Showing posts with label healing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healing. Show all posts

Saturday, February 07, 2015

A Chest full of Healing

This week I taught a meditation to such a beautiful soul.


He said he felt blocked in his second chakra area ... he pointed toward his sacrum on the low back area.  He mentioned that it felt like he had a 'steel chest' locked there; somewhat like a magician's box. 


I asked him if he'd ever given himself the key to open the chest?  He said he didn't know where it was or how to get to it.


I talked to him about second chakra foods (2nd chakra vibrates to the color orange so ....anything orange like sweet potatoes, apricots, oranges, yes even orange smarties are OK)  and gemstones (using amber to help with healing).  And then I walked him through a chakra meditation I made up on the fly to get inside the chest (I love creating things on the fly sometimes as you can be so surprised by what you can come up with & often wonder where it comes from!)


Anyhow I took him to a place where I gave him a key to open the chest.  He made a sound.  I wasn't sure if he was crying or laughing.  I kept talking.  Inside the chest I placed a piece of paper folded with a message to help him along his path.


Afterwards he asked me if I heard him laugh.  I had to admit I heard something.


He told me when the chest opened he had taken a flame thrower and began to blast the contents of the chest.  When I said there was a piece of paper in there he had to quickly save the paper!  LOL


We laughed so hard.


It was amazing & I'm so grateful to have helped be a part of this man's healing journey.


Have a great week
Tam
x


PS. I'm off to eat some smarties


Thursday, January 22, 2015

Yoga etiquette and healing tears

Wow what a week it's been.  I cried twice.


Both times it was from students or clients sharing how much they love my classes. 


Sometimes as a teacher you wonder if you have it all together and question if you are even close to getting through to the students. 


Both times I said to them, "Don't make me cry!"  Didn't work though... those healing tears were there on the surface and needing to come out.


I was challenged this week also - I too had teachers.


For example for the first time ever I had three people leave one of my classes.... The first probably shouldn't have come in the first place she had an injury.  The second left because she didn't want to be late for lunch and in hindsight realized it was unnecessary to leave.  The third is new to yoga and simply followed the others.


It brought to mind some things to revisit as far as yoga etiquette goes....


1)  If you have to leave early tell the teacher before the class begins or at the very least wait for a good opportunity to do so.


2) If you are leaving because you feel uncomfortable - know this is the best time to STAY in the class. Why?  It's an opportunity for you to observe yourself in a setting you wish to flee from.  Instead of leaving observe your reactions... watch your mind.  With this laser-point of focus you may learn something about yourself .... maybe you'll even have a mental breakthrough on how you act when you are challenged off of the mat.


2)  When arriving to class (particularly if you are late) undo any Velcro outside before coming into the yoga space or leave it until the class starts.... do not let it rip during savasana.  People complain a lot about that one!


3)  Chatting before class for me is fine - some teachers wish silence.  I realize yoga is a social event for some... just keep it quiet.  Some students don't really care to hear about what you ate before class, idle gossip or how your bathroom reno is going.  Remember.... Whisper's work wonders.


4)  If you came to a class and the teacher is guiding you in one direction don't do your own thing.  It is distracting for the others.  I personally don't have an issue if you need to stretch or move in a way the rest of us are for a moment.  However there are many others in the room that are concentrating and find your in-attentive "I'm doing my own thing because I want to" way to be distruptive.  Especially if you do this for the entire class... makes us wonder why you came to class in the first place?


5)  Drinking water... ah those crinkley, snappy water bottles.  Essentially if you are dehydrated fine ....drink.  But overall you won't see water in most gentle yoga classes.  Best to drink it before or afterwards to keep the heat in the body - aiding you to burn off those nasty toxins.


Just some food for thought.


I adore my job and am so grateful to be able to help people achieve their goals - be that mentally or physically.


Namaste
Tam
x


PS.  I also realize no one can "make you cry" you do that to yourself.  Only you are in charge of you - let's emo-on (insert high five) shall we? 

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Third eye

I had such an amazing time yesterday teaching Reiki Level 1.  I adore this class, modality and even more enjoying how other's excitement blasts open when they learn how to use Reiki. For those that don't know Reiki is a Japanese relaxation technique; when the body is relaxed it heals itself.  You can check out more if you want on my site http://www.reikiandyoga.com


At the beginning of the class we do a grounding meditation.  It's a really simple one which takes you into an open field, you find a place to sit down and relax and connect with Mother nature.

As I was guiding the one student I had my eyes closed, talking away - teaching the meditation and doing it myself also.  As soon as we got to the portion of walking in the field I saw the woman clearly in front of me wearing a maiden's dress, smiling, laughing and spinning in a circle.  She looked so happy.  It was as clear as day.

It was rather odd as this is the first time something like this has happened.  I never normally connect with someone during a meditation - not this way....seeing her so clearly.  When we finished the meditation I shared this with her.

She then shared that this is her favourite meditation to do is imagine herself spinning in an open field!

The synchronicity of the entire day was incredible.  I felt so blessed.  I was also really happy about how open my third eye was on this day.

I have had maidens on my mind lately though so maybe that's why my brain put her in those specific clothes.

Did you happen to see my Healing Goddess Calendar over on Etsy... here's the cover of one:


The first one I was in ink - which I chose to keep black and white figuring people could add their own colour to it:


Aren't they cute?  I love them all.  

Speaking of cute you should see the little birds I've been playing with in watercolour!  So adorable.   I love them also.  I'll have to wait and post them at a later date though as I've made a few for Yule presents so I don't want anyone having a sneak peek!

Wishing you the best week - happy planning for the holidays,
Tam
x

PS.  Remember "Failing to plan, is planning to fail." ~Allen Lakein or as my Dad says, "If you don't have a plan, you'll get there." (Meaning.. no where! LOL)     










Monday, September 29, 2014

About to get real

This is a theme I've seen presented again and again this fall.  I keep watching people and having conversations with folks who are so super focused on what is happening around them.  They are spending little time looking inwardly.  This is where all of the answers to the questions are... inside of you. 


I know this sounds cliché and we've heard it for years but it's so true.  It's like the quote I posted over on TLC Services Facebook page the other day:


"Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don’t have to like it—it’s just easier if you do.”
 ~Byron Katie


So all of those folks you've been spending your time focusing on, thinking of and talking about - how many of them do you think are doing the same for you?  I'll answer that... none (ok, we can cut them some slack maybe a few).  But for the most part the world is not sitting back worrying for you or about you.

Isn't it time you started?  All of these things are happening through you for a reason.  It's about time you start paying attention.


Focusing your energies on who said what or who is doing whatever has nothing to do with you.   You came to this planet to work on yourself so why my friend are you not doing exactly that?


So yeah this shit just got real - it's time to stop wasting your precious life moments on everyone else and bring the focus back to where it belongs ...............you.


Much love,
Tam
x


PS. And you know what they say.. if everything is a mirror showing ourselves what to work on then I'd say I've got some work to do too.


Lucy?......I'm home!

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Planning

Here is a journal page I just started last night - love the beginnings of this Owl.... now I have to decide what medium I'm going to complete it with.


Below is a journal of so many possibilities!  The left hand side of the page is one of my favourite Rainer Maria Rilke quotes from his Letter's to a Young Poet .  I just read the whole thing yesterday and highly recommend it.  I definitely need to re-read it again as there were so many nuggets of wisdom in there.  Here is the quote with more to it....

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke


And here's one from last week that was fun (and really messy)!   Food and art.... the messier, the better I say!  LOL

The right hand side quote is... 
"There is a seed of peace, joy , love and wisdom in each of us." ~Iyanla Vanzant


Thursday, April 17, 2014

Bloom where you are

This is one of my handmade art journals.  It's created using old Christmas cards.  I think I showed the journal to you here:  http://fullfillyourdestiny.blogspot.ca/2013/12/new-year.html

So the backgrounds are all complete now I'm enjoying seeing what is blooming on the pages.  The bird in this one was clearly there.  I adore it's face.  I added the girl separately - she's so cute too!  
Overall I was super happy with the results of this one. 



I keep bouncing back and forth between this small journal and the 27 x 22 cm book.  I'm still a newbie at this so I'd say what I'm finding is the smaller pieces are more appealing to me.... besides, I'm really enjoying the 'wetter' pages so I can get well into the acrylic's and not use the inks or even watercolour for that matter some other's mainly use.  I guess that's how we find our way! 

Hoppy Easter weekend to those who celebrate
Much love,
Tam
x

Friday, February 14, 2014

❤ Happy Days

❤ Happy Valentine's Day all! ❤ 

I wish you love not only today but everyday!

Here is a journal page I did to send love and remember to trust the universe.  Isn't it funny that we sometimes believe that we know better than it does?  We have to trust we are always being guided even through the tough times. It can be challenging to remember that no change will occur until we are placed under some form of stress to allow for transformation and change.  So allow the tough times to be your opportunity to grow.  

This page was fun to create... feel the healing energy coming your way when you look at it!

I'm not sure why Blogger flipped this picture but apparently the Google-Gods want it this way....

Here is the left side of the page - it's my hands layered underneath there.  The red heart is a card which I wrote "I love you" in it when you flip it open... forgot to snap that for you though!


Here is the right side.  I placed Reiki symbols all over using my gel pen.  Love those things!  Told you I'd be sending along healing energy ... feel that?  Lots of love your way.  Enjoy!


Have a very happy time today and always,
❤ Tam
x


Thursday, January 30, 2014

Being Wize enough to know

Sometimes it's easy for us to remember what it is we truly know.  Other times we question our sanity and wonder if we know anything at all?  When I was in my 20's there wasn't telling me much of anything - I believed I knew it all.  Now with the addition of 20 years I'm not sure I know anything really!  LOL

This journal entry came about to remind myself to work with the information that is known and leave the rest until such a time it also is known...





PS.  I adore how this owl turned out.  It's so adorable!

PPS.  It's also my first time using Gel medium (the tree) and the patchwork on the owl's wings/feet


Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Happy Renewal Year

This year I've come across many people who are picking one word to infuse the year with. 

My word for this year is 'renewal'.

I like the thought of being renewed or refreshed.

And after how 2013 went I'm ready for it!

If you could pick one word what would it be?

PS.  Drawing back the curtain on my art journal entry from 01/03 called "Surrender Love" enjoy:




PPS.  I'm finding the backgrounds have pictures that are jumping at me asking to be born!  It's amazing.  This dragonfly had to come out.  I love it!  It inspired me to paint this little sweetie on canvas:

 

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

The Alkaline Myth & Hype- The Acid-Alkaline Truth Exposed

A little more serious of a post for today - but I really believe people need to watch this! 

A store around my town is currently selling Alkaline water which some of my students are drinking.
It's really important that we educate ourselves before we 'buy' into some of the commercial products
available.






Our health is our first wealth - be good to yourself and keep in mind all things in balance.
Sending you much love & healing,
Tam
xo

PS.  Enjoy the Civic long weekend if you are in Ontario!

PPS.  Here's a link of me teaching a breathing technique which will help you.  Check it out if you wish:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsqvrYoXluU

Monday, May 13, 2013

Letting go & Self love



Sometimes when we let go we have to visualize ourselves releasing whatever is holding us back. This truly is one way to help us develop unconditional self love for ourselves.

Wishing you all the best!
Namaste,
Tammy

PS. Here's the poem I was talking about, Derek Walcott's Love after love:

Love After Love

The time will come when,
with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door,
in your own mirror and each will smile at the other's welcome,
and say, sit here. Eat.

You will love again the stranger who was your self.
Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart to itself,
to the stranger who has loved you all your life,
whom you ignored for another,
who knows you by heart.

Take down the love letters from the bookshelf,
the photographs, the desperate notes,
peel your own image from the mirror.
Sit. Feast on your life.
~Derek Walcott

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/derek_walcott

Above all else May you feast on your life! x

Monday, January 15, 2007

Cancellations

Sorry about the cancelled classes today. By 9:30 this morning, I had already received the calls to cancel. I did venture out and the main roads we not all that bad. However, the side streets were still very slippery. Especially with the continued freezing rain it was most likely best we all stayed at home and enjoyed more time with our families, or created space for other things.

I personally found an amazing free ebook. The 5 minute facelift. This book which you can download to your computer is an excellent little resource and shows facial exercises you can use. I'm not sure it will prevent aging, but it definitely works, I've tried one of the techniques already and my throat muscles are feeling things they haven't in years. That's only with one day of trying! You can find the book here at: http://www.edensong.com/ebookshealth.htm

ps. The owner also offers other free ebooks on health and healing. So far, they look good.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Soul recipe

A few days ago I posted a receipe given to me by my Iridologist. It has such great healing properties. Today, while surfing the net I came across another free Recipe book. It is a great one to read as it contains recipes for living a fullfilling life. Cindy Cashman, the author has put this free ebook together so well; there's appetizers, sauces, main dishes and desserts. Consider it like Chicken Soup for the soul....

Recipes for the Heart

ENJOY! (I know I'm going to.)
Tammy

PS. It's great to see so many of you back to class this session. It feels good for me too! If I haven't said it to you yet Happy new year btw

Friday, January 05, 2007

Dressing

I normally do not post recipes and the like yet this one tastes far too good to keep all to myself! This salad dressing recipe comes from my iridologist and is a wonderful tasty treat. Although she didn't give me the exact amounts, you can adjust it to your own liking:

Lemon Juice (lots of it)
Basil
Fresh Garlic
maple syrup
Olive Oil

Beyond the healing benefits of garlic and basil, this home made dressing seems to help clear phlegm from the body....a good one to keep on file! You can make enough for one meal, or in larger quantities as it keeps in the fridge for one month!

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Told you so

Ok, so I have proof today that healing is not always an easy feat. Here's an example...today someone in my experience was steering from the truth. Obviously it bothered me, otherwize I wouldn't be blogging about it tonight. I hestitate to even give this any more energy, although it seems to fit into the previous post so, here it goes....

Why do people feel the need to be evasive about the truth?

If it is to not hurt someones feelings, then (even though I may disagree) I get it. However, when the lie is based on an obviously manipulation I really do not understand it. Is it just because I do not manipulate? Or maybe, its because I do not lie? I don't know.

What I do know is this ....
*this individual has definite issues!
*I will not focus on this which brings me down - as I am knowledgeable enough to know I do not wish more of the same.
*I am truthful 99% of the time

Regardless, I am releasing this and cancelling out any further lessons on manipulation and lies. I am surrounded by truth! Do you hear that universe? TRUTH! (you really must be soooo careful!)

On a much more positive note, someone told me today, they thought I am only 28 years old! How great is that??? LOL

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Healing Journeys

I received an email yesterday from one of my distance clients. One of the things he said to me was very curious, "I wish healing was as easy as you make it out to be."

Whoa! Is this the impression I left him with? As you well know sometimes the written word does not translate as well as a face-to-face conversation. Maybe I didn't get through to him clearly.

We can take two points of view on this; one from personal experience and the other from knowing that our thoughts create our reality.

From personal experience, my healing journey has been far from easy. To quote Jerry Seinfeld,

"Life is truly a ride. We're all strapped in, and no one can stop it. As you make each passage from youth to adulthood to maturity, sometimes you put your arms up and scream, sometimes you just hang on to that bar in front of you. But the ride is the thing. I think the most you can hope for at the end of life is that your hair's messed, you're out of breath, and you didn't throw up."

As it was explained to me when I was dealing with depression and some serious layers of healing, "If you want to find peace, happiness and harmony, you have to do the work." The transformation has been painful as I'd imagine the shift from a catepillar to a butterfly might me. Although, I'm not sure anyone has ever asked the butterfly?

The second view point we could use is Abraham thinking. If we focus on how hard and challenging healing is, then it will most certainly continue to be. I really must apologize to this individual for leaving the impression that healing is as simple as waving a magic wand. But then again, if we allow our thinking to change, maybe it is?

"Your wish is my command." ~The Universe
From the film The Secret www.secret.tv