Bodywork

massage, the wonderful art of kneading, rolling, stroking, pressing and drumming to relieve fatigue, improve circulation. reduce pain and impart a sense of tranquility and well-being. mmmmmmmm......If there is one thing I can be sure of, if I were *rich*, I would have a personal masseuse, guaranteed. And if possible it would be me! :-)
MLD is such a light therapy that you can hardly give it credit for working. But work it does. The soft-soft, repetitive, directional and highly specific strokes convince the lymph to flow in it's correct pathways, relieving puffiness and congestion. The massage itself is so relaxing that I can count on one hand the number of clients capable of remaining conscious throughout a treatment. MLD has a wealth of benefits associated with it, not the least of which is improved immune function, faster elimination of toxins, better skin appearance and better capillary circulation (that's fewer varicose veins, ladies). Give it a try and surprise yourself. Then tell all your friends, because it's really worth it. If I had to choose just one massage or therapy for the rest of my life, it would be MLD.
yoga I am not a Yoga teacher. Yet. I say yet because I know that it is my destiny, but I am awaiting my teacher. Until then, I will cajole clients to attend Yoga classes, continue to practice myself and generally benefit from the amazing knowledge imparted so long ago by the ancient Vedics and amplified by the amazing coterie of teachers and practitioners that has surged forth in the past 30 years. Om Shanti, peace peace peace.
anatomy and physiology A markup of my study notes.