stancheung75
01-03-2010, 04:10 PM
I'll be doing a workshop for the Maryland Chapter on Thai Yoga Massage.
Other than the activation of the human sen (meridian) lines, energy rebalancing, relaxation, myofascial release, assisted yoga stretching. A very unique point to what makes TYM so special is the emphasis on developing a spiritual bond with the partner and the universe. To do this, it helps to do a pre massage meditation focusing on Metta, or loving kindness.
This ancient meditation, taught by the Buddha himself, brings unconditional love to your Self, your loved ones and even learn to send unconditional love to your least favorite people. Visualizing a beautiful green light around your heart chakra encourages open and encompassing love that leaves you feeling good through and through!
Mettā (Pāli) or Maitrī (Sanskrit) means unconditional and unattached loving kindness. It is one of the ten pāramitās of the Theravāda school of Buddhism, and the first of the four Brahmavihāras. The mettā bhāvanā (cultivation of mettā) is a popular form of meditation in Buddhism, practiced with mindfulness of breath, which provides concentration, so as to prevent the loss of compassion.
sit in a comfortable position with your eyes closed.
bring your attention to your breath
allow your body to relax. If you feel any tension imagine it disappear when you exhale.
Take a deep breath in.
exhale negative emotion anger, self criticism, failure, fear, aggression.
inhale positive energy kindness generosity love compassion forgiveness enter your body
repeat several time till you feel more positive.
focus inwardly on the center of your upper chest.. This is the cent of compassion emotion breath into the point. Feel this energy flow into this area. Direct energy int Metta that radiate from this.
Continue to breath positive energy into the chest. Exhale metta towards the universe.
Wish well to yourself for a few minutes. Feel the energy into center of chest flowing over you.
Direct this feeling toward someone else that you feel very positively to. Form energy into your chest and direct it toward this person.
Direct this feeling of metta toward someone very neutral. someone you don't know that well.
Direct this feeling of metta toward someone you have negative feelings for. Someone you don't like very much.
At first you might feel there is a closure in your chest. a block in breath or energy if this is towards your enemy. Picture this flow is real energy and continue to send it out toward this person.
Begin to expand this flow of energy of loving kindness to friends family and wider contacts.
Now begin to send this flow to the people of your town or city.
Begin to send this flow to the people of your country.
Finally extend this flow of energy to the whole world.
Now gently draw focus to yourself.
Observe the way you feel at this moment.
When your ready gently open your eyes and take in your surroundings.
when your first practice. you might not feel metta right away. Continue to practice and it will grow stronger.
you might find that sending the energy towards the person you feel negative about is too difficult. You might feel a total block. You might want to choose someone else. You'll find the way the emotion and body opens up to this person and it might be easier to go back to original choice. You might notice a difference in the attitude in the person as you continue.
Other than the activation of the human sen (meridian) lines, energy rebalancing, relaxation, myofascial release, assisted yoga stretching. A very unique point to what makes TYM so special is the emphasis on developing a spiritual bond with the partner and the universe. To do this, it helps to do a pre massage meditation focusing on Metta, or loving kindness.
This ancient meditation, taught by the Buddha himself, brings unconditional love to your Self, your loved ones and even learn to send unconditional love to your least favorite people. Visualizing a beautiful green light around your heart chakra encourages open and encompassing love that leaves you feeling good through and through!
Mettā (Pāli) or Maitrī (Sanskrit) means unconditional and unattached loving kindness. It is one of the ten pāramitās of the Theravāda school of Buddhism, and the first of the four Brahmavihāras. The mettā bhāvanā (cultivation of mettā) is a popular form of meditation in Buddhism, practiced with mindfulness of breath, which provides concentration, so as to prevent the loss of compassion.
sit in a comfortable position with your eyes closed.
bring your attention to your breath
allow your body to relax. If you feel any tension imagine it disappear when you exhale.
Take a deep breath in.
exhale negative emotion anger, self criticism, failure, fear, aggression.
inhale positive energy kindness generosity love compassion forgiveness enter your body
repeat several time till you feel more positive.
focus inwardly on the center of your upper chest.. This is the cent of compassion emotion breath into the point. Feel this energy flow into this area. Direct energy int Metta that radiate from this.
Continue to breath positive energy into the chest. Exhale metta towards the universe.
Wish well to yourself for a few minutes. Feel the energy into center of chest flowing over you.
Direct this feeling toward someone else that you feel very positively to. Form energy into your chest and direct it toward this person.
Direct this feeling of metta toward someone very neutral. someone you don't know that well.
Direct this feeling of metta toward someone you have negative feelings for. Someone you don't like very much.
At first you might feel there is a closure in your chest. a block in breath or energy if this is towards your enemy. Picture this flow is real energy and continue to send it out toward this person.
Begin to expand this flow of energy of loving kindness to friends family and wider contacts.
Now begin to send this flow to the people of your town or city.
Begin to send this flow to the people of your country.
Finally extend this flow of energy to the whole world.
Now gently draw focus to yourself.
Observe the way you feel at this moment.
When your ready gently open your eyes and take in your surroundings.
when your first practice. you might not feel metta right away. Continue to practice and it will grow stronger.
you might find that sending the energy towards the person you feel negative about is too difficult. You might feel a total block. You might want to choose someone else. You'll find the way the emotion and body opens up to this person and it might be easier to go back to original choice. You might notice a difference in the attitude in the person as you continue.