Bodymind Synergy: Integrating the transformative power of mindfulness into massage therapy practice
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11 am - 6 pm Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences 226 West 26th Street, NYC
$125 by 2/5/2012 ($140 after)
The growing popularity of yoga and meditation, along with broad advances in scientific research have put clinical applications of mindfulness at the cutting edge of integrative healing arts practice, transforming how practitioners in a range of fields support patients and clients with: - pain management and injury recovery - anxiety and depression - general stress management and wellness support - preparation and recovery from surgeries; and more
Come learn and practice a range of simple and powerful mindfulness techniques that you can integrate into your massage therapy or other manual bodywork practice.
Learn mindfulness-based centering and grounding techniques for yourself, to: - deepen your capacity to be fully present in your work - strengthen your ability for maintaining healthy energetic boundaries - work with less fatigue and - enhance your effectiveness as a practitioner.
And learn ways to introduce specific mindfulness perspectives and techniques during your sessions, which can help you to: - enhance your rapport with your clients - enhance your client's experience of their session - support treatment outcomes and - make your work easier and more gratifying.
