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Blessings Readers,


We are well and truly into the new year of 2012 and fully in the age of Aquarius! What a great year of potential for all of us! So important to keep up regular healthy practises to balance as we undergo the planetary changes that are upon us in these times.


January has been a busy month for me and have been working lately with a Feldenkrais practitioner for some of my own health concerns. I had heard of this therapy before but hadn't a depth in understanding. I now love this therapy!
The Feldenkrais Method aims to improve movement repertoire, aiming to expand and refine the use of the self through awareness, in order to reduce pain or limitations in movement, and promote general well being.
The way I perceive it is the Feldenkrais practitioner encourages your body to remember how it naturally is, when we were perfectly aligned and in mind-body harmony (When we were babies and small children). The practitioner does this through exercises given to do, and on table bodywork. I found this very effective and worked for me.
I will be going into more depth with this therapy next post.


*Here are a few tips on how to get the most from your massage/bodywork before your appointment.


1. When you make your appointment make it a point to know as much as possible about the massage style and techniques used to be sure you will be comfortable with it. You may wish to discuss with the practitioner their qualifications and years of experience.


2. Try to clear your mind of worries before you show up for your appointment. If its possible try to clear the entire day of your scheduled massage and devote the day to relaxation and healing. If this is difficult to do perhaps an afternoon or even a few hours.


3. Be aware of your appointment time and show up a little early, ten minutes is good. This will prevent you arriving stressed out about rush. If you know you will be arriving late or have to rush off somewhere straight afterwards, its probably best to reschedule your appointment for a better time. Check out the cancellation policies of your therapist beforehand though.


4. Oils. Do you want scented or unscented oils? Find out what the practitioner is using and let them know what you would prefer. Most practitioners would have both available. If you are allergic to an oil the practitioner may be using or prefer something else, don't hesitate to ask if you can bring your own.