MIND BODY SPIRIT

Fitness is not just the outside of our bodies. Fitness is a complete package, which along with the Body includes the Mind and Spirit. True fitness comes from within. One must have a balanced life which may include healthy eating, meditation, massage, reflexology or Reiki Sessions.

REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology is a science and art which deals with the principle that there are reflex points in the ears, hands and especially the feet which correspond to every gland, organ and part of the body. By skillful stimulation of these areas and points with hand, finger and thumb techniques the body systems are facilitated to greater balance. Reflexology is a method for activating the healing powers of the body. From ancient tests, illustrations and artifacts, it is known that the early Chinese, Japanese, Indians Russians and Egyptians worked on the feet to promote good health. As one of the healing arts, Reflexology offers the best results when the Reflexologist has dedication, patience, and healing intention.

Benefits of Reflexology:

• Reduces stress.
• Induces deep relaxation.
• Improves circulation.
• Cleanses the body of toxins and impurities.
• Balances the body and revitalizes energy.
• Reflexology is also preventive Health Care.

REIKI

Reiki (ray-dey) is Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promote healing. It was discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900’s. Reiki is administered by “laying on hands” and techniques such as this have been practiced for thousands of years. Reiki is a very simple yet powerful technique. The word “Rei” means universal and the work “Ki” is life energy. It is also known as the vital life force or the universal life force. If your life energy is low or there is a restriction to the flow of your energy you are more vulnerable to illness. When your life energy is high, you are less likely to get sick. Life energy plays an important role in everything we do. It animates the body and has higher levels of expression. Ki is also the primary energy of our emotions, thoughts and spiritual life. Ki is used by martial artists in their physical training and mental development and in meditative breathing exercises.

MASSAGE

Massage is based on concepts of human Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology and uses a wide variety of soft tissue and manipulative techniques.

Benefits of therapeutic massage include:

• Enhances feeling of well being
• Alleviates pain and discomfort
• Decreases stress and fatigue
• Decreases muscle spasms and tension
• Lessens anxiety, depression, and difficulty sleeping
• Improves blood and lymphatic circulations
• Increases range of motion in joints
• Improves muscle tone
• Prevents soft tissue problems
• Aids in the efficient functioning of the digestive system
• Encourages the elimination of toxins from the body