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Massage
Neuromuscular
Reflexology
Cranio-Sacral
Sound
Reiki
Yoga
What is Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing Arts?
Blue Lotus
Yoga & Healing Arts has been born out Jacqueline’s journey into the
healing arts over the past 17 years. The lotus flower rises
beautiful and clean out of the muddy waters always moving toward the
light, and is a symbol for spiritual awakening. The blue lotus
representing the throat chakra (energy center) which has been a main
focus of Jacqueline’s own healing path. 
Through her own healing
journey she has received great teachings and gifts which she shares
through her yoga, bodywork and energy work.
Blue Lotus
Yoga & Healing Arts offers Therapeutic Massage, Neuromuscular
Therapy, Reflexology, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Sound Therapy, Reiki
Sessions and Reiki Classes, Yoga Classes and Workshops, and Private
Yoga and Meditation Mentoring.
Massage
Therapy
Massage
therapy is manipulation of the musculo-skeletal system to alleviate
pain and tension, facilitate healing and create a feeling of
relaxation and well being. Swedish massage is a light pressure
massage, which is used to increase circulation and for relaxation.
Deep tissue massage focuses on manipulation with deeper pressure to
alleviate areas or tension or pain. Integration of Swedish, deep
tissue and neuromuscular therapy can be used during a session to
provide for the client’s needs.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular
Therapy is a deeper form of bodywork. Often neuromuscular therapy
is used for chronic pain, tension and injury. The focus of this
type of bodywork is to bring balance between the musculo-skeletal
system and the nervous system. This type of therapy is done by
manipulating areas of pain or tension, working with trigger points,
as well as the origin and insertion points of the muscles, and
facilitating to balance postural distortions.
Reflexology
Reflexology is
the art of working with the reflex points on the feet. The feet are
the source of points which correspond to all of the systems and
organs of the body. During a reflexology session all of the reflex
points of the feet are worked, bringing balance to all of the
systems and leaving your feet feeling wonderful.
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Cranio-Sacral
Therapy is a very light, gentle therapy which focuses on the cranio-sacral
system. The cranio-sacral system is made up of cerebrospinal fluid
and the membranes which surround the brain and spinal cord. We have
a cranio-sacral rhythm which can be felt throughout the body. The
quality of the rhythm tells the practitioner where to work. The
practitioner then follows where the body wants to go, allowing for
the innate intelligence of the body to orchestrate. Cranio-sacral
therapy is used for many types of pain, stress and tension, as well
as headaches, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, TMJ, scoliosis, PTSD,
as well as many other conditions.
Sound Therapy
We are
continually affected by sound and vibration. You can notice a big
difference in the way you feel standing on the sidewalk of a busy
city with horns blaring and people screaming as opposed to how you
feel sitting in the woods along a peaceful stream. Sound and
vibration have a direct effect on us on a physical, emotional and
energetic level. Sound therapy is a very relaxing therapy using
tuning forks, bells, bowls and chimes. At times the sound is
applied directly to body (placing tuning forks on the body) or is
used above the body in the energy field. Different vibrations have
different effects. Sound and vibration move quickly through the
body and can facilitate powerful changes.
Reiki
Reiki
(pronounced Ray-Key) is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life
Energy. Everything that has life is supported by a universal
energy. Our whole being is supported and directed by universal
energy at its deepest level.
Reiki is an
ancient healing method which allows energy to be channeled through
the body for health, balance and healing. Reiki can be used as a
tool for self-transformation, for support of many acute and chronic
conditions, as well as providing an overall sense of peace and
well-being.
During a Reiki
session the practitioner will place their hands very lightly on the
body or above the body in different positions. Most often a feeling
of warmth or heat is felt under the practitioner’s hands. Often
times there will also be sensations of intense heat, tingling,
pulsing and sometimes a coolness. Each Reiki session is different,
as it addresses your needs in that moment.
Reiki balances
the energy body and the chakra system. It is believed that energy
proceeds form and that imbalances in the energy body eventually
manifest to physical form if they are unable to be released or
balanced. Reiki works at the core of our issues, spiritually,
mentally, emotionally and physically.
Reiki Classes
Everyone has
the ability to do Reiki, and the system of Reiki is simple and easy
to learn. One of the most wonderful things about Reiki is that you
can use it on yourself.
There are
three levels taught in the Traditional Usui Method of Reiki. The
first level is for the absolute beginner. You will receive the
first level attunement to the Reiki energy, learn how to do a Reiki
session on yourself and others, learn how to work with animals and
plants, as well as other many other uses for Reiki.
In the second
level of Reiki, you will receive attunements to the Reiki symbols.
There are three Reiki symbols taught at this level. The symbols
deepen the effects of the energy flowing through you, and enable you
to access deeper levels of healing. You will also learn how to do
distance healing.
The third
level of Reiki is the Master Level. This level is for those that
want to deepen their Reiki experience or for those who wish to teach
Reiki. In this level, you are attuned to the Master symbol and
learn how to pass attunements and to teach classes.
Yoga
Yoga is a word
meaning union. Yoga is a uniting of all of the aspects of a
person’s being. Many traditions of yoga are made up of a
combination of asanas (postures), pranayama (yogic breathing),
meditation, mantra (chanting) and yoga philosophy.
 The asanas, or
yoga postures, are physical movements which open the muscles and
joints, increasing range of motion, releasing tension or stiffness,
correcting postural imbalances and increasing circulation. In
addition to the structural benefits of the postures, they also
benefit the organs, glands and nervous system, as well as balancing
the energy body. Although the postures are physical in nature, they
also have a direct positive effect on the mind.
Pranayama, or
yogic breathing, allows for better oxygenation of the body by
learning how to breathe properly and to fully utilize lung
capacity. Yogic breathing also helps to calm the body and mind,
reduce stress, release toxins and balance the body’s energy system.
Pranayama literally means to control our life force. Through the
practice of pranayama we begin to experience levels of energy and
expanded ness that we may never have touched upon before.
Mantra or
chanting can also be though of as a form of pranayama. Through
chanting we begin to learn to control the breath. We also begin to
feel the healing powers of vibration. Vibration changes us on an
energetic level and can facilitate deep changes.
Meditation
helps to quiet the mind and relax the body. A regular meditation
practice can have profound effects on your life ranging from stress
relief, feeling more peaceful, a greater quality of sleep, a greater
connection with others as well as with the self, and a strong sense
of spiritual connection.
Everyone has
the ability to practice yoga. It makes no difference your age or
physical condition. You do not need to be flexible or strong. Yoga
can be adapted to fit everyone.
Many people
seek out yoga as a means of relieving some physical tension or pain,
or to help reduce stress. Although yoga will certainly be helpful
with these things, people soon realize that yoga is so much more
that just that. Each and every time we practice yoga we have the
opportunity to learn something new about ourselves. We bring our
awareness from having an outer focus to an inner focus. Yoga helps
to cultivate a sense of being present in the body and living fully
in the moment.
Call Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing Arts at 908-310-7100
for more information or to speak with Jacqueline. She can also be
reached by
e-mail
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