|The Chest - and breathing into life.
Here we meet the complex world of our hearts - our longing to love and dissolve, to melt, to expand, to be free - and our fear of letting it all in. In this module we make our way into the shoulder girdle and into the chest, the diaphragm, the breath. We will be exploring the muscles of the chest, the flexibility of the rib cage, releasing the pectorals and diaphragm, loosening the shoulders, and exploring our breathing patterns.

|We explore the heart, the pains, longings, disappointments all of which manifest in the body as tensions, defensive attitudes, shallow breathing ... and how we get locked in!
Perhaps we can let our hearts fly and experience its silences also. Giving and receiving, the duality of life, of being seen, and embracing the opposites….

|An awareness of our breathing cycle is essential, because all tension reflects in the breath. Whenever we do anything that requires physical effort, we tend to hold the breath. Patanjali explores it in Yoga and Buddha birthed the amazing Vipassana Technique, which took many people beyond the known. The breath has much potential and if you observe it in your sessions, it reveals so much!

Our legs and feet are foundational, as they walk and carry us through life. We have seen how mind and body are one, your attitude to life will be reflected in the body. So how you walk is going to reflect, how you carry yourself in life.

Let us introduce the Catwalk - a wonderful and revealing exploration of how you ´walk´ through life…

The legs really are a powerful, dynamic energy - agile and flexible. They support vitality and joy - and stand for balance, stability, grounding and connected-ness.

Through touch, body reading, joint release & movement and inquiry, we explore the world of the legs and feet - Learning to resource and connect again to strength, power, vitality - expanding into who we really are, and having the courage to walking it!

We begin by addressing the foundation of our body—the pelvic floor. This often-overlooked area plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Moving up, we focus on the lower back, a common source of discomfort for many. We then gently shift our attention to the ribs and breath, understanding that proper breathing patterns can profoundly affect our posture and vitality.

Next, we explore the shoulders and neck, where stress and tension often accumulate. Touching from three sides—front, back, and sides—we learn to release and relax these key areas. It's important to recognize that the sides of our body are particularly vulnerable, making it essential to pay attention to the ribs, intercostals, and the ability to compress and stretch the sides. The side session gives such a sense of holding, it creates a tremendous safety in the client, in a subtle and tender way so much can happen……..

Integrating Flexibility and Release from Feet to Head Starting at the feet, we embark on a journey through our body, gradually making our way up to the head. This holistic approach to bodywork is a powerful tool for enhancing flexibility and releasing tension in various areas, benefiting individuals who may have limitations, such as pregnant women or those who can't lie on their back or belly.

We begin by addressing the foundation of our body—the pelvic floor. This often-overlooked area plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Moving up, we focus on the lower back, a common source of discomfort for many. We then gently shift our attention to the ribs and breath, understanding that proper breathing patterns can profoundly affect our posture and vitality.

Next, we explore the shoulders and neck, where stress and tension often accumulate. Touching from three sides—front, back, and sides—we learn to release and relax these key areas. It's important to recognize that the sides of our body are particularly vulnerable, making it essential to pay attention to the ribs, intercostals, and the ability to compress and stretch the sides.

Throughout this journey, we work on enhancing flexibility in the spine, using Joint Release, a technique designed to promote fluidity and ease of movement. Additionally, to release tension held in core muscles like the psoas, diaphragm, and lower back, promoting overall relaxation and well-being.

The side session gives such a sense of holding, it creates a tremendous safety in the client, in a subtle and tender way so much can happen……..