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The Counselor as a leader and advocate

Jose Rizal University
May 19 -21, 2010

Facilatator:
Prof. Lucia O. Bance, Ph.D.
University of Santos Tomas

BIO-PSYCHO SPIRITUAL HEALING THROUGH MERIDIAN

THERAPY
INNER HEALING

Healing Yourself
Healing Others
Compassion Fatigue

HEALTH PROBLEMS REMEDIED FROM FEW DAYS TO SEVERAL

WEEKS OF TRAINING (HIEW,2001)

Frozen shoulders and neck

Fatigue
Insomnia
Infections, e.g. urinary
Anxiety/anger attacks
Migraines
Back, knee and ankle pains
Gastrointestinal problems

CHRONIC AILMENTS ELIMINATED WITH REGULAR MERIDIAN

EXERCISING

Hypertension
Low blood pressure
Diabetes
Ovarian/Uterine problems
Prostate problems
Post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)
Speedy recovery after injures/surgery
Depression
Overweight problems
Aging problems
MERIDIAN HEALING

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

+ Eastern Meditation = Meridian Energy
TCM Medicine for the Heart
Means to calm and harmonize ones thoughts
Healing emotional disturbances

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF HEALING

RELAXATION: Let loose, to let go, loosen oneself
STILLNESS:
peaceful consciousness
Peace is the greatest healer
- Only if the consciousness is still, can the body settle down
into STILLNESS.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF HEALING

NATURALNESS: Humans are part of nature. Harmonizes with

the laws of nature simply to relax, open be at ease and find
peace.

Principles.

ENERGY CHANNELS (MERIDIANS)

- Body has a network-like system of channels or meridians
for the flow of bio-energy (qi).
3 lines downward inner legs to feet
3 lines downward inner arms to finger
3 lines upward from feet to outer legs

SELF REGULATION TECHNIQUES

Manage unhealthy cognition, emotion and behavior
Emotional problems and stressful thoughts are altered using the
bio energy consciousness dynamics
Sterss response is replaced with self-repair response,
homeostasis and healthy physiological functional restored

Meridian Exercises (Qi gong movements)

Chiew and Yap,2001
Penetrates and shift the brain to a more relaxed desirable state of
consciousness --- Positive state of well being, calm and enlightened
mental outlook, physical health and spiritual state --- promoting
health protective resilience.
ENERGY THERAPY

Harness and relax meridian bio energy flow to promote health that
harmonizes body systems.
7 MOVEMENTS
REPLACE TRAUMA AND CONFLICT
PEACE
MOVEMENT 1 FLYING CLOUD HANDS
Energy Effect:
Stimulates energy flow
Flushes out stale energy downward through the hip region
Health Effect:
Uplifts ones spirit
Replace anxiety and depression
Speeds up recovery from illness
STEP 1: HEALING MOVEMENTS

Stand with feet one foot apart. Begin with counting one and
continue to smile.
Raise both hands with arms straight to the front (with min.
strength).. fingers loose and pointed downwards. Pull hands back
below shoulders.
Drop hands.. arms straight. Bend knees. Fell pressure on the
palms and feet only. At the end, fingers point to the front.
MOVEMENT 2 TOUCHING THE JADE BELT

Health Effect:

Cope with indigestion, overweight problems, back pain, and

depression
Stimulates healthy functioning of organs to prevent ovarian and
prostrate problems, urinary and kidney disorders

STEP 2: HEALING MOVEMENTS

Instructions: position feet one foot apart
Raise both hands to the navel level at the sides of your body
Extend your hands forward
Open out your finger using minimum strength.
Turn your palms downwards with fingers hanging loosely
Bring your hands back towards your navel
Move your hands across until they reach the sides of your body
Turn your palms downward and move down at the same time
bending your knees.
MOVEMENT 3: HAPPY HEAVEN, HAPPY EARTH
Energy Effects:
Stimulates energy flow and flushes the dense yin out energy.
Enhances equilibrium and harmony of the bodys energy system.

Health Effects:
The head region and internal organs are cleansed to clear out
dizziness, fatigue, numbness, insomnia and indigestion
Blood flow is enhanced to cope better with diabetes, arthritis,
heart ailments and the immune system is enhances to promote
recovery from chronic problems.
STEP 3: HEALING MOVEMENTS

Stand with feet, foot apart and count one smile

Raise hands straight from sides until both palms touch above
head.
Move pressed hands down in front of forehead opening them
towards your face
Move hands downward with palm facing chest and to lower
abdomen
Move downward bending knees slightly
Sweep arm is big arc stopping on each side of waist
Return to hip level and straighten your legs.

MOVEMENT 4: OH MY PRECIOUS
Health Effects:

Improves nervous system functioning and immune systems to

clear chronic infections in the chest and abdomen
The energy flow treats problems like anxiety, depression,
memory loss and the diseases of aging.
STEP 4 : HEALING MOVEMENTS

One foot apart and count one SMILE

Left hand below your chin with palm downward and right hand
above groin palm upward (energy ball)
Spread feet so that inner sides are at shoulder width with toes
slightly pointing outward. Turn body left and move hands to left
side. Bend left leg to shift body weight on it.
Stop the movement of the lower right hand and continue
movement of the upper left hand.
Lower and drop your left hand, then arch the palm.
Switching position with right palm on top.
Continue with right hand below chin and follow above procedure.

MOVEMENT 5: NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Health Effects:
Releases the trapped energy in the hard to reach tension spots
promoting blood flow and flexibility to strengthen joints, muscles
and the internal organs
STEP 5: HEALING MOVEMENTS

Position feet at shoulder width

Place your left hand across and below your chin with palm
downward and right hand above your abdomen. (as in step 4)
Turn your left upper hand outward and upward. Sweep right
hand down besides right hip

Push both hands slightly to straightened arms

Bring both hands to meet at shoulder level and straighten both
arms sideways
Turn your fingers up stretching your arms and ground your feet.
Return your hands to the front of your body. The hands are
reversed of the starting position.
Follow the same movement to the right side.

MOVEMENT 6: PROSPERITY, HAPPINESS AND LONGEVITY

Energy Effects:
Further relaxes and frees the main hard-to access energy blockages
from head to feet to endure smooth energy flow and flexibility in
the whole body.
STEP 6: HEALING MOVEMENT

Stand with feet shoulder width (as in step 4) . feet firmly

grounded on floor.
Extend both arms out and bend body to sweep forward in a
hugging action
Move the arms upwards and backward toward your forehead and
look up as you sweep your hands backwards
As you strengthen your body, the hands are swept downwards.
Knees are bent forward and backward together with the body
motion.
End with hands dropping to the sides. Feel connection of the feet
on the ground.
Repeat throat/chest region then lower abdomen
MOVEMENT 7 : THE UNIVERSES GIFT OF GOLG

Complete Effects:
Connects all the previous six execises to totally flush down and expel
all disease causing tension energies
Helps the person to be more grounded while stretching the back and
loosening the entire body
STEP 7: HEALING MOVEMENTS

Position feet shoulder width

Cross your fingers locking them in front of your lower abdomen.
Bend your knees in a horse riding stance

Raise your hands to shoulder level below the chin. Continue in an

upward motion, turning your hands outward and upward.
Straighten your legs.
Turn your head to look upward at your hands. Bring your
awareness down to the feet.
Bend forward and downward until your hands face the ground
Turn your palms up and move your hands in a scooping action.
Bend your knees in riding stance (grounding)
Stretch your hands to the sides in a pulling action. Return to
finger locking position.

ENDING AFFIRMATION

Harness poitive energy to amplify beneficial effects of the

exercise
Position your feet close together with heels touching. Clasp
hands touching lower abdomen.
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Flying Cloud Hands

Touching the Jade Belt
Happy Heaven, Happy Earth
Oh My Precious
No Strings Attached
Prosperity, Happiness, Longevity
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