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The Hara System - The Sea of energy

In Japanese the word Hara means stomach, abdomen or belly.. The Japanese samurai use it to control their power and awareness for sword fighting. We use it for self-healing.

In Chinese Medicine it is known as the Tan Tien and in both philosophies is considered to be the centre of your being.

Original Qi also known as energy/ vital force/prana.

Traditional eastern teachings and practices use the Hara as the main focus for building a person’s Original Qi. Original Qi is stored in your Hara and is distributed throughout the whole body.

Digestion:

Your digestive system is the most important component to health and longevity. If you are unable to digest your food properly, you will remain malnourished no matter how much you eat.

This is very common in the western world where people have enormous appetites but are not absorbing the vital nutrients needed to produce energy for the whole body.

Peristalsis:

Peristalsis is the natural flow of tiny hair like projections (micro villa) in out intestines. These micro villa move like waves, carrying the food along in our intestines. When this peristaltic action is disrupted, food gets stuck causing abdominal pain and digestive disorders such as heartburn, bloated abdomen, colitis, diverticulitis and leaky gut syndrome.

The leaky gut then allows substances such as toxins, microbes, undigested food, waste, or larger than normal macromolecules leak through an abnormally-permeable gut wall.

Hara shiatsu strengthens your digestion and release blocked energy deep inside in your gut.

Emotion

Suppressed or unexpressed emotions also disrupt the natural flow of peristalsis.

Our Hara is closely linked to our subconscious mind so when we are rushed, stressed, or in an emotional state, these emotions get pushed down into our gut with our food.

Many people use food as a comfort when they are feeling sad or angry. This is not a great idea, as we are simply burying these emotions inside our gut where they continue to affect us subconsciously.

Spiritual

On a Spiritual level that deep inner space is discovered. It is the space beyond all extremes and polarities bringing stillness, presence and body awareness.

Physical

On a Physical level palpation of the organ systems can help remove blockages in the intestines, release tension in the stomach and assist the liver in detoxification of the body. Conditions such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, pains under the ribs, anxiety, indigestion, migraines, neck stiffness, lower back pain and chest pain, can be facilitated via Hara Shiatsu.

On a Mental and Emotional level Hara Shiatsu stimulates the 'Parasympathetic nervous system'.This induces a deep state of relaxation in the brain. Hara Shiatsu is therefore a wonderful therapy for anxiety, stress and insomnia and chronic fatigue.

On an Energetic level each organ is mapped to a specific area on the abdomen. When these organs are imbalanced they show symptoms of excess or deficiency. By working on these areas one can help re-establish a connection with Original Qi and ensure good health and recovery from illness.

Breathe work

Using Qi Gong breathing techniques and visualization together with the Hara Shiatsu, the healing effects are increased. This is due to the ability of subtle energy bodies to unlock blockages which physical pressure alone is unable to process. We can thereby unblock stagnant Qi, blood, fluid, phlegm and food accumulation.

Conclusion

No matter how healthy our eating plans, lifestyle and habits are external factors such as stress and the environment we live in; there will always be an element of imbalance in our bodies.

Regular Hara shiatsu sessions will help maintain homeostasis in the body and release toxic build up.

Hara Shiatsu can be used as an important diagnostic tool for a Shiatsu Practitioner

This process is like peeling the layers of an onion to uncover what lies beneath.

What to expect after a Hara shiatsu massage?

The hara shiatsu massage increases the blood flow in the abdominal region and the organs it contains (stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, large and small intestines); stimulates peristalsis, and increases the overall health of the client. Hara shiatsu massage is also a wonderful and pleasant way to restore the muscle tone and vibrancy of the area for women after childbirth

Special Intoductory Offer R500 for 4 treatments

To book contact Beryl 0729916369