TYPES OF THERAPHY

Reflexology
Reflexology is a healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to all the glands, organs and other parts of the body. It is a natural, non-invasive way of stimulating the internal organs, thereby increasing circulation and restoring bodily functions to normal.Reflexology has been around for millennia. A pictograph found in an Egyptian tomb dated at about 2330 BC shows two men working on the feet of two other men. Reflexology has long been a part of Chinese medicine. Native Americans have practiced a form of it for generations. What are the benefits of Reflexology? Reflexology can reduce stress, relieve headache, treat digestive disorders, allergies, increase energy levels, improve circulation, cleanse the body of toxins and strengthen the immune system. Women may find it especially helpful in relieving menstrual cramps, pre-menstrual syndrome, and troublesome menopausal symptoms. Everyone can benefit from a Reflexology session from the very young to the very old. Those in good health can use Reflexology to relieve stress and maintain their health, while others experiencing health problems may gain relief from aches and pains, restoration of lost vitality.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a truly holistic therapy, taking into account your mind, body and spirit. The use of essential oils and how to blend them with base oils/creams is a vast subject that requires at least a full year’s course with maybe even years of practice afterwards to become truly accomplished. But on the workshop, we will look at some of the more popular essential oils and their properties, and how to blend them with a base oil.There are many uses for aromatherapy, in a bath, inhaled, diffusers, room sprays, placed in lotions, creams and perfume. Whilst these possibilities will be discussed, we will be using our Aromatherapy blend for a back massage. Massage has so many benefits both physical and mental – physically it aids relaxation of your muscles, helps with lymphatic drainage to get rid of toxins in the body, and revitalises your blood flow. Mentally it allows you to totally ‘switch-off’ giving time to bring new thoughts into your mind. The feeling of touch is renowned for aiding healing and the combination is like a refresher boost to your entire system.

Crystal healing
Crystal Healing is by no means a new therapy. Crystals have been used since the beginning of time when it was believed that crystal forces set the electromagnetic field of the earth so that human souls could incarnate. Legends of the ancient continent of Atlantis tell us that crystals generated power for entire cities. It was speculated that Egyptian pyramids were capped with crystals to channel cosmic forces into these perfect structures. Many civilizations have used crystals and stones for healing and protection to the most powerful initiations.Crystals are composed of minute particles called atoms, which create energy and produce subtle vibrations. When used in healing and placed on the body, the crystals help raise your vibration to bring your energy into balance. With your body in balance it enables you to function wholly, fighting disease, combating stress that may lead to physical illness.Crystal healing is a very relaxing therapy. It enables you to ‘switch off’ from the world for a short while to enable your own self-healing. When I learnt crystal healing, with Lisa Ireson in Norfolk, (2000) it was the therapy that brought about the most changes to my life. A real journey of self-discovery.Like aromatherapy, the study of crystals is something that is learnt over a period of time. Time to enable you to become adjusted to ‘feeling’ and to raise your ‘intuition’. Everyone has the ability to use crystals –even if this is your first introduction to them. During the day we will look at chakras, energy centres in our body, and how they affect our everyday lives. We will use the energy that is naturally placed in our hands to ‘search’ each other’s energy field, the Aura.