Welcome

We do need to come home to ourselves FIRST.

After the Selfing and the Discovery courses here is what is next . .

What is ‘Reconnecting’

Structure Determines Function
Flows Have To Flow
Energy Follows Thought
Body Remembers Everything That Has Ever Happened To It.
Body Heals Itself.

Our own ‘stuff’ may come up . .
We have the Self Discovery course to help with the breakthroughs/releases.

Reconnecting Bao and Dai Mai – (heart and wombspace) builds on the moves found in Foundational Moves.
Having our own self soothing and perineal steaming well engaged in our own lives, we go deeper – healing happening continually. .

How we feel – impacts the gut. How this works – impacts how we feel. Liver Qi flowing – or STUCK. .

When all is flowing as designed, there is no pain .
When all is NOT flowing – the blockage makes itself known – by pain – all levels.

The Bao Mai (CLICK) – an inner connection/pathway/meridian flowing between the actual heart and the wombspace and its contents – womb/ prostate/space they inhabited must be flowing to allow the feelings and energy correct circulation. We nourish ourselves – (both directions) up and down through this. The breakage sets all physical woes from both areas, plus the flow-on effect.

This body of work is built upon the Pelvic Opening and the Foundational Moves

There are inclusions that are sent separately if you have not been exposed to these gems. We begin to liberate what we store – and Qi moves!! All my acupuncture days were with lymph flowing – hands on and touch heals . .

All moves whether it is hands or pricklies (sharps) – are respectful to why the body is STUCK . .
We divide what we do into 5 – and some are all – some only one – some do a mixture.

MOVES WE USE

Checking – We see what we start with hand often return there to see if we have cleared what is blocking flows/creating havoc.
Clearing – Moving lymph. Moving blockages to flows. Giving the body the option to change. (It needs to feel safe to do so – though it is not forced – but happens in its own time).

Soothing – Usually a shift is also in the stored emotional charges. By waiting and often modeling also with the move – a deep breath of your own you can clear any residue – allowing all to become clearer/purer.
Fixing – Setting them up to win – (often a few hours of peripheral moves/work) sort out what needs correcting.
Settling – A time of adjustment. Allowing the body to adapt to the new – often not ever been in this configuration. Slow and gentle always.

If the recipient is fraught/anxious – maybe we start with the thread moxa on the insomnia point on the heel ( CLICK)?

We recycle through many of these sandwiching the fixers with all the above – being aware of when to use to allow the body to catch up after releasing/letting go what has held it hostage – often for decades.

Reconnecting Bao and Dai Mai (heart and wombspace)

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Assumed is your knowledge and use of all in the Gentling Way FREESTUCK pack (‘trauma’ relief)

We cover:

P.V. (see the P.A.C.E. page)
P.A.C.E (CLICK).
Accident Recall

Belly

Back

Sacral work (CLICK)
(Plus more of the Foundational Moves to loosen off what is left).
Settling down/ grounding to leave (below)

Settling

Anxiety Thread Moxa (CLICK)
Brazilian toe technique (rebalancing) (CLICK)
Calming techniques – especially when in doubt – lightly jiggle

Poly Vagal Theory – Checker & Fixer

P.V. (see P.A.C.E. page)

What it is – A way to undo stored shock in the entire system
Origin? – Any kineiosologist may know – for me Gilly Johnson (CLICK)
Also see Contact Care (CLICK) NZ only
Why it is – We flinch and lock (see here) when anything untoward happens – locking us into a freeze state that affects a life till released
How to do it – Can be lying down – I usually do for the first time – but anyone can do this anywhere. All that is needed is the right process. Drink some water. They check first – head side to side. Keeping head central, move eyes to the extreme right. Hold them there till they feel to take a deep breath, a sigh or a swallow. Move eyes back to central, then to the extreme left. Repeat. Move eyes back to central and check out the range of movement/comfort of side to side head movement now.
When to use – For anyone – to do at home many times a time. In a session – start here.
When not to use – No indications – unless possibly if they are fitting/seizing randomly – but again – this may correct that.

What to do to set it up to win

Ensure you explain yourself fully. Nothing can go wrong. All they are doing is moving their eyes in their heads.

P.A.C.E. – Fixer

P.A.C.E. (CLICK)

What it is – a way to centre yourself, by aligning the hemispheres of the brain to life
Origin – Any kineiosologist – for me (and helping my children’s issues for over 33 years) it was – Gilly Johnson (CLICK)
Why it is – Get a person to be clearer and more in tune with themselves
How to do it – Go through the motions as on the page
What it may feel like – Very unsettling if/when you discover that you are NOT able to do one of these very simple things. Usually the cross crawling, though some are so unbalanced that having feet switched means they fall over.
When to use – At the very beginning of the session and definitely prior to the Accident Recall (below)
When not to use – if not with the ‘patient’ you do need a surrogate who is clear to do at least the ankles with – below.

What to do to set it up to win – Water at the beginning and end of this

Accident Recall – Checker & Fixer

Accident Recall (CLICK)

What it is – A way to undo what has been locked away in the neck/spinal cord – maybe since their birth (I am thinking of all the twisted necks I witnessed at birth when doctors (not midwives so much ) hurried the natural exit as the corkscrewing happens to negotiate the maternal pelvic bones.
Origin? – I learned from Gilly Johnson (CLICK)
Why it is – Nothing will actually be fully released until we clear the shock/STUCK in the cells/channels.
How to do it – Look after yourself first – this is quite brutal on your wrists, and you must be one properly to have the effect. I always wear Chinese plasters to do this as often (besides the weight of the head), there is significant resistance (not conscious) til they let go.
It is vastly easier to have some one to help – sometimes two. All need to have been cleared first – this is a massive shift for many.

What it may feel like – under your hands/fingers – After the initial holding pattern, you may feel a ‘give’ when it becomes very easy. Until another significant black and it may become almost impossible to shift their head – again – until it lets go.
When to use – For everyone – always start checking the ankles – even if you had doe this last time. All of us are at least holding heart break, grief, rage and fear. These as well as the physical issues that have been stuck may create barriers to flow.
When not to use – Do be cautious. Even when ether significant neck damage I have used this. It will rescue them. Often when nothing else has.
What to do to set it up to win – Show them the footage on the link above. We are not as brutal/being a showman as he is. Make sure that they know that this is surprising.

Gentling always.
And respectful after as this is sometimes rewiring – I usually do the 4 Gates treatment- needles in to harmonise.
Maybe some toning/tuning/an intermission before you go onto anything else.

BELLY BITS

Diastasis correction – Check & Fixer

Diastasis (CLICK)

This picture is a perfect example of what a ‘mummy tummy’ may end up as – if the after birth rest and Golden Month plus all woman centred post birth rituals/common sense are not followed.
(Belly binding (CLICK) and faja (CLICK) are a must).
Regardless of birthing status – almost everyone has a gap – even if it is around their navel.
Should not be there.
Its presence is a measure of the connective tissue distress/loss of the central core integrity.

Checking

What it is – separation in the muscle groupings in the belly
Origin? – (of the work) I was made aware of this partially studying belly work in ATMAT and general
Why it is – a lack of connective tissue integrity. NOT only from pregnancy – I have seen in many small children. It is very obvious in out of shape men.
How to do it – if it is there – be aware that it CAN be fixed – and must be constant vigilance on NOT planking/getting up from lying down as in a ‘crunch’ as this may engender more destruction.
Some diastasis fix themselves naturally – here we are assisting by NOT continuing making it happen.
What it may feel like – under your hands/fingers – can vary – sometimes a dint – sometimes like falling off a continental shelf.
When to use – if you can – on everyone to encourage reconnecting the two sides of the body. Almost never see someone intact. Is getting far worse (See my comments on the cement post below)
When not to use – Needs to be reconnected. This is severely underestimated as a cause/problem.

What to do to set it up to win – always get them to do a perineal pull up first – to gauge how much more they are able to do afterwards.

Maybe look to the links below to start – as we are all about lymph flowing

And flows in general as naming conditions and believing the labels and researching what will happen next (written by those with vested interested in NOT fixing) is where most come to us from. Beliefs serving others’ purposes.

Interstitium (CLICK) and Cysternii (CLICK) The lymphatic system’s many functions include maintaining fluid and protein balance within the body. What Lies Beneath (CLICK) – what stops flows flowing – STUCK (‘trauma’) – a big issue.

See more here – especially the Unina belt. (Can be used decades after the diastasis arrived to close it as well as all moves).

‘Cement Post’ – FIXER

(From top of page) If there is a diastasis do not do this – (unless as on me under guidance).

What it is – a way to free the adhesions on the aorta. Circulation of all arterial blood, down to the lower body (and pelvis) FREE
Origin? – Don Elijio Panti – from the Maya work
Why it is – Life (even lack of fluids) will create loss of fluidity, leading to adhesions that then block up the body’s flows.
How to do it – cautiously – ensure there is no diastasis under your ministrations. Begin in the centre, just under the zyphoid bone. Applying comfortable pressure initially, gently and very slowly move in a zig zag direction down the centre line – about an inch each side of it (width of your movement). Come up gentler – and repeat. Work each move gradually in deeper, downwards first coming up again gently. Each move, going deeper down, alternating zag, if you started with a zig. Times 3
What it may feel like – under your hands/fingers – initially, stuck, so maybe nothing. Eventually the ‘cement post’ will be revealed. Get them to do a pull up before and after – they will be amazed.
When to use – on everyone if you can – however little possible. It may be that you are only going down the body an inch – it is still totally worthwhile. MUST get them to do a pull up before and after so they can feel the incredible change.
When not to use –
1 – If the diastasis is entirely up to the sternum.
2 – Possible be careful if past surgeries – the removal/bypassing of a stomach – or if there is massive scar tissue there – start with castor oil packs as the main healer (and wave moxa over it)
3 – When pregnant (never over the full womb – BUT even if there is half a cm please do (at the top only).

A moderated version of this Zig-Zag move is needed as its effects are so important. Even if you only do an inch/ cm – it will free up so much blood flow to the lower body (especially the pelvis). – even when only a tiny amount (especially in later pregnancy) it is often astonishing. Flow is instantly corrected through the aorta

What to do to set it up to win – this is NOT a beginning move and you may have completed a few SLQR and belly work to loosen this area – what is attacking the Spleen energy – first. Finish as always with round and round and some gentling jiggles.

Peritoneal Untangler – FIXER

Before you begin: also look at this. (CLICK)

This is not a beginning belly move – more after the soothing/lymph belly work and all beginning sacral/SLQR to allow maximum comfort when this is performed

What it is – a way to straighten the sheath of fascia/(imagine a tough sheet of plastic) covering all viscera
Origin? Don Elijo Panti – Belize
Why it is – life gets us all in a tangle – we need to unwind . .
What to expect (what are you liberating)? Anything – it is a very gentle yet profound surprise for many. Start gentle.
How to do it – under a sarong/wrap. This is done gently, firmly and has a sudden ending. Do warn them – not painful but it can be a surprise. Need right amount of lube – I use my gouging cream. Not coconut or oil. Flatten hand and place the palm lightly, but firmly on the belly, index finger in the navel. Heel of palm will be on pubic bone. Move underwear down out of the way. Press deeper – not heavy though – and bunch up palm, to hold some of the sarong and likely skin and twist gradually to 90 degrees. Hold a second and let go forcefully. A sudden release – UP.
What it may feel like – under your hands/fingers – need get the right amount under your hand. Can feel it slipping and it is odd – when done well – the person feels all sorts of things – is individual. Often it is a huge relief. Sometimes they feel it in neck . .or anywhere you have not been – on their trunk. Or maybe do not notice – but their complexion or pull up is very different.
When to use – at the end of the belly work – prior to getting into the deeper moves. Must have done at least one lot of back moves – SLQR, MSF and the sacral wakeups. . the body has to be ready/lossened up enough.
When not to use – 1 – not in pregnancy unless really early on and even them – not sure. Baby is in the front and all you would want to be doing is underneath. 2 – Be practical – not if the skin is damaged/scars are in the way – unless a lot of adhesion breaking and castor oil packs have done their work. 3 – If massive diastasis (like Patti) Or even a smallish one that is gaping or very deep. 4 – Take out body jewellery if they have a bottom navel ring.

1 – Hands cupped – hopefully you have some sarong and skin under your hand.

2 – Place your other hand on top – your engine/driver

3 – Twist it firmly – feel the gathering of sarong and skin under your palm.

4 – Ready to let go

5 – See how much is gathered under the bottom palm?

End – rapid release

What to do to set it up to win – they must be happily soothed and open to possibilities.

Whole process

Adhesion breaking – fixer

Adhesion Breaking (CLICK)

What it is – a way to unglue
Origin? – Dr John Velthiem [chiropractor] (my acupuncture lecturer 1977-78)
Why it is – sliding and gliding is impeded when tissue glues itself to others.
How to do it – not a beginning move – set it up to win. Minor amount of oil – we must not RIP the skin – but must get the tug/fast slash happening I do it x2 – first is a warning and next I do it.
What it may feel like – under your hands/fingers. – Nothing much – but it can be revolutionary (Patti’s belly (CLICK))
When to use. Always there is a scar – however small – and often – going slightly deeper each time.
When not to use – when there is an active wound infection /unhealed yet.

What to do to set it up to win – warn them, have all other work done, and do various directions – typically above, below the scar then across the top of it.

Leg Shake (end of belly work) – Fixer/Settler (physical)

Can do whenever – is here as a delineator between usual self belly as this and perineal need someone else to do this.

What it is – a way to get the lymph to move and encourage the viscera to remember where to be
Origin? – Maya work training – part of the anterior work
Why it is – Gentling return to design
How to do it – Go to the feet, and gently pick up left foot as shown. Lean back, using your weight, gently shake.
What it may feel like – for them – odd as their ‘jelly belly’ will wobble – that is the intention
When to use – if they have had recent ankle, hip or knee surgery – may need to be super careful
When not to use – With caution should be fine with all.

What to do to set it up to win Take the pillow out from behind their knees so that they are lying flat. Follow instructions

Hiatal hernia correction – check & fix

Hiatal Hernial Corrections (CLICK)

What it is – often it is NOT the actual hernia and diaphragmatic invasion that is the issue – but a constant state of being where it s no to b e- rage will do this – and then the SLQR makes even more sense to all cases. We are what is stuck – ‘stress’ . . .
Origin? – Dr John Velthiem [chiropractor] (my acupuncture lecturer 1977-78)
Why it is –
How to do it – As on the page above respectfully and walk them through each step before and during the session. It is a surprise – and if needed/performed well – it is a blessing – as all of a sudden they can breathe – they feel free, they feel lighter – and of course – can live easier in their body.
What it may feel like – under your hands/fingers – .
When to use – When the point on the Left (Lu 10) is a lot sorer than the one on the left. Also if they have symptoms as on the page above. Often check this,then do the Ileo cecal valve correction – and recheck if it needed doing before, I would still do it now.
When not to use – If they are in distress about you being in the area – maybe as they have had surgery there .
What to do to set it up to win – Ideally have eaten a largish meal in the past 30 minutes – not so useful on an empty stomach.

Ileo cecal valve correction – check & fix

Ileo Cecal valve corrections

What it is – A way to completely alter the state of digestion/belly comfort
Origin? – Dr John Velthiem [chiropractor] (my acupuncture lecturer 1977-78)
Why it is – The junction small-large intestine and be stuck open – or in a state of paralysis
How to do it – Quickly – and after a lot of belly work – you do not go straight to here
What it may feel like – this is a sudden move. Nothing gentle about the execution. When needed it is a revelation to them – as is the peritoneal untangler. . .which you may do pror to this also – or after.
When to use – If it is needed – check the muscle leg test – suspect it when the HH Correction is needed (Lu 10) also if they experience gurgling especially at night – in the region, or suffer from any gut disturbance- here we have the Liver Qi Stuck all over again – ‘stress’ ..
When not to use – If there is active infection there.

What to do to set it up to win – Do the scar adhesion work first and also sacral work, lymphatic drainage as we want to set them up to win. Warn them -This is violent, a big surprise – has to be done this way to work.
Will need to do jiggling at least for a while (after the round and round to clear what you have moved).

Lymphatic drainage – Fix

Lymphatic drainage (CLICK)

What it is – the central waste disposal system clearer – all we do is based upon moving fluids about
Origin? – Dr John Velthiem [chiropractor] (my acupuncture lecturer 1977-78)
Why it is – FIVE FLOWS HAVE TO FLOW
How to do it – gently and shallow start first- with the breath
What it may feel like – under your hands/fingers – occasionally as toothpaste – sometimes you can feel lumps
When to use – always. As a straight’ acupuncturists – all sessions started and finished with me doing this as a matter of course – whilst needles were in – there was me touching – invariably moving lymph.
When not to use – can’t think of any time – when people have been told that they are not to have massage – esp lymph work – please explain that flows must flow. The reason that they are in the mess that they are is because they have left flowing out of their lives – more water must be drunk, more minerals in and more gentle touch – as all is designed to live in a body (SLQR all over again – and more magnesium needed).

What to do to set it up to win – MUST be doing this all the time in this work – some version of clearing. . They MUST be offered tepid water all through the session – and the sipping and encouraging deep breathing is what will free the diaphragm – and it all gets better – snow balling.

Prostate drainage – fix

Prostate drainage (CLICK)

What it is – essential clearance of the life time of congestion in the lower abdomen of all men.
Origin? – Dr John Velthiem [chiropractor] (my acupuncture lecturer 1977-78)
Why it is – The body stores everything that has ever happened to it – knocks, hits, also as his womb – all that upsets a woman’s one – corrupts the easy flows there – including sitting all day, being slothful, having surgeries – hernias, undescended testicles, testicular torsions, and assorted lower abdo surgery – appendix, bladder and any hit in the sacral/lumbar regions – as with women – will disorder flows to the Dai and also Bao Mai.
How to do it – slowly and with respect – the moves are on the separate page. Prostate drainage (CLICK).
1 – MUST start with right hand side as almost all men are more clogged up on the left.
2 – Must also assume the invasion they feel is a first time and they may be very distressed – some OK – some very not. Be careful – as it is a totally new experience.
What it may feel like – under your hands/fingers. – as with the beginning moves in lymphatic drainage – please read that first
When to use – for all men regardless of what hey came in for – a must for all neck and upper body/back messes – Mirror X.
When not to use – the obvious – straight after surgery – but even then – I would be doing the lymphatic and sacral and all else leading into as well as the above body if needs be. Imperative that flows flow.

What to do to set it up to win

MUST do all that preceeds that first – at least the moxa sacral fan and the lower gentling belly and sacral moves.

Grandma cuddles – soother/settler

Grandma cuddles (CLICK)

What it is – A settling technique that allows them the space to consolidate Also for more to come up.
Origin – life – all know – we are primates. At some point we all need to be touched. comforted – when hurt/distressed – the baby/child within may be=need to be integrated from whence it splintered off.
Why it is – Actively encouraging change – often unexpected hunks of the iceberg break off. We do have the Reichian armour bands – shut down feeling – why it was all so scarey to be self – and to be vulnerable has been shut down. Peeling off the layers leaves vulnerability – and we have tools (Kaliana’s nourishing/welcome newborn) to assist – they may now see life through very different eyes.
How to do it – Roll them on their left side. Get them scrunched up as much as possible so their body is as fetal as you can make it. Your hand lightly touches their crown – and your right hand – their soles of feet. You are nestle d into them and they are under a warm wrap. Use your body to very slightly rock. Hardly any movement. Get them to breath slowly and deeply into their belly . Your head is right here. They will hopefully get more distressed – keep it going Tissues can mop up later. Expect anything. Eventual peace.
What it may feel like – A great relief – for the room and all in it. You get to rest – stretch out /up your back (arch) and deeply breathe in slowly and gently to model to them yourself. They are likely to go into a deep state of being. To come out of this, you very gradually exit your pressure of your body on theirs and slowly withdraw your touch – leaving them after a light yet firm continuance of the gentle rocking in their hips. If this is cocomplished well – they may stay there thinking that you are still there for some time. Peace reigns again.
When to use – Whenever you see/feel that the issues percolating are too much – and they need a break to integrate – and to acknowledge that this is big.
When not to use –You are there – you get to say who with and how you work. . Maybe if there is a sexual possibility as the guy transfers from the wounded child to the predator?
What to do to set it up to win – Follow guide lines above – woman to woman or woman to man . . a lot easier – not sure how the average guy is going to NOT be in trouble with this. Possibly less contact and more gentle rocking?

Anxiety Thread Moxa – Check and fix

Anxiety Thread Moxa (CLICK)

What it is – a way to quickly undo the overwhelming (and often supposedly permanent ‘fight or flight’ responses held in the entire body.
Origin? – Moxa master 2008 – 3 day workshop (Japanese)
Why it is – An insomnia point in acupuncture – using moxa draws the energy down from the head
How to do it – As shown in the videos. MUST use the very fine gold moxa, and the tiny incense (‘joss’ ) sticks. Ste yourself up with water, having eaten (using moxa is a very ‘spacing out’ thing to do if at all in a state of need yourself. You have no idea how long you will be there – s have been to loo and make all around you safe before you start. Have water (and straws) to offer them. Keep them warm. It is possible to send this home with people – you trust – to complete as it needs doing until it is NOT needed. The first session may take up to an hour – unlikely- but possible.
Make sure the PV and Accident Recall and any other settling the scene obvious work is also done.

Why we spend so much time on this

What it may feel like – when needed – heaven. They may fall asleep. Keep going until after alternate heels with 2 and 3 peaks of heat, going back to the previously registering ‘hot’ one is then always hot – every time. Unless they are getting tense – the no-more-needed’ has to be clear after small breaks of no heat.
When to use – often to rule its need out. When they are always anxious/not really present
When not to use – if it is instantly hot/painful.

What to do to set it up to win Ensure that you are all comfortable and that you have shown them footage and the bit and how you are doing this first – as we do not need to frighten them. Warn there will eventually be a hot sensation – and they will NOT be burnt.

Brazilian Toe Technique – Fixer

Brazilian toe technique (rebalancing) (CLICK)

What it is – a rebalancing technique.
Origin? – ??Reichian workshop 1977 – as part of my acupuncture training.
Why it is – The energies of the reflexology are one way – here is another to work on the energy flows we are governed by.
How to do it – very respectful and gently – almost not touching their skin.
What it may feel like – feather touch
When to use – often when someone is recovering from being very upset and needs to be settled. Or if you can’t do anything else – they are so touchy’/’nervey’/distressed.
When not to use – if they can’t (for whatever reason) lie down.

Reconnecting Moves