The Oracle of Aromansse

The Oracle of Aromansse
2014
Services and Learning Opportunities from the Aromansse School
Fall Issue
Reflexology with
Nadia
Experience the proven and
age-old benefits of
reflexology with Nadia.
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Shaman’s
Wisdom with
Ruth
Experience drum-making,
shamanic drumming, Reiki
and crystal singing bowls
with Ruth
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Tropical Yoga
and Retreat
Experience the Aromansse
Yoga and Meditation Retreat
in January 2015 in Nicaragua
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My Collage
… by Alex
New Clues and New Ways to
Experience Healing
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Healing and Body
Work Sessions
Aromansse Services
Aromansse has a number of experienced service providers
and coaches who can help you manage physical, emotional,
and other challenges. They can work with you help you
expand your spiritual experiences to heal and to improve
your lives.
Check out two of our service providers who will help you
have your own experience!
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REFLEXOLOGY:
MORE THAN JUST A FOOT MASSAGE
I am often asked, “What is reflexology”?
My quick
answer is that Reflexology is a foot massage. But my
complete answer is that reflexology is way more than just
a foot massage; it needs to be experienced, not explained.
The Reflexology Association of Canada defines reflexology
as: A natural healing art based on the principle that there
are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears and their referral
areas within zone related areas, which correspond to every
part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of
pressure on these reflexes without the use of tools, crèmes
or lotions, the feet being the primary area of application,
reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps
promote the natural function of the related areas of the
body. ("Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics & Code of
Conduct.")
A BRIEF HISTORY OF REFLEXOLOGY
Many civilizations worked in the feet to promote health. It is
widely believed that reflexology originated in China about 5000
years ago, but there is evidence indicating that it was also
practiced, in some form by the Egyptians, Russians, Japanese
and Indians.
The precursor of modern reflexology was introduced to the
United States in 1913 by William H. Fitzgerald, M.D. (1872–
1942), an ear, nose, and throat specialist, and his colleague, Dr.
Edwin Bowers. Fitzgerald argued that parts of the body
correspond to others and that applying pressure in one area had
an anesthetic effect on other areas and called it "zone therapy".
Bowers would demonstrate this theory by first applying pressure
to the point in a person's hand that corresponded with a specific
area of the face. Then, he would stick a pin into the same area of
that person's actual face without that person feeling any pain.
Reflexology was further developed in the 1930s and 1940s by
Eunice D. Ingham (1889–1974), a nurse and physical therapist
who used zone therapy on her patients. She concluded that since
zones ran throughout the body and could be accessed anywhere,
some areas might be more effective than others. Ingham believed
that the feet and hands were especially sensitive, and mapped the
entire body into "reflexes" on the feet. It was at this time that
"zone therapy" was renamed reflexology.
Reflexology seems to be a mystery to most people. I
always tell new clients that reflexology is the belief that the
feet mirror the body and that by working the feet, you are,
in effect, working the entire body.
Reflexologists believe every part of the body from the
organs and glands to the spine to the sinuses has a reflex
point on the feet and that you can affect these by applying
deep pressure to those points.
Reflexology is done fully clothed with only your feet
exposed and touched so it’s a great modality for anyone
who wants to try bodywork but is uncomfortable receiving
a full body massage.
In my experience, people who have ticklish feet don’t have
a problem receiving a reflexology session either since the
reflex points are not worked on at the surface of the skin.
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REFLEXOLOGY WITH NADIA, CONTINUED ……
A M ODALITY FOR RELAXATION AND SERENITY
SO, DOES REFLEXOLOGY REALLY WORK?
Reflexology can be a very strong medium to enhance
My answer to the question is that different things work for
relaxation and a sense of serenity. It does not work like a
different people. I believe in massage because it works for
body massage.
me personally. I don't think traditional Western medicine
Unlike massage, reflexology is not a manipulation of the
soft tissue. Unlike massage, the thumbs and fingers are
used to apply static pressure during a reflexology session.
The practitioner may manipulate the foot to flex, rotate, or
pivot it onto the thumb or a finger for deeper pressure.
always
works,
either.
Medications
are
constantly
discontinued because in the end, they often do more harm
than good. Surgeons have a reputation of always
recommending surgery, because that's what they do as a
profession.
When the practitioner finds an area that is tender, they
I think that massage therapists, reflexologists, surgeons,
might work that reflex more by taking their thumb and
chiropractors and other health related professionals are the
applying pressure all around that area, and from several
same as all other professional fields: some are great at
different directions and angles to be as accurate and
what they do, and some just aren't. If you go to someone
effective as possible.
who isn't in that profession because they love it, then your
It usually takes several sessions for recipients to notice any
experience might be negative.
difference in how they feel if they have a chronic
If you really want to know if an alternative therapy works,
condition. Relaxation and the feeling of serenity though,
you should try it. Maybe it will work and maybe it won't.
can be achieved immediately.
They key is to go at it with an impartial mind.
Tender areas do not always mean that something is wrong
The human body is a mystery, and every one responds
in the body. Because someone has a tender heart reflex
differently to the outside environment or external
does not mean they have a heart defect. A tender area
stimulus. The only way to know what your body likes is
could be a foot problem too; a bunion, bruise or scar
through experience.
tissue. Tender areas can also show emotional blockages.
So, don't be shy. Put those feet forward and say, "Okay,
Reflexology works with subtle energy flows, revitalizing
I'm game!" If anything, your feet will feel great and you'll
the body so that the natural internal healing mechanisms
have a serene, blissful nap.
of the body can do their own work. When practiced in
conjunction with sound medical advice from your
physician, reflexology facilitates healing.
Keep in mind that a reflexologist is not allowed to
Reference:
http://lmtstephanie.blogspot.ca/2010/03/reflexology-morethan-just-foot-massage.html
diagnose. Only medical doctors are allowed to diagnose.
However, reflexology can provide some clues to support
your understanding of a condition or to flag issues for your
physician.
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Ruth’s Schedule
DRUMMING
Drumming Circle Sunday
October 26 (6:30 pm - 7:45 pm) $20
Drumming Circle Sunday
November 16 (6:30 pm -7:45 pm) $20
Drumming Circle Sunday
December 14 (6:30 pm -7:45 pm) $20
($2.00 Savings for those who bring their
own drum)
Shaman’s Wisdom
Fall is an exciting time for preparing yourself for the cooler days ahead and
the shorter hours of sunshine available to us. We need ways to keep our
energy flowing and promote our body, mind and spirit to work harmoniously.
Here are some exciting ways to connect your physical, mental and spiritual
side through some enlightening classes and special activities with Ruth.
New this fall are the special healing experiences provided by Ruth and Alex,
using the sounds of the wonderful Quartz Crystal Bowls with guided
Meditation. Ruth’s monthly Drumming sessions are starting again in October,
which provide for a unique and wonderful way to connect to the earth’s
energies and bring grounding and balance. Learn to make your own drum and
further acquire shamanic tools through the Shamanism classes here at
Aromansse.
Reiki training is available for those interested in learning a skill to
energetically support healing for yourself and others.
Join us in January for a week-long retreat with four days of Shamanism
teachings, Drumming Circles and Meditations in the heart of Nicaragua, on
the shores of pristine volcanic lake "Laguna de Apoyo". What a beautiful way
to retreat from the long cold winter, while nurturing your soul.
Contact me at Ruth@arromansse.com if you
would like to attend these programs or require
more information on other upcoming ones!
Hope to see you soon!
SHAMANISM
Shamanism 1 - Saturday, October 25
(9:30 am-6:00 pm) $195
Shamanism 2 - Saturday, November
15 (9:30 am-6:00 pm) $195
KARUNA REIKI
Karuna Reiki 1 - Sunday, October 26
(10:00am-5:00pm) $200
Karuna Reiki 2 - Sunday, November
16 (10:00am-5:00pm) $200
Sacred Healing Crystal Bowls
Session - Friday, September 19
(7:15pm-8:15pm) $25
SACRED HEALING
CRYSTAL BOWLS
Sacred Healing Crystal Bowls
Session - Sunday, October 19
(6:30pm-7:30pm) $25
Sacred Healing Crystal Bowls
Session - Sunday, December 7
(6:30pm-7:30pm) $25
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Tropical Shamanism
and Yoga Retreats
Tropical Shamanism and Yoga Retreats with Aromansse
January 3rd to 10th and January 10th to 18th
The cost of the retreat is CAD$1350 (subject to changes in USD
Forex rates), which includes transfers to and from Managua
International Airport, 7 days and 7 nights accommodation at the
beautiful Apoyo Lodge, the cost of the workshop, a mix of raw
vegan and cooked vegetarian breakfasts, lunches and dinners
prepared by Apoyo Lodge’s amazing chef from California.
The cost of flights is not included.
Enjoy the Tropical Shamanism and Yoga Retreats
offered by Aromansse from January 3rd to 10th and
10th to 18th in Nicaragua
For more information on how to register or questions you may
have on upcoming classes contact Alex at 204-995-4580 or at
alexz@aromansse.com
A Clue from My Collage ….. by Alex
During my spring meditation level 1 session, I decided that it was time for me to do a new “collage”
Our collage in level 1 is about cutting pictures and words in magazines that get your attention. It can be a positive or negative feeling that make you stop to
a phrase, a word or a picture. You then know that you have to cut it, put it on the side to later create a bigger art collage that flows for you. You often have
no clue what this all means. I putted my new collage in my breakfast room and every day I looked at it for a minutes of so. One by one the pictures told me
a little story about what I was experiencing at the moment.
In the middle of the collage, I have a big picture of a woman receiving some sort of healing that look like a mix of Catholic exorcism and Voodoo session.
For weeks I had no clue what it could mean. Do I need to travel the world to receive a strange healing?
Then I started to have an obsession with some African Shamanism practice, remembering that I always wanted to visit New Orleans to go meet with some
shamans. Those shamans are using herbs, essences, sounds and affirmations to name a few of their tools to heal their “Patients”.
In the same period of time I received an orchid extract from a Company in Scotland that contacted me years ago to know if I was interested to learn about
and work with them.
Slowly this new puzzle started to make sense; I could perceive a new healing session forming in mind eyes. I decided to play and learn more about all this.
By the beginning of fall, I was ready to try and my first patient came for a personal session. At
the end of the session, I was surprised how much joy and peace was coming out of his energy
body. For few days he was sending me emails about how great he was feeling.
Nov 10th, with Alex Z we delivered our first group healing session. We used 4 different
Orchid essences sprayed over each person, essential oil blends rubbed on specific chakras
and played gong, chimes, drums to bring people to a deep relaxation and an expanded state
of healing.
I would love to call it Voodoo Love but instead we went for “Sacred Sound and Aroma
Healing Session” for the group session and “Egyptian Bliss” for individual private session.
I am happy to have follow my clues from my collage to create a new puzzle then a clear
image of what was next for me. It has been a journey of frustration, healing, learnings but
the most important it was a fun challenge with great gifts at the end. Life is fun if we
decided to look at it this way!
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HEALING AND BODY WORK SESSIONS
Sacred Sound and Aroma Healing
Egyptian Bliss
Our session has the ability to create very powerful
shifts in your energy fields. The main focus is to
assist you along your spiritual path by helping to
realign your energy centers with your higher
purpose.
Egyptian Bodywork is a sacred full body mind and
spirit ceremony. During Egyptian times, this was a
ritual performed in the ancient temples by the priest
and priestesses to prepare one another for their
sacred duties.
Sacred Aroma Orchid elixirs work on the chakra
centers that exist within the etheric body to help in
clearing out karmic energies, healing negative
patterns of past life traumas, breaking up deep seated
wounds of the etheric chakra centers, increasing
ones awareness and enhancing psychic abilities.
In these times, we are bringing the old temple arts
into the modern world, to be experienced by men
and women to awaken their own divinity. Egyptian
Aromatherapy, Sounds and Massage is a gift of
touch and a sacred ceremony that will reconnect you
to your wholeness.
Sacred Healing Sounds Gongs, bells, bowls and
drums bath relax and heal through harmonic
vibrations. Rhythmic drumming automatically
induces Theta state in the brain. Steady beat
connects our human heart with that of mother earth;
the source for inspiration, nurturing and creativity.
You will lie down on a covered table, where your
body will be partially anointed with essential oils.
Powerful healing vibrations soften the barriers
between your current reality and the reality that you
would prefer to experience and it opens the window
for you to discover your next best steps. Gongs will
absolutely soothed, nurtured and grounded you.
Join us for our one-hour session on:
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Sunday November 16th from 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Sunday December 21st from 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Facilitators: Alex Chaligne Zachariah & Alex
Zachariah Chaligne.
Cost: $25
Space is limited.
alex@aromansse.com
Registration
required
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Dress comfortably as you will be lying down and
tuning in to the sounds.
While you will be swimming in the wonderful scents
of Orchid elixirs, you will heal through harmonic
sound vibrations from Gongs, bells, bowls and
drums. In gentle, loving, measured strokes, the body
worker will honour your divine incarnation in form.
Soft music transports you to another time and place.
You may wish to float in timeless eternity.
This sacred ceremony rebalances your energy levels,
increases your circulation and brings full-body
relaxation. It is an experience to be honoured.
Your one-hour Egyptian Bliss Full Bodywork session is
only $75