Relaxation Magic - Hypnosis, Meditation, Visualization

Relaxation Magic - Hypnosis, Meditation, Visualizationby Maryann LaraiaRelaxation Magic Index Intro Where to start Details - Time, Setting, Clothing, Posture Passive Visualization / Meditation / Self Hypnosis Strengthen your ability to focus / concentrateZenish Learn how to control your thoughtsMovement Get in touch with your body Active Visualization / Meditation / Self Hypnosis Develop intuition and mental creativity

Be Relaxed Anytime AnywhereRecognizing & Reprogramming Self Defeating Behaviors Be aware there is a big difference between doing these exercises and just reading them. Hypnosis, meditation and visualization are three similar processes for accessing a creative area of the sub-conscious mind. Relaxation Magic lessons use a combination of all three therapies for maximum results. With the exception of people who have mental disabilities such as schizophrenia and severe retardation, everyone can achieve the relaxed focus of hypnosis, meditation and visualization by themselves. Within themselves everyone has their own unique solutions for solving a situation they want to work on.The way I work is to help a person first reach a relaxed state and then through visualizations find personal imagery to explore their situation.

One reason I feel hypnosis, meditation and visualization are so potent for problem solving is that areas of stress can be reached indirectly through analogies and a situation can be discussed without causing more discomfort.Recent research is confirming how connected the mind is in creating and eliminating physical problems. Physicians can fix the body but the mind can create the situation again. This is why adding the mind to a health program is the optimum method for total healing. The first step to being in control of your life is being in control of your mind. If you're not controlling your thoughts, who is? Meditation and visualization enable you to communicate with your physical body, to relax mental and muscle tension even regulate autonomous body systems. Documentation has been out for years that meditation masters can control their heart rate and body temperature. Perhaps we will never need to use body heat to dry wet robes in frigid weather but being in peaceful control of ourselves mentally and physically is an ideal goal.

Where to startWhen brand new at any endeavor it is always best to start at the beginning. To experience maximum results with the advanced Active Visualization Lesson spend the ten to fifteen minutes daily building your mental muscles with the beginning lessons. Be Relaxed Anytime Anywhere and Recognizing & Reprogramming Self Defeating Behaviors lessons may be utilized without first completing the beginning lessons.Breathe, breathe, breathe I can't say it enough. The ultimate quickest way to relax is to breathe. Details - Time, Setting, Clothing, PostureWhat time of day is best to practice is whenever it will best fit your schedule. For beginners to make meditation a habit it is recommended to set a definite time. This way if you miss your meditation appointment you are aware of the omission and can reschedule with yourself before the day is over.

When beginning to meditate, it is good to have a routine or ritual. Routine and ritual will key the mind into what is going to follow. The routine / ritual can be simple or elaborate, whatever suits your personality. A basic routine is deciding to relax and meditate every day at the same time and in the same setting. Meditating in the same place when starting is also helpful to develop habit and focus. The optimum setting is one that is comfortable and quiet with minimum distractions obviously away from telephones, TV, adults or children interrupting. Some meditators have to compromise on comfort to gain quiet. I know people who meditate in their bathroom or garage to access quiet time. You might want to try several locations before settling on your favorite. If you are interrupted, just acknowledge what is happening and return to your practice when possible.

Eventually you will be able to be in a light meditative state anywhere, even with your eyes open.Ritual can be as simple as just knowing it is the time that you decided to meditate and going to your meditation place. Or, you can elaborate and use candles, incense, crystals and other background objects that aid your sensation of peace or power. I do not recommend using music during meditation as your mind will listen to the music instead of focusing. Keeping brief notes or a journal on your daily sessions is also recommended.

It is best to wear non-restrictive clothing with as much natural fiber as possible. Loosen belts, ties and if possible remove shoes and socks for some styles.Sit however is comfortable for you. If you enjoy sitting with a pillow on the floor, go for it. It is also perfectly acceptable to sit with a straight back in a chair and let the chair support your back. (I sit in a chair with my back supported and my legs crossed under me.) Your legs do not need to be crossed and the feet can rest on the floor. Observe the position of your shoulders, neck and head. Relax your shoulders down and lengthen them straight out. Relax your neck muscles. Feel that your head is balanced and centered on your neck.

Image that your head is a fish bowl and if it is tipped forward or back, you will spill water and fish out! Check if your jaw is relaxed by allowing the lower jaw to drop slightly. Breathe through your nose. Begin each lesson observing a few breathes expanding the abdomen on the inhale and contracting the abdomen on the exhale. More detailed breathing instructions are given in the Zen lesson.How long to meditate? A ten to fifteen minute meditation session will give you results. If you choose to meditate longer, it is because you enjoy the activity (or should I say non-activity). Greater results are not necessarily achieved by time spent in practice as much as your consistency and concentration during practice. Decide how long your meditation will be. Choose whatever works best for you to time the session. Set a timer to ring when your session ends or tell your mind to alert you when the set time has passed. Eventually your mind will know precisely when your set time is up.

Do not use this method until you have perfected it if you are on a tight schedule. During meditation and visualization you will be aware of any outer physical situation that requires your immediate attention. Meditation is a state of heightened awareness not of unconsciousness.Passive Visualization / Meditation Part OneFocus your attention on a natural inanimate object that is very familiar to you. Such as a piece of fruit, a flower, a stone or crystal. Chose a natural object. It has an energy that can be sensed that is stronger than man made objects. Select only one object to focus on as opposed to say an arrangement of flowers. I do not recommend a candle for this exercise because the flame has movement and it is man made. Stay with the same object everyday for the remainder of Lesson One to build focus, concentration and consistency. You may wish to visually observe your chosen object for several minutes before beginning your set meditation time. Notice your object's shape, variance in the color, it's weight, texture, if it has a scent. Sit in a comfortable position and allow your eyes to close. Picture your object wherever feels best for you. This might be in the area of your closed eyes, or image it further back more in the center of your head, or projected straight out into the space in front of your closed eyes. Some people access information visually and have more visual sensations than people who access through sound or kinesthetically. Everyone can easily recall an object that they are familiar with.

Ease of visual abilities will strengthen with practice. People who process kinesthetically might also be aware of the physical sensations of their object.For ten or fifteen minutes keep your thoughts wrapped on your object. Sense its shape, weight, density, color, patterns, texture, and scent.If during your meditation session you notice you're thinking thoughts other than of your object, just return to your object. Comparing the mind to a dog that likes to stray, bringing the mind gently back to focus you will teach it to stay!Continue with this lesson for seven days.This practice carries into your life the ability to observe what you are thinking about during your day. When working are you focused on your task or daydreaming, when you are with your family are you focused on them or still thinking abut work?

Becoming aware of our thoughts helps catch negative thoughts when they start and you can change or eliminate them before they become a pattern. "Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone." Pablo PicassoPassive Meditation / Visualization Part TwoReview Details - Time, Setting, Clothing & Posture from Lesson OneFocus review - If during your meditation session you notice you're thinking thoughts other than of your object, just return to your object. Stay calm about these mental wanderings. Don't yell at yourself.Sit in a comfortable position. Allow your eyes to close. Picture and imagine the natural inanimate object that you worked with in Lesson One.After a few minutes when you have a clear image or feeling of your object's size, shape, weight, density, color, patterns, texture, scent expand the object so your image is pictured and sensed in your mind and also through your whole body.

Your object maintains it's natural proportions but is enlarged. The way objects on a movie screen look normal to us but are actually greatly magnified.Stay with the image and feeling of your object being as large as your body for a few minutes until you have that sense. When you have the sense of your object being as large as your body (it's OK if it takes several of your 15 minute sessions to achieve this) enlarge your image again to be as large as your house, then your town, the earth, the universe.

Start this lesson with your object its normal size and end your session with it as large as you can image or sense it.Continue this lesson for seven days.The object of this practice is to view or think from different perspective."We cannot solve the problems we have created with the same thinking that created them." Albert EinsteinOrder book at http://www.lulu.com/maryannlaraia Information on modern techniques which enhances hypnosis, meditation and visualization please go to http://www.hypnosisimprovelife.com

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Hypnotherapy Certification 1989 Related Education Chapel of Awareness Encinitas CA 1996 - 1998 Meditation classes with the focus on healing Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA 1982 Study of what happens physically in the body during altered states Builders of the Adytum LA, CA 1975 - 1980 Lessons on Meditation, Kabala

Subtle Energy for Healing; The Work of Dr. Yury Kronn

In 1933 came the first hint that something was horribly wrong with Modern Physics' view of the universe. The galaxies and star clusters were moving away from each other, and doing it in ways that just couldn't be possible given the basic assumptions of science at the time. From that day forward, scientists have been baffled and befuddled as the view of reality continued to depart from the mechanized nuts and bolts world of the 19th Century, into a fuzzier, more etheric and maleable one. The more scientists observed, the deeper the conundrum became. By 1997, the Hubble Telescope was in full operation, and with this expanded view of the universe, the conclusion became that "something"--some kind of energy--has been continually rushing into the universe, pushing galaxies apart.

It was dubbed "Dark Matter" because it couldn't be seen or measured, only deduced. This Dark Matter theory began explaining things in strange new ways for modern physicists, who were concluding that up to 95% of the mass of the universe couldn't be accounted for--an embarassing situation for many scientists... However, these conclusions opened up huge possibilities for the understanding and verification of many forms of ancient medicine, as well as early theories about how the universe was formed and how matter is created. Enter Dr. Yury Kronn.

After spending nearly 20 years deep in research into quantum mechanics and dark matter, and serving as a professor at Moscow University, Dr. Kronn began to feel the constrictive effects of the Soviet on his work, as well as the work of his colleagues. In 1982, Dr. Kronn, together with ten other Russian dissidents, organized the "Trust Group," the first independent movement in the history of Russia for Trust and Peace between Russia and the Western world. In 1987, Dr. Kronn was again part of Russian history when he chaired the Disarmament Section of the first Moscow International Symposium for Humanitarian Problems, which was broadcast around the world. The KGB and Russian authorities persecuted him for his social activities. Finally, he was able to immigrate as a political refugee to the U.S. in 1988. Dr. Kronn arrived in the United States to start a new life with only a suitcase and $150. Still on his mission to export his knowledge for the good of humanity, Dr. Kronn's immediate application of his research was in medicine. With the U.S. alternative health business booming, Dr. Kronn found many eager ears for his theories and his work, and soon was able to construct the Subtle Energy Field Infusion Generator (SEFIG).

The SEFIG had the unique ability to separate the "dark matter" or subtle energy from the electromagnetic energy residing in any substance. It was able to extract and "save" this subtle energy "signature" and then generate this signal and infuse it into any object. Associations with alternative medicine practitioners, medical doctors and scientists, provided ample opportunity to test the effects of this subtle energy infusion on people. "You know that traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy use the term 'Chi' for the energy which, according to them, sustains life in all living organisms," says Dr. Kronn. "Indians use the term 'Prana' for this same universal force. Actually each culture has its own term for this force. My technology is based on equipment that allows access to the world of that mysterious force we call subtle energy." Another Dr. Kronn breakthrough was the discovery of different sub-divisions, or frequencies, within the subtle energy domain. In fact, he found that any substance had its own subtle energy signature.

Additionally, by borrowing from the ancient modality of acupuncture, Dr. Kronn was able to extract the energetic signatures of the human acupuncture meridians, and infuse this energy into an ingestible substance, such as an ionic mineral solution. Says Dr. Kronn, "We print vital energy patterns onto magnetic tapes, infuse them into liquid trace minerals, crystals, oils and creams. Energy patterns can be infused into any substance capable of storing information. These energy infused substances serve as delivery tools of the patterns to the human energy system. We call them 'energy tools.'" Test and after test, and extensive clinical use confirmed the same, consistent results among practitioners. Each time a client was given a subtle energy formula, it was like giving them a sudden jolt of life energy, or "chi," strengthening the targetted meridians. In many cases, this new infusion of energy was sufficient to "tip the scales" in favor of the patient over their condition or disease. "We found many effective vital energy patterns," reports Dr. Kronn. "One example is the pattern we call 'Stress Relief' (E-1). Ten drops of trace minerals infused with E-1 in a glass of water, relieves anxiety or agitation in minutes, relaxes tension, helps you sleep well, even for people who have sleeping problems.

Imprinted in cream (E-3) this energy pattern demonstrates really miraculous properties. As a rule, it takes pain away--in the case of soft tissue damage, in less than a minute. It prevents bruising, prevents burns from blistering, and it drastically accelerates the healing process." Many of the practitioners reported stronger and more defined measurements when testing for possible remedies using kinesiology or electro-dermal screening devices. And in many cases, the subtle energy formulas alone resolved cases outright. Redding, California, Naturopath Dr. Dan Davis reports, "I have a room with over 400 items I can use to help my patients' wellbeingness. With the E-1, E-2 and E-3, literally half those products I don't need any more." Despite the predictable results of subtle energy ("chi") use in medicine, the modality is slow to gain acceptance in the medical community, just as Acupuncture, Qigong, Reiki or even homeopathy are dismissed. The simple fact is that subtle energy does not interact directly with physical matter, and so, measuring devices cannot measure it. And for the vast majority of medical scientists, if the energy cannot be measured, it does not exist. "Scientists already know that the particles of dark matter don't interact with the electromagnetic field," Dr. Kronn says. "But our scientists have not yet made the next logical step towards understanding the universe's function, and that is that the Chi force field does not interact directly with the particles of our physical world. That is why scientific equipment cannot measure it.

That is why the majority of scientists don't believe in the existence of Chi." To answer this conundrum of current modern science, Dr. Kronn cites several experiments to help confirm his subtle energy indirect-interaction hypothesis: Changes in the infrared spectrum of water under the influence of receiving energy from a healing practitioner using a method called "laying on hands." (REF.) Strong changes in the pH of water and alcohol and in the solubility of dye under the influence of a healing practitioner's energy. (REF.) There is a significant change in the precipitation process of salts of different metals as the planets change their position in reference to each other. (REF.) In addition, to answer the famous "placebo effect" among humans--where the suggestion or expectation of an effect by the patient often causes the effect--Kentucky veterinarian, Dr. Gary Tran, has used subtle energy formulas on animals, from snakes to dogs, cats to birds, with great success very consistently. "With animals there is no placebo effect. I use the E-1 a lot to sedate and tranquilize intractable animals so that we can work with them. It's especially good with cats. Cats are very difficult to work with, especially to medicate them. I use E-1. I give them about five drops, and the nasty ones I give 10 drops and they pretty much calm down and are easy to work with." Additionally, Dr. Kronn has demonstrated dramatic results on plants and seed germination.

The future potential of subtle energy science and its therapeutic uses are quickly being realized. "I believe that human potential is almost unlimited," declares Dr. Kronn. "Among other things, my group is working on energy patterns for stimulating 'paranormal abilities' in people. It is possible that these abilities could become normal for a vast number of people. I hope that it will be possible to fully realize our human potential and make great improvements in the quality of our lives in this stressful age." GRAPHICS:
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Boyd is the webmaster of www.subtleenergysolutions.com and the newsletter writer for that site. He enjoys a wide range of experience both in the ways of the internet, alternative health, environmental issues, and in freelance writing. An active, professional drummer, Boyd performs in the Portland area with several area blues and R&B bands. Boyd is also an avid, daily practicing Bikram Yoga student.

Herbal Remedy History In A Nutshell

Since prehistory, humans are known to use herbs as remedies for all kinds of ailments and over a thousand species of plants were recorded for their healing properties. A good example is the depiction of plants as healing agents in the Lascaux caves in France which was dated with Radiocarbon dating process and the result revealed that it was made between 13,000-25,000 BCE

Chemical compounds produced in plants especially those made to protect themselves against predators such as toxins and to fertilize such as pollens, are all known to have therapeutic actions to human bodies. Some well known examples are inulin from the roots of dahlias, quinine from the cinchona, morphine and codeine from the poppy, and digoxin from the foxglove.
Today, herbal medicines are categorized as complementary and alternative medicines (CAM). CAMs are becoming very popular but especially so in Europe where CAMs are mainly produced.
There are numerous types of CAMs, but the most popular of all are herbal teas which are made mainly of leaves, roots and barks of plants. Well known herbal teas are chamomile, peppermint and ginger teas.

Second most popular remedy is the herbal tinctures, which are made by soaking the medicinal parts of plants in alcohol extracts and as a result, they can be stored for a much longer period of time. An herbalist can combine many tinctures and made them into one formula for a particular patient. Similarly, fluid extracts of plants are made in the same way as the tinctures, except that they are much stronger.

Powdered herbs and tablets are probably the easiest to consume and nowadays almost every medicinal herb has been made into tablet and capsule forms. However, some traditional herbalists may argue that the process in making tablets and powder which involve heating and drying may reduce the medicinal properties of the plants.

Herbal ointments and essential oils are for external use only. Ointments are used to treat wounds and rashes, while essential oils are used mainly because of their therapeutic scents that are believed to have effects to the human body and mind. This type of therapy is called aromatherapy and is increasingly becoming very popular all over the world.

Herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years and are hear to stay. They provide a great alternative to over the counter medicne at a greatly reduced price. Anyone who is considering to try an herbal remedy should give it a go because the Pro's greatly out weight the Con's.

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Herbal Remedy Daniel Millions

Can Hypnosis Help You Gain Control Of Anxiety?

Stress - Physically and emotionally our bodies change to adapt to our surrounding environment. These changes may not always be positive and result in health problems such as headaches, upset stomach, rashes, insomnia, ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

Adjusting to stress in a positive way is essential for emotional and physical well being. How we deal with such issues as the death of a loved one, the birth of a child, a job promotion or loss of a job, a new or ending relationship will be very important to maintain health.

No one sets out to make his or her life stressful, so chances are you aren't aware of how you put yourself under stress. No situation creates stress by itself, it is how you think about the situation that makes it stressful... in other words your own perception makes it stressful.

But there are several ways to get your stress in check. Meditation, Yoga, Counseling, Aroma therapy, Medication or herbal supplements. All are effective. But today we want to bring to light home hypnosis. A self hypnosis audio session will guide you through exercises that help you learn how to adapt to stressful situations, resolve existing anxieties, and create new ways of looking at the world.

Self Hypnosis can effectively help you deal appropriately with the stress that causes you anxiety. A heightened state of focused concentration that helps your mind accept helpful ideas that enable you to adapt to change in a positive way, help you relax and increase your tolerance to frustration during difficult circumstances.

It is important to keep in mind that hypnosis can offer major benefits to some patients with some problems, and it is helpful with many other patients. But it can fail, just like any other clinical method. Your eagerness to succeed is essential.

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Alternative Medicine Treatment - The Basics

Alternative medicine is a term that refers to medical practices outside of conventional medicine. Alternative solutions are sometimes new and untested in the scientific realm of conventional medicine, stamped with approval of the federal government. Also, they sometimes focus around or contain a religious, spiritual or metaphysical element. Here are some popular alternative medicinal solutions.

Acupuncture - This is the art of inserting tiny needles underneath the skin that stimulate targeted body spots. Acupuncture is most often used to relieve pain and heal the body.
Apitherapy - Better known as Bee Therapy, this practice makes use of honey and venom from the honeybee for treatments. Popular ones for health and beauty products and healing treatments are raw honey, bee pollen, royal jelly and propolis. Biofeedback - This refers to a machine that gives feedback on the body. The feedback helps healthcare providers chart bodily functions to help with treatment. These machines are used to chart internal functions with more accuracy than a human alone is capable of, and the results are used to determine and then gauge how well the treatment is working. Biofeedback has been used to help people with their emotional disorders, digestive disorders, stress, migraines and heart irregularities. The machine alerts people to the idea of how their own emotions and thoughts can come into play with regards to illness and treatment options.

Chiropractics - This form of back treatment has been around for awhile and focuses on the vertebrae not being aligned properly, thus contributing to a variety of pain, illnesses and diseases. Many also focus on stress, overall health and lifestyle. In general, a chiropractor applies pressure in small amounts to various vertebrae, helping them realign. Plus many help treat common diseases like asthma, troubled backs and arthritis.

Feng Shui - This is a philosophy that is said to bring harmony into lives, that features not only the four basic elements of earth, fire, water and air, but a fifth; metal. By aligning these elements throughout clutter-free homes, work, outdoor and other environments, peace and tranquility are said to follow.

Healing Crystals - These minerals turned crystalline are said to boast certain healing powers. For example, ancient grave sites house them as a means of protection in the afterlife. In the modern world, many believe these crystals house healing power. For example, to treat stomach pain, some healers place charged quartz on the lower abdomen area to help restore energy there.

Herbal Remedies - Applying herbs, either home grown or store bought, to certain ailments helps with healing for many conditions. Among popular treatments are a half-and-half solution of witch hazel and water to help clear up acne, lavender scented oils and candles to sooth stress and garlic on top of warts to remove them.

There are many more alternative medicine treatments out there. Search your favorite search engine for more.

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