Application of Holistic

Science ~ The Natural

WayNalini Patel

Holistic treatments - becoming popular – Hope of healingWant quick fixes – But lack in-depth knowledge & understanding

PRANAYAMA

REIKI

AYURVEDA

ACUPRESSURE

MAGNETIC THERAPY

HOMEOPATHY

No side effectsUse of holistic treatments-over time listen 2 your body & messagesExampleHolistic treatments do not treat viral infections.

PRANAYAMA – Yogic BreathingPrana – oxygen – vital force energy, Yama – Control, Ayama expansion of breath.

Proper breathing - positive effect on physical, mental, emotional wellbeing

Babies breathe – yogic breathing – abdominal breathing

Normal breath ½ to 1 litre oxygen – 1 breath – fast and shallow

Proper breathing and practice, take in 3-4 litres oxygen in 1 breath – slow and deep. Think we are breathing properly –but we not.

When and why do we breathe fast & shallow?

Rushing around, stress, negative states, poor posture – lung capacity decreased, pollution, modern technology, lack of exercise leads to people developing shallow breathing habits.

Effects of shallow and fast breathing:

Negative thoughts, depression, insomnia, stomach upsets, resistance to disease reduced, stress related heart conditions

PRANAYAMA – Yogic Breathing

Strange but we need to be taught how to breathe properly – yogic breathing

Q: Which animals live the longest?

Why: Breathe deep and slow

Benefits of pranayama

Energy, Natural pain killer – reduces pain,

Stimulates glands – fat converted to energy, Normal BP

Reduces wrinkles/spots – look younger

Self-aware, enhances cognitive performance

Positive outlook and self image

Modern scientists now agree with ancient yogis –

shallow and quick breathing – fatigue, anxiety,

stomach disorders, chest pains and heart palpitations.

REIKIUniversal Life Force Energy – chi – born with Reiki - energy itself Activated by attunement by spiritually evolved the Reiki master – open energy centres – chakras (vibrating energy wheels)Heal yourself and others. Treatment of mind, body & soulAids total relaxation and stress Release.

REIKI

Benefits:

Balances energy

Releases stress

Heals holistically

Helps release emotions

Increases creativityTotal treatment of mind, body and soulSystem of simplicity as hands are usedAfter an attunement – nurses, doctors and therapists who are well acquainted with touch and feel of human body – notice vibrating energy emanating from hands when treating patients.Complements and aids positive outcome of treatments – conventional and holistic

PRESSURE POINTS

ACUPRESSURE and ACUPUNCTURE – releasing blockages and energy within the meridians. Both ancient remedies. Pressure points further developed Dr Stephen ChengMERIDIANS – network of channels throughout the human body. Qi or life force energy flows to nourish and energise the human body.

Along the path of meridians there are energy pools called energy points. Located at end of meridians such as toes, ankles, knees, fingers, wrists, and elbows