Soothing Belly Work - Abdominal Sequence

Belly’s don’t get a lot of respect in this world unless they look just a certain way right? We say, “that’s not fair”. It’s time to change that; and Body Wisdom has designed a course to do just that.

Practitioners will be reminded that there is absolutely no reason to feel self-conscious or insecure about the very part of the body that has cradled us gently into existence, can give us the feeling that the world is round and perfect, that we are well, comfortable and satisfied, and that hosts our vital organs and performs tirelessly to serve and nurture our entire being.

Soothing abdominal strokes wind around, slowly working deeper and deeper, taking you to nourishing states of relaxation you never dreamed possible. Sometimes called your Hara or your Core it’s your balance point for dance, martial arts and everyday movement. It is the center of your identity, the connection between lower and upper body and the source of physical and emotional nurture. How important it must be to maintain this area in a state of harmony and balance, yet it’s completely left out in the average massage treatment.

Highlights of this course include:

• Proper abdominal breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system

• A special “Rock to Relax” sequence to gently open and relax your abdomen

• Soothing belly strokes and precision hand techniques to open blocked tissue

• Lymphatic pumping to stimulate vital organ functions and abdominal lymph nodes and detoxify the system

• Special abdominal and organ massage techniques from China

• Self-Massage techniques to massage your organs and enhance your own health

Of course, not everyone wants their belly massaged, but maybe that’s because they’ve never had a good treatment from a talented, caring practitioner with the right attitude and appreciation for this precious part of the body. If you have something great to offer like “Soothing Belly Massage” maybe you’ll change their minds :). We’ve borrowed from Chinese Chi Nei Tsang and blended it with Western bodywork, to create a unique and effective treatment that will surprise and delight even the most ardent belly denier or belly aficionado.

Prerequisites: Therapeutic Massage Level 1 or Equivalent

Course Objectives: At the completion of the course, students will know and be able to:

• Instruct the client in proper abdominal breathing to help balance the parasympathetic nervous system

• Use rocking motions to relax the abdomen

• List cautions and contraindications to abdominal massage

• Apply soothing Western, lymphatic drainage, and Chinese organ massage techniques on the client’s abdomen

• Perform self-massage techniques to enhance self-care