

Tofu

Beets, Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Strawberries, Canteloupe, Apricots, Watermelon Grapes, Oranges, Tangerines, Lemons, Almonds, Walnuts, Rice Syrup, Barley Malt

Raw, cold foods 

EAT TO INCREASE YANG 

Poultry

Shellfish

Red Meat Fish such as Tuna, Salmon, Swordfish

White meat fish such as Flounder, Bass, Trout 

Whole Grain Flour baked in Bread or Chips

Sea Salt

Miso, Soy Sauce 

Cooked Foods

 

I hope this introductory post on eating for your energy deficiency is helpful, and will lead you to look deeper into your diet, and your intuition.

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Ayurveda and Yoga are two holistic healing systems with over a century’s gathered knowledge for balancing the human mind, spirit and body; which will be discussed in this essay. Ayurveda is a whole and complete healing system which examines a person’s dosha constitution, to help identify potential causes of illness and imbalance. Yoga is an older practice, which aims to still the mind and create awareness of the body through postures known as asanas. Ayurvedic medicine incorporates Yoga as one of the methods used for cleansing, balancing and maintaining the body’s natural health. Each system is powerful as a stand-alone technique in manifesting optimum health, and due to their similar philosophies on health and disease they are effective when used together.

         Ayurvedic Medicine has its beginnings marked over 3000 years ago (Vyas & Warren, 2000, p.12). Knowledge was passed down from 52 Indian sages, known as the Rishis, who wished to bring about the end of illness on the earth (Vyas & Warren, 2000, p.4-5). Their knowledge was transmitted verbally from teacher to student for thousands of years, until it was transcribed in Sanskrit as poetry (Lad, 1990, p.21). The first text created, recorded the principles of the Ayurvedic system and is known as the ‘Charaka Samhitta’ (Godagama, 2001, p.19). In 1500BC, nomads traveling from Central Asia brought Yoga, a practise involving knowledge on how to still the mind and control the body with them to the Indian sub-continent. That’s boasting approximately 3500 years of knowledge. (Schops, 2010, p.6-12).

       Considering that both of these ancient therapies have survived history and continue to be practiced today is a testimony to their effectiveness. Time has only embellished the evolution of the practices through innovative technology and philosophies. Ayurvedic medicine is presently considered “complementary” medicine in most Western countries however; it is still widespread in India, with an estimated 80 percent of the population using it exclusively, or analogous to western medicine (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009). The Indian government continues to fund research in the area with access to modern techniques and equipment (Dash, 1975, p.18). However, it is Yoga that has truly undergone rapid transformation. Yogi’s have developed different styles and methods of practicing Yoga, promising to rapidly develop specific benefits. Hatha Yoga developed (800-1200AD) helps one achieve enlightenment through training the body (Schops, 2010, p.13). Kundalini Yoga (1930-2004) aims to target the snake energy resting in a person’s base chakra, helping it to rise and eliminate blocks in the body. Bikram Yoga (1946) is done in a heated room briskly detoxing the body.

        Ayurveda is a way of living (Ayu) meaning living and (Veda) meaning science or knowledge. Together the words mean “The Science of life” (Dash, 1975, p.v). It is a holistic healing system that treats the mind, body and spirit as one. Ayurveda’s philosophy on health, is the oldest example of “prevention is better than cure”. Instead of focusing on illness, Ayurveda prevents the body from falling out of balance through treatments such as detoxification (Panchakarma), and purification (Rasayana). This spirited balance allows development of trust in the body’s natural intelligence, aiding interpretation of symptoms to develop an evolved sense natural vitality (Vyas & Warren, 2000, p.6). Ayurveda and Yoga both employ this philosophy, which is why Yoga is stressed as part of the Ayurvedic way of life. Yoga focuses on bringing the mind body and spirit into balance, through asanas, controlled breathing and meditation. Once all stress is relieved and poses can be held with ease all obstacles in the way of achieving peace of mind have been removed (Schops, 2010, p.6).

        Universal consciousness is the very heart of Ayurvedic medicine, its manifestation through the elements should work together in balance within the body to generate optimum health and vitality. Yoga also adopts a similar view, teaching that well-being results in clear perception, and conscious (Schops, 2010, p.6). Ayurveda communicates that, accumulated toxins (ama) are the root of all disease (Lad, 1990, p.40). Allowing the body to naturally heal by producing and excreting waste products: such as urine, feces, and sweat at normal levels prevent this accumulation (Lad, 1990, p.37) Yoga speeds up the process of eliminating toxins from the physical and energetic body, allowing energy to run freely through the energy channels and major energy centres (chakras) (Schops, 2010, p.33). This is why Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga are effective alternatives to pharmacological cures, because they prevent the build-up of toxins that lead to disease in the first place (Dash, 1975, p.viii)

        Yoga is one of the many modalities harnessed in Ayurvedic medicine to bring about balance, unity and purity of the body. Their similar philosophies on balance, and unity make them ideal in working together to establish a sense of well-being. Both Ayurveda and Yoga acknowledge the energy centres in our body. They also testify to the fact that our bodies cannot run as smoothly when there is energy centres that are blocked, or have built up (ama) within them. Through their own methods, they both decrease the body’s toxins; providing an ideal way of living that prevents unrest.

         Health is the body’s natural state, and should not be difficult to maintain, or impossible to achieve without the intervention of drugs that we have only recently created. We are entitled to health; it is our natural state where we encompass abundant energy to bring our ideas and dreams into full actualised reality despite all the negativity and hardships we may encounter along the way. When a balance of energy is maintained in our body, we have the mental clarity to rid old, and unwanted patterns in our life that no longer serve our life purpose; allowing for the new to enter. It is only when we become unbalanced and blocked that we allow disease to take over the bodies systems that are innately equipped to deal with most bacteria and infections.

         Ayurveda and Yoga are one of the many holistic healing systems that allow a person to keep their own mental, spiritual and physical health in check. When the self is known, Ayurveda and Yoga certainly provide the tools to apply to ourselves in a way that increases vitality, well-being, motivation while decreasing your likelihood of falling into a state of low energy and negativity. Using Ayurvedic methods to calculate your own constitution, allows you to placate the over or underactive energies in your body. Yoga will aid in releasing emotional blocks through breath and postures; eventually leading to a quiet mind that is capable of great intelligence and quality of thought. By balancing yourself through incorporating these techniques into your regime, you will bring about your natural charisma eventually awakening your innate potential. 
 

References

Dash, V.B1975, Ayurveda For Mother & Child, Dehli Diary, New Dehli.
Godagama, S 2001, The Handbook of Ayurveda, Kyle Cathe Limited, London.
Lad, V 1990, Ayurveda: The science of Self-Healing, Lotus Press, WI
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1998, Ayurvedic Medicine: An Introduction 2009, viewed 24 January 2013
<http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ayurveda/introduction.htm>.
Schops, I 2010, Yoga, Paragon Books, United Kingdom.
Vyas, B & Warren, J 2000, Simply Ayurveda: Discover Your Type to Transform Your Life, Harper Collins, London. 

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“I love how wonderful I feel and I am so incredibly proud of myself, right now, today.”  

–Kris Carr’s affirmation for day 11

Mushrooms, spinach, homus, peppers, nuttelex, vegan mayo, lettuce,
gluten free tortilla wraps, cucumbers, apples, organic honey, purple carrots,
Rice Bran oil (Good cooking oil)  

Snow peas, olive oil, prunes, cous cous, lettuce, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms,
Brussels sprouts, pears, miso soup, vegan noodles, mung beans, cucumber

Day 11 Weigh In: 78.0 kg’s 

So I seem to have hit a bit of a weight loss stump – my weight has gone up in the past 3 days, but I certainly feel lighter, and look lighter. Ugh, does anyone else hate this cold weather? Keeping my bedroom window shut makes me sneeze! Apart from that, I haveexperienced a great improvement in my sinuses.

Mood: Bright as

Motivation: Through the roof

 Over the detox blues? Perhaps. I am so excited all the time I can barely keep it inside – but when I do keep it inside it’s just as lovely to feel all the positive emotions swirling around in there. It feels like my heart is getting bigger and bigger, I can love stronger and harder, and I am not afraid of the consequences that may bring either. There can be no downside to an open heart. My writing is coming much easier, especially where related to assignments. My mind is much more focused on the topic, as well as enthusiastic about it, enthusiasm creates that spark in my writing, making it flow better.

Benefits I am feeling?

• Less day dreaming: Face it, this can be nice before you go to bed, but an escapist like myself can spend way too much time in the head, therefore missing all the beauty of the moment or automatically rendering it insufficient for my happiness

• Laughter: I positively seem to enjoy everyone’s humor without any walls getting in the way – humor that is relevant to my level of understanding that is.
• Love: I have way too much love to give today

• Peace of mind: Every activity I engage in, I focus on fully, slowly, and with compassion, the days just keep getting better

 I’m not missing sugar or animal product at all, and my energy levels feel amazing! I may not have to add some eggs back into the diet after all which I am so happy for. If you try this diet and find that no animal product is wearing you out by this stage, add minimal back in to see how you go, not all bodies are made for simply green living. I am going tell my body how grateful I am for its capacity to keep me so alive on a cruelty free diet.

My house-mate bought a new yoga dvd. Since I have mastered the other one I am looking forward to doing the same with the new one. It’s much harder, I am going to be one balanced cookie by the end of it. The previous Yoga dvd that started off my journey was called "Yoga with Amy". Take a look at her website. Amy is gentle, and has a soothing voice, you can simply feel her inner-awareness radiating out, I highly recommend her. 

Now I am out to master "Michelle Merrifield's Yoga + Pilates"while this DVD involves more advanced balance training - which I am looking forward to, Michelle brings more of a "Pilates" instructor vibe to the DVD, talks loud, fast, and high pitched which easily distracts me from my meditative zone. Give her a go though if you are looking to get started!

MEAL PREPARATION

Olive Wraps + Tofu Eggless Salad

OLIVE WRAPS

Chives

Olives

Caramelized Onion

Baked red capsicum

Kalamata olives

 Vegan Cheese (Although I cheated and used mozzarella) 

1. Bake small diced capsicum (bake with a good cooking oil and place over and herbs and spices or slat and pepper you desire. 

2. Cook your onion in classic nuttelex and good cooking oil till they are soft and golden

3. Have your gluten free wraps ready (but be careful because they break easily), lather on the avocado and add the rest of the ingredients 

4. Bake the crap out of them then munch them all up

TOFU EGGLESS SALAD

Dijon Mustard

Snow Pea Sprouts

Carrot

Tofu

Vegan Mayonnaise

Salt + Pepper

Onion

1. This is really simple, chuck all the ingredients in a bowl then enjoy them. This salad tasted absolutely divine, go on and try it. 

PATTY SALAD SALAD

See previous post for the patties

Patties

Avocado

purple carrot

Sprouts

Spinach

 

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