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November/December 2013

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ENERGY RELEASE imagine it cleansing each section of your body, including particular areas or organs you feel may need it most. Awareness of Your Hara Focus attention on your hara. If your client becomes emotional, stressed, or upset, bring more attention to your hara and imagine it as strong and unwavering. If necessary, you may even lightly put your hand to your hara to enhance your awareness. Burning Energy at the Source As you feel or sense emotion, energy, shaking, or tension emerging from your client's body, imagine a bright flame of fi re between your hands and the client's body. As the energy comes out, visualize that it is being burned at the source, and that there is no way it can enter your body. Acting as a Conduit An alternative to burning energy is to imagine it entering through one side of your body and exiting the other side. If you are facilitating a release using your left hand, for example, extend your right hand, palm upward, and imagine the energy running through your body and exiting through your right hand. Be creative with this technique, but make sure you focus on the exit point, and that you imagine the energy completely leaving your body. Maintain deep, focused breathing when you do this exercise. AFTER THE SESSION Some detoxing exercises require a private space and a fair amount of time. Since you may not always have the necessary space and/or time, here are several ways you can cleanse and detoxify yourself in a short period of time after a difficult session. Clearing Energy Even if you haven't directly absorbed energies from a stressed client, the mood of your treatment room can be altered by lingering, stale energy left over from your client's session. Neutralizing solutions can help clear energy from the treatment room after a deep or stressful session. You can prepare your own solutions using an essential oil, a transmitting medium such as alcohol or witch hazel, and some water. No matter which combination of essential oil and transmitting agent you choose, send healing energy into the room as you spray high into the air after your client has left. Open the windows and let the room breathe a bit. As you change the sheets and pillowcases, make a deliberate effort to bring new, cleansing energy back into your room. Imagine the negative energy being lifted as you treat the room. Brushing and Breathing This exercise can be done as soon as you leave the treatment room, even as the client is still resting or getting dressed. First, wash your hands. Then, using the outstretched palm of one hand, vigorously brush the other side of your body with a downward sweeping motion. With every downward stroke, rotate your wrist slightly away from your body, and vigorously sweep away negativity from your energetic field. Begin at your head, then work downward across your face, neck, shoulders, arms, and hands on one side of your body. Next, work your chest and low back with both hands. Start again from the top of your head on the other side of your body until you reach your groin, then fi nish the Washing I can't overemphasize the value of postsession washing. Use cold or room temperature running water and plenty of natural soap. If running water is not available, use salt water or water infused with something tannic, like sour tamarind or the rinds of lemons or limes. You can keep a bowl or jar of liquid nearby and pour it over your hands and arms, then brush it across your face and head. If the session was very stressful or emotional for you or your client, try to take a shower as soon as possible afterward. Brushing after a session can minimize absorption of energy. Photo courtesy of Bob Haddad. www.abmp.com. See what benefits await you. 95

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