Abundance

How do you react to the word "Abundance"?

A definition of "Abundance" is "plenty of something". Not an easy word to feel comfortable with in our lives where most things have a finite size and life span.

Does it have to be like that though? Perhaps our perception of how life works is skewed and there is in fact plenty of everything. Have you ever wished for an abundance of love or peace or more time to do things or more money or to be more generous?

Recently I have been drawn to this whole question of abundance and whether we have the right to ask for  such an extraordinary thing. Then I realised that that was my first block to gaining abundance. Somewhere durning my life I learnt that it was not my right to have an abundance of anything. Said like that it looks pretty crazy but we have all been told in various ways by various people during our lives that we are not to have abundance for some reason. Some might think that money is evil or you only get money by working very hard; having time to do what you want is an indulgence; peace is only for gurus; and many more. These are all self imposed blocks to having abundance in everything.

So what can you do if you would like to get rid of these blocks?

You can start by becoming aware of which blocks you have and this awareness may be sufficient to release those blocks but if they have been there for a long time then you may want to see a CranioSacral therapist who can use the tools of Imagery and Dialogue to bring the awareness into the conscious mind and see how to deal with it. Then finally there are teleseminar courses on the web which you can find if you google the word "Abundance".

So enjoy getting rid of your blocks and relaxing into abundance.

I know I have.

Infant ear infections

CranioSacral therapy (CST) can help children overcome ear infections by improving Eustachian tube (ET) shape.
In children under 6 years old the ET is less angled that an adults and it is harder for fluids to drain through it from the middle ear. The resulting congestion can then cause infections in the ear.
If the shape of the ET is compromised in any way by the surrounding bones such as the Temporal, Sphenoid and Occiput or muscles that attach to the soft palate and the upper throat then CST is invaluable in realigning these areas and improving the drainage in the ET.
The ET is also minutely stretched and squeezed by the CranioSacral rhythm which helps to free the ET of restrictions and to pump the fluids through.
CST sessions for children are 30 minutes long and can be undertaken either lying down or sitting up which ever is more comfortable for the child. Parents are always required to be present.

Sensitive Backs

For many years now I have had an occasional pain in my right side that has never been serious but more annoying. During a recent CranioSacral session this area presented itself and the awareness came to me that the pain was due to an over sensitive spine in an area where I had had an epidural injection at the birth of my first child. Then as if to reinforce my awareness my next client presented similar symptoms from a more recent epidural administered for severe back pain.

The spine is enveloped in membrane of which the outer layer is called the Dura Mater. This membrane also extends for a short distance along the nerves that exit the spinal column. When a trauma takes place in the spine at a certain spot, such as an injection, the membrane becomes tight around the nerves which results in the nerves becoming hyper sensitive and over reacting to situations. In Cranioacral Therapy we call theses areas Facilitated Segments. These Facilitated Segments may effect nerves that lead to organs such as the stomach or the liver, causing pain in the organ for very little reason.

CranioSacral Therapy can work on these Facilitated Segments to release and relax the membrane around the nerves and enable the nerves to work efficiently again.

As far as the effect of the epidural on the cerebral spinal fluid goes it may take some years for it to work out the system.

CranioSacral Multi Hands Clinic now open!

My colleague Catherine and I are delighted to announce the opening of our CranioSacral Multi Hands Clinic.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10.00-13.00.

Garden Cottage
Underhill Lane
Clayton
BN6 9PJ

07979080206

CranioSacral therapy is a natural way to let the body heal itself from chronic pain and emotional stress. Using two pairs of hands, the body can work faster and deeper, moving through layers of resistance to the core of the problem.
The treatments are undertaken on a couch fully clothed and each session lasts an hour.
We would also like to offer these treatments at £55 each.

Catherine and I are both Certified and practising Upledger CranioSacal Therapist and Catherine is also a chiropractor with a practice in London.

We look forward to seeing you.

Smile! It's so easy.

I was out Christmas shopping recently with my determined face on and my "To Do" list in my hand when someone smiled at me.

Immediately I relaxed and started to breathe again and the effect stayed with me for the rest of the day. It was so simple and so effective.

It also put me in mind of a practice that I had long forgotten about that is explained in full in the book by Mantak Chia "Awaken Healing Energy through the Tao".

The practice is simple. You have to remember to smile both outwardly and inwardly.  The outward smile comes quite naturally after you have been practicing the inner smile.

So what is an inner smile?

Imagine a smile spreading out behind your eyes and feel all the muscles around your eyes relax which in turn relaxes the muscles in your forehead and down into your cheeks and jaw. The feeling in your face is effortless and light and if you look in the mirror you can see your smile. The effect on others is magnetic. Any anger, fear or stress they may have when they are looking at you just dissolves away.

You can practice your inner smile to all parts of your body and the message of love it sends can only be positive for your health.

It's such a happy practice.

Enjoy!

Do you want to know your reason for being alive?

Jill Windmill

Have you ever wondered why you are here on earth? Have you ever wanted to know where to focus all your energy? Have you ever wandered how you can best help this world?

You may have asked yourself these questions or others that are equally large and profound. But do you have an answer?

I have been working with CranioSacral Imagery and Dialogue techniques to address these questions for my clients.

We may not know or even want to know the big ultimate reason for being alive but wouldn't it be helpful to know what we can be doing to get a step closer in the right direction. What can I do in the next week/month/year to move closer towards my purpose or focus or reason for being?

When people come to me with a serious desire to know what to do next I invite them to ask themselves what their big question is such as "How best can I help this world?" and then become aware of where in their body they are feeling this question.

Then using Imagery and Dialogue techniques we focus on this area of the body and see what it requires. It could be there is a blockage to communication or the area is a portal through which the subconscious wishes to communicate with the conscious mind. We work towards allowing the area to feel in harmony and at peace.

It is at that point when the more immediate question can be asked. "What do I have to do in the next week/month/year to move towards that big question?" This is when the understanding of how to move forward is revealed and honed to provide a comprehensive to do list for you to practice over that period.

It is of course up to you to follow that list and return when the period is up to find out what is needed next but I am sure the joy in your heart that comes from following your path will help you in your endeavors.

Turn bad days into good days.

Peace

Do you have days when your mind just goes around and around with incessant chatter. When you have a pain in your body and you just feel low in spirit?

There are three things you can do on a regular basis that will limit the number of days you feel like that.

• Meditate
• Practice Tai Chi, yoga or Qi Gong
• Chanting

Sitting and meditating helps quieten the mind so you can think and feel more clearly.

Practicing Tai Chi, yoga or Qi Gong helps the body to open up so it can function more efficiently and it enables you to sit and meditate without getting pains in your body.  Concentrating on the moves also helps still the chatter in the mind.

Chanting helps you to breath more fully and the movement of the diaphragm helps to massage the other organs to keep them healthy. It also focuses your mind to help quieten it down.

If you are in the Brighton area why not try:

• Brighton Buddhist Centre for meditation
• Taoist.org.uk for Tai Chi classes
• www.chanting-group.co.uk for chanting practice

Have fun and feel better.