Benefits of a Good Back and Neck Massage

Relax and Rejuvenate with Massage Therapy

Massages are relaxing, and that is exactly why all of us love them! But the fact is that a professionally done massage has several therapeutic effects apart from mere relaxation. A professional masseur’s expert strokes usually give rise to the reaction in the body during and after a massage of the body releasing the “feel-good” chemicals called endorphins that have pain-relieving and mood-elevating properties.

There are several energy points in the back and neck area. According to traditional massage therapists, energy points near the shoulder blades and the base of the neck control the circulation of blood to arms and legs, while the points at the base of the spine control the circulation to the legs and feet. Through massage these points are stimulated and improve the blood circulation in the limbs as well as support the reduction of pain and/or numbness in these areas.

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Revisiting the Seven Habits

It’s been almost a decade since I read the infamous self-help book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey, but it’s such a helpful tool that it came as no real surprise when I recently felt compelled to re-read it. As I did so, I found myself wondering if I had addressed or implemented the particular habit introduced in each new chapter. By the time I finished those chapters, I was delighted to find that I had, in fact, embraced them since my initial reading of the book. Of course, I had also adapted the suggestions or guidelines in the book concerning the habits to tailor them to my own unique needs and experiences. This discovery reminded me that we each determine our own level of success.

Covey encourages readers of his best seller, which has sold 15 million-plus copies in almost 40 languages since its first printing in 1991, to embrace the seven habits he outlines so they can implement them in their own lives to increase their success or effectiveness as well as become more satisfied with their accomplishments at the end of an established time frame...

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Understanding the Energy of Your Aura

When you hear the word “energy,” the first thing you probably think of is gas, electricity, or something similar that produces change or movement. In truth, this definition is very similar to how practitioners like myself would describe energy from the perspective of our work with auras. “Aura” refers to the space surrounding your physical being that extends upward and outward in the basic reach of your arm span. People often think of their aura as being their “personal space” in which they determine what gets in and what’s excluded.

Human beings are living, breathing sources of energy. Think, for example, of the heat our bodies produce when we’re cold or the perspiration we produce when we’re hot. Similarly, our metabolism is another form of energy that converts our food from simple nourishment to fuel.

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Understanding Tarot

Are you curious about the history and use of tarot cards? Click here to go to our website to read our new article about understanding tarot.

The Sixth Sense

What is intuition? A gut feeling? Instinct? Your inner voice? The subconscious? Or a sixth sense? It is actually all of these, and the word you choose to describe it depends on your conditioning and beliefs. Intuition is not a special power that a few blessed souls possess; it is universal just like the sense of smell. Some of us may be more intuitive than others, but the fact is that all of us posses this sixth sense.

Theories of Intuition

A common theory of intuition is that everything in the universe is energy; needless to say, this is a well-accepted fact as well. In metaphysical terms all human interaction can be described as interaction between energies. Our bodies are capable of sensing the energies around us and our mind can sense the energy of every situation we visualize: this ability is called the sixth sense or intuition. By paying close attention to the subtle reactions of our body and mind to every person we meet and every situation we find ourselves in (visualized or present), we can understand and interpret the meaning of our mind and body reactions (Read: intuition).

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Reiki ~ Benefits

Good Morning Everyone,

I haven't heard the saying TGIF as much as I have this morning. Here in the NW we are getting hit with an Arctic Blast as the news reporters have dubbed this latest winter storm. Arctic is right with temperatures staying at and below freezing. But it looks like there will be snow for Christmas which is always fun!

Okay, onto today's focus ... the benefits of Reiki. Here at Therapy in Transition we have heard numerous different types of results and outcomes from clients after their sessions. Some of these benefits have lasted hours, days and weeks. As we stated in our post from very early this morning, all of the sessions are unique to each individual and the same individual may have completely different experiences from one session to the next.

Benefits as we have heard them ...
~ increase in energy,
~ increased clarity on life's mission,
~ ability to balance themselves and their surroundings,
~ decrease in stress levels,
~ decrease in physical pain associated with different physical ailments,
~ increase in feelings of peace and acceptance,
~ increase in creative passion
~ increase in stamina
~ improved sleeping habits,
~ increase in ability to 'feel' their body's needs and make better choices surrounding nutritional and exercise decisions, and
~ increase in the feelings of self love.

Any of these benefits resonate with you? Then possibly a Reiki session is just what your inner wisdom is guiding you to embrace.

Hopefully this posting will help give a better understanding how Reiki can support you in your life's mission and journey. Until next time ... embrace your inner wisdom.

Namaste,
Karen