August Newsletter

We want to welcome Phaedra Applegate, LMT to our staff of talented therapists. We have been working with Phaedra at our New Life Chiropractic location where she is working hard to be an asset to Dr. Matt's practice as well as for us. She graduated from Sensory Development Institute here in St George and has already proven to have a superior sense of touch and great skills. You can view the profile pages of all our therapists (Michael, Amanda, Cameron, Phaedra, Paul, and Jana) by clicking here. We really need your support in getting out the word about our new location at "The Center" 376 Sunland Drive, Suite 7B (rear) and helping to keep our therapists busy. To that end we are bringing back one of our most popular specials 2 full hour massages for $77.00. We hope you'll partake in this and give all of our new therapists a try..

Thanks Dr Lorann Blaine for her generous donations to the Center. We highly recommend her ESM Seminar being held on August 7,8 & 14,15. For more info go to www.esmseminars.com.

Look for our FREE lecture on "Eliminating Chronic Low Back Pain" on Thursday August 19th at 7pm at The Center.

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Diane Biasi is contributing our article this month: Diane has been a big help training our therapists in the doTERRA Aromatouch protocol. We appreciate all she does to help us grow.

Euphoric, relaxed, energized, de-stressed: these are some of the comments recipients of the Aromatouch technique have used to describe how they felt after an Aromatouch technique session. Eight pure essential oils or oil blends applied on the back and feet help to make this experience possible: Balance , Lavender, OnGuard , Melaleuca, Aromatouch , Deep Blue, Wild Orange and Peppermint meld together for a unique experience.

doTERRA has developed a new oil application technique called the Aroma Touch Technique. It is a clinical approach to essential oil application and a powerful, accessible way for everyone to experience the healing powers of essential oils. The technique was developed by Dr. David K. Hill, a leading expert in essential oils for use for medicinal benefit.

I first learned the AromaTouch technique in a room full of essential oil enthusiasts at the Dixie Center. Dr. Hill taught us the details of each oil used in the technique and why they are in the technique. Then he taught us about the sympathetic response and the parasympathetic response and the four areas addressed by the technique such as stress, toxins, inflammation and balance. By the middle of the day we were ready for our turn on the table. We learned by watching, doing and then experiencing the treatment by a rotation of 3 students with one massage table. If you can imagine a convention sized room with 50 or so massage tables and each of us anticipating our turn. The aroma in the room was intoxicating. The combination of the eight oils creates it own unique smell. It was an incredible experience to be taught by the developer of the technique and to watch so many people react to the treatment. Everyone had a unique response. But, all were benefited and anxious to go home and teach their associates or family members.

As the flu season kicked in I was now armed with a technique that would help sick family members but I also had a technique that I could use for wellness or an aching back after a long trip. Many times last winter I applied the oils of the Aromatouch technique on my eight year old son. When he had a flu virus with a fever, I would apply the eight oils and his fever would drop immediately, sometimes by one point, sometimes more. Most of the time, he would wake up fever free and feeling well and he would go back to school the next day. If he didn’t return the next day, he would return to school within a couple of days when other kids with the same virus were out of school for the week.

My husband is a hard working person physically, and he has some nerve damage. When he is in pain he will apply the oil blend Deep Blue on his knees or neck or where ever he has damage. On severe days, I apply the entire Aromatouch technique on him and he not only sleeps well but feels relief from his ailments. I have been traveling a lot this summer on road trips. When I was traveling alone I would apply the eight oils on my spine before and/or after my drive as far as I could reach on my spine. They helped tremendously to keep me pain free and able to handle a long drive myself. Of course, Michaeal’s massages would help me in between my trips. Sometimes, I would bring him a bottle of the Aromatouch blend for him to apply on my shoulders during a massage.

I have been pleased to teach Michael and his team of massage therapists the AromaTouch technique. It is a great benefit to me to have the service offered on his menu. There are many times when I am too busy to apply it to my husband or times I wish he could apply it to me and was not available. It is a great benefit to our community to have the Aromatouch treamtent being available to all us.

The Aromatouch treatment can be applied as often as necessary to help the body maintain health or to help those with health issues. Athletes benefit from the treatment either before and/or after an event. It can also be applied to the calves as well. I applied it to the back of my mother’s knees last week when she was in severe pain from pinched nerves. She was out of bed in 30 minutes. It can be adapted to add essential oils for a specific need or a therapist can modify the treatment as necessary for individual needs. It would be a great add-on prior to a massage for health maintenance or sore muscles. The massage room would also smell heavenly and benefit you aromatically as well.

Some people like to receive a weekly treatment, some like to have it applied monthly.

The uses of essential oils are vast and represent a well-documented model for improving overall health. Widespread acceptance of essential oils has led many to choose the more natural approach to healing and prevention. doTERRA CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils have been recognized as the most therapeutic oils in the world.

This month add Aroma-Touch to any massage session for half price ($15.00) Try it, You'll love it!

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Interested in using our meeting space at our new location on Sunland Drive.?

Our space can comfortably seat 15 people (or up to 25 people packed in) there is a TV, DVD, VCR for audio/visual presentations. Perhaps you have a group that has outgrown meeting in your living room or are looking for a place to teach a class. Rates for the use of our classroom start as low as $25.00. Let us know if we can serve you.

Space is available for alternative healthcare professionals part-time or full-time. Our massage rooms can easily be used for all body workers, energy workers, counselors etc. whether the use is everyday or once a month, let us know how we can serve you.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Dan Newbold

It pays to enter every month...pass it on!

July Newsletter

We want to welcome Cameron James Taylor, LMT to our staff of talented therapists. We worked with Cameron last year at the Summit Athletic Club and we know well his great work effort and concern for those fortunate to receive his bodywork. Cameron is also excited to take over the position of Massage Volunteer Coordinator for the St. George Marathon, which I held the past 2 years and I'm happy to do everything I can to assist in the success of this event. You can view the profile pages of all our therapists (Michael, Amanda, Cameron and Phaedra) by clicking here. We really need your support in getting out the word about our new location at "The Center" 376 Sunland Drive, Suite 7B (rear) and helping to keep our therapists busy. To that end we are bringing back one of our most popular specials 3 for $99.00. We hope you'll partake in this and give all of our new therapists a try..

Thanks to all that attended our open house. We enjoyed connecting with our and new friends. Remember that meeting space is available at our new location "The Center" and to that end don't miss "Past Lives and Soul Mates" on Tuesday July 20 at 7 pm. The cost of this event is just $4.00. If you would like more information on this event and other classes being held at "The Center" please shoot me an e-mail as we are building a separate mailing list so that I can keep my commitment not to send more than 1 e-mail a month to our health & massage fans.

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Can’t afford a massage but still want to be apart of things? We are in need of a few things for our new location that we will gladly trade for massage. Real or not potted plants, shelves for storage or books, comfortable chairs for our waiting area, we will even consider a partial trade + pay for linen/laundry service. So check your garages and let us know.

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Our Mission Statement:

The therapists' at StGeorgeMassage.com want you to know that there is a difference in the types of
massage available in Southern Utah. Most establishments offer you "Spa Massage" and while this type
of massage is definitely beneficial in helping to reduce stress and helping you relax, it, in most cases,
just doesn't go far enough to address your specific health needs. Whereas, "Therapeutic Massage" ,as
we practice it, is designed to help you achieve your specific wellness goals. Sports massage will not
only help you increase endurance and performance, but always reduces the likelihood of many athletic
injuries. Injury massage helps the body heal and recover more quickly from injury, surgery, and illness.
Structural massage is designed to correct postural and movement imbalances so that we can function
more efficiently with the constant force of gravity. Pre-Natal and Post Natal massage can reduce
stretch marks and make the transitions occurring to both Mother and Child smoother.

These are just a few of the differences of "therapeutic massage" which can have lasting and dynamic
effects. We have created a therapist driven practice where we attract the kind of individual who wants
to continually improve their skills and whose primary concern is for the benefit of those we treat.

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We are proud to announce the addition of couples massage, 4 handed massage, and Aroma-touch therapy to our menu of services. Next month we will highlight how Aroma-touch therapy works and how our sense of smell is an important factor in the healing process.

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Interested in using our meeting space at our new location on Sunland Dr.?

Our space can comfortably seat 15 people (or up to 25 people packed in) there is a TV, DVD, VCR for audio/visual presentations. Perhaps you have a group that has outgrown meeting in your living room or are looking for a place to teach a class. Rates for the use of our classroom start as low as $25.00. Let us know if we can serve you.

Space is available for alternative healthcare professionals part-time or full-time. Our massage rooms can easily be used for all body workers, energy workers, counselors etc. whether the use is everyday or once a month, let us know how we can serve you.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

LeAnn Rohde

It pays to enter every month...pass it on!

June Newsletter

Our newsletter is a little late this month because we have fantastic news for you and wanted to wait until all the details were in place. We are proud to announce the opening of our new “2nd” location. Located at 376 Sunland Drive, Suite 7B . Will be having an open house Thursday June 24 from 4pm to 8pm just for those of you that get this newsletter (we’ll have a public open house in early July). Come join us for free massages and refreshments. Our new facility offers 2 fine massage rooms and a classroom that also doubles as a massage room big enough for couples massage. So come down and join us, get rubbed, refreshed and take a chance on some drawings we’ll have.

This month we are offering couples massage for just $99.00. Also Amanda is offering Hot Stone massages at $20.00 off (just $55.00). Most importantly this month, remember Dad with a massage gift certificates. Call 435 215-3480 to book now!
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Can’t afford a massage but still want to be apart of things? We are in need of a few things for our new location that we will gladly trade for massage. Real or not potted plants, we need folding tables for our classroom, shelves for storage or books, vinyl lettering or other signage, comfortable chairs for our waiting area, we will even consider a partial trade + pay for linen/laundry service. So check your garages and let us know.

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My friend John:

Some of you have been clients for several years, and over that time we have become friends. I deeply care about your health and value your patronage, often I work on entire families and that makes it hard not to get close.

So the other day, I ran into John only to hear that he recently had been hospitalized. My immediate reaction was, “why didn’t you call me? I would have come to see you.” In my experience there is nothing worse than a stay in the hospital. It’s especially worse for us guys, as any wife will tell you we revert to a 6 year old when we are sick. Massage is being used all over the world to bring comfort to those in hospice settings. The power of touch should never be underestimated. Neo-Natal units seek volunteers to do nothing more than to touch and hold premature babies who are confined to incubators. Studies have shown remarkable increases in weight gain for those infants who are gently caressed and touched (even if the touch is with rubber gloves, the intent is communicated). Unfortunately, in todays corporate setting we have gotten away from the personal touch that was part of hospitalization. I can remember the days when a nurse or candy-striper would give an alcohol rub or a gentle massage. This was an important part of speeding a persons recovery or for preventing bedsores. Like elsewhere in medical care, personal touch has been replaced by machines or devices, but it’s not just the same nor is it as effective except on the accounting department’s spreadsheet.

Even though massage is contraindicated when a person is on blood thinners or on pain medication. A skilled therapist can adjust to a doctors orders and provide beneficial touch that can aid recovery and shorten healing time. Although most people think of massage only as an important step to maintain health, I thought it important to remind you of the power of healing touch. The effect of massage on the immune system by aiding the lymphatic system in its role of removing toxic materials, such as virus, heavy metals, waste for cell rebuilding; has been established as dramatic. Unlike blood flow which is pumped through the circulatory system by the heart, the lymphatic system relies on movement and muscle contraction to move these toxins from the cell into the lymph nodes where these substances are processed before being released into the blood stream where they can be chemically detoxified by the liver and eliminated by the kidneys by being processed into urine. So if we are bed ridden or become less active as we age, massage becomes an important substitute for muscle movement (exercise) in helping the flow of lymph in the body. This doesn’t mean you can cancel your gym membership and schedule a massage in place of exercise, but let’s face it when we are sick, or as we age; we can lose muscle mass or important muscle function. Therefore, massage is an important partner along with exercise in maintaining muscle function and in restoring health by its important effect on bolstering the immune system and speeding the healing process.

Bottom line, you get sick, call me and with you doctor’s permission, we’ll work to reducing pain, restoring function, and back to normal.

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I want to thank all of you who supported us and visited us at our booth during May’s What Women Want it was great to reconnect with so many of our friends.

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Interested in using our meeting space at our new location on Sunland Dr.?

Our space can comfortably seat 15 people (or up to 25 people packed in) there is a TV, DVD, VCR for audio/visual presentations. Perhaps you have a group that has outgrown meeting in your living room or are looking for a place to teach a class. Rates for the use of our classroom start as low as $25.00. Let us know if we can serve you.

Space is available for alternative healthcare professionals part-time or full-time. Our massage rooms can easily be used for all body workers, energy workers, counselors etc. whether the use is everyday or once a month, let us know how we can serve you.

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We are looking for name for our new center that will project our mission of health and success in life and growth in knowledge and in our potential. A name that projects the energy of happiness and fulfillment though unlocking the secrets of life’s purpose. Got suggestions?

Classes will begin again in July in Dream Interpretation, Name Power, Aromatherapy and more… look for class schedules in next months newsletter.

This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Deborah Booth

April Newsletter

Stgeorgemassage.com and New Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center welcomes Amanda Empey, LMT to our massage staff. I recently came to the realization that in order to grow my massage practice I needed to grow some new hands. Well, Amanda is those new hands. She has a great enthusiasm for bodywork and is eager to learn from each and every massage she does. By adding her to out staff we are now able to provide service to you seven days a week and more hours per day. If it’s been a while since you have had a massage, we hope you give Amanda a try. Don’t worry, I won’t be cutting back on my availability and together we plan on bringing you more services than eve before.

This month we are offering Employee rate to everyone. Whether you come to Amanda or to Michael, you can have a great hour long massage for just $40.00 (a $20.00) savings. Call 435 215-3480 to book now!

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“Home Remedies” That really work! is the topic of a FREE lecture we will be doing this month, presented by New Life Wellness Center.
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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Mary Beller

March Matchness

March Newsletter
This month cut out coupons, whip out your Dixie Direct, bring in your massage membership. We will simply match any current massage offer from any licensed massage therapist here in St. George. Dollar for dollar we want you to experience what is hands down (pun intended) the best massage in Southern Utah.

“The Aura & Energy Balancing” a one day mini-seminar is Saturday March 20 from 12 pm (noon) until 4 pm at Mojo Underground Dixie Commons 1644 South Dixie Drive. Workshop is $10.00 (pre-registration recommended) for more information click here

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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

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What is the Aura?

Recently, I was watching a “Universe” episode on the National Geographic channel that was on the planet Jupiter. In it was a description of the immense energy fields that are produced by Jupiter (quite different than gravity or magnetic fields) that reach far out to space and would be deadly to space explorers on the near moons. Earth has similar fields that protect us from the cosmic rays produced by our own Sun but let in the beneficial elements of life giving sunlight. The inter-reaction of these rays and the field are what cause the dazzling light shows in the arctic regions known as the “Aurora Borealis”. similarly, all lifeforms that have any mass also produce energy fields. We can be aware of these energy fields but it takes practice and training to sense them on more than just the instinct level.

And there is no doubt we have instincts that sense energies around us. These senses can even stimulate physiological responses in us such as the danger response that causes the hairs on the back of our neck to stand up, yes, just like a cat or growling dog; this is a natural “flight or fight” response we get that triggers the Arrector pili muscles in the hair follicle to contract giving us goosebumps. We have catch phrases that describe this reaction (ie: he gives me the creeps’ or heebie jeebies or willies) because it’s a common experience to all people whether or not you pay attention to it. We also have slang for positive responses just as good vibrations (vibes), warm fuzzies, euphoria, giddiness; all over which are responses to hormones and chemicals in our body that are triggered by responses from external stimuli that we “sense”.

Ancient cultures and traditions have identified these energies with names like Qi or chi (or Ki in Japan), Chakras, Kundalini, halos. In the books by Carlos Casteneda, the Yaquai Indian shaman Don Juan describes the energy that surrounds human as a luminous egg. The Aura is just another such name to describe this natural phenomena. It never ceases to cause me to wonder how much wisdom the ancient people gathered about the world around us because the didn’t have TV to distract them. In our modern world we rely more on technology than our senses to shape our perception. In some cases this is a blessing but more often it is a handicap. _________________________________________________________
This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Mary Rafail

Happy Valentine

February Newsletter
This is the month to let someone know that you love them. For the entire month my Valentine specials are a full hour massage with aromatherapy for just $44.00. You can double someone’s pleasure by buying TWO for $77.00. Purchase online here.

Thursday night “Dream Interpretation” classes are on in full swing. If you like to join us, it’s 7 pm at New Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center” Classes are free to the public.
We are planning a mini-seminar in March on “Auras”, let me know if you have an interest in this and we’ll make sure you are informed once the class date has been set up.

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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

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Treating Foot Pain

The feet are unique and complex in design. I often call them the “drainage grates” of the body because with so many bones, muscles and tendons in the feet; often we have swelling and pain because so much collects in this area because of working against gravity and the dense maze of tissue. You may not know that the major veins of the legs actually have valves similar to the heart valves to help return the blood supply to the torso just because it needs a little extra push to counteract the effects of gravity.
The more time you spend on your feet the more you stretch out the tissues from body weight. The feet are built to distribute your body weight and uses a series of arches to help you balance and mechanically push off and absorb the shock of weight coming down. When this system works correctly it provides a tremendous foundation for the proper function of the skeleton and the muscles. However, it doesn’t take much to break down this system. Stub a toe, an ingrown toe nail, poorly fitting shoes all can cause us to redistribute our weight (maybe even a limp) which throws the entire body out of whack. Unfortunately, in our society we y custom have a poor relationship with our feet. We rarely go around barefooted (unless you’ve adopted the Japanese custom of leaving your shoes at the front door) and we typically abuse our feet until they scream out for attention.
Plantar Fasciitis: is a condition of heel and foot pain caused primarily by an inflamed plantar tendon which runs the entire sole of the foot, over the base of the heel and connects to the Achilles tendon. The most common symptom of this condition is extreme pain the first steps you take in the morning. Eventually, the pain lessens as you continue to move about and work out the tissue. This was common for me when I worked as a retail sales clerk at the mall and had to stand for hours. My feet ached all through my shift and I was constantly shifting my weight. First thing I did when I got home was kick off my shoes and sometimes soaked my feet, but the worst was the next morning when I woke up and got out of bed. I could barely stand and it felt like I was walking on broken glass. Sound familiar?
Remedy: the key is to lessen the effects of overnight inflammation. As we sleep the body attempts to repair damage and injury. The problem is that the body will sometimes overreact and we get swelling because the bodies defenses are throwing tissue to the effected area in an attempt to repair damage. But the inflammation and the pain associated with it, can often be incapacitating ,which is because the body is trying to force us into a “rest” mode. It would be ideal if you could take a break and give the body the time it requires to repair itself, but understandably, it’s back to work the next day.
So the first action is reduce the swelling that occurs when we sleep. For at least 20 minutes before bedtime, rest with you feet elevated above your heart. This is to reduce the effects of gravity and to lessen the amount of blood pressure needed to push the blood back to the heart. Now I’m not a big fan of using ice except in first aid to immediate new trauma. Most people find the numbing, stinging effect of ice hard to tolerate so probably wouldn’t use ice if I recommended it. However, I am a fan of using “cold” to reduce swelling by slowing down the body’s metabolism. So a good compromise is to take 2 towels and soak them in cold tap water and then to wrap them around the feet and ankles while you elevate them. Most people can tolerate this for the entire 20 minutes. It may even feel good and take away the burning sensation your tired “dogs” may have.
What this treatment does is to slow down the bodies defensive reaction so that it doesn’t throw as much tissue (fluids and such to support new cell growth), therefore, it reduces the swelling and pain that occurs the next morning. Warning! Avoid heat treatment as heat can increase the amount of inflamation.
Reflexology and other types of foot massage assist the healing process. Massage helps to break up toxins that adhere to the bones and tissues that can eventually cause joint malfunction. The feet have as many nerve endings as the hands and in most cases are starved for positive attention. Just as the chinese used to bind the feet of little girls so they remained small and couldn’t grow, it’s hard to believe some of the misshapen feet I see on my female clients from the shoes we force our feet into for the sake of fashion. So we not only ignore our feet but often abuse them. It is no wonder then that we have so many elderly using walkers and powerchairs. Remember to treat your feet as if you want to keep them your entire life.

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Jamie Sears

Welcome 2010!

January Newsletter
As I approach this new year and want to continue to build on the positive changes I’ve made in coming to New Life, I ask myself how to attract the right kind of clients so I can do the most good? The answer is that my best clients have been refer
red by existing clients. To encourage and reward this, our special this month is “Refer a friend-get a massage“. Sim
ple, you send me a new client, they get a massage (even at an employee or senior discount) and you get a massage certificate of equal value. Just give me the chance to get “my hands (pun intended) on them” and the rest takes care of itself!
I’ll even give you a free massage for every gift certificate you buy for a friend (gift certificate issued to a specific person over 18 and local resident) who has never been to us before. You already know how great your massages are, so help a friend feel healthier this year.

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Remember the Employee and Senior special rates are still available through me. Always make sure you call me at 435 215-3480 to book your appointment.

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What do you Dream? part four

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Good news! Dream Interpretation classes begin Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm on January 21 here at New Life Chiropractic & Wellness Center. These classes will be free to the public and will be part lecture/part workshop. Space is limited so make sure to contact me to sign up. Don’t worry if you can’t make every class because each one will be loaded with new information and fun to participate in.
Now to our final installment in the Dream series.
I’m going to share with you a couple of simple techniques that will make it easier to remember and program your dreams. Like many of us, you awake and remember only fragments of a dream. Perhaps you’ve even tried a dream journal but your notes are fragmentary and maybe even incoherent (you were probably still have asleep when you made the notes and they seemed to make sense at the time). You know there are important details in your dream but they quickly fade from memory. This first exercise is designed to create connectivity between the time you fall asleep and awaken.
*begin by repeating to yourself that you will clearly remember your dreams that come during this sleep period. Make sure TV’s, radios, music is off because auditory stimulation can greatly affect your dreams and may even implant suggestions (maybe that’s why you just had to buy a Sham-Wow or George Foreman Grill because you left the infomercials running all night while you slept). You can choose to set a pad of paper and pen on your bedstand to record and dreams you have. Have a glass of water ready and drink only half of it as you turn off the light and lie down to sleep. (Note: this exercise works best when you DON’T have to rely on an alarm to wake you. Try this during afternoon naps or on weekends when you are not a slave to the clock.) Upon waking, before you turn on a light or even attempt to write anything down, finish the other half of the glass of water. What you are doing is a little programming that this the transition between waking and sleep states is a fluid, connected period with now abrupt breaks. When something is smooth we see it as one activity rather than broken up chapters. You are programming your memory to be able to retrieve the dream because you are filing it in an orderly fashion because you dreamt with intent. Over time you will be able to remember dreams clearer because you are in control and they no longer scatter like roaches when the lights come on.
*when I was a child, I loved to weave my dreams and linger in that state between awake and asleep when the dreams began but I was still aware. Being a product of the TV generation, even a four and five years of age I can remember doing things like blinking my eyes to “change the channel” if I didn’t like the dream that was percolating from my unconscious. I can remember doing this many times until I found my happy dream that I could follow into sleep. As adults we get so caught up in time issues and such that we forgot how to have fun with sleeping. So this technique focuses on fun and it’s simply this; tell yourself what you want to dream. This works best for a nap especially if it’s on the couch or even a hammock as long as we are not in our normal place for sleep. When we sleep in bed we sleep deeper because subconsciously we are in a place that we feel safest and because we are letting the body take over to regenerate cells and heal tissue. When we nap in the easy chair or someplace NOT our “night time nest” we tend to sleep just a little less deep. Like the cat sleeping with a eye half opened, part of us stays alert because of instincts we have for self-preservation. Therefore since you are sleeping a little lighter you can use this time to order up a dream and stay a little more in control. Pick something you enjoy, a beach vacation, a romance, a picnic watching clouds go by. If you don’t like the direction the dream is going, try changing the channel or if you don’t like the way the dream is ending, try rewinding and choosing a different ending. Make it fun!
I urge you to employ some simple self-hypnosis techniques which is nothing more than stating to yourself that the sleep you experience will be healing, restorative, and refreshing. Tell yourself before each sleep that you WILL remember clearly those things that occur in your dreams that can aid you and help you be more aware.
In our classes we will share even more techniques and I hope that those who come will be able to share dreams with others so that we can all grow. No matter what you believe, no matter what your age, no matter what your health or background is; we all share the fact that we dream. Very little time is spent on this yet it involves almost one-third of our time on this world. It doesn’t take an expert to unravel your dreams, you are already an expert. If a person was a plumber for 8 hours a day for 40 years, would you consider them an expert? Well if you do the math, you’ve done enough dreaming in your life for ample experience, so isn’t tie to WAKE up the expert dreamer in you?

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This month’s drawing winner for a free hour massage is

Lacy Williams