tag:gaia.com,2008,:Gaia http://groups.gaia.com/pods_zaadz_com_mentalwealth/discussions/feeds/thread/46066 en-us 2 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:52:59 GMT Gaia: Mental Wealth - Hands on Healing - Love and compassion through touch http://calmseas.gaia.com Candace tag:gaia.com,2007:Gaia-136170 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:52:59 GMT http://groups.gaia.com/pods_zaadz_com_mentalwealth/conversations/view/46066#136170 <p> Touch can be one of the most powerful healing tools.&nbsp; As a massage therapist, and someone who has experienced both anxiety and depression, I know first hand the amazing results one can achieve through touch.&nbsp; I remember my first Reiki treatment that I received.&nbsp; I thought at best I would feel relaxed for awhile when someone placed their hands on me.&nbsp; Then, all of a sudden, I surrendered to the experience and felt energy circulating in my body as I had never felt before.&nbsp; It was truly amazing.&nbsp; I felt more whole, more connected.&nbsp; Massage too, has brought me back to myself.&nbsp; It allows me to connect with my body, and brings me out of my head, both practicing and receiving.&nbsp; I would reccomend both types of bodywork to anyone experiencing similar concerns. </p> # Zoe tag:gaia.com,2006:Gaia-46066 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:28:16 GMT http://groups.gaia.com/pods_zaadz_com_mentalwealth/conversations/view/46066 <p> I&#39;ve become more and more interested in healing through touch in the past couple of years.&nbsp; I was very adverse to being touched, other than by my own children, for most of my life.&nbsp; Since letting go a bit and opening myself to the good intentions of others, I&#39;ve come to find touch as one of the deepest expressions of love and compassion.<br /><br />Two days ago I massaged my son&#39;s calves as he could barely walk on them after days of running with his new cross country team.&nbsp; I felt love for him as I gently first relaxed and lightly stretched his muscles, and then gradually worked my way into the muscle.&nbsp; He fell asleep with a smile on his face and slept for hours, only waking up about an hour before his bedtime.&nbsp; I felt so good being able to do that for him.<br /><br />Two years ago (and maybe this is where my transformation began?) I had someone take and squeeze my hand when I was in a position where I could barely move or see him clearly.&nbsp; I&#39;m surprised I can remember, but I do.&nbsp; Mostly, I remember the feeling it created in me.<br /><br />This fall I am going to be taking a few community ed classes.&nbsp; Reflexology is one, connective tissue massage another.&nbsp; What has worked for you that I may want to explore?&nbsp; What kinds of touch are most therapeutic? &nbsp; I find great joy now in being able to use touch to express many feelings and intentions - without crossing boundaries and assuming touch is always welcome.<br /><br /> </p>