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Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute NewsletterMarch 2, 2015
 Greetings!
  

 

GOT ENERGY? GOT ZEST?  If that is not an unequivocal yes, then you might consider, when was the last time you took a full deep breath? Felt a relaxed, warm, softness in your belly? Felt easeful, spaciousness at the back of your brain? Felt calm and clear in your thoughts and emotions?  

 

A great way to get more energy is to enhance function. When we relax the belly, the whole body works better- digestion and elimination are strong, we breathe deeply, we have deep, satisfying belly laughts, we let our whole body shake when we are sad,  we have heightened awareness (gut feelings) and we  shake off various bugs and pathogens with ease. At SBBTI, our Visceral Lymphatic Drainage massage emphasizes clearing the belly, tonifying the vital organs. To learn more about the benefits of abdominal massage, lymphatic drainage and the immune response,  we invite you to watch  instructor Matthew Jones discuss and demonstrate the work and book a Visceral Lymphatic Massage in our upcoming clinics.AGreyMeridian


 

 

 

 

Blessings, 

 

Katie Mickey, Director

 

Advanced Modality Clinic Special $25 

Visceral Lymphatic Drainage: Mar 2 (Tue) 2pm or 3:30pm

Swedish or Visceral Lymphatic Clinics ongoing - $30

 Visceral Lymphatic Drainage may also be scheduled during ongoing clinics, when trained therapists are available 

 (Mon- Sat) 2:00pm and 3:30pm or (Tue, Wed,Thu) 6:00pm and 7:30pm ongoing

 

Call 966-5802 for an appointment

 

What does a warm, soft belly have to do with abundant energy? 
 
    • Tension in the belly can impede the flow of lymph and lower immune function. The belly is where the deep lymph nodes reside around the intestines. The lymph system circulates the killer cells that neutralize foreign particles.
    • Tension in the belly can impede taking that full deep breath. The muscles in the belly are designed to gently move in and out with each diaphragmatic breath.
    • Tension in the belly can prevent the release AGreyMeridianof essential feel good neurotransmitters like serotonin. The small intestine stores the majority of serotonin  in the body rather than the brain.
    • Tension in the belly can impede the assimilation of nutrients in the small intestine and elimination of waste in the large intestine.  
    • Tension in the belly can bottle up lots of undigested feelings. When we let our body shake and vibrate in response to our emotions, we allow e-motion or energy to be in motion- to move through us, and radiate through all our channels and vital centers.

 

 

 

How can lymphatic drainage enhance immune response?
A key component of our immune response is the lymphatic system. The AGreyMeridianlymphatic system is a  network of channels and nodes that filter the fluids in the body from foreign pathogens- bacteria, virsuses, fungi, yeasts, pesticides, chemicals, and heavy metals. When these elements collect in our bodies, (which is common, in that they are abundant in our environments and what we take into our body) they need extra hellp in being removed. An abundance of foreign pathogens in our body can depress our immune function, zap our energy, tweak our emotions and muddy our thoughts. Neutralizing and eliminating  foreign pathogens is the job of a healthy, vital, lymphatic system supported by open channels of elimination., (lungs, large intestine, urinary system and skin) and the intake of ample water and vital nutrients.  Lymphatic and abdominal massage are great ways to help the body remove wastes and improve function. 

Free Intro's

Myofascial Release and Orthopedic Massage  Mar 4 (Wed) 5:30-7pm

Neuroendocrine Physiology and Pathology Mar 9 (Mon) 9am-10:30am

Medical Qigong Mar 10 (Tue) 9am-10:30am

Reflexology and Detoxification Mar 12 (Thu) 9am-10:30am

Nutrition for Bodyworkers Mar 18 (Wed) 12:30-2pm