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“Give your body a little love, it deserves it.”

Reiki is an energy healing technique in which a Reiki master (who has undergone formal training in this healing art) uses gentle hand movements with the intention to guide the flow of healthy energy (what’s known in Reiki as life force energy) through the client's body to reduce stress and promote healing.

A Reiki sound bath has proven to have healing effects on the mind as well as the body. A sound bath session can lead to reduced anxiety levels, tension, and sadness as well as diminished pain.

With the use of tibetan singing bowls, quartz chakra colored singing bowls, and koshi chimes, the sound bath I perform after the massage promotes wellbeing and relaxation. The vibration of the sound waves induce a meditative state while the body is brought into resonant balance.

Each chakra corresponds to organs, emotions, and metaphysical parts of you. Sound Baths use sound waves at different frequencies to realign the cells in your body to their natural and optimal vibrational state.

The unique combination of Reiki and Sound Healing Therapy can help to resolve emotional distress, increase relaxation, and increase the recipient's feeling of spiritual well-being.

- Get a Massage every 1-2 weeks if possible.

Self Care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
If we don’t take the time to relax and renew, our wellbeing and health can suffer. Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Take some time this month to do things that make you feel good.

- Make sleep a priority.

A good night’s rest is key to having energy to sustain you for your day of activities! If you’ve been staying up late or having trouble sleeping, try and get to bed earlier or adopt a wind down routine before bed. Put electronics away before getting into bed to avoid the temptation to spend another hour scrolling through instead of getting the sleep your body craves!

- Write down 3- 10 things your grateful in a journal before falling asleep instead. Notice how you feel when you awake the next day.

- Hydrate with water first thing in the morning. Your body needs it.

- Massage Is “You Time”
During summer, you are busy with plans and activities more than other times of the year. Hikes, picnics and park trips become the norm. “You time” shouldn’t be put on hold just because it’s summer.

- Massage Soothes Exercise Pain
Many people are more physically active in the summer, when nice weather makes being outdoors easy. Whether your exercise of choice is running, swimming, golf, hiking with the family, or playing organized sports, you’re likely more active this time of year.

- Massage Reduces Swelling in Joints and Limbs
Summer heat and humidity tends to lead to swelling and discomfort, due to static accumulation of fluids. Many people will get swelling in their legs and ankles but edema can happen anywhere. Massage can help increase blood flow, reduce swelling and make movement more comfortable, even during the height of heat.

- Massage Relieves Stress
The summer can be particularly stressful for some people. You may have kids home from school, family vacations, get aways, visiting family, parties, etc. One of massage’s big benefits is it reduces stress.

- Boosts Immunity
Massage helps boost your immune system. Keeps you healthy.

As a therapeutic treatment, Watsu is used to alleviate pain and tension. People also use it to enhance physical movement and joint mobility.

It may provide relief for people with:

muscle tension
low back pain
chronic pain
fibromyalgia
discomfort during pregnancy
post-traumatic stress disorder
anxiety
depression
sleep disorders
stress-related conditions
neurological conditions (like multiple sclerosis)
spinal cord injury
injury rehabilitation

Watsu therapy is done in a pool or hot tub. The water is heated to 95°F (35°C), which is close to the same temperature as your skin.

During Watsu, a therapist gently moves your body in water. This is known as passive hydrotherapy, because you don’t need to actively perform the movements.

Your therapist is in the water with you. They move your body in specific motions, which may include:

gentle twisting
rocking or cradling
stretching
massaging pressure points

The goal is to release tightness in your muscle and fascia tissue. It’s also meant to promote a healthy flow of energy, or qi.

Reduces stress and increasing relaxation.

Reduces pain and muscle soreness and tension.

Improves circulation, energy and alertness.

Lowers heart rate and blood pressure.

Improves immune function.

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Reduce Stress
It is imperative to get your stress levels under control to have a healthy mind and body. Researchers found that when a participant got a massage, their cortisol levels significantly reduced. Cortisol is your stress hormone and controls your fight or flight response.

Improve Sleep
Sleep is incredibly important to everyone’s physical and mental well-being. Getting an aromatherapy massage could help you get a full night’s rest. Some of the best to treat sleep problems include lavender, peppermint, and roman chamomile.

Pain Management
The Massage Therapy Foundation published a research project that demonstrated that massages led to a significant decrease in pain levels, and also helped patients sleep patterns, relaxation, the healing process, and more.

Detoxification
When someone gets a massage, your body begins to release toxins that are stored throughout the muscles. Getting rid of these impurities in your system can help to increase energy, aid in weight loss, and reduce inflammation.

Strengthen Immune System
Massage helps to increase circulation which support an increase in the activity level of white blood cells that are used to combat any virus or infections.

Hydrotherapy is the use of water to maintain health. Simply put, hydrotherapy is the use of water to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being. Hot tubs use powerful jets of warm water and air to massage the neck, shoulders, lumbar, legs and feet.

The theory behind it is that water has many properties that give it the ability to heal: Water can store and carry heat and energy.

Hydromassage has been proven to promote relaxation and cell renewal. It can also boost your mood with no medicinal side effects. People with chronic anxiety can be soothed by hydromassage, as can those with high blood pressure, digestive issues, or migraines.

- Flexible exercise option, no equipment is required.
- No sweating is required to gain strength, fitness, and pain relief benefits.
- Water supports the body while providing gentle resistance.
- Warm water soothes sore muscles.
- Typically appropriate for all levels of fitness.
- Increase in joint flexibility.
- Buoyancy offers a tremendous advantage because it reduces the effects of gravity allowing for increased joint range of motion.
- Increase in muscle strength.
- Decrease in pain.
- Decrease in abnormal tone, spasticity, and rigidity.
- Improved balance.

Reducing stress and increasing relaxation.
Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension.
Improving circulation, energy, and alertness.
Lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Improving immune function.

Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears. It’s based on the theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems.

Reflexology rests on the ancient Chinese belief in qi (pronounced “chee”), or “vital energy.” According to this belief, qi flows through each person. When a person feels stressed, their body blocks qi.

This can cause an imbalance in the body that leads to illness. Reflexology aims to keep qi flowing through the body, keeping it balanced and disease free.

In Chinese medicine, different body parts correspond with different pressure points on the body. Reflexologists use maps of these points in the feet, hands, and ears to determine where they should apply pressure.

They believe their touch sends energy flowing through a person’s body until it reaches the area in need of healing.

Reflexology may help:

reduce stress and anxiety
reduce pain
lift mood
improve general well-being
boost their immune system
get over colds and bacterial infections
clear up sinus issues
recover from back problems
correct hormonal imbalances
boost fertility
improve digestion
ease arthritis pain

Movement and massage matter. Physical touch is a powerful thing. Some of the physical health benefits include having better muscle function and tone, improved range of motion, decrease in pain, and aiding to slow the rate of further muscle degeneration. Improved range of motion is a great benefit to the body since this also includes increasing circulation to areas needed which in turn helps decrease swelling.

Consider simple tips for better sleep, from setting a sleep schedule to including physical activity in your daily routine.

1. Stick to a sleep schedule
Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep.

2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink
Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. Your discomfort might keep you up.

3. Create a restful environment
Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Exposure to light might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens just before bedtime. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.

4. Limit daytime naps
Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep. If you choose to nap, limit yourself to up to 30 minutes and avoid doing so late in the day.

5. Include physical activity in your daily routine
Regular physical activity can promote better sleep. Avoid being active too close to bedtime, however.

6. Manage worries
Resolve your worries or concerns before bedtime. Jot down 3 things you're grateful for before bed.

Soul healing is an energy healing system that’s similar to Healing Touch, Reiki and medical Qi Gong. The only point of difference is that it’s done at the soul level. This means that it goes beyond physical or energetic healing. It has a powerful and direct impact on your life. Soul healing focuses on your destiny and true self. Spiritual healing when aligned with your soul’s spiritual path helps you excel in personal and professional life.

Techniques Used in Soul Healing

1. Sound power
The sound of soul and heart along with sacred soul songs and divine healing mantras is used to heal by increasing the vibration of energy.

2. Breathing power
Advanced breathing techniques are used to boost and enhance the healing process.

3. Body power
This technique uses a specific hand or body position to develop energy and heal itself.

4. Soul power
This technique applies the power of the soul over matter to transform, bless and heal all aspects of your life.

5. Mindpower
This technique applies to the power of the mind over matter. It means using the power of your mind including creative visualization and intention to transform, heal and bless each and every aspect of your life.

Many modalities fall under the phrase energy work, such as reiki, intuitive healing, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), somatic healing, and even therapeutic techniques like EMDR. Energy healing is shifting one state of consciousness to another state of consciousness. So shifting an emotion from sadness to joy would be moving from one consciousness to another. Even talk therapy is energy healing, because there is catharsis in talking through the story.

Soul healing is when you as a conscious being are willing to accept full responsibility the energy you are carrying are your karmic patterns to heal and you are not a victim to what happens in life. Soul healing means you are looking not just at your story in this life, but also at all the soul history your being carries that contribute to where you are now. Soul healing requires an open crown chakra, faith, trust, and the ability to receive light through your spiritual connection in order for your soul to shift in this body and in this life.

Collectively we are living in a time where we are asked to heal our wounds not just in the energy body or history in this life, but to heal on the soul-level.

A massage therapist's touch causes an immediate reaction in your brain. As soon as your skin's nerve cells feel pressure, they signal the brain to release feel-good chemicals called endorphins, which boost your mood and give you a natural high.

Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body. It combines meditation with the practice of mindfulness, which can be defined as a mental state that involves being fully focused on "the now" so you can acknowledge and accept your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment.

Techniques can vary, but in general, mindfulness meditation involves deep breathing and awareness of body and mind. All you need is a comfortable place to sit, three to five minutes of free time, and a judgment-free mindset.

Focus on Breathing
Become aware of your breath, attuning to the sensation of air moving in and out of your body as you breathe. Feel your belly rise and fall as the air enters your nostrils and leaves your nostrils. Pay attention to the temperature change when the breath is inhaled versus when it's exhaled.

Notice Your Thoughts
The goal is not to stop your thoughts but to get more comfortable becoming the "witness" to the thoughts. When thoughts come up in your mind, don't ignore or suppress them. Simply note them, remain calm, and use your breathing as an anchor.

Breathwork supports so many of the challenges everyone experiences. It reduces stress, creates feelings of openness, love, peace, gratitude, clarity, communication, and connection. Breathwork also helps release trauma or mental, physical, and emotional blocks, as well as anxiety, depression, fear, grief, and anger.

The most efficient way to breathe is by bringing the air down toward the belly. As the diaphragm contracts, the belly expands to fill the lungs with air. “Belly breathing” is efficient because it pulls the lungs downward, creating negative pressure inside the chest. This brings air into the lungs.

Try "Mindful Breathing" for anxiety, stress, sleep issues, or high blood pressure:

- Find a quiet place without distractions
- Choose a comfortable position, ideally sitting or lying down
- Focus on breathing by feeling and listening to the body inhale and exhale
- Allow thoughts to pass through the mind without judgment

Deep Breathing:

Taking a deep, full breath can slow the heartbeat and make a person feel calmer.

- Sit somewhere comfortable and consciously relax the shoulders
- Inhale slowly, filling the lungs
- Exhale slowly, emptying the lungs completely

Reducing stress and increasing relaxation
Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension
Improving circulation, energy, and alertness
Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
Improving immune function
Reduces Anxiety
Improves Overall Sleep Quality
Strengthens the Lower Back
Helps Fight Depression

Thai massage, which originated in India, has been around for over 2,500 years. Originally regarded as a healing art, traditional Thai massage includes influences from both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine.

Unlike typical Western-type massages, it doesn’t involve lying on a massage bed while a massage therapist applies oil to your body and kneads your muscles and pressure points.

Instead, you lie fully clothed on a mat on the ground while a practitioner uses stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve flexibility and circulation.

Sometimes referred to as assisted yoga, Thai massage is focused on improving the flow of energy throughout your body.

Relieves headaches
Reduces back pain
Relieves joint stiffness and pain
Increases flexibility and range of motion
Eases anxiety
Revives energy

In a traditional Thai massage, practitioners use their hands, thumbs, elbows, forearms, and sometimes even their feet to reduce tension in your muscles.
The practitioner will move your body into yoga-like positions in addition to pulling and rocking your body in various ways, using the weight and pressure of their body to assist you.

Many diets focus on what to eat, but intermittent fasting is all about when you eat.
With intermittent fasting, you only eat during a specific time. Fasting for a certain number of hours each day or eating just one meal a couple days a week, can help your body burn fat.

There are several different ways to do intermittent fasting, but they are all based on choosing regular time periods to eat and fast. For instance, you might try eating only during an eight-hour period each day and fast for the remainder. Or you might choose to eat only one meal a day two days a week. The 5:2 approach, involves eating regularly five days a week. For the other two days, you limit yourself to one 500–600 calorie meal.

During eating periods, “eating normally” does not mean going crazy. You’re not likely to lose weight or get healthier if you pack your feeding times with high-calorie junk food, super-sized fried items & treats. However, you can hardly go wrong when you pick complex, unrefined carbohydrates such as whole grains, leafy greens, healthy fats and lean protein.

Intermittent Fasting Benefits:
Thinking and memory
Heart health
Diabetes and obesity
Physical performance
Tissue Health

Reiki is a form of complementary therapy relating to energy healing. Proponents say that it works with the energy fields around the body and involves the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to the client.

The word “Reiki” means “mysterious atmosphere, miraculous sign.” It comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning universal, and “ki,” meaning life energy.

Reiki is a type of energy healing. According to practitioners, energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or even emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.

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

Some Reiki techniques:

Centering
Clearing
Beaming
Extracting harmful energies
Infusing
Smoothing and raking the aura

Reiki practitioners will typically give Reiki treatment in a peaceful, private setting. They also use crystals and chakra healing wands to enable healing or protect a home from negative energy.