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Injury Prevention ans Self-Care for Bodyworkers
How Do You Ground Yourself?
Do you think about the connection between the earth and your feet when you wake up and put your feet on the ground? Well you should, especially if you are going to be working in someone else’s energy field. You are an electromagnetic being and you ground energy just like an appliance that is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Since I have had lumbar fusion surgery, I am happy to report that I can feel the ground again. It may not sound like a big deal but it is if your legs and feet have been numb and tingly for 2 ½ years. So now that I can feel the earth underneath me, I want to bring up the subject of grounding.
Grounding has to do with living inside your body and having a connection with the earth. Think of grounding as being anchored to the ground. Grounding allows for an inflow of energy to feed your bodily systems and an outflow of energy to release excessive charge in your body. Assessing the energy of the earth is essential when working with other people’s energy.
As a bodyworker, you should find a connection with the earth and feel the energy in your feet. Your feet have minor chakras that bring in and distribute energy in your body. In the morning before you get out of bed, rotate your ankles 50 times in each direction. When you put your feet on the ground, imagine energy flowing up through the inner arches of your feet. Direct the energy up through your core and take 3 deep breaths. Pay attention to your connection with the ground as you go through your day!
What are some ways to ground yourself?
1) Physical activity
2) Relaxation exercises
3) Eat food that is grounding and not over stimulating
4) Take a bath
5) Receive a massage
6) Stand in the grass barefoot and feel the earth underneath your feet
7) Engage in an activity that involves the senses
8) Listen to a CD of drumming
9) Wear grounding stones such as hematite, obsidian, or tigers eye
10) Get out into nature
Karina Braun
www.igetintouch.com
Learn the Braun Method of Personal Body Maintenance
Feel free..
Live healthy..
Do you think about the connection between the earth and your feet when you wake up and put your feet on the ground? Well you should, especially if you are going to be working in someone else’s energy field. You are an electromagnetic being and you ground energy just like an appliance that is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Since I have had lumbar fusion surgery, I am happy to report that I can feel the ground again. It may not sound like a big deal but it is if your legs and feet have been numb and tingly for 2 ½ years. So now that I can feel the earth underneath me, I want to bring up the subject of grounding.
Grounding has to do with living inside your body and having a connection with the earth. Think of grounding as being anchored to the ground. Grounding allows for an inflow of energy to feed your bodily systems and an outflow of energy to release excessive charge in your body. Assessing the energy of the earth is essential when working with other people’s energy.
As a bodyworker, you should find a connection with the earth and feel the energy in your feet. Your feet have minor chakras that bring in and distribute energy in your body. In the morning before you get out of bed, rotate your ankles 50 times in each direction. When you put your feet on the ground, imagine energy flowing up through the inner arches of your feet. Direct the energy up through your core and take 3 deep breaths. Pay attention to your connection with the ground as you go through your day!
What are some ways to ground yourself?
1) Physical activity
2) Relaxation exercises
3) Eat food that is grounding and not over stimulating
4) Take a bath
5) Receive a massage
6) Stand in the grass barefoot and feel the earth underneath your feet
7) Engage in an activity that involves the senses
8) Listen to a CD of drumming
9) Wear grounding stones such as hematite, obsidian, or tigers eye
10) Get out into nature
Karina Braun
www.igetintouch.com
Learn the Braun Method of Personal Body Maintenance
Feel free..
Live healthy..
Discussion Forum
Shameful if Injured
Started by Karina Braun Nov 9, 2010.
Have you had an injury in your career? 1 Reply
Started by Karina Braun. Last reply by Darcy Neibaur Jun 27, 2010.
Self care tips 2 Replies
Started by Karina Braun. Last reply by Darcy Neibaur Jun 27, 2010.
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Comment by Darcy Neibaur on April 15, 2010 at 6:44pm
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I have decided to take you intro couse at World Massage Festival. I am looking forward to meeting you. I have incorporated the stretches in the couse I took, to the stretches I do when I am at Curves Gym. They just fit in so well with their arm stretches. Then always do my stretches in between clients. I am trying to be good to myself and to take care of myself. Thanks so much.
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Comment by Karina Braun on April 15, 2010 at 10:06am
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The activation of the transverse abdominis should be done before bending over or reaching overhead, especially with heavy loads. To activate the transverse abdominis, draw your belly button up and in toward your spine. A little trick is to get a string and tie it around your waist at the belly button level. Draw your abdomen up and in toward your spine and then let it out about three-quarters of the way and tie the string at that point. It should be tight, but not too tight. If your transverse abdominus (TV) relaxes and is not engaged, the string will tighten up and you will receive immediate feedback.
Karina Braun
Personal Body Maintenance for Bodyworkers
igetintouch.com
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Hi Darcy. Thanks for the comment and taking the course. I am so glad to hear self care is important to you. You will most likely have a long and healthy career. Keep it up!
Karina
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Karina I took your FREE CE class on line and have really enjoyed doing the stretches. I printed the booklet off so I would have it to refer to. Really enjoyed it. My Test is in the mail. Thank you so much.
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Link to an article I wrote in Feb 2010 Massage Magazine about How Reiki Benefits Massage Clients.
http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8525
Stay healthy!
Karina Braun
www.igetintouch.com
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Pay attention to your in breath. With each inhale, a renewed sense of energy will fill your body. In yoga, this energy is known as brahmana. Spend time each morning focusing on this energy. This time will create inspiration for your day!
Karina Braun
Personal Body Maintenance for the Bodyworker
www.igetintouch.com
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Comment by noreen zakrajsek on March 16, 2010 at 12:20pm
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Hi Karina
we are staying at Bally's.
Thanks for any professional input..
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Cultivate Awareness with Your Body
In the morning, spend some time scanning your body. How do you feel today? Simply being aware of your body will affect the way you react to the world around you. What you think and feel creates your reality. Make the decision to interact with people in a positive way and keep you mind open to experience new possibilities.
Karina Braun
igetintouch.com
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Hi Noreen. I used to work at Canyon Ranch Spaclub at the Venetian. It is a beautiful spa and offers hot stone and Ashi...I am not sure where you are staying. I have a friend that owns Sams town spa (very quaint and reasonably priced) or she could possibly do an in-room. Let me know more info and I will send you a personal message with some names and numbers. Have fun and take care!
Karina
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Hi Karina
I will be visiting Vegas this Fri-Tuesday 3/19-3/23. I am looking for a nice place to receive a massage session .I am trying to avoid going to a spa. due to high cost and short er time.
can you help me out in a direction or name and numbers.?
I f I can find hot stones or maybe even an Ashitua session I may do this.
thanks for your suggestions.
namsate
Noreen
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