What is Polarity Therapy OR Polarity Healing?
- Polarity Therapy teaches that
the causes of physical ailments lay in the energy fields, while symptoms/ailments/pain are effects in the
physical body. By applying the various principles and techniques of Polarity Therapy energy blocks are restored to a
natural flow, and balance is restored.
- Energy blocks are caused by stress, pain, and/or disease
- Polarity Therapy is a combination of energy
bodywork, diet, exercise and mindfulness awareness
- Polarity Therapy is based on Ayurvedic and Oriental traditions
- Polarity Therapy sessions last about 60 minutes
- Sessions do not require undressing
- Sessions consist of verbal interaction,
light to medium energetic touch--sometimes no touch at all
- Clients experience a variety of sensations such as body warmth, tingling,
lightness and/or relaxation
- Proper breathing and breathwork is also an important part of Polarity
THIS CHART WILL GIVE YOU A VERY BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ELEMENTS IN POLARITY. Polarity teaches
that we are each made up of life energy, and this energy is composed of five elements: ether, air, fire, water, and
earth. When all of the elements are in balance, the foundation for well-being, creativity, flexibility, and clarity
is available to us.
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grief/desire/anger/attachment/fear |
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speed/lengthening/shaking/ movement/contraction |
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hunger/sleep/thirst/ luster/laziness
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semen/saliva/sweat/ urine/blood |
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bones/hair/skin/ blood vessels/flesh |
An example of how the chart above can be used is as follows:
if you are having an earth imbalance, you may experience: constipation, your skin may appear dull, you may notice an
inability to smell things, and you may experience the inability to make changes or move on when necessary. A combination
of polarity exercises, healing, and consultation can help you work towards restoring balance.
MORE INFO AT: American Polarity Therapy Association
