I mined ‘Energetic Medicine: The Scientific Basis’ by James Oschman for these great bodywork quotes. They inspired me and I hope the inspire you.
“Soon after the cytoskeleton [of the human cell] became a popular subject for research, it was realized that the cellular matrix is connected across the cell surface with the CONNECTIVE tissue system or extracellular matrix”
Which in my mind caused a big shift, not only is what bodyworkers are doing having effects on the gross anatomy it is also affecting the micro anatomy, the cells, the atoms!
This paragraph went on to say
‘In essence when you touch a human body, you are touching a continusously interconnected system composed of virtually all of the molecules in the body linked together in an articulate webwork.”
Damn!
Now, I know this is not new to most of you bodyworking nerds out there, and for me I know I have come across this once or twice. For some reason this is really starting to resonate hard. When I’m touching the hamstrings, I’m also touching the heart as well as all other parts of the body.
“Certainly, for those who use their hands to enhance the functioning of their fellow beings, the ‘free-run’ periods, when allowed to happen without intellectual processing can give rise to moments of profound insight and deep healing.”
Just confirming that when I let go and trust that I know just what to do for the person im working with, that is when I do my best work. I’ve never heard it described as ‘free-run’ before. I’ve always known it as flow and I like both. ‘Free-run’ seems somewhat more romantic!
Do you incorporate any specific energy work in your session? If so, tell me about it in the comments!
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