Modern Health and Spirituality

A while ago I wrote about working with children with learning difficulties and autism. It has been a few months since I wrote that blog, I thought it was time that I shared my experiences to date.

It is very challenging working with children at the best of times, however, working with children who are challenged within themselves is in itself  a rewarding and challenging experience.

I train at a holistic energy center, where we partake in Yoga, Meditation, Chi Gong as part of the basic training, these are part of what we call HSP Yoga and subsequently there are numerous workshops, all of which culminates in the mastery of the brain. Through this training I became an outreach instructor, whereby we as instructors go out into the community to spread the training to people who would not normally have access to.

When I started working with these children they were not very focused and had very short attention spans, they were not sure about what they were getting themselves into. As the time went by as short as it has been, I have noticed a dramatic change in their ability. At the beginning they were very easily distracted, any chance they had not to do what I was asking of them they would take it, the teachers were letting them do that. As the days went by they started to enjoy themselves more, I tried to make it as much fun as I could.

The sequence of the exercises is to start by doing exercises which are quite high energy, however, each individual does it to their own pace, then the hardest part to get them relaxed and their brain/minds to a state of relaxation and then more lively exercises to get them back to the pace they started the exercises.

As I mentioned the hardest part was to get their brain waves down to a state of relaxation. So as time went on and they started responding, I was amazed the first time when they were actually relaxing, mo movements whatsoever, they were absolutely still, I felt as if I had made a huge breakthrough, it was a fantastic feeling.

The yoga I am teaching is all about the brain, I am getting to see the difference the training is making, I even had the head teacher telling me how much they have noticed the change in the children. When I hear things like that and the compliments I have received I feel as if I am making a difference, with that I know that I am also growing and continue to grow.

I want to continue to work with children, to express my soul, I want to spread peace and love among the children of today to create the foundation for longer lasting peace and love for our world.

All created by helping them to master their brains by self development and spiritual growth. This they can carry with them for eternity, have hope and they then become the provider of their dreams.

Belly fat, its implication and possibly how to help get rid of it.

It seems that most people are obsessed with weight, where in actual fact they are not so much concerned with their weight but more their shape, you could be 13 stone and round or 13 stone and toned, you are still the same weight and yes there is a correlation between muscle and weight. However, it is the shape we all want. We all want to get rid of body fat, thereby having lean muscle and a more toned body.

The term stomach or belly fat is the accumulation of excess fat or lipids under and around the abdominal area which causes a person to have a bloated stomach. often referred to as a spare tire by some people, comes as a result of the food we eat, mostly junk and very bad eating habits which may include eating late in the night, eating more than your body requires (thus excess calories stored as fat) and digestion (that is chewing your food properly), the digestive process begins in the mouth with your saliva.

It is more common nowadays to find both young and old in this predicament, though not a problem at first, over time could cause a lot of anomalies ranging from heart attacks to heart burns and so on. The fat accumulated around the waistline could sometime block veins and arteries from stopping them from carrying out their normal functions as a result of the fat accumulation, making it difficult for the body to function properly.

The truth is that no one is ever happy about having it and are willing to do anything to get rid of it, the good news is that, you can lose that spare tire, experts say, but there’s no secret formula, there is no single formula that target belly fat, it takes the test of time, hard work and dedication to losing it, but the good news is belly fat is the first kind of fat you tend to lose when you lose weight.

Whether you’re an “apple” shape with excess belly fat, or a “pear” with wide hips and thighs, when you lose weight, you’ll most likely lose proportionately more from the abdominal region than elsewhere, why? because the fat around your waistline known as Visceral fat is more metabolically active and easier to lose than subcutaneous fat under the skin, especially if you have plenty of it. I will recommend as will many experts to exercise, this being a very good way to lose the thing called the spare tire or more affectionately known as the love handles.

The best exercises to burn these excess calories stored as fat are aerobic and cardiovascular. And do not ignore weight training, building muscle burns calories. In addition to exercise, to lose weight you will need to educate yourself about nutrition. Learn what intakes are bad and what are good. Also how many calories they hold. Start eating more meals a day 4-6 but with smaller portions, drink more water, substitute product with their healthier alternative.

Also try to reduce stress and get plenty of sleep. Both of these factors are related to emotional eating and weight gain.

Healing Body Mind and Soul

Healing the Body Mind and Soul is important for our growth and attaining a sense of balance in Body Mind and Soul.  We all want to live a healthy life but do not necessarily know how to do so or do the things we need to do.

One of the most important routes to success and being successful in life is to live a life of health, work towards total well being, your body mind and soul.

Total well being
Total well being is working on all aspects of your health, the Body, Mind and Soul. Each part needing to be healthy as one is interdependent with the other two.

The three aspects are like layers in an onion, you have the core which is the soul, on top of that is the mind and then the third outer layer is the body. Each has to be strong enough to support each other, the inner most core (Soul) has to be strongest as it supports the other two, the second layer (Mind) in turn has to support the outer most layer (Body).

There are many ways to heal your body mind and soul, exercising has been mentioned, however, there are many forms of exercises to consider, Yoga, Ki Gong, Martial arts to name a few.

Yoga
Yoga is the most well known and is considered to be the union and balance of the body, mind and soul. This practice has been introduced in the recent years and is recognized as a kind of lifestyle more than a form of exercise and has become a type of training used to develop a deep sense of meditation and relaxation.

There are a lot of benefits Yoga can do to ones’ body. Apart from providing a healthy mind and soul which help enhance full mind concentration, a good disposition in life, and a happy being in general, Yoga also facilitates in keeping healthy through its ability to help an individual lose weight.

Qi Gong (Ki Gong, Chi Gong)
Qi gong is an ancient oriental (particularly Chinese) practice that will help to exercise and heal the body mind and soul, a system of exercise that helps to combat stress, prevent disease, and promote fitness and relaxation.

Practising qi gong will re-educate your body, mind and soul, and through self exploration one will adopt new ways of living that will eliminate and reduce the effects of depression, fatigue and stress.

Creating a Life of Peace
A person cannot live an abundant, rich and peaceful life if their body mind and soul are not in harmony. Let’s look after our Body Mind and Soul.

We can change the way we live and create the way we want to live our lives, to achieve this we must change ourselves, work on ourselves first, we function best when we live in balance, let’s go and re-instate the balance in our lives, go and create a peaceful world for yourself and everybody around you.

How much do we know about our brains? What is Brain Education? Our brain has enormous capacity for storage of knowledge, the power to unleash your hidden potential. What do we do to keep our brains from stagnating and thereby suppressing our potential.

I go to yoga classes and do meditation, but the yoga I do concentrates on the brain. The training is through HSP Yoga centres (in the U.K) and is known as Dahn yoga in the U.S and the far east. This form of yoga is modified from traditional yoga to concentrate on brain education.

The brain education developed of which I am a practitioner is known as  B.E.S.T (Brain Education System Training). It consists of 5 steps.

Step 1- Brain Sensitizing

In this the first step, you become aware of the brain as much of the work is done on a physical level and the connection between body and brain is strengthened. As well as regular yoga class, basic energy meditation techniques are used. Breath work is also used to help restore energy balance while releasing stress. In this step the benefits are as followed.

• Awaken the five senses
• Improve Physiological function
• Encourage Brain Awareness

Step 2 - Brain Versatalizing

Just as the muscles of the body need to be moved and stretched to become more flexible, so does the brain. This step takes advantage of “Neuroplasticity” the ability for the brain to adjust to new environments and to learn new things. This step is likely to have a profound effect on your life because you will learn to break destructive mental and physical behaviour patterns and create new, life-affirming habits. The benefits gained during this step are:

• Creates flexibility in brain circuitry
• Frees brain from rigid habits
• Opens the practitioner to new information

Step 3 - Brain Refreshing

This step is also referred to the rebirth for your brain. Throughout your life, you have experienced things that have lingered on as a kind of emotional residue that has affected your life. From this residue, you may have created the preconceptions and negative thought patterns that made you fall short of your full potential. The intention of Brain Refreshing is to release and clear away these memories for deep healing and renewal.

The benefits gained from this step are:

• Clears away emotional residue.
• Encourages positive life view.
• Develops emotional intelligence.

Step 4 - Brain Integration

After this stage you will be ready to ask yourself fundamental questions about life with sincerity. You will then accept new, positive information into the brain. As you would have learned to empty your brain of emotional baggage, ready to expand your awareness and transcend the boundaries of the ego.

This step is called “Brain Integrating” because all layers of your brain are working toward the creation of your ideal life. Through this deep exploration, you can discover the part of you that is truly meant to be in charge of your brain. The following benefits can be seen after this step:

• Unites diverse areas of the brain.
• Enhances communication between hemispheres.
• Releases latent abilities.

Step 5 - Brain Mastering

This is essentially a spiritual quest because it requires continuous attention to, and development of, the higher aspects of your character. Through the process of Brain Mastering, your brain will continue to transform and solidify neural connections that support the creation of a truly happy life. Your brain will be able to find creative, workable solutions to the basic problems of life. You will become more decisive and your mind will develop the habit of forming more peaceful relationships with other people and the world as a whole. The characteristics developed after this step allows us to:

• Empower authorship of life purpose.
• Enable greater executive control of the brain.
• Expedite decision making process.

HSP (Dhan) Yoga is more than just yoga, it is a philosophy a way of life, it’s a means to spreading peace and enlightment around the world. The mastering of the brain can be achieved within 2 years of practicing HSP (Dhan) Yoga. Apart from the regular classes thers are a number of workshops to participate in, these workshops are carried out during strategic times during your growth, one workshop leads onto another, your growth is always monitored by yourself as you go through the different workshops.

I have been living life following an holistic approach, looking after myself as a whole, not just any one aspect of my life. As part of this philosophy, I have done a number of courses to become a healer, which I practice on a voluntary basis. I also practice yoga and meditation and am a outreach instructor.

I have been instructing for a relatively short time, I am enjoying it immensely, it has a completely different energy to when you are following an instructor.

I have always liked the idea of working with children, I have now found an exciting challenge which I am looking forward to taking up. I have managed to obtain an opportunity to teach at a local primary school, however, it is not your everyday run of the mill school. It is a school for children with learning difficulties and in the Autistic spectrum.

Today, I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the school and meet the children. The school caters for children of varying ability, they have 2 classes for each year, 1 class deals with the autistic children whilst the other class is for children with learning difficulties and minor disabilities.

To teach these children yoga will not only be a challenge but it will also be a great honour and extremely rewarding for me. It will pathe the way for me to get closer to my goal and vision. It is an experience I will relish, it will go some way in my efforts to give something back to our society, I am really looking forward the challenge.

I must admit at the moment the prospect is quite daunting, I am currently trying to put together a program for the 2 classes I shall be taking. I actually start this on Friday 23rd January, for me it will be a momentous occaision, I can’t express the joy I am feeling.

Has anyone worked with children with Autism or Learning disabilities? Apart from having the patience, what other characteristics will I need to show with these children? If anyone can give some tips I would much appreciate it. I want to be able to do a good job, this will not only be an interesting position, it will also test my leadership skills and credentials.

I will welcome any feedback whatsoever to allow me to improve teaching skills and help me to grow further.

Alphabiotics also known as ‘Unification process’

The Alphabiotic Alignment process is a hands on process which instantly unifies the brain hemispheres, balances the energies within the nerve system and muscles and releases stress held within the mind/body. In this state of alignment you begin to function better on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels allowing you to be in a position to heal yourself.

Doctors will tell you the Unification Process somehow calms the central nervous system. Bodywork therapists will tell you it somehow re-aligns the spine. Stress researchers say it integrates and balances your brain hemisphere functioning. Personal growth teachers observe how it renews enthusiasm for life and spiritually oriented people will tell you it catalyses a spiritual awakening.

Unification Process triggers a fundamental shift in perception, which results in a release of tension and a positive change. Wherever you feel limited and perhaps struggling, the process targets the root cause; resolving complex issues with stunning simplicity.

I would like to know if anyone has experienced this process? I would like to hear about your experiences. I want to know how you felt? How long did it take for you to feel the effect of the process? How often you have had this therapy? What life experiences has occurred since?

I was introduced to this by a friend, I had noticed a lot of changes in her and her life in general, she had become more positive and very focused in everything she is doing, as I seen the change in her I decided to give it a try.

I have had two sessions, after the first session I went home and suddenly decided to clean the house. After another Unification Process, I got home and decided to throw out junk and clothes I didn’t need.

The principle is that with each Unification Process as their latent potential is activated, the conditions of their life automatically change to reflect that new potential.

Since the two unification sessions I have felt that there is some change and shift in my life, I have begun to  get rid of all clutter in my life, it has helped me at work my workspace has been free of clutter and I approach my work with more clarity.

I would very much like to hear from anyone who would like to share their experiences.

How many times have we heard this phrase? Do we believe it?

Laughter is something everyone has, it is part of universal human vocabulary. There are thousands of languages, hundreds of thousands of dialects, but everyone speaks laughter in pretty much the same way. Everyone can laugh.

There have been many cases which would suggest that laughter is the best medicine. I heard of a story of a man in India, he used to go to a local park every morning and just start laughing, passers by would walk by and stare at this man believing him to be insane. One day a man who passed him everyday was curious enough to ask him why he did what he did. The man simply replied “I start of the day happy and the rest of the day will be happy” and carried on laughing. What the man failed to also say is that laughter  and laughing therapy can keep one in good health.

Before long this laughing man was having thirty people join him in a daily forty five minute laughing session every day. Many of his fellow revellers had different ailments all of which were cured as a result of this laughing therapy.

The Effect of Laughter

Specific medical theories indicate that laughter contributes to improved health, increased life expectancy and overall improved well-being. In a study conducted it has been demonstrated that neuroendocrine and stress related hormones decreased during episodes of laughter giving claim that humour relieves stress. Some therapy movements believe that laughter is a type of “bodily discharge” along with crying, yawning and others, which requires encouragement and support as a means of healing.

Raju Mandhyan states “The physical and psychological benefits of laughter come second only to the physical and psychological benefits of sex.”

I assume many of you people out there has seen the film “Patch Adams” to me that epitomises the benefits of laughter. The film is a fact based story of Hunter “Patch” Adams, the founder of  the Geshundheit Clinic, a clinic which deals with their patients with humour and pathos. 

I personally believe that laughter is the best policy. I like to laugh a lot and have been known to have an infectious laugh, it keeps me happy and looking young. Laughter keeps everyone in a positive mood,

How many of us out there really knows how to look after our own health. We read differing stories and see different images of good health. Do we take notice of these? Do we know what to look for within ourselves relating to good health?

Health Check

How many of us out there have had a full health check? Do we understand what the component of the results we have been given? I read an article the other day about what is good health, it maintained that the main indication of good health was weight and chlorestrol levels. I feel that people are far too concerned about these issues. There are other aspects of their health they need to be concerned about. Looking after their blood, making sure their blood sugar levels are maintained, looking after their colon, these will go a long way to reducing weight and a better health and well being.

Components of The Health Check

I feel that everyone should go and have a full health check after which they can take preventive action. I was fortunate enough to get a full health check when I was on business in India, I not only got a full check but also at 10th of the cost here. The check included everything, Body, Eyes, Teeth, it was a complete head to toe check.

The tests that was carried out were

• Stress Test
• ECG
• Sonography
• Colour Doppler
• Echo Cardiography
• Digital X-Ray
• Digital OPG
• Eye Test
• Dental Check
• Allergy Test
• Dietary Recommendations

When I got the results I must admit did to not understanding some of the components, however, as I was concerned about my health and want to be in the best of health, I researched the terms to understand what the terms mean, what the numbers mean. Armed with this information and knowledge, I now know what I need to do to maintain my health. Our health is our responsibility, we need to understand how our body works, take action where necessary. I believe in preventative medicine, a holistic approach to health and life, I feel that if we need to go to see a doctor then it’s too late.

Our body is one system as everything is linked, I disapprove of the way our GP’s diagnose us, in my opinion they don’t see us as a system, they take individual ailments and try to resolve it on a part by part basis almost like a mechanic, as I said it’s our body parts are all linked, also our health is not just based on our physical being, the GP’s seems to have little time to understand the mental and spiritual side of our lives.

Our health is important, it’s not any one’s responsibility but our own, let’s look after our health, let’s understand our body and remember ” My body is not me but mine” Own your body give it life and good health to live as you want to live.

I read and article a while ago which basically gave the personality traits based on the blood group of the person. The Japanese use blood groups in the same way we use horoscopes and star signs. There are basically 4 basic blood groups, Type A, B, O and AB. So what does your blood type say about you?

Type A

The second most common blood type in the UK - 42 per cent of the country fall into this category.

They are considered to be: Harmonious; Unconfident; Considerate; Sensitive; Calm; Traditional; Reliable and Worrier.

Type B

The second rarest of the blood types - only 9 per cent of the UK fall into this group.

They are considered to be: Easy-going; Passionate; Disorganised; Independent; Lethargic and Untidy.

Type O

The most common group in the UK - 46 per cent. It’s also considered to be the best blood type in Japan.

They are considered to be: Confident; Hyperactive; Hot-blooded and Self-destructive.

Type AB

You’re a rarity - The AB blood type constitutes between 2 and 5 per cent of the UK population.

They are considered to be: Beguiling; Outgoing; Rational; Distant; Enigmatic and Changeable. 

How could the two be linked? 

In the 1930’s a Japanese psychologist Furukawa Takeji suggested that there was a link between personality and blood type.   Takeji looked into the psychological differences between the blood groups. He conducted a survey and deduced from his answers that there are differences between the blood groups.

The theory is that our blood groups show who our ancestors are, and we’ve inherited their behavioural traits.

Although all this evidence appears to be real, I am still not too convinced. I still therefore ask is it possible to determine a persons personality knowing their blood group? Does this mean everyone who is type AB have the same characteristics? Probably not like not all Capricorns or Leos are the same.

How can we create the life we want to live? How much do we trust and believe in our brains and minds?

Seeing is believing

When we look at our hands we know what it can do, we see the hands, we feel them, we see them holding something, we have total trust and faith in what they can do. What about our minds? Do we have absolute confidence, trust and faith? We underestimate the power of our minds/brains, it has the ability to do and create so much in our lives. We know the many functions of our brain, the way it controls our physical body.

I suggest that because we cannot see the brain we don’t understand how much it can create, Have you heard the saying “My body is not me but mine” if so you will know that you can control your body to do whatever you want it to do, by the same token I suggest that you can control your brain. For most people seeing is believing. The most obvious reason that people lack control over the brain is that they simply don’t believe that they have control over it.

Understanding the brain

To create the life we wish to live we need to master our brains, take control of our mind and body. To do this first we have to understand our brains. Essentially our brain is made up of three parts, Cerebral Cortex, Limbic System and Brain Stem.

1. Cerebral Cortex

This is the outermost layer of the brain and is composed of grey matter. It has two hemispheres, both hemispheres are able to analyse sensory data, perform memory functions, learn new information, form thoughts and make decisions. The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres and allows communication between the right and left hemispheres.

2. Limbic System

The limbic system is associated with the complex aspects of emotional expression. It is involved with asigning emotional value or content to various objects and experiences and with expressing these emotions as external behaviours. Appetite for food and sex, emotions of joy, anger, and grief arise within the limbic syste.

3. Brain Stem

The brain stem is in charge of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for the basic life functions of the body, including digestion, respiration and circulation. It is the least known and yet most important part of our brain. 

Now we understand what the purpose of the various parts of the brain, we must balance our brains, to master it and control it.

How to master the brain?

There are probably many ways to master your brain and control it. I believe that meditation is the most effective way. Meditation has infinite power to change the brain. Research has shown that meditation has a profound effect on the structure and function of the brain. If you use meditation to change your thinking, you will be more equipped to change your environment. To achieve full mastery of your brain you must let your True Self take control. Sometimes called the “soul” this is the perfect devine part of you that understands the oneness of everything and your place in the universe. However, there is the small self, the “ego” the part of you that falsely separates you from the others. The ego is always judging and comparing, it also prevents you from achieving mastery over your brain, it defines and limits you according to a preconceived notion of identity. To an extent limits your success.

Create the life you want

Now that you have mastered your brain and know how to control it, you can create the life of your dreams. For every belief you act on you will get a result. So set your goals, take action and see the results. You are who you want to be.

Brain Declaration

For us to create our life we want, I believe we need to make the following declaration to ourselves:

• I declare that I am the master of brain
• I declare that my brain has infinite possibilities and creative potential
• I declare that my brain has the right to accept or refuse any information and knowledge that is offered
• I declare that my brain loves humanity and the earth
• I declare that my brain desires peace

Let’s change the way we think and change our environment, let’s make for a happier and peaceful world for us now and in the future.