Lineage

Hi everyone, there has been alot of people clearing their lineage. At conception we not only link up our DNA, conscious of both families and our lineage. After conception up to 20 minutes after this connection all of these energies come together and we incarnate.....there is an energetic arising and it looks like a fountain spray! Our chakra and meridian systems ignite. We can become confused or completely clear about our path in life. Cranial sacral work can help us to become clear about who we are and who THEY are. Our boundaries are not clear at this point in time. Benefits of this time frame? Chronic fatigue, adhd, adoption, not feeling grounded where you live, anxiety and depression are classic symptoms of this time frame. What can we do about this. Cranial Sacral therapy can help us to make boundaries to all these other people in our lives. You can become clear about who you are and who THEY are. Drop all of their stuff and become happy and directed into your life path. We cannot change our DNA, lineage, and consciousness of others. But we can find our light instead of harboring all of the darkness. Be free, laugh and ignite your purpose. I witness this everyday in my work. Don't live an unhappy life. Find out who you are! We don't have to be monks and it doesn't take a lifetime. Schedule today! Enjoy, Breath and be happy

Defying Gravity

Hello all, I have been reading a book by Carolyn Myss.  This is a personal experience of chronic illness and how she healed.  This book is ground breaking in that she covers transformation through chronic illness and accidents.
I asked someone if they thought their body could heal itself.   The response was "yes, but I don't know how to do it, where do I start" .  This book is a place to start, its meaty and takes time to read it, if you don't get it, read it again.
And let it lead you to your spirit.   One thing leads to another.  Life has taught me if it doesn't resonate, let it be an open door. Stay the course, YOUR healing avenue and purpose will surface. Remember pain and illness are the illusion to your purpose and joy. This too shall pass!
If ordered through this blog site on amazon, proceeds will go for those who cannot afford services.
Money is energy, keep this in mind.  Don't worry about money or you will NOT manifest money into form/your life.  It will stop coming in!  Pay it forward Enjoy, relax and hydrate! Love to hear from you, comments are welcome!

Feel the Stretch — American Massage Therapy Association

Feel the Stretch — American Massage Therapy Association

In the News: Massage and Low-back Pain — American Massage Therapy Association

In the News: Massage and Low-back Pain — American Massage Therapy Association

Exhale! Take a break

Hello There,
Quite a few of us experience anxiety, nerveousness and irritability.  How we handle our stress tells us how resourced our nerveous systems are.  Can they fluctuate between  good stress and bad stress.  Here is a quick tip that won't cost you a penny and with a little practice will help you to reduce your stress anywhere and everywhere!  Its best to practice when you are still, than incorporate after you have some practice in.

Sit comfortably and start breathing.  You are going to watch your breathing thats it!  WATCH IT.  Do not
try to change it. When the monkey mind doesn't settle or you find your self spacing out REMIND yourself
that you are supposed to be breathing.  The breath can change with thoughts, feelings or sensations just keep breathing.

At one point your body will start to relax and you will feel clarity, relaxation & rejuvenation!
Give it a try!  Enjoy, Relax & Hydrate
Annie  

Oh the Palatines

This week has been a very intense week of energy working

with the Palatine bones. They are located in the back of the throat

 by uvula/tonsil - posterior roof of the mouth, and connect with

the nose and eye socket.   

When restricted sinus pressure, migraines, headaches

and many symptoms of the eyes are signs that the

palatines are involved.  They act as a spacer between

the maxilla and sphenoid. 

Working sensitively in this area is very important.

Energetics of the palatines =  When we have

"had it up to here" and stuffed what we "really want to say"

 it reflects the palatines. 

So watch your breathing and release any pent up

energy in your communication.  This work contacts

the throat soul!

Energy Exercises to help release:  The taoist arch, feet hip width apart, inhale-exhale and reach back, stretching head and neck up and back.  Letting out sound to release stress.  Repeat until relaxed

Acupressure points:  TMJ points also help to relieve irritability and frustration

GB 20 below the base of the head, in hollows.

GB 21 press into shoulder tension.  Bring your head up and back as you

inhale, and exhale as you lower your head downward.  Hold shoulder pts

and continue easy movement while breathing for one minute.

Remember that your blockage took some time to physically manifest.

So it will take a bit of work to clear.  If you feel irritated that is your

TRIGGER that caused this physical manifestation.  Breath it OUT!

Enjoy, Relax and Hydrate

If you are suffering with symptoms please feel free to post, someone

else is probably having same difficulty.  Lets share the healing potential!

Talk to you Soon!

Annie

Low Back Pain

Hello Everyone,   Let's talk Low Back Pain! 

At one time or another we 

have all experienced back pain.

So here are a few tips that really work.

• sore - ice alot!
• stiff - heat
• essential oils/birch- pain relieving oil used for rheumatism 
• lavendar oil - for overworked muscles
• 1-2 tbls of olive oil and 2-3 drops of ess. oil
• acupressure points
• ball against the wall
• massage

Ball against the wall. Put ball between wall and back muscles.  (stay off spine).  Squat pressing ball into the wall and move up and down, left and right.   If your sore press lightly and than move to other side.  Rotate each side until soreness goes away.  A scrunched up towel or section of pool noodle can be used also.

Acupressure points - B48 Relieves lower-backache, sciatica, pelvic tension, hip pain and tension.

  GB 30 - Relieves frustration, irritation, hip pain, and rheumatism relaxes the tendons and restores joint mobility.

 These points are above B48 and very affective at relieving the exhaustion of back pain.

These points can be very tender,  so light touch may be needed.

Location:  In the lower back (between the second and third vertebrae) two to four finger widths away from the spine at waist level.
Benefits:  Relieves back aches, sciatica and fatigue

If pain persists contact your physican or massage therapist.

Relax, Enjoy & Hydrate!  

Massage Relief for Grinding

Hello All, this blog post is in response to questions regarding
self help techniques for CST.  Donot try this at home alone. LOL
Sorry you should seek a therapist for CST!
But.......
There are a few massage techniques that can help to relieve bruxism.
Two muscles that are easy to access and help tremendously when released are the masseter and the temporalis.

Lets start with the masseter!
There are two heads to this muscle.
Massage the outside of jaw from
cheekbone to corner of jaw.
You can feel it. It is thick.
If you find sore spot-hold it!
It is a trigger pt,
hold until releases. 

The other head is inside the mouth and
it can feel really hard like a bone if tight.


Gently place finger on inside of mouth
you will be right behind the jaw bone.
Gently massage until you feel a release.
If you are wondering if you are in the
right place have person clench teeth
and muscle will pop right into your
finger.  This muscle can be really sore.
So gently, switch from side to side until
soreness is gone.





Temporalis

This muscle helps to close the jaw.  Notice the tendon attaches to the jaw.  This muscle feels really good when massaged.  Massage entire side of head and down to top of cheek in front of ear.  If you run across sore spots, hold until released.  This muscle refers pain into the teeth, over the eye and side of head. 

If you can find the trigger points, holding until they release will
aid relief from bruxism.  You will be very suprised how tight
these muscles feel.
Hope this helps you all sleep alittle better.  Grinding teeth
is very uncomfortable to listen too.  Like fingers on a chalk board!
Relax! & Enjoy!  Let me know how it works for you and yours

Grinding Teeth

If you suffer from TMJ most likely your symptoms are many.  The importance of proper mechanics of the jaw and how it affects other areas of the body are very important to other body functions.  Many muscles attach to the jaw, throat and other facial bones.

The Jaw also holds emotional stress.  How many times do you find yourself holding back something you want to say and don’t.  Responses to others comments and don’t!  Our emotions are a part of who we are and need to be expressed.  If not our bodies will store our inability to respond.
CST allows our bodies to express and unwind the built up stress in the body, mind and spirit.
When there is improper alignment symptoms arise in the

• teeth/grinding
• bite/alignment of the teeth
• neck
• headaches/migraines
• breathing/asthma
• pain in the shoulders and low back

CST can provide relief of neck pain, headaches, low back pain, and breathing problems.
Schedule an appointment today and feel better tomorrow!

Low Back Stretches

Hello All, there is alot of pain relief when you stretch the iliopsoas muscle.
If you look closely at the photo, the psoas muscle attaches on the front of
the lower vertebrae, when one side gets tight and starts to pull it can rotate and compress the vertebrae.  The result low back pain.  Your back can feel like a rod.  Stretches can be very effective.

Caution:
Be careful if you have low back pain.  Pay attention to your body while doing these stretches, if you feel pain while doing the stretch you may need to adapt with a stool under your foot at first.

Psoas Stretch
  Lay on your back at the edge of bed, get your buttock close to the edge.  Let the hip hang off the bed.  If this feels to strenuous(pain in back) than put a stool under your foot(knee will be bent).  You will feel the stretch in the low back.  As the psoas muscle  starts to release, you can straighten your knee and let ankle rest on stool.  When psoas releases again you can drop foot off the stool, leg will be straight.
Turn around on the bed and stretch the other side.  Repetition will keep the psoas elongated.

Psoas Strengthening
If you notice that one side is tight and the other is not.  Lay flat on your back, floor or bed and bend the knee of the weak side. As you raise the knee to your chest you will be pushing with your hands against the upward movement of the knee-adding resistance.
Do not push hard with hands. 
The workload  should come from the knee.
You will feel the psoas muscle engage behind the front of your hip bone on weak side.
This will strengthen the weak psoas.

Balance in the hips will reduce low back pain.

Out Hiking!

If you get low back pain while out and about, find a rock or curbside and hold on to something for balance.  Let the opposite foot just hang off the rock or curb.  Let it  get really heavy.  If you can mentally let go than you will feel the psoas muscle let go.
Turn and work the other side.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Remember to hydrate! Relax! & Enjoy!