SOLACE - Integrative Wellness & Bodyworks was founded by: Lisa Gibson Certified Meditation Specialist BA
Meditation is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). There are many types of meditation, most of which originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. Generally, a person who is meditating uses certain techniques, such as a specific posture, focused attention, and an open attitude toward distractions. Meditation may be practiced for many reasons, such as to increase calmness and physical relaxation, to improve psychological balance, to cope with illness, or to enhance overall health and well-being. Meditation used as CAM is a type of mind-body medicine. Generally, mind-body medicine focuses on:
*The interactions among the brain/mind, the rest of the body, and behavior.
*The ways in which emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and behavioral factors can directly affect health. Practicing meditation has been shown to induce some changes in the body. By learning more about what goes on in the body during meditation, researchers hope to be able to identify diseases or conditions for which meditation might be useful. Some types of meditation might work by affecting the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system. This system regulates many organs and muscles, controlling functions such as heartbeat, sweating, breathing, and digestion. NCCAM-Supported Research
Some recent NCCAM-supported studies have been investigating meditation for:
*Relieving stress in caregivers for elderly patients with dementia
*Reducing the frequency and intensity of hot flashes in *menopausal women
*Relieving symptoms of chronic back pain
*Improving attention-related abilities (alerting, focusing, and prioritizing)
*Relieving asthma symptoms.
*****National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Mind-Body Medicine: An Overview. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Web site. What is Reiki? reiki-symbolReiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Reiki is not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice. It is not massage nor is it based on belief or suggestion. It is a subtle and effective form of energywork using spiritually guided life force energy. Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki Practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance. A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. A session is pleasant and relaxing and is often utilized for one’s personal wellness.
***International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP) 1997-2014
