Mat Pilates

Pilates takes a holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing head, neck, trunk and spinal alignment in order to bring a state of harmony to the body. While working to correct imbalances and strengthen chronic weaknesses, the exercises are easily modifiable to fit all levels, including those suffering from neurological impairments, chronic pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, and movement dysfunction. Pilates helps to develop the body awareness and strength we need to find well-being in our everyday lives.

Mat work is a series of progressive exercises focusing on abdominal muscles, strength and flexibility. This does not require specialized equipment and can be done at home.

Reformer Pilates

Pilates is a mind and body fitness regime combining flexibility, strength and coordination to the whole body. Using specialized equipment, there are more than 500 resistance exercises beneficial for rehabilitation, injury prevention, postural alignment and overall fitness. While focusing on core stability and efficiency of movement, the programs are created to meet the needs and abilities of each individual by encouraging body awareness.

GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS®

GYROTONIC® from the word “gyro” (meaning ring, spiral or circle) and “tonic” (to tone or invigorate), is a movement system devised to increase range of motion, coordination, and strength by performing circular and rotational movements.  Based on the principles of swimming, ballet, yoga and chi kung it works the body as an integrated whole, exercising the musculature of the body while mobilizing and articulating the joints.  The movement patterns are natural, fluid and organic.  Many high level athletes such as golfers and dancers use this as their primary source of physical training.

The GYROTONIC® equipment is designed to become an extension of the body, allowing freedom of movement with no restriction to speed or versatility. The movement is non-linear and non-isolated, mimicking the healthy resistance of water.  GYROTONIC® exercises are synchronized with corresponding breath and rhythm. The exercises work towards creating a polarity of forces using the latest European Physiotherapy concept of “Stabilization Through Contrast”.

There are many benefits to GYROTONIC® as well.  It is good for both injury prevention and rehabilitation.  Its often cardiovascular exercises aid in organ function, increased blood circulation, strengthening of the nervous system and the promotion of a healthy spine and joints. It also helps to rid the body of toxins and opens the meridian system to create harmony and balance in the flow of energy.

Qi gong

Qi Gong is an internal meditative longevity practice with its roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts and Taoist philosophy. Using slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques, Qi Gong opens the energy centers of the body by cultivating the circulation of Chi or Life Energy, to enhance overall health.

Drawing from the Earth and Cosmic energies, Qi Gong helps to purge the body of negative emotions while enhancing or tonifying with positive ones, thus allowing for better energy flow within the Microcosmic Orbit. When the body is cleared of negative energy, universal Chi flows freely, nourishing both the body and the soul, allowing access to higher states of awareness and awakening to one’s “true nature”.

Inner smile Meditation

The Cosmic Inner Smile is a powerful internal healing and relaxation meditation, which dissolves physical and mental tensions that can cause energy blockages and unhealthy Chi in the body. It enhances the energy of the organs and glands, and the life force in general. It brings awareness to the body and inner being, through communication with organs, glands, spine and other specific parts of the body, as well as the soul. Taoists discovered that consciousness is rooted not only in the brain, but also in the vital organs and in each of the cells. Smiling to the organs and thanking them for the work they do reawakens the intelligence of the body. Practicing the Cosmic Inner Smile aids in the releasing of toxins and restoring the energy flow and in the capacity of the body to heal itself.

Energetic Chinese Medicine

Based in Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy, Energetic Chinese Medicine or Shamanic Chinese Medicine is a 5000 year old practice that’s basis comes from understanding that everything is composed of qi or life force, and that all physical transformations happen under the guidance and influence of this qi. This ancient healing practice was originally performed by the female ‘Wu’ shaman and later also men, the ‘Wu Yi’. The shaman used their higher senses and states of consciousness to be able to perceive and interact with the spiritual realm in order to bring harmony and healing to physical, energetic/emotional and spiritual disorders. These primordial shamanic practices have been passed down through the ages to create this beautiful healing art form. Energetic Chinese Medicine is considered the yin/feminine aspect of Chinese Medicine. While it was somewhat lost through the ages; with the emergence and empowerment of the feminine at this time, these healing practices are now completing the full spectrum of Chinese Medicine and Taoist philosophy.

The Taoists believe that there are three aspects to a person, comprising of the physical, energetic/emotional and spiritual bodies; making up the full array of the human experience. After individual analysis and assessment on these three levels have been established; the focus then turns to cleansing, rebuilding, regulating and grounding through the use of Chinese Medicine and Taoist principles. These gentle 90 minute healing sessions are powerful and transformative on all levels and are meant to help the individual to ground into the earth and connect to divine cosmic energies while deepening their sense of higher self and path in life.

Long Distance Healings Sessions. As there is ‘no time in space’, the same powerful Energetic Chinese Medicine healings can be done at a distance.