How to Do Spiral Meditation

How to Do Spiral Meditation



Spiral Meditation is a technique used in Healing Touch. Through this process, all of the major chakras are connected in a single spiral pattern. As Dr. Brugh Joy stated, an individual performing or receiving this meditation is "entering into a more universal state of consciousness." To learn the Spiral Meditation, read the steps below.









1


Stand behind your client and center yourself. Visualize energy being pulled up from the earth through your spine and spreading throughout your body. When you feel the calm flow of energy, proceed to the next step.





2


Begin by having your client lie on their back on a bed or massage table. Stand behind them and begin to center your attention on your heart. Imagine a ball of light radiating from your heart then spreading down your arms and into your palms.





3


Place your right hand on your client's heart. Imagine that you are transferring light from your hand into the heart. Hold this position for 1 to 3 minutes then proceed to the next chakra in the pattern.





4


Move your right hand in a clockwise motion tracing a spiral pattern on your client's body beginning with the heart. Send loving light from your palm into their solar plexus (between belly button and heart).





5


Continue to move through the body in a spiral motion stopping at the following points to send healing light: high heart (between throat and heart), spleen, abdomen (sacral center between belly button and groin), throat, root (area below groin), brow (forehead), knees, crown (top of head), ankles and transverse point (area six to eight inches above the head).





6


Close the spiral (and conclude the meditation) by reversing the process beginning at the transverse point working counterclockwise to the feet, crown, knees, brow, root, throat, abdomen, spleen, high heart, solar plexus and heart.








Tips & Warnings










When focusing on the knees and ankles, activate both palms and place your hands on both knees and ankles.








When pausing on the transverse point, point your palm at the ceiling.








Closing the spiral can be done quickly by pausing briefly over each chakra point.



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How to Do Self Spiral Meditation

How to Do Self Spiral Meditation



The Spiral Meditation is a technique in which all of the major chakras are connected in a single spiral pattern. This exercise described by Dr. Brugh Joy is used to increase spiritual awareness and may be used on the self or client. To learn the Self Spiral Meditation, read the steps below.









1


Sit comfortably with your feet on the floor and begin to center your attention on your heart. Imagine a ball of light radiating from your heart up to your throat. Divide the light into two balls sending one to each shoulder and down the arms to your palms. Imagine that both palms are holding a ball of light.





2


Place your right hand on the heart. Imagine that you are transferring light from your hand into the heart. Hold this position for 30 seconds to one minute, then switch your focus from sending to receiving the light into the heart center.





3


Move your right hand in a clockwise motion, tracing a spiral pattern on the body beginning with the heart. Send light from your palm into your solar plexus (between belly button and heart) then switch to receiving the light.





4


Continue to move through the body in a spiral motion stopping at the following points to send and receive healing light: high heart (between throat and heart), spleen (under left side of ribs), abdomen (sacral center between belly button and groin), throat, root (area below groin), brow (forehead), knees, crown (top of head), ankles and transverse point (area six to eight inches above the head).





5


Conclude the Spiral Meditation by placing your hands in your lap and sitting peacefully until the process feels completed.








Tips & Warnings










When focusing on the knees and ankles, activate both palms and place your hands (one to each) on your knees and ankles.








Point your palm at the ceiling when activating the transverse point.



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How to Do Heart to Heart Meditation

How to Do Heart to Heart Meditation



The Heart to Heart Meditation is an exercise popularized by Dr. Brugh Joy. The purpose of this meditation is to open the heart center through the giving and receiving of unconditional love. Learn how to perform this powerful technique by following the steps below.









1


Sit facing your partner in a chair or on the floor. This exercise takes ten to twenty minutes, therefore be sure you are in a comfortable position prior to beginning.





2


Place your hands palm to palm with your right hand holding the left hand of your partner. You may rest your hands on a pillow or in the lap for support.





3


Close your eyes while keeping your back straight and feet on the floor. Ground yourself by focusing on your breathing for several minutes. Imagine your spine being connected to the earth.





4


Visualize energy being pulled up from the earth through your spine and spreading throughout your body. You may feel a pulling or heavy sensation during this grounding phase. When you feel the calm flow of energy, proceed to the next step.





5


Picture a warm white light surrounding your body and protecting it from any intrusions or distractions. See the light as a force field that shields you from any negative energy. Once this image has become clear in your mind, shift your attention to your heart.





6


Imagine unconditional love radiating from your heart to your partner's. The emphasis of this meditation is on giving. Therefore, you should not attempt to feel anything from your partner.





7


Complete the meditation by withdrawing your energy back into the heart. Open your eyes and embrace your partner.


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How to Detoxify with Cranberry

How to Detoxify with Cranberry



The root cause of most digestive ailments is often a toxic build up of fecal matter that has not purged itself from your intestinal system. It may be time for you to detoxify your body if you suffer from symptoms like irritable bowl syndrome, gas or constipation. Using cranberry can be a gentle way to detoxify your body.









1


Take a cranberry supplement. Many vitamin companies have cranberry supplements on the market. The supplements are usually tablets that can be taken on a daily basis depending on your need to detoxify your body. Each tablet will contain between 400 mg and 1200 mgs of cranberry concentrate. Nature's Plus, Nature's Life and Nature's Way are three vitamin companies that offer a cranberry supplement.





2


Drink a cranberry elixir. To make a cranberry elixir, mix 1 cup water with 1/8 cup unsweetened cranberry juice. Drink the elixir three times per day for one week every three months for the best results.





3


Add cranberries to your diet. Toss cranberries into a salad or you can eat dried cranberries mixed in with a handful of your favorite cereal. You will find a number of recipes that call for fresh or dried cranberries. Choose one that fits your palette.





4


Use a cranberry facial cleanser. Toxins from your body will work into your pores and into your skin. Many facial problems can be cleansed using a cranberry facial cleanser. There are cranberry-based products available for daily cleaning as well as for exfoliating your skin.


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How to shop the end of season sales

How to shop the end of season sales



Well it is that time of year again...SALE SEASON.
This is a go to guide for how to shop the sales, what to buy, what to leave on the rack, and what to keep in the back of your mind/closet.







Things You'll Need:





a list of what you need



fashion magazine



an open mind









Step
1



Go into your closet and look at what you need. Is there something that every time you go to get dressed you think, "I need that"? Put it on the list, in fact I keep a pad of paper in my closet for if this ever comes up, I keep a list of things I need to add to my wardrobe.




Step
2



Write down what colors you already have in your closet so that it will be easy to coordinate...feel free to take pictures and keep them with you to remember. Also, notice which garments you have in what colors. Do you have olive pants, blue shirts, or a red skirt? This will help you choose garments to compliment your closet.




Step
3



Look at your favorite fashion magazine, find things that you like and write those on your list as well. This will keep you on track with what is coming into style. One of the best is the list of what to keep, what to store, and what to get rid of.




Step
4



Some hints...the "as is" section can be very useful.
1. If there is a button missing, see if there is one attached on the inside, this is a really easy fix.
2. If the zipper is broken or not working properly, a seamstress can replace it for a small fee, but the amount you will save is GREAT.







Tips & Warnings









If you are worried about color, stay simple and neutral.








If you are in between sizes, always go up, tailors can take them in later if needed- if you buy the smaller size they will never fit properly.








Check for stains, if it is makeup that comes out, buy it!








If the stain is a lot stronger...I always take a shout pen and try to get it out. If it starts to dissolve buy it, it will probably come out.



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How to Shop Sample Sales in New York

How to Shop Sample Sales in New York



Sample sales can be great ways to get deals and steals on designer-brand clothes. But first you have to know where and when these sales are!







Things You'll Need:





Computer with internet connection



Good pair of walking shoes that you can easily slip off



Clothes that will be easy to try things on top of, or slip off in layers



Cash or credit card (depends on the conditions)



Subway map (if you are not from the area)









Step
1



If you live in New York or are coming for a visit, log onto a website that allows you to see a listing of sample sales. I recommend TopButton.com; they not only list the days, specific hours and locations of each sale, but they also inform you what kind of payment is allowed. (For example, some only take cash, while others prefer credit cards.)




Step
2



Chart each desired sale on a subway map to ensure that you will be able to hit as many as possible. Arrive as early as possible, and be prepared to stand in line outside the building. Choose the sale of the designer or store that you want to go to the most; you'll have more energy and be able to get first dibs (for the most part, see Step 3).




Step
3



Be prepared for all sorts of strange behavior: there could be extreme or no heat; disorganized racks of clothes; and yes, if there are no dressing rooms, some women are known to change right there and then, stripping down to their skivvies, in order to try on clothes. Wear a thin t-shirt and leggings or skinny jeans to try on clothes without resorting to this.




Step
4



If you find something you like, hold onto it! If you put it back on the rack even for a moment, chances are, it will disappear very quickly!







Tips & Warnings









Bring enough money but be careful to budget if you are an impulse shopper!








NEVER set your bag on the floor while trying on clothes! Personal items get stolen quite frequently among the chaos.



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How to Shop Rodeo Drive

How to Shop Rodeo Drive



Home to the most expensive shops in the world, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, California, boasts some of the finest opportunities for shopping in the world. If you are a serious shopper, with serious cash to spend, you might consider planning a visit to Rodeo Drive's many boutiques. What follows are the steps to help you shop well on Rodeo Drive.









Step
1



Plan to visit on a week day and preferably in the evening. Most tourists hit the area at other times, so if you're serious about shopping on Rodeo Drive, you want to go when you can actually move around. Avoid shopping there on Sundays as most of the shops are closed at that time.




Step
2



Hit some of the big designer shops to see the amazing array of options for spending. You can go to Tiffany & Co., Versace, Chanel and Louis Vuitton for starters. All of these are within walking distance. The entire Rodeo shopping area is only three blocks long.




Step
3



Book an appointment to shop at one of the most expensive shops in all the world: Bijan. Here is the place to get the best in clothing. Of course, the average guest at Bijan spends about $100,000 in one visit, so be prepared to drop a lot of cash here if you are serious.




Step
4



Enjoy a bit of people watching. At the corner of Rodeo and Wilshire is Via Rodeo, a Euro-styled shopping complex that looks like a movie set. Stop there to watch the rich and famous walk by.




Step
5



Grab your camera and snap some photos while you're there. No trip to Rodeo is complete without taking a few pics to share with the folks back home. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a star or two.


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