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THE HEALING ART of THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS by Gina Tricamo, M-HYT 2 Corinthians 7:1 Lets make a clean break with everything or anything that defiles or distracts us, both within and without. Lets make our entire lives fit, and holy temples for the worship of God. Ephesians 4: 16 His very breath and blood flows through us, nourishing us so that we grow up healthy in God, robust in Love! Definition of Therapeutic and Application: Therapeutic A medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieves pain; something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease, pain and/or discomfort. The act of caring for someone through gentle healing hands and curative powers. Audio English.net Application the act of applying (sincere hard efforts) to a particular purpose. To preserver; diligent effort or concentration for the sole purpose healing Word English Dictionary Discussion: We have been cloaked with the armor of God through our Holy Yoga Masters studies as each session has been a gleaning from the sacred scriptures, the study of in-depth educational materials, and the sharing of our belief values of a Christ-centered therapeutic yoga practice. We have made the commitment to remain steadfast this past year in order to be fully present, physically and mentally, as God continues to reveal His plan for us, and prepare our unique spirits to receive the fullness of His purpose as Holy Yoga Therapists. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.(NLT) I know what I am doing. I have it all planned out plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. (MSG)
To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment To have confidence; trust A wish or desire accompanied by confident expectation of its fulfillment In Christianity, the theological virtue is defined as the desire and search for a future good, difficultbut not impossible to attain with God's help
Definition of FUTURE The indefinite time yet to come Something that will happen in time to come A prospective or expected condition, especially one considered with regard to growth, advancement, or development.
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Jerry Baysinger, Pastor and Healer, shares his testimony of Calling in the Name of Jesus through hands-on prayers and healing: The Lord Jesus called me to a healing ministry in 1993. Through the years Ive had opportunity to speak to many ministers and read many books about healing, but most spoke about praying for the sick, and it didnt seem to produce a great percentage of results. It made me wonder why all these prayers werent getting the sick healed. Most of my Bible study is spent in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Why? Because I want to know how Jesus did things, and what He taught His disciples to do. One day when asking the Lord why so many people were not being healed these days, the Holy Spirit impressed very strongly on me, I didnt tell my disciples to pray for the sick. I told them HEAL the sick. I did a search through the Gospels looking for every time that Jesus prayed for the sick, and could not find any. Nor could I find any place where Jesus instructed His disciples to pray for the sick. However, He did command them in Matthew 10:8, Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Obviously, if Jesus commanded the disciples to heal the sick, then the backing from heaven was there to do it, otherwise Jesus would have been at fault for commanding them to do something they were not empowered or enabled to do. Then revelation became clear to me, Jesus never once prayed for the sick, asking His Father to heal them. He simply commanded them to be healed, or said I will, be thou healed, and it was done. Sometimes He rebuked a sickness and it left, such as when He rebuked a fever from Peters mother-in-law. This may strike you as being very controversial, and out there on the edge. But what Im telling you is absolutely scriptural, please, check it out for yourself.
The Roots of Yoga as Medicine Georg Feuerstein, a German-Jew scholar, in his research indicated that yoga dated back to the seventh millennium B.C.E. and that India, being one of the oldest world cultures, adapted the gift of yoga. The ancient yogis did not have advanced technology and depended on their innate ability of observation of what the body and mind were experiencing through the process of learning how to use their breath, stretch muscles, open the joints, align the bones and mimic postures of animals as they twisted and turned, stood on their heads and bent forward and backward. It was not until Swami Vivekananda brought the message and practice of yoga to the United Stated in 1893 at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, that the western world began to implement the practice of yoga into health and wellness lifestyles. Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy How do we define the difference from a traditional yoga practice to a therapeutic yoga practice, as we are prepared to step out with our new Holy Yogi garments in the various arenas of our global communities? Dr. Timothy McCall, M.D. stated, Yoga is a systematic technology to improve the body, understand the mind and free the spirit. We know through regular practice, yoga strengthens and calms the nervous system, increases blood flow to internal organs, brings oxygen to cells, clears the mind of cluttering thoughts and brings focus, and cultivates a spiritual awakening. Psalm 118:14 Awake my Soul, Awake my Song, awake my Strength! The practice of yoga has life-changing potentials beyond the scope of just working it out on the mat! Through specific poses, breathing techniques and a deeper spiritual connection, many ailments and issues can be treated. Below is a testimony how one woman discovered physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness through seeking the practice of yoga to heal her during a critical period in her life.
Five Complimentary VAYUS NAGA KURMA KRIKARA DEVADATTA DHANANJAYA Governs belching Governs eyelid movement Governs hunger, thirst and sneezing Governs yawning and hiccoughing Governs spasms that remain with the body even after death
The Process of Yoga Therapy Creating a Yoga Therapy program for a specific group or individual has Five Steps: 1. The process begins by describing what is happening at all levels of their being, using the characteristic sketches of the five koshas. 2. Looking at areas of separation where is there separation from the physical body, the breath, nature, parts of ones own personality, other people and God. 3. Stress is the result of separation. This step examines the role of stress in a persons life or in a particular health challenge at each level of their being. 4. Determining which factors would facilitate wellness for this particular group or individual and selecting the yogic techniques that would accomplish the need(s). 5. Establish a program using these techniques, which will change from session to session, depending on the needs of the individual or group. This would be the plan of action for a particular class day. The following are therapeutic application on how the Five-Step system could be applied in understanding and assisting the individual towards healing and wholeness: Step One Describe What is Happening Ephesians 3:20 God can do anything, you know, for more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it, not by pushing you around, but by working within us, His Spirit, deeply and gently within us. The first step is a Yoga Therapy description. Observe the person or group and ask what is going on at each level. What is happening in their physical body and their breath? How is the energy flowing in the body? What is the state of mind and emotions? What is their spiritual state in relationship to the Divine God? From a Yoga Therapy perspective, many times a health condition is a reflection of where this person is in relation to their lives both internally and externally.
Yoga Therapy Intake Form Confidential Information Todays Date: Name___________________________ DOB ____________________________ Phone # _________________________Email ____________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ City__________________State__________________Zipcode_______________ Occupation__________________________Stress Level____________________ Emergency Contact (name and #)______________________________________ Yoga Practice Experience Have your practiced yoga before? YES (If yes, date of last practice) NO
How often do you practice yoga? (daily, weekly, monthly)? Styles of yoga practiced (circle all that apply): Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa/Flow, Iyengar, Power, Kundalini, Gentle, Restorative, Bikram/Hot, Other Style(s) most practiced or preferred: Goals What goals to you wish to accomplish through yoga therapy (circle all that apply)? strength training flexibility balance improve overall fitness weight management stress reduction process loss/grief aid healing female issues increase personal well-being
Learn: proper alignment, postures (asana), breath work (pranayama), meditation Lifestyle Habits and Wellness Behaviors Fitness Behaviors: How do you rate you current level of activity (circle one)? Sedentary Somewhat Active Active Extremely Active
Describe you current workout/exercise: walking, hiking, cardio, gym membership, private trainer, etc. What is your workout frequency and duration? (i.e. daily / 1hr.) How would you rate you overall level of stress on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 is lowest and 5 is highest)? Complementary Therapies: Have you had any holistic alternative therapy? YES NO If yes, please circle what type(s): Acupuncture, Alpha-biotic Alignments, Chiropractic Adjustments, Body Work (Deep Tissue massage, Energy/Reiki, Maya Abdominal massage), Cranial Sacral therapy, Herbal/Naturopath supplements therapy, Hydro-colonics, Other(s) Reason and what was the outcome of therapy? Nutritional Behaviors: On an average day what do you eat? Describe: What are your eating patterns (circle): Healthy Choices: Describe types (i.e. raw, vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, organic foods) Fast Food(s): Describe what types and how often? Is this a lifestyle pattern? Stress induced eating: Describe triggers (emotions attached to behavior(s) On an average day what do you eat? Have you ever been on a specific type of diet for health purpose? Describe: Habit Forming Behaviors: Do you smoke? Yes No If yes, how many packs per day? Do you consider yourself a social drinker or drink excessively? Describe: Do you use recreational drugs? Yes No If yes, what type of recreational drugs and how often? Describe: Do you use pain medication? Yes No If yes, what was the reason for the prescription? What type of pain medication? How often? Are you addicted to any kind of substance abuse? Yes No If yes, what kind(s) of substance abuse
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Spiritual Awareness: Do you have a specific faith-base belief? What is it? How do you express your belief? How important is it to nurture and care for your spiritual well-being? On a scale from 1 to 5 rate the level of importance it is to develop and care for your spiritual well-being ( 1= lowest, 5 = highest) Do you desire a deeper spiritual relationship? Yes If yes, describe: No
Physical and Mental Health History Please review the following list and check condition(s) that have affected your health either recently or in the past: __broken/dislocated bones __muscle strain/sprain __arthritis, bursitis __disc problems __scoliosis __back problems __osteoporosis __Diabetes 1 or 2 __high/low blood pressure __insomnia __anxiety/depression __diagnosed mental health disorder(s) __asthma/shortness of breath __numbness/tingling anywhere __cancer-describe type: __pregnancy __female issues-describe: __surgery (surgeries)-describe: __seizures __traumatic brain injury
__strokes __heart condition/chest pain __auto immune deficiency conditions-describe __fibromyalgia __other(s) describe: Emotional Trauma: Have you ever been the victim of abuse? Yes No Circle type(s) of abuse: physical mental/emotional sexual neglect/abandonment Did you receive counseling/therapy? Do you have any trauma or crisis that entailed lost/grief? Yes No Describe: Did you receive counseling therapy? Are these issues you wish to address through holistic psycho-therapy? Yes Explain: No
Are you currently on any type of medication? If yes, please list names and reason for medication. Are you currently seeing a healthcare professional? If yes, please list name and reason/treatment. Please list any further information that you believe would be beneficial to your Holistic and Yoga Therapist to better assist you in meeting your health and wellness goals.
Thank you for taking time to fill this form. Gina Tricamo, R-MYT
CONSENT TO TREAT THROUGH YOGA THERAPY I understand that yoga therapy includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, adjust the posture and ask for support from the instructor. I understand that my Yoga Therapist may assist me in yoga postures. Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. I affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice yoga. I hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that I may have now or hereafter may have against Gina Tricamo. ____________________________________ Client __________________ Date
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