The Healing Space Blogs
What COVID-19 has taught us? By Adil Shayk
How do we think about relationships, human contact and money! I try to shed some light on human Psychology, which comes from a Greek word psyche, meaning “breath, spirit and soul”.
A year on, the city of London, still looks totally deserted from being cosmopolitan to a ghost town! The virus has changed the way of life drastically, to an extent that we humans never imagined! From work, relationships, socialising, exercising to daily life routine, every aspect of life has been severely affected.
The question is, are we living in a denial or can we face the reality? Is this the virus or our attitude costing us lives?
The answer is simple, “we humans hate to be controlled by another “HUMAN” or even by “NATURE“!
Healing Spaces' Amazing Herbalist
My need to empower people came to me very early in life. After many years of trying different natural healing modalities, I found a 4 year course in herbal medicine, resulting in me gaining an honours degree way back in 2003.
After that I needed to travel, and in various places around the globe found others who shared their knowledge and skills in herbalism that no degree course could have given me. I also did several years of nursing at this time, to learn what happens in a hospital and understand how the medical establishment treats illness and disease.
Pregnancy Reflexology with Marta
Hello there! My name is Marta and I am Reflexology therapist who joined Healing Space team last year. I have been working in Hackney since 2014. One of my top favorite type of treatment is Pregnancy Reflexology, simply because its a three people session and mom-to-be & the baby is so responsive to it! But first, let me introduce Reflexology to you.
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is an ancient holistic healing art that uses pressure-point massage techniques on so called “reflex areas”- mostly found on the feet. There are around 7200 “reflexes” (nerve endings) on each foot and those are connected to all body organs, glands and areas. As Reflexologist I see your feet as a map & gateway to your body. By applying pressure to certain areas, we can stimulate neural pathways, creating state of deep relaxation, rebalancing all body systems, enhance body & organ functions by boosting blood and lymph circulation. You can experience all those benefits through your feet!
Pregnancy Massage by Rita
One of the specialist treatments offered at Healing Space Hackney is Pregnancy Massage. As a practitioner, it feels like such a wonderful treatment to be able to offer and a real honour to deliver at such an special time for mums to be.
What is Pregnancy Massage?
Pregnancy massage - also known as pre-natal massage - promotes relaxation and bonding, soothes nerves, and relieves a strained back and tired muscles in expectant mothers.
How to Breathe
“Calm is retained by the controlled exhalation or retention of the breath.”
― Patanjali, Yoga Sutra 1.34, Book 1
Are you breathing right now? Go on, have a check. Look down there at your torso and see if it's rising and falling. If you can't be bothered to move your head, see if you can feel the chest and belly moving in and out, up and down. The feeling of air passing through the nostrils is another tell-tale sign that you are breathing. You are? Good. See? You didn't need any instruction on how to breathe after all - it happens all the time without you even thinking about it. Phew!
What is Toyohari acupuncture?
Toyohari is a form of Meridian Therapy acupuncture founded in Japan in the late 1600 by a group of blind acupuncture practitioners and further developed by Mr Kodo Fukushima who established the Toyohari Medical Association in 1959.
They brought unique influences to acupuncture drawn from a heightened proprioceptive sensitivity. Their exceptional ability to pick up information tactically has led to a subtle, gentle and non-invasive approach.
Which Shoes Should My Children Wear?
This is a question I am asked a lot in clinic so I thought I would write a little post on the topic.
Firstly, though I would like to reassure parents that it is normal for children to resist the kinds of shoes we want them to wear. And allowing them to express their free will and style choices is important (but sometimes frustrating for us parents!). Make your life easy, choose your battles and don’t worry too much if they end up wearing the same pair of shoes over and over again. Limit the number of shoes they have to 2 pairs or 3 pairs and give them the choice of 2 if they are in a situation where they’re not restricted by footwear type (i.e on a weekend).
Treating TMJ Dysfunction and Facial Tension
Since I became a Massage Therapist, I have always been drawn to and enjoyed giving Face and Head Massage. Three years ago, I found myself in a role which specialised in Gym workouts for the face. Through sculpting and toning different faces all day, every day, I was introduced to facial tension, and became passionate about easing the discomfort that people were carrying round with them on a daily basis.
Hello beautiful light beings, I am Tasha from Solaris Sound Healing
I am a modern day spiritual healer & alchemist. I use my holistic toolbox to assist my clients expansion, be it emotional, mental, spiritual, or energetic. I alchemise the lead of heavy emotions & turn them into gold, which results in my clients living a life full of freedom.
Such as sleeping properly (goodbye insomnia) feeling energized when you wake & being self- assured enough to tackle the challenges life throws at you with ease.
I use a unique blend of sacred sound healing, supportive Tarot readings & cosmic astrology to facilitate my clients alchemy healing journey. I am currently training in Shamanic healing which I am already weaving into my practice.
What Type Of Massage Do I Need?
We've all been there, right?
You have a crick in your neck the last few days that won't budge. A worrying lower back pain that has overstayed its welcome. That punishing deadline at work is finally behind you, but somehow your shoulders still feel pulled up somewhere where your neck should be.
You really need a massage! All you need is someone to make it go away. You want to flop down and surrender to someone's expert hands, who will magically put you back together. So you go online, find your nearest therapist, and suddenly you are confronted with a baffling smorgasbord of choices.