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What is
Polarity?
A
Natural, Holistic Way to Health
“The
whole constitution of man must be taken into
consideration, not merely the treating of the body as a
chemical or mechanical machine. Every reaction to any
application of therapy or drug must come from within the
body, from the soul entity, thru its various step-down
mechanisms, voluntary or involuntary, conscious or
unconscious.”
-- Dr. Randolph Stone
Polarity Therapy
synthesizes knowledge and experience gleaned from
centuries of eastern and western healing theories with
an understanding of energy dynamics. It incorporates a
systemic knowledge of energy mapping based on the five
natural elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth)
and the 7 primary energy centers or chakras. Polarity is
based on orthodox anatomy and physiology as well the
energy anatomy of humans. Although Dr. Stone did not
have access to the theories of high energy and quantum
physics at the time he was developing Polarity Therapy,
one can see how the polarity principles reflect these
current theories.
Polarity Therapy involves the skillful application of
bodywork techniques to promote harmonious life
functions. With intuitive sensitivity, the
practitioner’s hands locate and help to free blocked
energy caused by distress on any level. With gentle yet
penetrating therapeutic touch, free-flowing balanced
energy movement is restored as the body’s natural
self-healing powers are stimulated. Physical
manipulations, gentle stretching, light reflex contacts
and hand movements off the body comprise much of the
Polarity art form. In creative combination with other
therapeutic styles, (e.g. visualizations, breathing
variations, awareness counseling, and other forms of
bodywork), balance in the system is achieved.
Polarity addresses physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual patterns of being.
Distorted beliefs, troublesome feelings, thoughts, and
behaviors create energy blocks. In the Polarity
process, energy penetrates blockages, awareness
increases to expose hidden realities, unconscious
attitudes and dysfunctional defense mechanisms that
cause destructive body armoring. Released energy
nurtures new perspectives and inspirations leading to
more balanced, harmonious, creative existence and raised
consciousness of one’s spiritual core in union with the
higher, ultimate energy source. Thus, fixations are
transformed into more moderate behaviors and
contentment. This vitalizes the system to heal ailments
resulting from repressed life forces.
Polarity principles can be applied to a wide variety of
health and healing systems.
Tools of Polarity Therapy
Bodywork: Gentle, yet penetrating, hands-on contacts to
the body nurture deep relaxation by systematic
connections of positive, neutral and negative charges to
stimulate free-flowing balanced energy. Techniques Dr.
Stone developed are used as well as an active listening
approach where the practitioner along with the client
can sense the energy and follow it into a natural state
of balance and ease.
Diet: Healthy eating habits to build and balance energy
are encouraged along with periodic cleansing routines to
eliminate toxins that cause blocked or unbalanced
energy. Dietary guidelines are based on the five
elements and the natural constitution of each person.
Clients are guided to make dietary changes that will
support making a change to energy imbalances that are
occurring.
Exercise: Deep breathing, gentle stretching, balancing
postures and utilizing sound vibrations helps to release
daily tensions or blocked emotions and prolongs the
effects of Polarity sessions. Suggestions are made to
clients for exercises that will help enhance and prolong
the benefits of polarity sessions received.
Visualization: Through exploration of mental images or
memory pictures that sometimes surface during sessions,
energy is freed for re-creation of a new view to foster
more fully-satisfying and healthier life functioning.
Facilitation: Thoughts and feelings help or hinder a
balanced, harmonious state of being. The facilitation
process promotes insight and strengthens will-power to
make desired changes. It encourages constructive life
attitudes and enhances body awareness and self-esteem.
Lifestyle changes are supported and encouraged.
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