Massage and Bodywork

[gottathink]

Mopre on the grounded thing, all I do is pay attention to my feet and the sensation on my weight on the ground. Thats as far as I need to go. You will notice if you are not grounded then. And easy to correct. I could be wrong but I don't think it needs to be complicated. Being grounded is just about being present and in your senses, this actually then has a stimulating effect on the vagus nerve. Heaps about that all over this site as I am sure you have come across. Listen to Stephen Porges and Polyvagal theory it has massive application in healing.

 

[lainey]

Brilliant, yes that helps a lot. I was sort of doing that already. Taking a moment to to feel myself right there, my feet on the ground, paying attention to me in the moment. Self remembering. That was what felt right to me, not imagining elaborate scenarios. Just being there. As the C's have said many times, knowledge protects, so I guess being aware that there are other forces out there and being aware of the attachments that we can pick up from other people is the protection in itself, not the creating light bubbles or calling on this or that for who evers highest and greatest good. I'll look up Stephen Porges. Thanks for your input, it has cleared this up completely.

 

[Aya]

In the last week, I tried acupuncture for the first time. During the treatment, my doctor was keep insisting me to relax and sleep but I did not find it particularly relaxing. But, it did help me to have a good sleep that night. On the next day, I went into sauna and noticed that I was sweating more than usual especially from the acupuncture pressure points. I use computer all day so I need bodywork therapy time to time to heal my shoulder aches but I did notice that regular workout seems to be helping more. I might to try cupping therapy next time. :)

 

[Hesper]

I've never been one for massages or anything, but I went out and got my first Rolfing session yesterday because of the reviews on this thread and the awareness raised on the forum in general. I have to say that I'm quite impressed with the effects so far. I feel more relaxed than I have ever felt, and literally feel a weight off of my shoulders.

Before the session the lady had me walk the room, and she took a look at how I carried myself. She proceeded to tell me that my arms were frozen and that my traps were very tight, so she spent most of the time pounding them like ground beef. It was painful but a good kind of pain. The emotional energy came out in the form of laughter and growling. I laughed quite a bit while she was pulling and squeezing at my neck and I had a low growl/hum that lasted most of the rest of the time. Overall it's a good reminder about how much energy is wasted with bad posture and the constant tensing of our muscles.

It was a good experience and I'd recommend it. I'll be going back.

 

[Jono]

Had a good experience with a thai massage today. It feels as though I'm more in tune with my body. I'm not sure if it's made my muscles ache more or if I'm just more aware of how achy my muscles are after this weeks exercise. Also felt quite a few powerful emotions and memories during the session, but it ended with an elevated feeling and giggling. I feel as though I'll get a great sleep tonight since it's made me super tired.

All in all I would recommend it.

 

[Thebull]

I have used reiki, and undertook various massage techniques and reflexology. I studied reflexology but stopped practicing it but I found the treatment extremely relaxing and it enabled me to achieve deep levels of relaxation. It opened me up to trying other therapy's. I feel Thai massage is extremely effective and the therapist I used in our area incorporated the session with reflexology. The sessions seemed to release any negative energy in the body and I could be exhausted for up to 2 days after the treatments. I did suffer from a bad back from working in an office sat by a computer all week. I saw a chiropractor who managed to heal me and he also gave me advice in strengthening my back and improving my posture. I haven't suffered from the bad back since mainly due to my exercise routine and yoga. I do currently visit the chiropractor for maintence on a quarterly basis and I have found the chiropractic sessions extremely helpful as useful as massage and reflexology.

 

[lilyalic]

Had a good experience with a thai massage today. It feels as though I'm more in tune with my body. I'm not sure if it's made my muscles ache more or if I'm just more aware of how achy my muscles are after this weeks exercise. Also felt quite a few powerful emotions and memories during the session, but it ended with an elevated feeling and giggling. I feel as though I'll get a great sleep tonight since it's made me super tired.

All in all I would recommend it.

Yeah definitely a good experience with the Thai massage today!
My friend and I both felt elated and all giddy afterwards, personally at times the pain was uncomfortable, but I suppose it comes with the pain to make a difference! especially with those parts of the body i.e. the legs, don't get touched or massaged at all really.

This massage has made me want to try out others, as it certainly feels as though there are some releases via such methods :)

 

[lainey]

I would recommend shiatsu. It feels amazing. I had such an emotional release afterwards and I have never felt so peaceful. Also it doesn't require you to remove any clothing incase some people find that uncomfortable.
Its like acupuncture without the needles.

 

[Gwenllian]

I would recommend shiatsu. It feels amazing. I had such an emotional release afterwards and I have never felt so peaceful. Also it doesn't require you to remove any clothing incase some people find that uncomfortable.
Its like acupuncture without the needles.

I wanted to write the same thing, lainey!
I am currently studying Michael Reed Gach's, Ph.D., excellent books.:
Acupressure for Emotional Healing and Acupressure Potent Points for people who wish to do this at home and/or do not have the means to go to a therapist. Lots of explanation and photographs. One should really study the books first IMO.
I can also recommend Acupressure Taping by Hans-Ulrich Hecker, M.D. and Kay Liebchen, M.D. There is a thread here on the forum started by Laura I think.
The taping method has several benefits.

It can be assumed that there is an effect similar to lymphoid drainage or a connective tissue massage. This certainly explains at least a part of the therapy's effectiveness.

This can be done at home as well, but read the book first!

I did suffer from a bad back from working in an office sat by a computer all week. I saw a chiropractor who managed to heal me and he also gave me advice in strengthening my back and improving my posture. I haven't suffered from the bad back since mainly due to my exercise routine and yoga. I do currently visit the chiropractor for maintence on a quarterly basis and I have found the chiropractic sessions extremely helpful as useful as massage and reflexology.

That is great to hear, Thebull. There is a thread about chiropractors. If you wish you could write about your experiences in more detail. I am currently seeing one and hearing about the experiences of others helps. :)

 

[doublea1535]

I've never been one for massages or anything, but I went out and got my first Rolfing session yesterday because of the reviews on this thread and the awareness raised on the forum in general. I have to say that I'm quite impressed with the effects so far. I feel more relaxed than I have ever felt, and literally feel a weight off of my shoulders.

Before the session the lady had me walk the room, and she took a look at how I carried myself. She proceeded to tell me that my arms were frozen and that my traps were very tight, so she spent most of the time pounding them like ground beef. It was painful but a good kind of pain. The emotional energy came out in the form of laughter and growling. I laughed quite a bit while she was pulling and squeezing at my neck and I had a low growl/hum that lasted most of the rest of the time. Overall it's a good reminder about how much energy is wasted with bad posture and the constant tensing of our muscles.

It was a good experience and I'd recommend it. I'll be going back.

That's great. Your experiences definitely mirror mine when I was doing Rolfing. It's good that you got verbal feedback on how you hold yourself. Some of the Rolfers I have gone to were not very forthcoming, and I would have to ask them what they saw. I think they either worry about offending people (perceived criticism) or they have been doing it so long, they adopt behavioral techniques to conserve energy. I have heard some clients can be pretty draining, either directly by being very chatty, needy, etc, or indirectly (energetically, psychically, etc).

 

[Gwenllian]

I've never been one for massages or anything, but I went out and got my first Rolfing session yesterday because of the reviews on this thread and the awareness raised on the forum in general. I have to say that I'm quite impressed with the effects so far. I feel more relaxed than I have ever felt, and literally feel a weight off of my shoulders.

Before the session the lady had me walk the room, and she took a look at how I carried myself. She proceeded to tell me that my arms were frozen and that my traps were very tight, so she spent most of the time pounding them like ground beef. It was painful but a good kind of pain. The emotional energy came out in the form of laughter and growling. I laughed quite a bit while she was pulling and squeezing at my neck and I had a low growl/hum that lasted most of the rest of the time. Overall it's a good reminder about how much energy is wasted with bad posture and the constant tensing of our muscles.

It was a good experience and I'd recommend it. I'll be going back.

That's great. Your experiences definitely mirror mine when I was doing Rolfing. It's good that you got verbal feedback on how you hold yourself. Some of the Rolfers I have gone to were not very forthcoming, and I would have to ask them what they saw. I think they either worry about offending people (perceived criticism) or they have been doing it so long, they adopt behavioral techniques to conserve energy. I have heard some clients can be pretty draining, either directly by being very chatty, needy, etc, or indirectly (energetically, psychically, etc).

I will definitely keep Rolfing in mind, thank you both. I have to travel quite a long time, if I wish to have a Rolfing session and I don't feel up to it ATM.
I did find a sensorimotor therapist in my area, a therapy based on the work of Pat Ogden who is mentioned in several threads here on the forum.

 

[lainey]

I would recommend shiatsu. It feels amazing. I had such an emotional release afterwards and I have never felt so peaceful. Also it doesn't require you to remove any clothing incase some people find that uncomfortable.
Its like acupuncture without the needles.

I wanted to write the same thing, lainey!
I am currently studying Michael Reed Gach's, Ph.D., excellent books.:
Acupressure for Emotional Healing and Acupressure Potent Points for people who wish to do this at home and/or do not have the means to go to a therapist. Lots of explanation and photographs. One should really study the books first IMO.
I can also recommend Acupressure Taping by Hans-Ulrich Hecker, M.D. and Kay Liebchen, M.D. There is a thread here on the forum started by Laura I think.
The taping method has several benefits.

It can be assumed that there is an effect similar to lymphoid drainage or a connective tissue massage. This certainly explains at least a part of the therapy's effectiveness.

This can be done at home as well, but read the book first!

I did suffer from a bad back from working in an office sat by a computer all week. I saw a chiropractor who managed to heal me and he also gave me advice in strengthening my back and improving my posture. I haven't suffered from the bad back since mainly due to my exercise routine and yoga. I do currently visit the chiropractor for maintence on a quarterly basis and I have found the chiropractic sessions extremely helpful as useful as massage and reflexology.

That is great to hear, Thebull. There is a thread about chiropractors. If you wish you could write about your experiences in more detail. I am currently seeing one and hearing about the experiences of others helps. :)

Thanks so much for sharing. The effects I have experienced from people when only working one or two points have been quite surprising for me and I only took a short course in seated shiatsu. It's definitely something I want to persue. Its a great skill to learn a little of at least to be able to work on yourself if you feel stressed or down. Plus your friends thank you for it!

 

[lilyalic]

I've recently been attending Hot Yoga sessions in my town, and jeez they don't half make you sweat!
Some of it is a little "love and light" as one of the teachers quoted "imagine lightening bolts of love coming through your fingertips" and of course I laughed inside, but the bodywork is wonderful! As a member has said, it works wonder for back issues. I imagine it's rather detoxing also, firstly from the amount of sweat pouring out of you and secondly just the strenuous stretching you have to do.

Some of these classes even specialise in the Yin Yang concept, which the name itself allows you to enter the room with the attitude of "balancing".

Anyway, I definitely recommend this Hot Yoga stuff! very relaxing, calming, detoxifying!

 

[Hesper]

I will definitely keep Rolfing in mind, thank you both. I have to travel quite a long time, if I wish to have a Rolfing session and I don't feel up to it ATM.
I did find a sensorimotor therapist in my area, a therapy based on the work of Pat Ogden who is mentioned in several threads here on the forum.

I can understand that, for sure. I can definitely attest to Rolfing being well worth it, if you can ever get there. The first session, all on its own, produced emotions and dreams that I'm just now really integrating. The second session was this morning, and I was amazed at how much joy and laughter there was coming out. I told the therapist I felt like a toothpaste container filled with laughter. Did you get a chance to take the sensorimotor therapy though, and if so have you noticed positive or negative results?

 

[Solie123]

Thank you so much for the post! I recently went for my first message after one of my co-workers told me she was very thirsty after the message, and that just intrigued me to do my own research as to why that is, and was amazed at the imformation I found. In Chinese culture, message is actually a form if preservation. I true believe body work is extremely nessesary, for emotion work, to toxics, currculation etc... Great post!! Thank you