Posts Tagged ‘trauma release’
Yoga Exercise with Brooks Holland (Chapter 21 of DVD)
Beginning yoga exercise with several poses demonstrated and narrated by Brooks. Beginning in Table Pose, exhale back to Downward Facing Dog Pose… Arms spread for Warrior Two Pose. Feel pulse of breath through body. Clasp hands behind back, bend down, release neck. Lie down, clasp leg, foot up to sky, stretch toes. Sivasana – final resting pose – lying down, release into floor for full relaxation.
Duration : 0:5:26
Yoga & Tai Chi (Chapter 12 of DVD)
Describes the process and attributes of Yoga & Tai Chi. You can do yoga from many different fitness levels. Yoga postures are preparation for breath-work. Then Meditation. Then spiritual reflection. Yoga is not a competitive sport. Tai Chi -moving meditation. Practiced in communities across Asia. Used to prevent falls, lower blood pressure, and manage stress. Flowing movement tied with breath and meditation.
Duration : 0:2:31
Massage (Chapter 17 of DVD)
Used to think massage therapy was an indulgence, but it is not. Since the time of Hippocrates, useful adjunct to medical care. Effective way to manage stress. Resarch shows – lowers blood pressure and relieves anxiety. Excellent results when parents provide massage for children. Massage therapist should accept feedback, have training in different techniques. Regular course of massage is best way. Benefits accrue over time. Commiting to time for yourself to receive human touch in healing manner.
Duration : 0:2:26
Counseling, Hypnosis & Guided Imagery (Chapter 19 of DVD)
Counseling is beneficial to all. Counselor holds up mirror, doesn’t judge us. Counselor is partner with tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps shift patterns in thinking. Shifting the ways we think about stress can help. Clinical Hypnosis for relaxation and healing. Helpful before and after surgery. Relieve tension in muscles. Headache pain and lower back pain. Using mind to help the body. Guided imagery uses imagination to relieve tension. Healing thoughts that can relax us. “Go” to a peaceful place in your mind.
Duration : 0:3:6
