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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
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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 Karina Braun on July 1, 2010 at 10:23am
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If you perform barefoot massage just keep in mind that the feet can be overused just like the hands. Think of an athlete...don't they get overuse syndrome in their feet and legs?
I found an interesting article about posterior tibial tendonitis.
I am so much better from the injury I sustained from doing barefoot massage, however, I still have symptoms of tarsal tunnel and posterior tibial tendonitis nearly 3 years later. Muscle imbalance combined with overpronation can lead to injury when overloading the muscles of the feet and legs.
If you don't perform barefoot massage then read this article for your clients.
http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/archive/tibialis-tendinitis.html
Karina Braun
igetintouch.com
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Thanks you much for contributing to the discussions Darcy. It was great to finally meet you too! Look forward to seeing your smiling face next year!
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Comment by Darcy Neibaur on June 27, 2010 at 9:54pm
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So glad to finally meet you Karina. I just loved your class at the World Massage Festival!
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Just returned from the World Massage Festival. It was so much fun. It was great being around like-minded people with amazing energy. I taught Creating Peace with Your Hands self care class on Friday and took Paul St John's Aquasomatics class. This modality is wonderful. It is neurosomatics in the water. Working the body in water without gravity is easy and effective. Have a great day!
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Did you know that being healthy is good for the planet?
Being healthy includes eating right and exercising. The healthier you eat, the less you consume foods that have pesticides and chemicals. Exercising is also good for the planet because the more time you spend running, biking, swimming, etc the less time you will sp...end on activities that consume energy. By keeping yourself healthy, you can actually help keep the planet healthier.
Karina Braun
www.igetintouch.com
Karina Braun
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Good health occurs when your energy field is strong and the energy in your aura is moving freely. Your aura is healthy when it is balanced and when the protective layer is elastic and supple. If you keep your energy balanced and flowing, the aura will remain strong and run at a higher vibrational level. If you do not protect your energy field, it can be running at a low vibrational level and your protective layer may become vulnerable and porous. You can help protect your energy field with many different tools. Protecting your own energy field and learning how to conserve your energy are important aspects when you are holding a therapeutic and healing environment.
Karina Braun
igetintouch.com
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Thank you and Namaste Lara
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Comment by Lara Rininger on May 29, 2010 at 9:28pm
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Hi Karina-Thanks so much! Your book arrived today. I'm very excited to read it.
Namaste' :)
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Comment by Kimberly Rogers on May 29, 2010 at 6:48pm
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Thank you for the reminder, Karina. I am very good about grounding myself and my clients before I start a bodywork session. I forgot how important it is to start the day grounded. Thank you. Blessings!
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An ice water bath (a tub of 12 to 15 degrees Celsius ice water) is a common practice among many elite athletes as a way to recover and reduce muscle pain and soreness after training sessions or competitions. In addition to the ice bath, some athletes use contrast water therapy (alternating between cold water and warmer water) to get the same effect.
Vasodilation occurs after vasoconstriction and the increased blood flow speeds circulation, thus helping the healing process. Although there is no current protocol regarding the ideal time and temperature for cold immersion routines, most athletes or trainers who use them recommend a water temperature between 12 to 15 degrees Celsius and immersion times of 5 to 10. If you are doing a cold water bath you should immerse the body part for 15- 20 minutes.
Karina Braun
www.igetintouch.com
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