BODYWORK
(Compliments of Larry and Elvire van Leeuwen-Smith)
Alexander Technique is based upon the belief that years of slouching, tension and laziness
produce bad postural and movement habits causing a multitude of problems.
This system was developed by an Australian after studying his own problems and
retrains the body by letting the neck be free, letting the head go forward and up, and lengthening
and widens the body. This technique is particularly helpful for anyone suffering bad posture brought
on by repetitive and exaggerated movements. If you would like to learn more about this technique, we suggest
you go to the following site: The Complete Guide to the
Alexander Technique.
Bioenergetics and Core Energetics includes body-oriented psychotherapy, an off-shoot of
traditional psychotherapy, is based on the belief that a body "armors" itself against painful and
uncomfortable experiences, thus, preventing free expression and causing chronic muscular tension.
This approach incorporates deep breathing, talk therapy, bioenergentic exercises and massage.
The Core Energetics is added for a more spiritual aspect, the inner or higher self leading to a deeper
knowledge through empowerment, according to practitioners.
Body Insight Therapy promotes the release of tension, improving flexibility and strengthing
musculature, engaging body and mind using specific hands-on and communication approaches.
Bowen Technique is a gentle, dynamic approach to muscle and connective tissue movements designed to
balance the body and stimulate energy flow relieving pain and injury to the back, neck, shoulders and knees as
well as relieving chronic and acute ailments including asthma, difficult digestion, migraines, etc. For more information
regarding Bowen, please go here
Breema Bodywork is based on a technique brought from a small Kurdish village and works to restore
vitality through either standardized sets of movements done with or on oneself. These movements frequently
reflect and express a connection to earth and nature.
Colour Therapy is based on the belief that all colours have positive and negative aspects causing an
imbalance in the state of well being. The use of colour dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece. In colourpuncture
vibrations from different coloured crystal lights are applied to acupuncture points for a cleansing and balancing effect.
In colour therapy and colour breathing a patients problems are diagnosed and different ways are suggested to treat a
colour deficiency through relaxation techniques or coloured lights.
Hakomi Integrative Somatics is a body-centered psychotherapy synthesized from Eastern philosophy and meditation
as well as Western psychology. Hands-on body work, movements, work with inner sensations and psychological and spiritual
unfolding characterize this approach.
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