• about kinesiology •
Kinesiology is founded on the principals of ancient Eastern energetic healing techniques and combined with modern physiological healing sciences.
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Each muscle in our body is connected to our central nervous system. Our brain and spinal cord receive information from our entire body through chemical and electrical impulses and coordinate all the functions and responses necessary for life. When we experience a stress, whether it’s physical, emotional, mental, nutritional, or a combination of these, our brain registers this as an interference in the flow of these impulses, and this causes a muscular response.
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These muscular responses, (muscle monitoring) are the main tool used by Kinesiologists in identifying where stress is causing dysfunction in the body. They use this information to identify what corrections need to be made to bring your body back into balance by removing the blockages and re-instating the free flow of energy throughout your body.
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In order to understand energetic Kinesiology, it is necessary to have an overview of the major energy systems of the body, known as the Chakra’s and Meridians. These energy systems play a major role in our physiology and emotional wellbeing, and in our logical and higher states of awareness.
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The physical body is affected by our DNA and both external and internal (positive and negative) energy. The two main energy centers in our body are the Meridians and the Chakra system. In our Kinesiology treatments, we balance these systems with sound, acupressure, and flower essences. These have a unique vibrational energy pattern that assists in maintaining stability and balance within all our physical and mental systems.
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• chakras •
What are Chakras?
The Chakra system was first identified and documented in India over 1000 years ago. Chakra is a Sanskrit word which means “a wheel that spins”, and they can be visualised as the whirling centers of our life-force.
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The chakra system is a network of 7 major energy centers arranged vertically along the core of your body. While we are all familiar with our physical body, we also have an “energy body”. To sustain the physical body we require energy, which is received through food and five elements - earth, water, fire, air, and ether. For example, when energy is consumed in the form of food, it is digested and released into our body as chemical energy. To do this we use the organs of our stomach and intestines with the help of our pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. Each Chakra relates to the activities of a cluster of major organs and glands. Chakra are considered to be the transfer points of energy. There is also a connection between our thoughts, emotions, and the physical functioning of specific endocrine glands and our Chakras.
Association between the Seven Chakra’s and Organs/glands
Crown Chakra: The Pineal gland secretes melatonin which is important with our sleep/wake cycles and associated daily rhythms.
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Brow/Third eye Chakra: The Hypothalamus is involved with involuntary body functions, regulation of sleep, appetite, and body temperature.
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Throat Chakra: Thyroid Gland. As the seat of our self-expression our Throat Chakra is easily affected by emotional stress which can affect the Thyroid gland.
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Heart Chakra: Thymus glands regulates our Immune system.
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Navel/Sola Plexus Chakra: The Pancreas produces digestive juices for the gut.
Sacral Chakra: Our Gonads (testes and ovaries) play an important role as hormone producing endocrine organs.
Base/Root Chakra: The Adrenal glands help control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure.
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• meridians •
Our “energy body” was identified by Chinese healers many thousands of years ago. Traditional Chinese Medicine developed the practice acupuncture as a method to rebalance the energy flow through our bodies.
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One of the primary subtle energy systems is known as the Acupuncture Meridian.
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The Chinese call this subtle energy, Ch’I or Qi. They determined that it circulates as a dynamic force, and in a constant state of flux. However, it follows specific rules and travels through a series of vessels or channels. When acupuncture was introduced to the West in the late 1800’s, the French who were the first to study it, renamed these channels as meridians.
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Acupuncture, or acupressure therapy, consist of stimulating the flow of Ch’I by activating specific acupoints on the surface of the body. Stimulation of these acupoints removes any blocks that have developed, allowing the energy to flow to where it was deficient.
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West and Traditional Medicine is founded on the premise that for every energetic imbalance there are corresponding or related symptoms, or disturbance in function, at one or all levels of the body.