Acupressure - An ancient Chinese treatment based on the fact that chi, or vital energy, circulates in the body along energy pathways, or meridians, linked to different organ systems. Finger pressure is used on acupoints to stimulate and rebalance energy, and to treat ailments such as tension, menstrual cramps, and arthritis.

Acupuncture - A technique similar to acupressure, except that fine needles are inserted at specific points along the meridians just under the skin to stimulate, disperse and balance the flow or energy, relieve pain, and treat a variety of chronic, acute and degenerative conditions. Penetrates and stimulates specific points in the body to restore normal energetic balance.

Acu-therapy - A gentle, painless touch therapy designed to relieve muscle spasms and tension without massaging or rubbing tissue. Acu-therapy utilizes the knowledge of anatomy and the body's own reflex system and energy flows of the body. The touch is very light and is virtually impossible to cause pain.

Akashic Records - Earth's energetic library of information and it's operating system which stores all activity.

Akido - A Japanese martial art, both a method of self-defense and a spiritual discipline. Its goal is to harmonize one's chi with that of the opponent, so that the thrust of the opponent's strength is turned back toward themselves.

Angels - Special creatures that assist in guidance. They execute your free choice as long as it does not interfere with the free choice of others. The word Angel comes form the word angelos which means messenger. They have no sex, we all have at least one and Raphael is the angel of healing.

Aromatherapy - Essential oils extracted from plants are either inhaled, absorbed directly through the skin, or, in some cases, ingested to calm emotions and harmonize moods. It is also used as a supportive treatment for respiratory problems, skin disorders and immune deficiencies. It is the science of using essential oils from botanical sources with anti-viral, anti-fungul properties for treatment of illness.

Ascension - 1) the process of "descension" or allowing light to descend into yourselves. Thus bringing down finer, higher energies of consciousness. It is the embodiment of unity of oneness, of god-like awareness. 2) accepting a more loving and unified reality, such as the reality embodied by fifth dimensional energies and beyond.

Astrology - The study of heavenly bodies to learn what influence they may have on human life.

Aromatherapy- The use of essential oils derived from natural plants to clean and purify the body.

Aura - Each of you is surrounded by an electromagnetic energy pattern or human energy field that includes the human body. Present day scientists measure the frequency and location of this field on humans. The aura reflects your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Everyone has the capability to see auras with little or no training. The colours of the aura, which include the range of the rainbow, change with one's emotions and the condition of the seven corresponding "chakra" glands within the physical body.

Aura-Soma - Originated in England, now used worldwide. Holistic oils which combine the vibratory energies of Colour & Light, and living energies from the essences of flowers, herbs, and gems. Automatic Writing - Process of receiving communication from spirit or the Higher Self through writing. Some call it "channeled writing". You do not have to be a writer to enjoy the benefits of this communication.

Ayurvedic - Tenets revolve around three doshas or body/spirit types below. Places high value on diet, detoxification, exercise, herbal medicines and meditation. Originated in India. The word Ayurveda comes from "Ayur" meaning "life" in Sanskrit and "Veda" which refers to knowledge or science.

• vata (air) - lightest and most slender, walks and talks fast, dislikes cold and bundles up, creates easily and learns quickly
• pitta (fire) - medium, strong build, orderly, radiates confidence and passion, at the mercy of their appetites, dislikes the sun and heat
• kapha (earth) - affectionate, large, heavyset body, faithful and true, relaxed, forgiving, slow and graceful, even keel, slow to anger

Bio-AcousticsTM - Literally means "life sounds". A technique where trained practitioners use vocal analysis to indicate states of wellness and then create sound environments to bring about sound health. The pioneering techniques are taught by Sharry Edwards, of Sound Health Alternatives, Inc.

Biofeedback - A method that montitors pulse rate, skin temperature and muscle tension and feedbacks this information to the client through gentle sounds. The client, in turn, learns to consciously regulate unconscious body processes such as breathing, blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate, to relieve pain and stress related conditions, including asthma, hypertension, and migraine headaches.

Body/Mind/Spirit Workers- In addition to the physical body ... you also have an feeling, mental and spiritual body. Your physical bodies are a wonderful creation, able to regenerate itself if we give it the opportunity to do so. Often you create situations or blocks in one of your other bodies that manifest in our physical body as pain or dis-ease. Body/Mind/Spirit workers address these issues.

Breathwork- Combines focused breathing, music, toning and bodywork to heal unresolved issues and allow life energy flow naturally. Uses a variety of techniques such as patterned breathing to promote physical, feeling, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Chakra- Subtle energy centres located near the spine in the body. A chakra is a wheel (literal Sanskrit meaning) of energy. Popular teaching indicates that there are only seven main chakras in your subtle system, which relate to the stages of evolution and the endocrine system. Once awakened, they begin to vibrate. Physical, mental and emotional problems are capable of being traced to an imbalance in one or several chakras.

Chelation- A Safe intravenous (IV) therapy to increase blood flow and decrease excessive deposits of plaques in arteries and organs such as the liver, kidneys, heart and brain.

Chi- Chinese word for the energy or natural life force, which comprises the universe. Also called Ki (Japanese) There are many types of chi external/outer/universal chi and internal (inner) chi, which is associated with the human body. When internal chi is balanced and flows uninterrupted the mind/body will promote health. It exists in many forms, from pure forms like light to more dense forms like minerals and rock. It is said that the interplay of opposites between opposites (yin and yang) creates chi energy.

Chi Kung (Qigong or "Chee-gong")- An Ancient Chinese exercise system that uses breath, movement, and meditation to enhance the flow of vital energy in the body. Balance your energy with gentle movements that ease hypertension, insomnia and lower blood pressure. Uplifting and invigorating and easier then yoga and Tai Chi.

Chinese Medicine - A system of medicine, which is rooted in a philosophy of balance within the body and mind. It centres around maximizing the flow of chi through the body. Chi viewed broadly not only as life force energy though as movement, It is both the source of growth and the process of growing. They view health as a way of life not merely the absence of sickness.

Chiropractors - Chiropractors recognise all healing comes from within. They do not fight dis-ease, they assist to turn on your inner physician. When the inner physician (life force) is interfered with though spinal misalignment (subluxation), the body loses it's ability to function normally. Your body is the finest physician and if you choose to remove the interference to your natural function, you will heal improved and live longer. Adjustments correct subluxations releasing nerve stress and unblocking your healing ability.

• Holistic - Free the spine from misalignments, allowing the body's own "innate intelligence" to flow freely and restore health.
• Network - These chiropractors work with the innate wisdom in the spine to free up energy flow. Straight - Adjust the spinal vertebrae to their normal position to restore the proper flow of nerve impulses to the spinal column and body, essential for optimum health. Other chiropractors augment this process with diagnostic techniques, including x-rays, and other modalities.

Clairaudient- A person who hears something not present in the ear though somewhere else in time or space.

Clairsentient- A person who perceives something else in time or space.

Clairvoyant- A person who sees pictures of events somewhere else in time or space.

Colonics - An internal bath that cleanses the colon of poisons, gas and accumulated fecal matter. When the inner circumference of the colon is reduced, the colon is unable to absorb and eliminate properly. Wastes from the blood stream, which normally are drawn in through the colon wall, along with other toxins, resulting from the fermentation and putrefaction of undigested foods, are reabsorbed by the body. A steady, gentle flow of water, in and out (unlike an enema) stimulates the colon to recover its natural shape, tone and peristaltic wave action. (There is no discomfort and no internal pressure.)

CranioSacral Therapy - CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle method of detecting and correcting imbalances or restrictions in the CranioSacral System. The CranioSacral System is a physical system that exists in humans and animal that have a brain and spinal cord. The CanioSacral System consists of the bones, membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. The term "CranioSacral" is derived from the bones involved - the cranium (skull, face, mouth) to the "sacrum" (coccyx or tailbone).

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle method of detecting and correcting imbalances or restrictions in this semi-closed system, encouraging your own natural, self-corrective, healing mechanisms to dissipate the unconstructive effects of stress on your Central Nervous System. CranioSacral Therapists use a light touch, generally no more than the weight of a nickel, to test for restrictions to the CranioSacral System and assist the hydraulic forces within the CranioSacral System. This is done by monitoring the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid as it flows through the system. As pressure builds up, the CranioSacral fluid bathes the brain and spinal cord. Crystals/Rocks - Other life forms whose vibrations are used to open up specific pathways in human and other systems. Crystals and Rocks store information that are capable of being accessed for healing and knowledge. Crystals-based technologies (used in electronic circuitry, computers, and laser beams, used in medical diagnostic equipment and surgical techniques) have revolutionised conventional medicine.

Doula- Doulas provides physical and emotional support during pregnancy and labour. Result is decreased Cesareans, shorter labour and increased satisfaction.

Drumming- Many cultures use the drumbeat as a way to trance, meditate or pray. Drumming facilitates emotional, spiritual and physical wellness in a supportive environment. Doula - Trained professional birth assistant focuses on the informational, emotional, and comfort requirements of the woman and her partner before, during, and immediately following birth.

Earth Grid- geopathic energy lines that form a grid around the earth. Two types are: Hartmann Grids - Lines that form a grid around the earth running north to south and east to west. The north-south lines appear approximately every 6 feet 6 inches and the east-west lines appear approximately every 8 feet 2 inches. They extend to a height of 60-600 feet and were detected in 1950 by German medical doctor Ernst Hartmann. The worst place a person can sleep or work is over junctures or "Hartmann knots", where two Hartmann lines cross and radiation is intensified.

Geopathic Zones- Their direction is random and may be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. When natural radiation rises through the earth, its wavelength can be distorted by weak electromagnetic fields from subterranean running water, mineral concentrations, fault lines, underground cavities or other unnatural fields (high tension wires, satellite towers, electrical street poles, or fuse boxes). These distorted radiation fields can be harmful to some living organisms.

Electromagnetism- A form of energy that comes from an electric charge in motion, electromagnetism is used in medicine to relieve muscle aches, suppress pain, stimulate knitting of broken bones, pulverize kidney stones, and more. To heal broken bones, specialised electrodes that create a weak electromagnetic field are applied externally across a plaster cast or fracture site and worn during sleep until complete healing.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)- Uses left/right stimulation of the brain, through sight, sound or touch to accelerate the brain's information processing system. Originated by Francine Shapiro in 1987 to assist people in addressing emotional issues.

Energy Field Work- Therapies in which practitioners seek to restore proper circulation and a balance of the energy field in and around the client's body, to relieve stress and promote healing. Treatment may involve physical laying-on of hands.

Feldenkrais- Movement sequences designed to stimulate learning and improvement in many wasy. New patterns of movement are introduced in a class lesson or individual session to generate a wide range of benefits - relaxation, happiness, increased pleasure and energy. Energy used more efficiently makes us vital and healthy and more accessible to ourselves and others. (Requires 800 hours certification, 7 weeks/year for 4 years, Awareness Though Movement group classes)

Feng Shui- This ancient Chinese practise configures work or home environments in ways that promote health, happiness and prosperity. Furniture, colours, and structures are arranged to enhance the healthy flow of chi. The ancient Chinese art of placement that literally means wind & water, shorthand for natural surroundings. Symbolically, it means gentle wind, clear water, warm sun and lush vegetation. This implies a beautiful and nurturing environment in which we live. The underlying principle is the Life Force called Chi (energy) flowing through everything... people, mountains, water, even buildings. When a space has good Chi, healthier attitudes and greater prosperity naturally flow in rhythm and Universal Abundance.

Feng Shui has evolved for more than 6000 years, originally discovered by Taoist masters. it is the study of the immediate and surrounding environments where we are living and working to select the optimum location to place a house. It includes the harmonious arrangement of rooms, furniture and fixtures to ensure that occupants receive the best Qi (universal Energy) and oxygen and living in harmony to enhance vitality and good emotional and mental balance. In the open air you receive 100% beneficial vitalised Qi and oxygen. When a house is built over you, you may lose 80% of this benevolent energy. In feng Shui practise you use special remedies to bring in and enhance the flow of the vitalised energy into your house. As part of your evolution, your homes have become part of your consciousness and represent you and your body. Any design defects in your house or problems in structure affects your health. For instance, your immune system becomes weak when you enter an L-shaped house. The missing part of the house is likened to you to missing one leg or an arm! The correct place and position to place your bed to sleep is very important. A beneficial sleeping position facilitate a sound , restful sleep and revitalises your body. You also require less hours of sleep. A inferior bed arrangement often symptomatically causes fatigue and you require many more hours of sleep.

More then 80% of chronic, terminal and degenerative dis-eases have their origin in the bedrooms of bad Feng Shui houses. To ensure faster recovery to beneficial health, Feng Shui remedies are a top priority. A home or office with beneficial Feng Shui radiates serenity. The building, it's furnishings and consequently it's inhabitants are in harmony and balance with nature.

Flower Remedies- Popularised by Edward Bach, in the 1920's, flower essences are distilled form plants and trees, then taken in solution. Relieve unconstructive emotional states to promote healing.

Full Moon- A time to meditate and radiate energy down through and around the Earth. A powerful time to unify in a common purpose, that of lifting the consciousness of the Earth and humanity. These times increase the influx of cosmic energy upon the Earth and all its inhabitants. As more of you allow yourselves to become the receptors and transformers for this refined energy with pure love and unselfish intent, the dynamic power of this energy will grow exponentially. Envision thousands, no millions, from every country, race, creed and color coming together at these designated times with a common purpose in mind and heart: Healing the Earth and reclaiming the divine birthright for all who reside on her.

Gaia- Part of three terms for our planet called Earth, Terra and Gaia. Earth refers to the physical body of the planet, Terra refers to the mental body of the planet, and Gaia refers to the enlightened spiritual body of the planet. Enlightenment is capable of also be described as the balancing of these three bodies -physical, mental and spiritual. Understand that there is no separation between the your physical/mental/spiritual bodies and the planet's Earth/Terra/Gaia bodies. They are not simply reflections of each other, they are one and the same! You are from the same total pool of intelligence that creates matter... Choose to remember this fact.

Gestalt Therapy- A form of Psychology that uses techniques to locate the child, adult and parent parts of the ego. This helps the Gestalt Therapist to identify where a given thought or subjective experience comes from - the child mind, the adult mind or the parental mind. The process of identifying the activated ego component of the mind allows precision and speed in identifying the most appropriate healing and centring techniques for a given experience, thought or sentiment.

Guided Imagery- Relaxation and stress reduction technique that uses positive thoughts and images to relieve pain, slow the heart rate, and stimulate the body's healing responses.

Healing Touch- Variety of energy based techniques to assess and treat the human energy system. Healing Touch assists in self healing by affecting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and healing. Developed by Janet Mentgen.

Holistic CoachTM- Uses a biofeedback technique to bring forward subconscious beliefs which may be sabotaging yourself and causing unwanted symptoms.

Holistic Health- Comprehensive body, mind and spirit total care of the client. The requirements of the patient in all areas, such as physical, emotional, social, spiritual and economic, are considered.

Homeopathy - A medical system based on the principle that "like heals like." Based on the law of Similars, that is two similar diseases can not exist in the body at the same time. It uses highly diluted solutions of natural substances form plants, animals and minerals - called "remedies" to stimulate the body's healing responses. Therefore, a remedy is chosen by it's ability to duplicate the same "totality of symptoms" as the person experiences. For the reason that it uses energy not chemicals, the incorrect remedy generally does nothing! For this reason, homeopathy is very safe for self-use. (Psycho-energetic homeopathy or constitutional treatment matches an individual's personality type instead.)

"The highest ideal of cure is the speedy, gentle, and enduring restoration of health by the most trustworthy and least harmful way." - Samuel Hahnemann, founder of Homeopathy

Housing - Does your physical lifestyle match your changing emotional, mental and spiritual aspirations? Why not live in energy efficient housing designed to stay below 80 degrees in the summer, without air conditioning, and stay above 60 degrees in the winter without heating. This minimises dependence on combustion-based mechanical HVAC systems. In the winter, passive solar heating and lighting are used. Airfloors are another technique that are capable of being used in which heated and cooled air is distributed through the building via channels in a concrete floor. The floor stores solar heat and creates a pleasant, warm surface on which children are capable of playing. The ancient Romans used this technique too!

Hypnotherapy - Approved by the American Medical Association since 1958 CE. Techniques that bypass the conscious mind and use altered mental states to facilitate behavioral, emotional, or attitudinal change, to treat stress, phobias, producing therapeutic side effects and promoting healing. What the mind created, the mind is capable of change. When you eliminate the problems from the subconscious mind, problems disappear. Hypnotherapy is a natural method of lulling the conscious mind in order to reach the subconscious. When the subconscious is spoken to directly, old patterns and conditioning are capable of being reprogrammed and new ideas and constructive suggestions are capable of being introduced. Common methods include visualisation, guided imagery and suggestions. Safe, soothing and relaxing group hypnosis sessions are used for weight loss and stop smoking.

I-Ching (ee-ching) - Ancient method of divination dating back at least 3,000 years. Coins are tossed six times to cast a hexagram of broken (yin) and unbroken (yang) lines. A reader interprets the pattern and advises you on how clearest to proceed, giving you philosophical counsel on what you may still required to consider or reconsider to secure a favourable outcome.

Implants - etheric implants represent collective karmic patterns that have been imposed on humans. They are capable of controling thinking and emotional responses. You now live in an era which necessitates your being free to return to your fully empowered state.

This means integrating the life experiences of ourselves, others and the Earth and integrating them from within.

Inner Child - a aspect of the emotional level of being, also associated with second level of auric field. Part of each person that maintains the wonder and spirit of a child, which if allowed to mature, grow and remain intact through out life, will develop into powerful creative visualization in the Adult.

Iridology - The study of the eye, its textures, pigmentation and changes in the iris structure as it pertains to your health. The iris reveals inherent characteristics of tissues, metabolic and nutritional imbalances, various stages of inflammation and general health level. Nerve filaments in the iris receive impressions from every organ of the body via the autonomic and cerebrospinal nervous systems. Changes in the body chemistry disturb the process by which iris color is maintained. Discoloration appears as a sign before any clinical change in the blood or urine chemistry.

Jin shin Jutsu - An Oriental system for harmonizing the flow of chi by releasing trapped energy, reducing stress, and restoring energy balance.

Kinesiology (Muscle Testing)- A system to access the information stored within muscles using resistance testing and noting the various responses, as well as, the strength or weakness of the response. The study of muscles in movement, specifically the action of individual muscles or groups of muscles that perform specific movements.

Kombucha Tea - A healthy drink made by growing a Kombucha in tea and brown sugar for one week. The Kombucha produces nutrients in the tea as it grows. The large, pancake looking fungus, easily grows a new baby that can be separated and given away as a fresh start for someone else. Origins in China and Russia.

Kundalini Awakening - The process of self-realization consists of the Kundalini rising from the sacrum bone, piercing the seven spiritual centers or chakras along the innermost channel (nadi) within the spine, and emerging from the top of our brain. When this takes place, the union (yoga) of the Kundalini and the Self manifests. To realise this Self within us is to achieve absolute fulfillment.

Labyrinth- A tool for creating sacred space, journeying inward and reconnecting with the Earth and sky. Made as a single winding path, folding back on itself, leading to the center. Unlike a maze which has multiple paths and dead ends, in a labyrinth you leave by the same path which you enter. Many cultures create labyrinths such as the centuries old design from the cathedral in Chartres, France.

Lawn Care, Natural - Healthy grasses naturally crowd out weeds and resist disease. Natural lawn care is responsible and protects birds, bees, fish, people, ground water and many other things. (Use of lawn chemicals and watering systems makes your lawn dependent and more susceptible to dis-ease, drought and insects. Pesticides kill beneficial insects and chemical fertilizers kill soil organisms and promote shallow root growth.)

Light Bath - Very simple technique to recharge your system. Visualise white or clear light coming directly from the source washing through and over you like a refreshing ocean wave though the top of your head. Visualise it saturating every part of your body, inside and out, as well as your etheric an auric bodies. Continue doing this wave after wave until you fell refreshed, calm, centered and peaceful. Do this whenever you feel stressed, fearful or not well in anyway.

Light Body- A luminous energy field surrounding our body. A template of light with energy imprints that shows how our body is being created. These imprints are capable of showing dis-ease or health being formed. The quality of the light body shows how we live and how we have lived in your many former existences, which predispose us to psychological and physical states of health. Artists depict the light body of saints as halos and the light body of masters (like Quan Yin, Mary, Jesus, Buddha, etc.) as a gentle glow emanating from their bodies. If you dim the lights and look in a mirror you are capable of easily seeing your yown light body!

Light Therapy - Exposure to Whole Spectrum Light. Controlled exposure to sunlight, full-spectrum, ultraviolet, colored, or laser light as a treatment for chronic pain and depression, or to stimulate the immune system. Associated with a stronger immune system response, as well as, prevention of cancer, fatigue, carbohydrate cravings, insomnia, bulimia, PMS, SAD, migraines and memory disturbances. Especially beneficial during the dark months of winter. Also, different coloured light bulbs are capable of being used on the chakra system and the secondary vortices. When the light hits the eye, it is translated into magnetic energy.

Light Worker - A person who has recognised their ability and power to restore and transform consciousness with the highest intent. Someone who facilitates the return of the earthly plane to a healthy, happy state. Someone who is aware of the truth about themselves and the nature of their existence. Someone who finds their powers coming into fuller and fuller expression and as it ought to be with proper usage.

Macrobiotic - Consists of an all organic produce diet which avoids dairy (cheese, milk, butter, yogurt), all meats, poultry, eggs, sugar, molasses, artificial sweetners, honey, tropical fruits and fruit juices, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, commercial dressings, mayonaise, spices, paper products (manufactured using dioxin, a carcinogen), canned or frozen produce. This word literally means long life or large life. Determining what food you eat, by what foods grow in the area, what season it is, what condition your body is in, your age, sex and level of physical activity. Used to balance our internal energies, yin and yang, using organic whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruit. Our teeth show us that we are basically vegetarians, most of our teeth grind grains or pulverize vegetables. This is confirmed by the length of our intestines and the pH of our digestive juice.

Magnetic Therapy - Also known as magnetic field therapy, it involves the use of magnets and electromagnetic devices to generate controlled magnetic fields useful in medical diagnosis and treatment. Based on the scientific principle that there are electrically charged particles in the blood. The activity of these particles increases with magnetic therapy, generating heat which in turn causes vasodilation of blood vessels increasing blood circulation to affected areas. When magnets are removed, blood vessels return to normal status. A series of alternating magnetic poles accelerate natures own healing process.

Mandala - Mandala is the sanskrit word for sacred circle. The circle is a symbol of wholeness and harmony, a connection to the source of all life, which is held sacred in many cultures and faith traditions. Mandalas offer a path to healing and transformative powers through art, light and sound. Mandalas move beyond limitation into the world of possibility, awakening the inner realm of peace, discovering your creative potential, illuminating your soul intuition and sense of self to experience the love of uncovering your inner radiance.

Mantrum - A devotional phrase that is repeated over and over to reach higher mental and spiritual states. Every mantrum has a physical, audible sound, creating sound waves of a specific nature. The higher vibrational, inaudible sounds in the mantrum create mental and spiritual energy waves. When supplemented with a sincere belief and spiritual attitude, mantrums are effectively used for healing. The word, with the breath and the consciousness, form a vital combination of energies that amplify the results.

Massage Therapy - Systematic manipulation of the soft tissues. Benefits range from physical, mental, emotional to simply "feeling good." Massage reduces the effects of stress, relaxes tense muscles, increases blood circulation, decreases chronic pain, strengthens the immune system, improves nerve function, improves skin tone & helps you to sleep better. Massage goes much deeper than the skin. It can dilate blood vessels and relieve congestion throughout the body. Massage acts as a mechanical cleanser, pushing waste products and toxins through the lymphatic system. It improves muscle tone and assists in helping to prevent atrophy that results from inactivity. Massage also helps break down fat cells in subcutaneous tissues.

Deep Tissue - Uses techniques to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. Infant - Comforts and soothes newborn babies. Helps baby digest feedings healthier and sleep more restfully. Baby receives special attention and grows closer. Very beneficial during first month of life.

Lymphatic - A gentle, whole body massage aimed at stimulating the lymphatic system to carry away excessive fluid in the loose connective tissue. Non-invasive, painless therapy intended for conditions such as swelling, neuromuscular disorders, or congestion. Uses techniques to accelerate the movement of lymphatic fluid to healthy parts of the body for re-absorption. It is widely used in Europe and Australia. Focuses on gently moving skin and connective tissue rather than muscle tissue. This stimulates the weakened lymphatic system and allows the stagnant fluid to be shunted to those areas where lymph vessels are healthy and will reabsorb the fluid.

Shiatsu - A Japaneses style of massage that involves applying pressure with the balls of the thumbs on acupuncture points to balance Ki (life force energy) which flows through the meridian channels throughout the body. The many forms of shiatsu are all directed at rebalancing ki flow where some areas are deficient (kyo) and others have excess (jitsu) ki.

Swedish - Emphasizes strokes going toward the heart. Uses five main strokes to stimulate the circulation of blood through the soft tissues of the body.

Meditation - Technique that focuses the mind and promotes a state of calmness so that mind and the source of all being is capable of being brought into greater harmony to facilitate health and healing. A state of thoughtless awareness, where everyday activity of the mind ceases, yet one remains peaceful and aware. All this happens in a quiet relaxed manner without any strain or effort. Mediumship - Ability to get in touch with your higher self, spirit guides, departed loved ones, angels, archangels, Master Teachers, totem animals, and earth spirits enabling you to bring forth spirit messages for yourself and others. Recieves clarity of vision and purpose in your life to apply to your physical reality to improve your toal quality of life.

Mercaba - The mercaba is geometric shape made up of two, overlapping, counter-rotating fields of clear light. A two dimensional view of the mercaba looking downward is represented by one triangle pointing upwards and another overlapping triangle pointing downwards or a Star of David. A three dimensional view looks like a diamond, a star tetrahedron or two three sided pyramids overlapping. One-pyramid points upward extending above the head and the other points downward extending below the feet. One rotates to the feminine (left) and one to the masculine (right). The one that rotates to the masculine (right) is related to your emotional body and the one that rotates to the feminine (left) is associated with your mental body.

Primary Stage 1 - Visualise if you will two triangles, tip to tip, forming a large X shape, the upper triangle being gold in essence, while the lower triangle is silver. This primary stage also represents the opposition of two dynamic forces or polarities, masculine and feminine, unconstructive and constructive. The two triangles at this primary stage have only a linear appearance, each with two base points, which also represents the 2 strands of DNA.

Integration Stage 2 - The upper and lower triangles have now partially merged forming a three dimensional gold/silver star tetrahedron, also known as a Star of David. While the inner field surrounding the physical body remains static, there are now two other electro-magnetic fields of energy contained within the same space. These two fields counter rotate and balance, one being the emotional field or body, the other being the mental field or body.

Transformation Stage 3 - The two triangles continue to move upwards and downwards, reversing their original position, coming to rest with the gold triangle below, and the silver triangle above. At this point the rotational fields create a further base point, so that they now appear as two pyramids on a square base, locked base to base, and so together giving a diamond appearance. The two opposite energies fully intermingle, an integration of the masculine and feminine, positive and negative. As the completed diamond now starts to spin on its axis, more facets are added, until at last it has the appearance of a twelve faceted diamond.

In most human beings the one that's rotating to the masculine (right) is going slower than the one to the feminine (left), that is why people are capable of being so expressive. One of the easy ways to change this is to balance the counter-rotation of your star tetrahedrons. The mercaba operates bi-directionally, bringing light down as well as up through your being. If you work with your star tetrahedrons and you speed up the counter-rotations faster than the speed of light, you are capable of disappearing out of the third dimension. You slip into another dimension of reality.

The mercaba encompasses both spirit and body and is a your light vehicle or time-space vehicle. It is the image or blueprint through which things were and are created, a geometrical set of patterns that surrounds everything in existence. Everything in creation has these star tetrahedrons, including human beings, and these star tetrahedrons, in conjunction with our DNA, are the key to consciousness. They create lattice like structures that surround and overlap each other, connecting us to all things and all time. The visualisation of the mercaba in meditation triggers remembrances and opens other dimensions consciously. Travelling with the mercaba moves you within a universal energy field without time or space. Mer means place of ascending, ka (ca) means spirit and ba means soul.

Metaphysics - The study of the ultimate reality. Includes phenomena such as astral travel, out-of-body experiences, spirit communication, astrology, UFOs, telekinesis (ability to move objects), ESP, spiritual healing, and all forms of precognition.

Miracle - Everyday occurrence in which our dreams come true.

Myofascial Release- The connecting tissue between the bone and muscle, fascia, can store memories and patterns at the cellular level. Gentle sustained, fascia manipulation frees up this stored energy for processing, eliminating pain and improving posture.

Naprapathy - Treats connective tissue disorders, back pain, neck and shoulder aches, muscle soreness and strains. Treatments primarily use manual (hands-on) manipulation to areas of connective tissue distress.

Naturopathy- Deepens the action of the natural healing forces present in the human body and works on the principle that the body is capable of naturally healing itself. Concerned with discovering and removing the root cause of dis-ease whether it be chemical, mechanical or psychological with nutrition and non-invasive techniques.

Nature Spirits - Communicating with Devas (angels) and nature spirits (fairies) provides information to heal your body and your environment. Everything in form is nature. Be your own gardener and benefit from learning to communicate with Nature. (Perelandra material.)

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) - The science of learning to communicate with the unconscious mind through word and idea structures to uncover unconscious thoughts and behaviours to bring them into consciousness. Effective in promoting health and healing of the physical body where these unconscious attributes have become manifest.

Numerology - The study of the connection of numbers and their manifestation throughout all aspects of nature and the universe. Numerologists, typically use your birth name and date to analyse this relationship. Some Egyptian mysteries held that numbers hold the key to the universe. The idea is that numbers carry specific quality as well as quantity of information. Pythagorean, Platonic, and Hermetic schools used numeric symbolism and interrelationships as a basis for teaching.

Nutrition - The science of balancing the intake of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Nutrition concerns everything that the body does with food to sustain life and growth. What you eat affects your health and enjoyment in life. Healthy eating and a positive attitude can improve the body's use of food.

Om- A sound that contains total existence. When properly used, this sound has the power to bring about higher states of consciousness and intuitive understanding of truth. As you sound "Om", visualise any limitations being shattered by the sound. As you prolong the Om, see the particles of you body being rearranged and aligned with the divine. A variation of the Om is Aum (Ah-Oh-umm). This form enhances visualisation, so that thoughts manifest or crystallize into reality easily.

Organic Produce- Food that has been raised without pesticides or inorganic fertilizers. Available certifications are FVO (Farm Verified Organic), OCIA (Organic Crop Improvement Association), and OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association).

Palmistry - The art of reading palms to gain insight into personality and past or future circumstances by the lines and markings found in the hand.

Paranormal - Phenomena that are not capable of easily being measured or explained based on current scientific assumptions. Usually involve action between mind and matter or between one or more conscious beings.

Past Life Regressions - A hypnosis technique to help the clients recall events and memories of past existences, human or otherwise. Future regressions are possible too.

PilatesR - A method of body conditioning that is a full body exercise system using the abdomen, lower back and buttocks as a power centre. Enables the rest of the body to move freely. You experience a new awareness as your mind is directed through your body's movement. Developed by Joseph Pilates with over 500 specifically designed exercises.

Polarity - An energy balancing technique that realigns the energy flow.

Psychics - People sensitive to vibrations that are able to "pick up" and interpret them. Based on this information they can tell you the current path you are on and how this is leading to your future. You are capable of then determining if you want to change your path or continue based on your free choice in life.

Psychometry - The science of measurement through divination using devices such as a the pendulum. An interdisciplinary science concerned with the interactions of mind, body, matter, environment, energy and consciousness.

Psychiatrists - Medical Doctors, MDs, that are capable of dispensing medications and whose primary training is medical. (Psychologists and Psychotherpist are not capable of prescribing medication.) They are physicians and, therefore, vary greatly in their therapy training. Some are great with therapy and some mostly prescribe medication.

Psychologists - Require a doctorate degree and are primarily trained in psychotherapy. Many if not most, have specialties like mind-body-spirit, ADHD, or survivours. Training is supervised and licensed. Both Psychiatrists and Psychologists are possibly covered by insurance.

Psychotherapist - Promotes self-awareness of mental and emotional disorders through counseling and analysis. May or may not be covered by insurance. Usually has a master's degree of training, such as a social worker or a licensed professional counselor. Quality of work depends more on the individual's experience and training.

Rebirthing - A tool used with breath to restore vital life energy. It is conscious breathing or energy breathing which transforms the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies into a new form of understanding of the self.

Recycling, Reusing and Reducing - The air, water and soil of Mother Earth is vital to the existence of all beings, creatures, and living things. The destructive forces causing contamination of the air, water and soil do not lie within industry or "progress", but within those who choose to utilise the progress of industrial technology without taking responsibility. The first challenge is for those individuals out in front to "walk their talk" and to balance their material desires with those of the earth. Be willing to accept yourself as a living example and stop the contamination and pollution, which we all created as a human race.

Recycle - Choose to only buy things that are packaged friendly in recyclable or biodegradable containers. Take the extra effort to sort your trash and take it to the recycling bins if pick up is not available in your neighbourhood.

Reuse - Reuse things by giving them away or finding a modified use for them. Look for opportunities to buy used instead of new.

Reduce- Live more simply, therefore, eliminating most packaging in the first place. This closes the loop and eliminates the need for recycling in the first place. In other words, use things until their usefulness runs out versus when they go out of style. This allows you to build your self-confidence from the inside versus the outside.

Reflexology - The bottom of the feet, hands and ear are linked to the body, including organs and glands. Reflex areas on the feet correspond to every part of the body. Toxins from the body can collect in the feet. As they build up, they block the nerve-impulse pathways in the feet and the flow of blood and energy from certain parts of the body. By compressing these blockages, they are capable of being dissolved, allowing the body to heal itself. Foot reflexology relieves stress and tension, improving circulation and allowing the body to maintain the proper balance to remain healthy.

Reiki - An ancient Tibetan healing system in which light hand placements channel healing energies to the patient. Used to treat emotional and mental distress as well as chronic and acute physical problems, it assists the patient in achieving spiritual focus and clarity. Derived from the Japanese words "Rei" (Universal Spirit) and "Ki" (Life Force Energy) and learned through attunements with a teacher. Revived by Buddhist Monk Mikao Usui in the late 19th century, Reiki accelerates the body's ability to heal on the physical, mental and emotional dimensions. It dissolves toxic energy and substances in the etheric and physical body through the hands of the healer.

• Reiki I (First Degree) - Teaches healing on the physical and etheric level and learning to work with life energy close to the body.
• Reiki II (Second Degree) - Emphasize mental and emotional healing and teaches distant healing.
• Reiki III (Third Degree Master) - Teaches how to give Reiki treatments and give attunements.
• Reiki III (Third Degree Teacher) - Teaches how to teach Reiki.
• Karuna - A form of Reiki began by William Rand. "Karuna" means compassionate action.

Rolfing - Looks at the whole body to discover the patterns of strain that have developed in the body as a result of injury, emotional trauma, or use in work or play. Move toward a new pattern of organisation in the body to promote a greater sense of ease, comfort, and strength. Sand Readings- While playing in the sand, your hands leave impressions or pictures. From these, a sand reader is capable of describing your family and friends, if you are going to change jobs, remodel your home, increase money and how your love life is progressing.

Shamanism - Ancient Technique of spiritual empowerment basic to all humans in every culture. Healing techniques, used world-wide, include contacting teachers and guides in the shamanic realms as personal power allies. Also, includes retrieving teachers and guides for others.

Sound Therapy- The therapeutic use of sound and music to reduce anxiety and emotional stress, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and promote healing.

Spiritual Healing- The use of mental intention (consciousness) by an individual or group to summon energies to facilitate and promote healing the individual self or others.

Subtle Energies - Energies that are not capable of being easily seen, felt, perceived, without practise and training bringing heightened sensitivity of the senses. They include though are not limited to auric fields, the chakra systems, acupuncture points and meridians. It is capable of being photographed using highly sensitive photoelectric equipment. Sound vibrations particularly harmonics influence these subtle energies.

Tantra - Transformation using sexual energy symbolising the male within the female. Within each of you when the male principle of consciousness (in the head) and the female principle of earth (in the body) are in loving union, enlightenment manifests, light into matter, whole universe embodied within.

Tarot - The use of a special deck of cards for guidance and enlightenment. The deck reveals wisdom through the interpretation of the various symbols, pictures and card layouts.

Tai Chi - A method by which external affairs are regulated (self-defense) while the chi (breath) is cultivated (yoga). To result in health and longevity, one is required to follow the Tao (Way), which means harmonising with nature and the universe, both internal and external. Exercises that gently condition, stretch and realign your body to totally relax you physical/emotional/mental bodies for stress management and healing.

Telekinesis - Ability to move objects with your mind and power. Therapeutic Touch - Derived from the laying on of hands, Therapeutic Touch uses the hands to direct human energies to help heal. Based on the Universal Life Flow of Energy that sustains all living organisms. Developed by Delores Krieger.

Therapist - May mean anyone treating someone for emotional difficulties, or a physical therapist, occupational therapist etc. A consumer would want to know their other credentials.

Third Eye - A gland very open in young children, which allows us to sense.

Toning - Using the human voice to make healing sounds of any nature. These sounds open up your body to become more yourself.

Touch for Health - A method to evaluate the body using muscle testing (kinesiology).

Tuning (Harmonic Healing) - Using harmonic vibrations to bring the body's vibrational frequencies back into their healthy normal resonant states. Developed by Christopher Tymmes to replicate the effect of Tibetan monk chanting.

Waldorf School - During the first seven years of life, a strong foundation is laid for understanding the world later in life. Careful attention is giving to the development of physical strength and coordination, thoughtful social interaction and artistic skill and experience. Children then enter the world with confidence, respect for others, and the ability to apply themselves to challenging tasks.

Whole Brain Thinking - Memory is stored in our unconscious mind and in every cell of our body. Whole brain thinking utilises the masculine (right) and feminine (left) brain together so that truly free conscious thinking occurs allowing you to make conscious choices. Stuck patterns and fear that have influenced your decisions in the past are released. You then respond, versus react, to life.

Women's Health - Health focusing on and respecting the specific requirements of women during coming of age, moon cycles, child birth and menopause.

Yoga - An ancient practise for bringing body and mind into harmony using meditation, physical postures, breathing and exercise.

Anusara - Means "to be in the flow" or "to go with the flow of Divine Love" or to follow your heart. This style integreates & enhances any yoga practice.

Ashtanga - A system originally taught by Pattabi Jois. A sequence of postures in series that generates heat in the body to increase flexibility and focus. Practice builds stamina and endurance for body-mind systems.

Hatha - The Sanskrit "ha", meaning the sun , and "tha", meaning the moon, represent male and female energy. Yoga means to yoke or unify. Hatha yoga is a discipline for integrating male and female energy or polar opposites within an individual. It's generally taught as a system of postures and breathing exercises designed to improve all around health and prepare the body and mind for meditation.

Kriya - The art and science of balance. A way of harmonizing the disparate parts of the mind into wholeness, a way of creative living. Teaches a philosophy comprehensive enough to embrace all knowledge and offers a way of meditative attunement that reveals the wisdom of Life in daily experience.

Kundalini - An ancient energy management system. Awareness and health is achieved through exercises or postures (asanas), special breathing (pranayama), hand and finger gestures (mudras), body locks (bhandas), sound current (mantras) and meditation. All work to awaken and balance the total body.

Sivananda - A system taught by Swami Vishnu-Devananda, who synthesized ancient wisdom into five basic principles for physical, mental and spiritual health and self-realization: Proper Exercise, Proper Breathing, Proper Relaxation, Proper Diet , Positive Thinking and Meditation.

Yoga RhythmicTM - New and fun spirited combination of guided yoga and dance with opportunity for self-expression. Express who you are and honor your own body. Become more aware of your own inner truth and expressing it. No experience necessary.