Stretching facilitates relaxing the muscles. Students will also learn assisted stretches to be used with clients. Polarity Developed by Randolf Stone, this technique utilizes the electromagnetic energy fields which penetrate and surround the body. The techniques balance the flow of energy within the body. According to Chinese Medicine areas of pain exist where energy is blocked.
Acupressure points lie along the meridians.
Shiatsu applies pressure to these points to relieve pain and relax the body. The basic techniques are introduced. Reflexology Reflex points exist on the feet, hands, and ears, and correspond to organs and glands in the rest of the body. An introduction to working with these points and basic techniques are presented. This course deals with energy on and around the body.