Meditation – Getting Started

On March 12, 2009October 27, 2013 By RosemaryIn Alternative Therapy, Healing, Holistic Therapy, Natural Healing

Candles, Orchid and Some White Pebbles Any body can learn to meditate. All it takes is patience and perseverance. You don’t have to be religious or into any new age philosophy. When you decide to give it a go, you need to create the right conditions.

Your Meditation Space
It would be ideal to set aside a room which is kept for meditation only, so the spiritual energy you generate can build up and cleanse the room. However, this is the ideal and if you are unable to have the luxury of a separate meditation room choose a space perhaps in the corner of your bedroom, where you can sit and meditate without being disturbed. The area ideally will be simply furnished; all you need is an upright chair (not an armchair or comfy chair) and a table. Keep the space/room neat and tidy; open the window frequently to let fresh air circulate to cleanse it. Decorate with uplifting pictures, perhaps some crystals, candles, fresh flowers and some relaxing music in the background. This is your special place, your sanctuary.
Try to make time to meditate for 15 minutes morning or evening to start, increasing to 30 minutes or more when you become more experienced. The quality of the meditation is far more important than the quantity. Early morning is generally considered the best time for meditation, before you become absorbed in the business of the day. Choose a time which suits you and stick to it. Regular practise helps to condition and train the brain/mind. The more you meditate the easier it becomes.

Posture
The traditional posture is the lotus position, particularly in the East. However if we have not grown up doing yoga this can be uncomfortable and put you off meditation. Therefore, we can meditate just as well on a chair providing it is firm and upright. Your spine needs to be erect, your body should be relaxed and your feet firmly on the floor, hands resting lightly on your knees. The main rule for meditation is to be comfortable, this includes clothing. The purpose is to forget about the body so the mind can be free. The room should be dim and restful, not too dark that you doze off. The temperature should be warm but not stuffy and hot. Adhering to these guidelines will help you to adopt the correct mental attitude – and you will be less likely to fall asleep.
When you first start, it can be hard to ignore the noise around you. You are in a very sensitive state when you meditate, so loud noises and interruptions can jar the nerves. So ask family and friends not to disturb you, take the phone of the hook and shut the door. In order to meditate effectively you need to be relaxed. Most people carry far more tension than they realise, both in the body and in the mind. Until you are able to release this tension, it is harder to enter a condition of stillness. There are many relaxation meditations available on the internet, or you can just focus on your breathing.

You are now ready to begin a journey of self discovery.

If you would like to find out more about the benefits to the body meditation has read my previous post on Meditation here.

If you still find it hard to meditate, and would like to release your everyday tension, please contact me, I can work with you using Energy Healing to help you relax so your mind, body and spirit can work together, the result will be a balance of thought, awareness and well-being. It is in this state that healing of other illness can occur on multiple levels. Meditation can also help balance our seven chakras.
Please contact me to find out more information on meditation or to book a session.

Chakra Balancing

On February 10, 2009October 27, 2013 By RosemaryIn Alternative Therapy, Chakras, Healing, Holistic Therapy, Natural Healing, Pamper Events

The purpose of a Chakra Balance healing.

In most people most of the time there are imbalances between the front and rear aspect of each chakra and between the seven main chakras. An imbalance means that there is more energy moving through one part than another. This creates an unbalanced personality and physical body. Often when one aspect is tense, contracted or shut down then the energy will try to flow in a vicarious way.

So for instance if someone is scared of showing their loving feelings so that the front of their heart chakra is contracted, then the rear aspect will overcompensate by expanding, such that they become overly willful.

So this technique is to help create balance, even out energy flow and improve ‘communication’ between the different aspects of ourselves
A chakra balance healing is often done as part of an energy healing session rather than on its own.

For more information on the therapies Soul Essence offer visit my therapy pages or contact me

If you would like to receive a 20 minute chakra balancing healing come along to a pamper event

More information on each chakra see my previous posts

Crown Chakra – Where it is and what it relates to

On January 27, 2009March 14, 2023 By RosemaryIn Alternative Therapy, Chakras, Healing, Holistic Therapy, Natural Healing7 Comments

Common problems are the chakras’ being blocked, excessive (over active) and deficient (under active).
Energy Healing can balance your chakras by channelling colour, light and love to them and restructuring if necessary.

Each chakra has a different psychological aspect I will cover the Crown (Sahasrara(thousandfold)) chakra located in the cerebral cortex here:-

The Crown chakra is the last of the seven major chakras and the colour is violet to white. It is related to God, religion or spirituality, connection to the divine and trust. Your negative thoughts and fears around God, religion, universal source and trusting your intuition, will unbalance or block this chakra

Issues: – Transcendence – Immanence (to remain within the mind) – Belief systems – Higher power – Divinity – Union – Vision.

Developmental Phase: – Early adulthood and after.

Balanced Characteristics: – Ability to perceive, analyze and assimilate information – Intelligent, thoughtful, aware – Open minded, able to question – Spiritually connected – Wisdom and mastery, broad understanding.

Traumas and Abuses: – Withheld information – Education that does not encourage curiosity – Forced religiosity – Invalidation of one’s beliefs – Blind obedience(no rigt to question or think for oneself) – Misinformation, lies – Spiritual abuse.

Symptoms of Deficiency: – Spiritual cynicism – Learning difficulties – Rigid belief systems – Apathy – Excess in lower chakras – Materialism, greed, domination of others.

Excessive Symptoms: – Over intellectualisation – Spiritual addiction – Confusion – Dissociation from body.

You can have deficient and excessive symptoms in a chakra depending on circumstances.

Glands and Parts of Body Chakra Effects: – Pituitary – CNS – Cerebral Cortex

Physical Malfunctions: – Coma – Migraines – Brain tumours – Amnesia – Cognitive delusions.

Healing Practices: – Re-establish physical, emotional connection if chakra is excessive – Re-establish spirit connection if chakra is deficient – Learning and study – Spiritual discipline – Meditation – Psychotherapy: – Examine belief systems – Develop inner witness – Work with higher powers

Affirmations
– Divinity resides within
-I am open to new ideas
– Information I need comes to me
– The world is my teacher
– I am guided by higher power
– I am guided by inner wisdom.

More information on each chakra see my previous posts

Download my Chakra e-book for more information on the seven chakras.

For more information on the therapies Soul Essence offers visit my therapies page

Solar Plexus Chakra- Where is it and what does it relate to

On January 18, 2009October 27, 2013 By RosemaryIn Alternative Therapy, Chakras, Healing, Holistic Therapy, Natural Healing13 Comments

solarplexuscol — Solar Plexus Chakra Symbol

Chakras exist on all levels of the human energy field, some as connections between the levels. If functioning well they act as anchors between these levels.
Light energy and love is always trying to get through the vortices.
When we get inspiration this is energy moving.
We should not let emotions, feelings within get suppressed. We should process these feelings and by feeling them, understand and let go.Common problems are the chakras’ being blocked, excessive (over active) and deficient (under active).
Energy Healing can balance your chakras by channelling colour, light and love to them and restructuring if necessary.

Each chakra has a different psychological aspect I will cover the Solar Plexus (Manipura) chakra located in the naval, solar plexus here:-

The solar plexus chakra spins faster than the root and sacral chakra, the colour is therefore yellow. It is related to your power and control. Your negative thoughts and fears around others trying to overpower you, control you, or a major desire to gain power will unbalance or block this chakra

Issues – Energy – Activity – Autonomy – Individuation – Will – Self-esteem – Proactivity – Power.

Developmental Phase – 18 months to 4 years.

Balanced Characteristics: – Responsible, reliable – Balanced, effective will – Good self-esteem – Balanced ego-strength – Warmth in personality – Confidence – Spontaneity, playfulness, sense of humour – Appropriate self discipline – Sense of one’s personal power – Able to meet challenges.

Traumas and Abuses – Shaming – Authoritarianism – Volatile situations – Domination of will – Physical abuse, dangerous environment, fear of punishment – Enmeshment – age inappropriate responsibilities (parentified child) – inherited shame from parent

Symptoms of Deficiency – Low energy – Weak will, easily manipulated – Poor self discipline and follow through – Low self esteem – Cold, emotionally and or physically – Poor digestion – Collapsed middle – Attraction to stimulants – Victim mentality, blaming of others – Passive – Unreliable.

Excessive Symptoms – Overly aggressive, dominating, controlling – Need to be right, have last word – Manipulative, power hungry, deceitful – Attraction to sedatives – Temper tantrums, violent outbursts – Stubbornness – Driving ambition (Type A personality) – Competitive – Arrogant – Hyperactive.
You can have symptoms in both depending on circumstances.

Glands and Parts of Body Chakra Effects: – Pancreas – Adrenals – Digestive system – Liver – Gall bladder

Physical Malfunctions – Eating disorders – Digestive disorders, ulcers – Hypoglycaemia, diabetes – Muscle spasms, muscular disorders – Chronic fatigue – Hypertension – Disorders of stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, liver.

Healing Practices – Risk taking if chakra is deficient – Grounding and emotional contact – Deep relaxation, stress control if chakra is excessive – Vigorous exercise – Martial arts – Sit ups – Psychotherapy: build ego strength; release or contain anger; work on shame issues; strengthen the will; encourage autonomy

Affirmations :
-I honour the power within me
-I accomplish tasks easily and effortlessly
-The fire within me burns
-Through all blocks and fears
-I can do whatever I will do.

More information on each chakra see my previous posts

For more information on the therapies Soul Essence offer visit my therapies page

Sacral Chakra – Where it is and what it relates to

On January 16, 2009October 27, 2013 By RosemaryIn Alternative Therapy, Chakras, Healing, Holistic Therapy, Natural Healing6 Comments

Each chakra has a different psychological aspect I will cover the Sacral (pronounced Say-Krull)(Svadhisthana) chakra located in the lower abdomen, sacral plexus here:-

The sacral chakra spins faster than the root chakra, the colour is therefore orange. It is related to your physical pleasures, sex, drink, food, addictions, and your body. Your negative thoughts and fears about your body will unbalance or block this chakra

Issues – Feelings – Movement – Pleasure – Procreation – Sexuality – Need – Guilt – Desire – Sensation.

Developmental Phase – 6-24 months

Balanced Characteristics – Graceful movement – Emotional intelligence – Ability to experience pleasure – Nurturance of self and others – Ability to change – Healthy boundaries

Traumas and Abuses – Sexual abuse (covert or overt) – Emotional abuse – Volatile situations – Neglect, coldness, rejection – Denial of child’s feeling states, lack of mirroring – Enmeshment – Emotional manipulation – Overuse of playpen or restricting normal movement – Religious or moral severity (antipleasure) – Physical abuse – Alcoholic families – Inherited issues – parents who have not worked out their own issues around sexuality; untreated incest cases.

Symptoms of Deficiency – Rigid in body and attitudes – Frigidity fear of sex – Poor social skills – Denial of pleasure – Excessive boundaries – Fear of change – Lack of desire, passion and excitement.

Excessive Symptoms – Sexual acting out, sexual addiction – Pleasure addiction – Excessively strong emotions, ruled by emotions (hysteria, bipolar mood swings – crisis junkies) – Oversensitive – Poor boundaries, invasion of others – Seductive manipulation – Emotional dependency – Obsessive attachment.

You can have symptoms in both depending on circumstances.

Glands and Parts of Body Chakra Effects: – Gonads – Womb – Genitals – Kidney – Bladder – Lower back
Physical Malfunctions – Disorders of the reproductive organs, spleen, urinary system – Menstrual difficulties – Sexual dysfunction: impotence, premature ejaculation, frigidity, nonorgasmic – Low back pain, knee trouble – Lack of flexibility – Deadened senses – loss of appetite for food, sex and life.

Healing Practices – Movement therapy – Emotional release or containment as appropriate – Inner child work – Boundary work – 12 step programs for addictions – Assign healthy pleasures – Develop sensate intelligence.

Affirmations
– I deserve pleasure in my life
– I absorb information from my feelings
– I embrace and celebrate my sexuality
– My sexuality is sacred
– I move easily and effortlessly

– Life is pleasurable.

More information on each chakra see my previous posts

For more information on the therapies Soul Essence offer visit my therapies page

Root Chakra – Where is it and what does it relate to

On January 11, 2009October 27, 2013 By RosemaryIn Alternative Therapy, Chakras, Healing, Holistic Therapy, Natural Healing7 Comments

Chakras exist on all levels of the human energy field, some as connections between the levels. If functioning well they act as anchors between these levels.
Light energy and love is always trying to get through the vortices.
When we get inspiration this is energy moving.
We should not let emotions, feelings within get suppressed. We should process these feelings and by feeling them, understand and let go.Common problems are the chakras’ being blocked, excessive (over active) and deficient (under active). Energy Healing can balance your chakras by channelling colour, light and love to them and restructuring if necessary.

Each chakra has a different psychological aspect I will cover the Root (Muladhara) chakra located at the base of the spine here:-

The root chakra spins at the slowest rate of all the seven main chakras. It is related to your physical security and survival. Your negative thoughts and fears around money and your security will unbalance or block this chakra.

Colour – Red

Issues – Survival – Fear (unhealthy) – Trust (healthy) – Grounding need connection with spirit and Earth – nourishment – health – home – family – prosperity – appropriate boundaries.

Developmental Stage: 2nd trimester to 12 months.

Balanced Characteristics – Good health – vitality – well grounded – comfortable in body – sense of trust in the world – feeling of safety & security – ability to relax & be still – stability -prosperity – right livelihood.

Traumas and Abuses – birth trauma, abandonment, physical neglect – poor physical bonding with mother – malnourishment, feeding difficulties – major illness or surgery – physical abuse or violent environment – enema abuse – inherited traumas – parents’ survival fears (holocaust survivors, war veterans, poverty conditions)

Symptoms of Deficiency – Not present – Withdrawn – thin, under eating – no vitality and energy – lacking will to live – lack of commitment – not completing things – letting people down – fearful, anxious, restlessness – extreme terror – not aware of physical sensation – avoid physical commitment – live in fantasy and dream – chronic disorganisation.

Excessive Symptoms – No trust – control the means of survival – obesity, food overeating – not feeling grounded – resistant to change like routine and security in any form – hold on to relationships etc – cynical about spiritual matters – thick walls of protection – rigid boundaries, you can’t get in they get out – hoarding, material fixation, greed.

You can have symptoms in both depending on circumstances.

Glands and Parts of Body Chakra Effects: – Adrenal – Legs – Feet – Bones – Large intestine

Physical Malfunctions – disorders of the bowel, anus, large intestine – disorders of the solid parts of the body: bones, teeth – issues with legs, feet. knees, base of spine, buttocks – eating disorders – frequent illness (can be deficient and /or excessive)

Healing Practices – reconnect with body (tai chi and chi kung help with this) – physical exercise – lots of physical touch (massage etc) – grounding exercises – yoga – inner child healings.

Affirmations – It is safe for me to be here.
The earth supports me and meets my needs.
I love my body and trust its wisdom.
I am immersed in abundance.
I’m here and I’m real.

More information on each chakra see my previous posts

For more information on the therapies Soul Essence offer visit my therapies page

Our Human Energy Field – What is it?

On January 7, 2009December 19, 2023 By RosemaryIn Alternative Therapy, Healing, Holistic Therapy, Natural Healing10 Comments

Human Energy Field We all have an energy field which consists of four dimensions; Physical, Aura, Intention and Essence.

Physical

Chronic disturbances on the mental and emotional levels create holding patterns in the body which lead to tension, ill health and disease. The roots of these are found in cellular memory which can be accessed and cleared with Energy Healing.

Aura

There are seven levels and various chakras that make up the Aura as illustrated in the diagram above. This is the dimension of our personality or ego and contains both the healthy and distorted patterns that we have acquired through life. A diseased condition exists here prior to manifesting in our physical bodies. This is the dimension where the majority of our healing is needed.

Intention

Our life purpose is held in this dimension. When we align our intention to Truth, life flows with ease and Grace.

Essence

The state of pure, original Being. The impulses of Essence expressing in life are often partially distorted or veiled by our ego self. As we go through the journey of healing, Essence is revealed more fully in daily life.

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I am often asked what are the differences between Reiki and Energy Healing.

On January 2, 2009February 8, 2022 By RosemaryIn Alternative Therapy, Healing, Holistic Therapy

From my research using the internet and from talking to Reiki practitioners I believe the following is the case:

All healing whether Spiritual, Energy or Reiki work on the Human Energy Field and uses channelled energy. All healing is beneficial, and with the many types available there will be one to suit you. Whatever healing is given needs to originate from a pure intention coming from love and an open heart, not from a healer’s ego.

Reiki practitioners receive an “attunement” from a certified Reiki Master Teacher; this attunes them to what is known as “Reiki energy”, enabling him or her to channel the energy for themselves and from them to others. A Reiki practitioner will attend a minimum of two weekends of training to be able to be called a Practitioner.

Spiritual and Energy work practitioners spend at least a year (usually up to 3 or 4 years) training to be classed as Practitioners. They channel energy by meditation and intention through themselves to the 7 levels of their client’s energy field. Energy healing also works by tracing symptoms back to their energetic causes within the 7 levels. Several different healing techniques are used for the benefit of the client.

The School of Energy Healing course is based on the Barbara Brennan Healing School and uses many healing techniques to help people back to total health. Techniques can include Inner Child healing, Relationship Cord healing, chakra balancing and restructuring, organ and spine cleansing as well as many others. Trained Energy Healers from the School of Energy Healing are also able to give advice on diet and lifestyle and work constructively with the emotions released during the healing process. Part of the training also involves the students themselves working with qualified energy healers to cleanse their own energy fields. They are more able then to run “pure” energy when healing others.

Another difference between Reiki and Energy Healing is that simply being attuned to Reiki does not necessarily give you the tools to deal with the emotions released by the client during a healing.

I believe that whatever type of healing you are receiving, only matters which you can deal with at that time will present themselves for healing.

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