GRACE AND ENERGY
Energy is a vague word. It is used in a particular way here to describe a specific and powerful concept.
The universe runs on Life Force Energy: It is always positive. Negativity comes from blocking ourselves from Life Force Energy. And we block ourselves from it all the time, sometimes consciously, sometimes not. Examples include injury and illness, extended sitting, stubbornness, past trauma, fear of falling and so much more. Blockage results ultimately in illness or disability.
One common concept of health is focusing upon the dissolution of obstacles or blockages to generate well being: There are a number of approaches which have this goal including: Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Mindfulness Meditation, hypnotherapy, acupuncture and breath work among many others. All are known as Mind/Body techniques. All are based to some extent on self awareness. GRACE is also a Mind/Body technique.
One approach which strongly influences GRACE involves what I call the Energy Sciences, Mind/Body systems which channel Life Force Energy to heal. Reiki is one example. I have studied the Energy Sciences for 50 years, practicing daily. My own interpretation is a combination of 2 methods: The Doris Breyer techniqu and Reiki. My goal is to basically dissolve energy obstacles. It is a technique which is particularly helpful in releasing the joints of the spine, a central concept in GRACE.
The bottom line is that there are many ways you can remove energy blockages: All result in improved health. And you can use them together if you like. Yoga compliments structured meditation. Acupuncture and Tai Chi would be wonderful.
One common concept of health is focusing upon the dissolution of obstacles or blockages to generate well being: There are a number of approaches which have this goal including: Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Mindfulness Meditation, hypnotherapy, acupuncture and breath work among many others. All are known as Mind/Body techniques. All are based to some extent on self awareness. GRACE is also a Mind/Body technique.
One approach which strongly influences GRACE involves what I call the Energy Sciences, Mind/Body systems which channel Life Force Energy to heal. Reiki is one example. I have studied the Energy Sciences for 50 years, practicing daily. My own interpretation is a combination of 2 methods: The Doris Breyer techniqu and Reiki. My goal is to basically dissolve energy obstacles. It is a technique which is particularly helpful in releasing the joints of the spine, a central concept in GRACE.
The bottom line is that there are many ways you can remove energy blockages: All result in improved health. And you can use them together if you like. Yoga compliments structured meditation. Acupuncture and Tai Chi would be wonderful.
Life Force Energy and the nervous system:
I believe that life force uses the nervous system as it pathway in the body. The energy blockages are very real physical barriers and they affect the nervous system and the circulatory system especially. And the prime locations are the joints of the body. So, when you are stiff getting up off the sofa, what has happened is that the knee and lower back/hip joints have stiffened from inactivity. Stiffness is the essence of blockage. Circulation to the feet diminishes by as much as 50% with extended sitting. Nervous system activity does as well. The stiffness of the joint becomes an obstacle for Life Force Energy and for the nervous system. This is only one example. With fear, for instance, the joints at the front of the rib cage lock up, creating blockages to the breathing process.
Some blockages are temporary. Some are chronic. Past traumatic experience creates energy obstacles in the body for years, if not always.
One way to resolve blockage is through the joint release process. This series of gentle exercises provides the essential introduction into the GRACE technique. GRACE uses physical release to create a streamlined natural pathway for our nervous system. The result is improved health and deepened performance.
Some blockages are temporary. Some are chronic. Past traumatic experience creates energy obstacles in the body for years, if not always.
One way to resolve blockage is through the joint release process. This series of gentle exercises provides the essential introduction into the GRACE technique. GRACE uses physical release to create a streamlined natural pathway for our nervous system. The result is improved health and deepened performance.
Where do blockages take place in the body? The joints.
The joints are special locations through which blood flow and nervous system activity pass. They often become inflamed or restricted for a variety of reasons. Releasing the joints frees them up, reduces inflammation and in effect dissolves the blockage.
Our nervous system become congested as we get older. Persistent blocks develop. Injury or chronic conditions create residual problems. Nervous systems that were once pristine (right before birth) are now clogged with all sorts debris.
For instance, if you broke your collarbone when you were 10, your body creates alternate nervous system pathways to deal with the inflammation. Those detours remain to some extent even after full recuperation. Throughout life we gather detours and it complicates the workings of the nervous system. Resolving blockages clears nervous system pathways, flushing detours from the body.
For instance, if you broke your collarbone when you were 10, your body creates alternate nervous system pathways to deal with the inflammation. Those detours remain to some extent even after full recuperation. Throughout life we gather detours and it complicates the workings of the nervous system. Resolving blockages clears nervous system pathways, flushing detours from the body.
What causes blockages?
- Tension, stress: Anything that chronically tenses the muscles and joints serves to block Life Force Energy.
- Fear: Can be insidious. It serves to motivate us early on but soon, fear become all encompassing and causes us to change our behaviour in ways detrimental and even dangerous to us. Fear tightens up the chest area, restricting breathing. It clamps down on our upper torso. The most effective remedy for fear is deep breathing, because it lightens up the areas tightened and increases the amount of oxygen in the blood stream.
- Anxiety: It is defined by a constant low level tension. It basically reduces joint passage throughout the entire body. As distraction forms a big part of the experience of anxiousness, the solution is to learn to focus.
- Depression: This debilitating condition causes mammoth chronic tension throughout the body. Exercise is the best revenge.
- Anger, resentment, envy, jealousy: All of these cause tightness. They are also rooted in negativity, which in and of itself, is a tense attitude. Breathe to release the muscle and soul tightness.
- Stiffness: This really is another word for tension, but stiffness has a deeper meaning for those older. Stiff joints cause much of the malaise many seniors feel. The solution is to move more frequently. It is recommended that you move 5 minutes for every hour of extended sitting.
- Stubbornness: This is another type of negativity. Unfortunately stiffness of the body leads to stubbornness of the mind. Say "yes" more often.
- Past trauma:
Many of the ideas that underly the Energy Sciences come originally from the Orient. Western medicine has begun to use some as part of comprehensive patient treatment. Here is Dr. Andrew Weil's opinion about Reiki [AI]: "Dr. Weil emphasizes that deep relaxation activates the body's natural healing mechanisms, helping to slow heart rate, lower blood pressure, and ease stress. Because Reiki induces this state of deep calm, he frequently recommends it as a supportive therapy for individuals coping with chronic pain, surgical recovery, or side effects from cancer treatments."