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Matthew Connolly: Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2012 4:57 PM
Great value and felt great after it
2012-04-26
Great place. Brilliant Therapist. 2012-03-27
It was a very relaxing experience. I would definitely recommend the treatment to anyone, who is looking for a place to hide from the commotion of everyday life, who is trying to reconnect with their body and to add little bit of mysticism to their existence. 2012-03-23
Very enjoyable and will return again 2012-02-20
I found the therapist to be totally dedicated to his craft. The exprerience was relaxing and the effects of the reflexology lasted for a few days.
2012-02-18
It was absolutely brilliant. I had a knee problem and it is completely corrected. I cannot believe how painfree it is. Practice is to be highly recommended.
2012-02-13
Matthew is an excellent therapist and I will certainly be recommending him to my friends. He is very professional and both my husband and myself really enjoyed our treatments.
2012-02-12
I was very happy with the treatment and will definitely return
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Matthew Connolly: Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:54 AM
 Reflexology is a wonderfully relaxing therapy for promoting wellbeing in ones mind, body and soul. The Therapeutic Reflexologist relies on the use of very specific finger, thumb and hand pressure techniques applied to the feet which can have therapeutic effects on other parts of the body. Appropriate health care advice is offered regarding conscious lifestyle choices to facilitate the activation of the body’s healing potential. A Therapeutic Reflexologist identifies imbalances in the health of the patient by observing and feeling a number of things. These are understood as signs of emotional as well as physical wellness (or lack thereof). They include colours on the feet and nails, texture, tone, moisture, shape of the feet, and markings. With the use of specific pressure techniques therapists are able to pick up congestion and imbalances through, for example, tightness, sensitivity, granular areas. The feet and/or hands tell a story about the total wellness of the patient and the therapist’s observation is always done so in the entire context of the person’s emotional and physical health. Reflexologists do not offer diagnosis. Reflexology provides deep relaxation and helps the body regain balance. Although it does not claim to cure, the gentle stimulation of the reflexes in the feet does help restore energy and promote circulation, creating the right conditions for a return to health. |
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Matthew Connolly: Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:52 AM
REIKI INSIGHTS After your Reiki First Degree you may have had some enlightening experiences. Often it is experienced as a coming home to ourselves. A greater sense of peace, self-awareness and self-acceptance usually accompanies the Reiki 1 initiate. We learn to diminish our role plays if we have any, that is, the people we think we should be, and we start to become more the people who we are – more natural, balanced, peaceful and aware. These experiences all stem from the willingness and the powerful choice to give ourselves what we need to be happy and fulfilled. One of the key realisations is that we DESERVE to live a life of joy, peace and purpose. We deserve to be happy. Happiness is largely a choice. TAKING CONTROL We learn not to let our internal experience be dictated by outside circumstances and things happening that are outside of our control. We take control of what is inside of us - our thoughts, perceptions, beliefs and emotions. These are the tools by which we shape our world. We use these tools wisely to guide our actions. We stop reacting – that is acting based on what has just happened, and we start responding, acting based on what we intend to do about what has just happened. Our responses have the potential to be much more measured and powerful when we learn to develop awareness, and therefore control over our internal habits and unconscious reactions. THE AURIC FIELD The Reiki First Degree initiate usually begins to experience a much more acute awareness of their physical body. As we learn to calm our emotions we also learn to calm our physical reactions to a range of stimuli. With this new physical awareness we very often begin to perceive the electrical energy that is permeating our bodies. This can begin as a buzzing in the hands and progress to include our entire auric field. This can be described as a very spiritual experience at times as we develop a whole new awareness to a part of our being that we previously may not have known existed. LEARNING TO SHINE It is often at the Second Degree Reiki stage that our perception of our auric field really becomes very powerful. It becomes possible to release blockages and tension within the body simply by directing awareness to that area. This control over our energy system ultimately helps us to remain calm and relaxed in nearly any situation, reducing stress and positively affecting our overall health. THE CLIENT HEALS THEMSELVES Reiki is “passed” to a client using a laying of hands method. The client is naturally induced into a deep state of relaxation using nothing more than the bio magnetic field surrounding the practitioner’s hands. The frequencies of the bio magnetic field during Reiki practice have been measured and correspond largely to Alpha Brain Waves. During the treatment the client may experience a rebalancing of their energy system, comparable to achieving a deep meditative state. It is important to note that it is believed Reiki does not come from us, but passes through us. That is, we attune ourselves to the frequencies of Reiki as a practitioner and then the client unconsciously attunes to the frequencies of our bio magnetic field, stimulating healing and relaxation. We only facilitate the conditions for a rebalancing of energy to take place. The clients own body does the healing, never the practitioner. A Reiki practitioner is a therapist and is not qualified to offer diagnosis. STARTING YOU OWN PRACTICE Should a student choose to advance to Second Degree Reiki they will be equipped with all the information and training needed to give a professional treatment to a paying client, including advice on starting their own Reiki practice. |
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Matthew Connolly: Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:41 AM
WHY CHOOSE REIKI? People come to Reiki for many reasons. Some are looking for relief from physical pain, some are looking for relief from emotional pain – some are just looking to live life to the full. Whatever your reason for being interested in Reiki, I believe it has something to offer everyone. What most people are just realising is that you don’t have to become a Reiki therapist in order to practice Reiki. It is first and foremost a holistic maintenance system for oneself. Whether we choose to advance our practice to the treatment of others is entirely up to us. Reiki can bring massive benefits for the First Degree initiate. THE THREE DEGREES OF REIKI There are three degrees of initiation in Reiki – First Degree is used for ourselves, friends, family and animals and may not be charged for. It is for personal development, and spiritual development if so inclined. Second Degree Reiki is a more intensive course and qualifies the student to become a practitioner if desired. Many people progress to Second Degree Reiki simply for personal development purposes without any intention of practising on the public. However the will to share the gift of Reiki is usually very strong and calls many people to practice. The Third Degree is called Master Level. This allows the student to become a Master Practitioner. There is usually a further Reiki Third Degree (II) workshop allows the new Reiki Master to teach Reiki to their students. BEING MASTERED BY REIKI Reiki is a spiritual tradition that is passed down from Master to initiate. Master in this sense does not necessarily mean that the teacher has mastered Reiki, more that the teacher allows Reiki to master them. It is dedication to the core principles of Reiki and the insights gained through practice that can lay the foundation for a life of balance. Within this balance comes a greater sense of inner peace and stillness, allowing us to develop our awareness of ourselves and our position within our world. UNLOCKING POTENTIAL The great advantage of Reiki is that it is so easy to practice. All that is required is a comfortable space, some time to yourself and your Reiki hands. With dedicated practice Reiki can allow us to reach profound states of relaxation that we may never have experienced before – equivalent to many hours of meditation. With the ability to relax deeply comes a reduction in stress and an increased sense of calm in mind and body. This newfound calm allows us to function much more harmoniously within our world, tapping into creative potential that we may previously have been blocking with our excited and unfocused minds and negative thought patterns. COMMIT TO GROWTH Reiki First Degree asks the student to do a total cleanse. A time of renewal and sometimes rebirth, we make a commitment to grow, in word, in thought and in deed. We make a commitment to look at and to look after ourselves in a healthier way. We use the cleansing time to develop a stronger awareness of our subconscious thought patterns and habits, and we choose to throw out any beliefs or ideas that are holding us back from achieving our full potential. It can be a powerful time of change and growth. Investment in ourselves is always worthwhile. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” |
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Matthew Connolly: Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:48 PM
 THE BLUE HERON REIKI SCHOOL LAUNCH
They say you can't keep a good thing down. I think Reiki is certainly a good example to back up this statement. Since it was first developed in Japan some 100 years ago it seems that Reiki has travelled around the world several times. It is to be found everywhere these days. It is described in many ways by many people; a Holistic Maintenance System, a spiritual practice, a deep relaxation method. To me it is all of these things. To me it is balance. A state of profound internal balance brings with it innumerable benefits, including a heightened sense of awareness - of oneself and of the world around us. It allows us to experience levels of peace and connectedness that we may previously never have experienced, or even known existed. It brings insight into ourselves and our world that help us to make more informed decisions and choices. It allows us to tap into our creativity.
Some would say that life is all about balance. I would agree. Reiki has shown me balance. With continued practice, a degree of discipline and a willingness to let go of what does not serve us anymore, we have the chance to live in balance. It is a wonderful place to live.
If you would like to know more about Reiki, how it works and how it benefits, then please come along to The Blue Heron Clinic, Lower Abbeygate St. on Sunday the 26th February at 6pm for a free introduction and presentation. RSVP is essential as space is limited. Please fill out the following form to confirm attendance.
Hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Matthew
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