Reflexology in the context of holistic wellbeing In Wellbeing, welcome to my blog dear Readers,
For thousands of generations the human mind has sought healing in Nature, in the energetic fields of the Earth and has found restorative powers in water. Without full realisation, the hands and feet have been our primary mode of absorbing healing energies from our surroundings.
Tai-Chi - the energy of silk weaving
From this, many healing arts have come to fruition and the silk-weaving movements of Tai Chi is but one of many ways that the mind has sought to absorb the ebb and flow of energy fields that strengthen our internal system, promote health and realign the mind with who we truly are and wish to be.
Reflexology - acupressure points
As such it is no surprise that reflexology was developed as a practice that would encourage the natural balancing of one's energies. It induces nerves located on the most peripheral part of our bodies to respond to small 'electricity' waves through the gentle application of force on specific acupressure points on the feet and hands.
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According to one of the most well known theories of reflexology, there are ten equal zones in the body, which run vertically from the head to the toes or to the fingers - each of these extremities represents an energy zone and therefore a three-dimensional section of the body. A concentration of crystallisation of tension in any section will affect that section along the full body length, and potentially become a blockage.
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Through reflexology and the application of pressure on a foot reflex point, the whole zone can slowly be 'unblocked' so that vital energy can liberally flow again.
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The holistic approach - like a Lotus flower
In the same way that a lotus flower needs an appropriate ambience to live in, surrounded by water and fresh leaves, so it is the same with the human body.
A balance of different factors, such as environmental, spiritual, emotional and socio-economic are all relevant in determining the underlying causes of a lack of well-being.
Afterall low health is but a manifestation of imbalance in the body likely due to internal blockages that have been induced by emotional or psychological stress. An intuitive reflexologist will encourage receptivity and relaxation so that the body can once again regain a natural state of balance and promote homeostasis.
In the same way that a lotus flower needs an appropriate ambience to live in, surrounded by water and fresh leaves, so it is the same with the human body. A balance of different factors, such as environmental, spiritual, emotional and socio-economic are all relevant in determining the underlying causes of a lack of well-being.
Afterall low health is but a manifestation of imbalance in the body likely due to internal blockages that have been induced by emotional or psychological stress. An intuitive reflexologist will encourage receptivity and relaxation so that the body can once again regain a natural state of balance and promote homeostasis.
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