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What Is CranioSacral Therapy? 

CranioSacral Therapy (CST)  A gentle yet effective bodywork that uses light touch to enhance the body’s natural healing processes and relieve chronic pain patterns and dysfunction.

It works with the body instead of forcefully imposing changes upon it bringing it naturally into homeostasis. This technique is increasingly used as a preventive health measure because of its ability to bolster resistance to disease and sustain overall good health as well as increase energy, enhance sleep patterns and decrease incidences of sickness.

How Does CranioSacral Therapy Work?

CranioSacral Therapy helps the body’s natural healing mechanisms dissipate the negative effects of stress on the central nervous system.  

Relieving pain, and restoring ones ability to recover from injury at a more accellerated pace. 

By complementing the body’s natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

• Mental Stress
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Migraines & Headaches
• Chronic Fatigue
• Sinusitis
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Emotional Difficulties
• Stress and Tension-Related Problems
• Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
• Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Post-Surgical Dysfunction
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD)
• Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis
• Frozen Shoulder
• Orthopedic Problems
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Autism
• Infantile Disorders
• Learning Disabilities
• ADD/ADHD
• Colic

This is accomplished through the craniosacral system, which maintains the environment in which the central nervous system functions. This system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth (which make up the cranium) down to the tailbone area (or sacrum). The role of this system in the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord is so vital that an imbalance or dysfunction in it can cause sensory, motor and/or neurological disabilities.

Like the pulse of the cardiovascular system, the craniosacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body. Using a touch no heavier than the weight of a nickel, skilled practitioners can monitor this rhythm at key body points to pinpoint the source of an obstruction or stress. Once a source has been determined, they can assist the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help the body self-correct. This simple action is often all it takes to remove a restriction. Rather than deciding how these changes should be made, the therapist follows cues from the body on how to proceed. This gentle approach is extremely safe and effective. Other times, CST may be combined with other complementary therapies to help restore the body to its optimum functioning level.

What to Expect… How a session is performed.

A CranioSacral Therapy session usually takes place in a quiet, private setting wearing loose, comfortable clothing. The session is performed with the client reclining, on a massage table or sitting if needed.  Hand positions work through “stations” at various times throughout the session at the client’s head, middle torso or feet. Working with the cranial bones, spinal fluid and sacrum.

What you may experience during a session.

Experiences during a CST session are as individual as the clients and practitioners themselves. They also may differ from session to session. At times, a client may deeply relax or even fall asleep; at other times, he or she may talk a great deal, recalling hidden memories or expressing emotions. Some will remain still during the entire session, hardly noticing the practitioner’s evaluation and treatment, while others will experience sensations within the body as the evaluation process is carried out. 

At various times throughout the session, the practitioner will support a client’s limbs and spine while facilitating release of accumulated tension. This process is called energy cyst release or tissue release. During this release, the client might recall circumstances surrounding a past shock, trauma or injury. Releasing and re-experiencing past hurts assists the body in reversing dysfunction and restoring the previous level of mobility. This entire process has been named SomatoEmotional Release®.

What you may experience following a session.

This relaxed state may cause some to sleep for many hours after a session. Others may experience an increase in energy. Reduction of pain or an increase in function may occur immediately after the session, or it may develop gradually over the next few days.

Since CST helps the body resume its natural healing processes, it isn’t unusual for improvement to continue weeks after the session. For some there may be a reorganization phase as the body adapts to the release of previously held patterns.

The few contraindications to CranioSacral Therapy are: aneurysm, intracranial hemorrhage, and other conditions where altering intracranial fluid pressure is not recommended. Any one with these conditions must inquire with their Medical Doctor prior to receiving treatment.

CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.  CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system – comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.  Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.  

For nearly 30 years, it has been shown to be effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and loss of function. CST is useful both as a primary therapeutic method and in combination with other traditional or complementary techniques. 

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Serving all of Central Florida, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, 32714, Lake Mary, FL, Heathrow, FL, Oviedo, FL, Winter Park, FL,. 32789, 32792,  Maitland, FL. 32751,  and Orlando, FL. 32801, 32804, 32802, 32803, 32810 

Thursday morning 10:30  – 11:30  Orlando

Wednesday evenings 7:30  – 08:45 Altamonte Springs

Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic form of yoga that combines breath, movement, meditation, rhythmic sound and deep relaxation. It is practical for the average person, because it works to release tension and energize in a short period of time, regardless of degree …of flexibility or experience. These classes are taught in the tradition of Yogi Bhajan who first brought Kundalini Yoga to the west in 1969. This yoga is taught in specific sequences of exercises (Kriyas) that create optimum health by strengthening the immune system, balancing the glands and creating a heightened level of awareness.

Getting Started

Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness

Is a powerful and dynamic practice that incorporates all aspects of yoga. In addition to developing physical vitality, this ancient system of yoga works with the energy systems of the body for emotional balancing, strengthening of the nervous system, stress relief and personal transformation. It is excellent for students of all levels. The best way to learn about Kundalini Yoga is to experience it!

What to expect in a Kundalini Yoga Class?

Kundalini classes begin with a time for centering. We call this “tuning in”. The teacher leads the class in the mantra: “Ong Namo, Guru Dev Namo”, which means “I call upon my own inner guidance, the teacher within me”. Students may follow along or listen as they like.

The class is then led in 10 – 20 minutes of warm-up exercises, which prepare the body for the yoga set (kriya) that follows. Each yoga set involves physical postures (asana), breath work (pranayama), and meditative focus. Yoga is followed by a long deep relaxation and a short meditation that allows time for regeneration and stress release.

What to bring, what to wear ?

For Kundalini classes, you only need to bring yourself. Many people feel comfortable bringing their own yoga mat, or a towel to lie on, and a light blanket or shawl to cover up with during relaxation if they tend to get cold. Please bring your own cushions to use in the class. Wear comfortable clothing the you can move and breathe in easily. Yoga is best done on an empty stomach. If you find it necessary to eat before class, choose a light, easily digestible snack.

Keep up! – Practice Makes Perfect

Ultimately, yoga practice is best done daily. Even a few minutes every day can make a big difference. But any practice, however often, will be beneficial. Two to three times a week will provide noticeable results. Some students find that having a “yoga buddy” helps them maintain their commitment to practice. Invite a friend to attend classes with your or meet a friend in class that like to keep a similar schedule. Talk to your teachers about yoga sets for home practice.

Sat Nam

In many classes, the mantra Sat Nam is used. Literally, “Sat” means Truth and “nam” means Name or Identity. Translated as Your True Identity or Highest Truth Within Yourself.

Each class ends with the song: “May the long time sun shine upon you, All love surround you, And the pure light within you, Guide your way on”.

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What are Breathwalks?

Breathwalks are the science of combining specific patterns of breathing synchronized with your walking steps and enhanced with the art of directed, meditative attention. Breathwalks are simple, natural and effective. Once you know how to choose and do a breathing pattern as you walk, you will have an immediate path to physical and mental fitness.

Breathwalks may seem comfortably familiar to you even though this is your first introduction to its practice. That is because it has combined within it many elements that you may have found in other places and in other disciplines.

The emphasis on breathing, and breathing consciously to attain a desired state has gradually gained widespread recognition, use and validation. Many training programs for childbirth such as Lamaze use breathing and focused attention to control pain and to create deep relaxation. Most forms of martial arts like karate, judo, win chung, tai chi and chi gung, use directed breathing to achieve their extraordinary gains in strength and agility. Competitive sports from golf to weightlifting to running have discovered that breath control and using the mind in a meditative way can give an edge to top athletes.

Conscious breathing is also used as a powerful technique in many therapies and approaches to personal growth and transformation. You may have been exposed to some of the breath’s possibilities in re-birthing, Grof breathwork, psychoenergetics, Reichian bodywork or many other related healing disciplines. In the workplace, control of the breath either directly or indirectly with music and evoked feelings has become ubiquitous for reducing the impact of stress. It is taught in many hospital programs for stress control, rehabilitation and addiction relief.

Meditation has become very popular. One of its primary techniques is to pay attention to the flow of the breath while letting other thoughts lose their command of your consciousness. Buddhist practitioners have shared this technique with millions of westerners in the last few decades. Practitioners of medical forms of meditation like the relaxation response, taught by Herbert Benson M.D., use mindfulness in dozens of major medical centers and healthcare programs around the country. Most universities have some form of meditation in their curricula. Most health clubs and spas also offers classes in meditation.

Another place you might have heard of or experienced parts of Breathwalk is in a spiritual setting. Many traditions use walking as a meditation to calm the mind, connect to nature and for healing. Though walking and Breathwalking are not religious, and do not belong to only one group or culture, they do have strong roots in many spiritual traditions.

Breathwalks are a place where these elements of conscious breathing, walking and meditation come together. It combines them seamlessly in a very accessible exercise anyone can do. Combining these elements makes the impact greater, the results even more effective. People who do Breathwalks often report that it enhances their efforts in other exercise or meditation endeavors.

Breathwalks gives you exercise, personal growth, meditative experience, stress mastery and a clear mind to feel your spirit more easily. It builds on the base of whatever you have experienced with breath, exercise and meditation. It takes you just one step farther to enhance your practices and add another dimension of choice to your experience”.

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Transformational Healing

The emotions are the most elusive part of the human body. Research has only begun to delve into the subconscious mind to discover how they affect every aspect of our lives. Many people find that they are unable to progress in life and achieve sought-after goals and dreams due to the trauma of emotional and physical abuse. These deep-seated emotional issues can undermine a person’s success, daily life and future, which is why new avenues for clearing negative emotions are available. Negative emotions create negative energy which stays in the energy field until transformed. One of the ways to transform this energy is through the use of therapeutic grade essential oils in this ancient spiritual ritual.Young Living Essential Oils to facilitate the release of negative emotions, unresolved angers, resentments, and ancestral memory of trauma and pain. This Egyptian DNA Healing therapy will heal negative energy and emotions that keep you from moving forward in your life and spiritual growth. The following therapeutic grade oil blends used in this spiritual ritual have many amazing qualities:

The emotions of anxiety and fear, for example, creates an acidic condition that activates the transcript enzyme that transcribes that emotion onto the RNA template (RNA is the sister molecule of DNA) and stores it in the DNA. The negative emotion then becomes a predominant factor in our lives from that moment on. The essential oil aldehydes and esters activate the amygdala and pineal gland to relax the central nervous system, affecting both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and also supports the body in releasing the acid that was created from negative emotions and negative energy which heals the DNA.

A sacred room in the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae depicts a ritual called “Cleansing the Flesh and Blood of Evil Deities” from which this compilation of oil blends has been formulated.

Valor – helps balance the energies of the body, fostering emotions of courage, confidence and self-esteem. It is the first oil used when starting this clearing.

Release – helps one to let go of obsessive feelings of denial, anger and frustration, enabling a sense of freedom and emotional well-being.

SARA – specifically formulated for those who are dealing with the trauma of sexual and/or ritual abuse; the fragrance allows the mind to relax and release fearful memories.

3 Wise Men – brings a sense of grounding and a feeling of being uplifted or supported while deep-seated trauma is being released.

Grounding – helps one to deal logically with the excitement of new ideas or when one is unable to face a painful reality; heightens awareness of how to deal effectively with a wide range of emotions.

Inner Child – helps to reconnect one with their true self which may have been lost during physical and/or mental abuse; helps stimulate forgotten memories while at the same time disclosing the strength of one’s inner identity which is a necessary step in finding emotional balance.

Present Time – encourages the feeling of being “in the now”, the only place to be in order to let go of dwelling excessively in the past or worrying about the future.

Hope – restores the vision of goals and dreams that may be suppressed or hindered by past traumatic experiences; helps one to reconnect with feels of strength, restoring a belief in the future and lift one from feelings of despair.

Joy – an exotic blend of therapeutic-grade essential oils to enhance self-love and joyfulness and to attract love into one’s life.

Forgiveness – helps reveal suppressed memories that my be blocking one’s progression enabling one to forgive, forget and move forward.

Harmony – an exquisite blend of 12 essential oils which promote physical and emotional balance by helping major energy centers in the body work in unison, reducing stress which creates an overall feeling of well-being.

White Angelica – a combination of oils used during ancient times to increase the energy of the electrical field or aura surrounding the body and to bring a sense of strength and protection against the bombardment of negative energy.

All of the oils described here are from the Young Living Essential Oils Feelings Kit. 

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This truly is a transformational experience…. get more connected with Your Feelings!                                                                                    Amanda ~ Orlando

The Lakota people would raise their hands high into the sky, using them as antennas pulling this beautiful vibrant energy from the dancing lights, inhaling the energy and pushing it up the spine. They believed that these enchanting lights had the power to raise their personal energy level and to make them well. 

The United States and Canada borders were completed in the 1800′s. The Lakota people could no longer travel north to experience the wonderful energizing effects of the Northern Lights. Feathers were then used instead to raise their energy, brushing them lightly up the spine. 

Essential Oils were used in ancient times to lift the spirit and increase the energies of the body. The Bible has many examples of oils being used to anoint and cleanse the body. The ritual of applying oils was practiced with the purest intentions in the hope of bringing great joy and relief to both, those who gave and those who received it. 

The Raindrop Technique is often used with Vita-Flex which means “vitality through the reflexes.” It is a special form of massage. These two techniques are very different from traditional reflexology and back massage. They do not employ heavy pressure, pushing, or any form of spinal manipulation. The essential oils gentle action is what brings about the remarkable results. 

Raindrop Therapy combines aromatherapy, vita flex, and more to create a healing and cleansing massage.  This therapy is to bring total balance, a sense of harmony, and body wellness, including mental, physical, and emotional through the techniques used.  The premise behind this massage therapy is the use of specific antimicrobial essential oils applied in a particular sequence with various techniques which reduces the body’s inflammations and destroys any viral presence.  Original theory behind this is to heal problems of the spine; however modifications can be incorporated into the therapy to treat other conditions.  Raindrop therapy focuses on the application of a number of specific essential oils to various parts of the body through a combination of techniques. 

The principal oils used in raindrop therapy are: Seven Single Oils: Thyme, Basil, Peppermint, Oregano, Wintergreen, Cypress and Marjoram. Two Oil Blends: Valor & Aroma Seiz. Also contains Ortho Ease Aromatherapy Massage Oil and V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex.  

The raindrops of oils are dropped onto the back from a height of about six inches, thus the name, “Raindrop”. The oils are then lightly brushed with the fingertips in a feathering technique until they are absorbed, infusing the body with their positive properties.

The statement from the Essential Oils Desk Reference sums it up: “RAINDROP technique is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assisting the body in correcting defects in the curvature of the spine. During the years that it has been practiced, it has resolved numerous cases of scoliosis and kyphosis and eliminated the need for back surgery for thousands of people. Raindrop Technique originated in the 1980s from the research of D. Gary Young working with a Lakota medicine man named Wallace Black Elk. It integrates Vitaflex and massage, utilizing the power of essential oils in bringing the body into structural and electrical alignment.”

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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A series of 5-7 acupressure points are stimulated in a sequence of energy flow through the meridians. By working in this sequence there is a logical energetic flow based on the theories found in acupressure. In addition, from the trigger point releases we reduce pain referrals moving from the outside in toward the cervical spine, and soft tissue release directly under the occiput. This softening of the holding pattern of the thoracic and shoulders allows for an additional release with the modified A/O (atlas/occipital) release when manipulating the final trigger points directly under the edge of the occiput and mastoid process.

The QRT was developed through years of studying various modalities and recognizing the need for clients to relax prior to initiating subsequent deep soft tissue work. In addition to tension from stress that many clients present with there are also physical and emotional conditions producing pain and discomfort in the head, neck, and shoulders-headaches, whiplash, osteoporosis, disc problems, nerve entrapments, muscle spasms, inflammation, swelling, TMJ, and emotional tension. The Quick Release Technique addresses these conditions and helps to alleviate them by:

• Releasing trigger points
• Releasing tension from stress
• Reducing the splinting of the soft tissue
• Softening muscle spasms that entrap nerves
• Increasing ROM in head, neck, and shoulder
• Initiating the release of myofascial holding patterns.
• Decompressing the cranium and mobilizing the occiput
• Softening the character armor (chronically tightened tissue)
• Mobilizing the static energy blocked behind the character armor
• Reducing nerve entrapment from chronically tightened muscles
• Reestablishing the flow of energy through the acupressure pathways
• Releasing the swelling found in the tightened muscles of the character armor
• Releasing the curvature of the neck allowing the client to lie
  supine more comfortably
• Releasing distortions of the neck-forward head posture or reverse curve,
  rigid military neck, and jamming of the occiput and atlas.

After a thorough QRT session the client is ready for the subsequent SET Head-Neck-Shoulder deep tissue protocol that addresses additional ischemia, fluid and toxins, myofascial unwinding, fibrous tissue, adhesions, scar tissue, and bunched fascia. This will provide long lasting release of the neck structure to achieve a normalization of the reverse curvature and/or any other distortions in the cervical spine. The protocol is designed to release the anterior shoulders and neck first, followed by the posterior, which will prevent the client from going further into the distortion.

Material is from Relief From Head, Neck and Shoulder Pain, Don McCann, founder of SET

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