Have you ever wondered why you are sick or why your feet are sore? Come along and join me as I discuss disease and painful feet from an alternative perspective.
Whether you are a reflexologist, natural therapist or someone interested in a metaphysical approach to life in general, there will be something of interest for you. Whether you make both days or just one, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
The workshops are based on my book Holistic Reflexology, the eight principles, and while they stand alone in many ways, together they complement each other, and help to explain the concepts and ideas I will be talking about.
Early bird price available until midnight Sunday 18 October. Don’t miss out. Click here to register
Cost :
1 day $240 – early bird payment $210 before 9pm Friday 16 October
2 days $440 – early bird payment $400 before 9pm Friday 16 October
Venue:
Habitat Spirituality Centre, 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn
Tea, coffee and light refreshments included. Bring along your own lunch or purchase from nearby cafes. Notes provided.
Thanks to my friend and colleague Ruairi O’Duil, Clear Sky Corporate Wellness, for helping bring this workshop to Melbourne. Click here to read what he has to say about what you might expect over the weekend.
Saturday 14 Nov…
Why am I sick – Discovering the messages of your body systems, disease and symptoms. Based on Principle #1 of my book, Holistic Reflexology, the eight principles
Sunday 15 Nov….
Why are my feet sore – Discovering the messages of painful feet. Based on Principles #2 to #8
Melbourne… Saturday 14 November 2015
Why am I sick? Discover the messages of your body systems, disease and symptoms
Based on, and expanding Principle #1 – Anatomy and physiology reflect another perspective. The workshop presumes that the body is not in discomfort just to make life unpleasant. It is trying to attract attention to a specific issue that needs attention. Knowing only the basics of each system is the beginning of understanding what the body is trying to communicate. Discussion will consider:
- An alternative approach to the meaning of sickness
The obvious reasons people believe they are sick
The hidden, disowned or denied answers
Philosophical reasons
Why sickness can be the best option - The body systems from a the metaphysical perspective
Nervous System is about communication and interpreting
Endocrine System focuses on authority figures and learning through negative feedback
Cardiovascular System is connected to flow and blockages and being on the right track
Lymphatic System and Immunity is associated with picking up after others, self-protection and self-criticism
Skeletal System gives structure, restructure and infrastructure
Muscular System is about divided loyalties as it pulls in two directions
Digestive System has a lot to do with process and teamwork as it assimilates and disposes
Respiratory System deals with fair exchange and transition
Reproductive System develops creative expression
Integumentary System defines boundaries, security and a willingness to be on show
Special Senses gives you a way to remember - Specific diseases and the messages they may carry
Considering the metaphysical connection to several of the more common diseases
Melbourne…. Sunday 15 November 2015
Why are my feet sore? Gathering information to discover the messages of painful feet
Based on Principle #2 to #8 of my book Holistic Reflexology, the eight principles
The workshop presumes that the foot is not in pain to make life unpleasant. It is trying to attract attention to a specific issue that needs attention. Also, it is not about feet reading. It is about collecting information and putting it together.
#2 Chakras reveal flow and blockages in energy and looks at the chakra areas on the foot and the issues they contain. It then considers common foot ailments and conditions that appear in these areas. In combing the two it suggests a possible cause for the discomfort e.g. a spur on the heel, tinea on the toes, plantar wart on the ball of the foot.
#3 Elements express their energy through the toes and discusses the elements; air, fire, water and earth, as expressed through the toes and considers how the shape and texture of the toes can reveal excess or lack
#4 Organs hold emotions, often suppressed and focuses on the emotions held within the major organs and how a painful reflex in the foot can be an indicator of emotions rather than a physical problem. This sections also considers the theory that energy and matter are interchangeable and the possible results of suppressing emotions
#5 Left and right define who, how and when and defines who the problem is associated with, male or female, when it happened, past or present and how it unfolded
#6 Shape, texture and position show strength and weakness, potential and challenge; noticing the shape, texture and position of the foot is another way to collect information about areas in life where a person may feel pressured, in need of protection, be inflexible, show stoic resolve. This section also discusses common foot problems such as Morton’s neuroma and plantar fasciitis.
#7 Words and phrases draw a parallel to the cause; encourages people to listen intently to the words they use to tell their story. They are vital to solving the puzzle or sore feet and pain.
#8 I attract my own issues. This topic asks us to think about the people who come into our lives and consider their purpose, especially those who we find difficult.