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Hypnosis ~ A Proven & Powerful Technique  ~ by Anne Zulian

2/27/2015

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When people find out that I am a Hypnotist the variety of reactions I get are really quite comical. 
Some people are intrigued and immediately want a session.
They ask, “can you make me skinny?”, or “make me stop smoking?”
Some roll their eyes and say “I can’t be hypnotized”.  A few are frightened by the prospect, thinking that it’s some kind of hocus pocus.

Part of the reason for the varied reactions is because of Stage Hypnotism.  You know, those shows where the Hypnotist pulls people out of the audience and convinces them they are chickens, and so they act like chickens.  People think that a hypnotist can program their mind to do things they wouldn’t normally do, or to change personality in some fundamental way. But none of that is true.

Most people are aware that hypnosis can help people with weight loss or smoking cessation.  Habit changes like nail biting, or fears such as heights or flying are commonly addressed.  But there is so much more.
How is it done?
The Hypnotist enables a client to suspend the chatter of their critical thinking mind for a short time by inducing a state of relaxation.  During this time positive suggestions, agreed on and discussed ahead of time are made to the subconscious mind. These suggestions help change core beliefs and behaviour that affect your life in unwanted ways.  Many times changes can occur in one session.  For long standing issues it sometimes takes a few sessions and reinforcement over a time period of 30-40 days.
For those who say, “I cannot be hypnotized”, I say, you can’t be if you don’t want to be that is for certain.  Type A personalities are quite often the quickest to go into a relaxed state and very successful at this type of treatment. For most varieties of treatment it is not necessary to be in a very deep trance, a relaxed state is adequate.  With practice and instruction in self-hypnosis the technique becomes easier.
For those who say “I really want to change, I just cannot seem to for some reason”, hypnosis can work for you.  It is safe and comfortable, and you will always in control while in a session. I am available here at Circle of Light Wellness Centre.
In the future I will post about the different varieties of Hypnosis sessions available and how they can help.  If you have any questions, you can email me HERE.
Anne Zulian

'All That We Are Is The Result Of What We Have Thought'. ~Buddha



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Beautiful Bali

10/10/2014

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Recently I had the blessing of visiting this very special part of the world. What stood out to me the most about Bali was not the beautiful landscape (and it is very beautiful!), but it was the Balinese people and their huge loving hearts. The Balinese are gentle, humble people with a sweet demeanor and a deep devotion to their spiritual beliefs.

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Bali is famous for being a “spiritually elevated” place and is often referred to as the land kissed by the Gods or the land of 1000 temples. It is a place of deep spirituality where every family, rich or poor, has their own family temple. You’ll find a shrine around nearly every corner. On several occasions, while visiting the major temples on the island, I watched ceremonies with local people bringing offerings for the gods in baskets, very often balanced on their heads. I also witnessed pretty much everything being transported by motorbike from meals to building materials-very often carefully balanced on the head.

I also noticed how Balinese spirituality is integrated into everyone’s life. The temples are active-they are used multiple times a day. Their days are filled with ceremony. It is not uncommon to go out for dinner in the evening and to see rice (leftover from a blessing)on your servers brow.

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Canang sari is the name of these daily offerings. They are made by the Balinese to thank Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (the supreme god of Indonesian Hinduism). The phrase canang sari is derived from the Balinese words sari (essence) and canang (refers to the small palm-leaf basket as the container/tray)

This simple, daily household offering is a way the Balinese people thank their God for the peace that has been given to the world. The offerings take time and effort to prepare, and the act of preparing the offering is just as important as the offering itself.

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Balinese spirituality is a unique blend of Hinduism and Animism. It is a devotion to  Earth and Spirit equally.  Animism encompasses the belief that there is no separation between the spiritual and physical worlds. It is the belief that spirits exist in humans, and also in all other animals, plants and all other parts of nature.

The Balinese people very much live off of the land, and as a result, have a deep respect and reverence for All parts of nature. Being an agricultural society (rice being the most important crop) the Balinese take special care to nurture their fields. They understand the importance of respecting the land,  and the importance of being in balance with nature. For that reason they spend pain-staking amounts of time and energy to honor their Deities, the Gods of the sky, the Gods of the rice, etc, by making beautiful little baskets of offerings. Waking about Bali, you will see hundreds of these offerings everywhere. On cars, in front of stores,  houses, restaurants, at Temple gates, and on local and city sidewalks.

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We arrived in Denpassar and took a taxi to our hotel where we experienced the hustle and bustle of Ubud with the many colourful shops lining the streets. After 2 days of acclimitizing to the time change (12 hours difference!), we travelled up North into the region of Sudaji where we stayed as part of a secluded local community and lived among roosters, wild dogs, cats, lizards, geckos, and other nightlife. I am not longer a light sleeper! Early morning meditations before class, purification in the natural spring water pool, Puja fire ceremonies with local priests, and an outdoor shower under the stars and moon, were highlights of the trip. The place we stayed at was named OMunity. A blend of OM and community. They offer many cross cultural and spiritual programs for those who wish to connect to local Balinese culture. The organic vegetarian food was incredible, and the energy of the place perfect for our class.

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These beautiful offerings in Bali take so many different forms, and I absolutely fell in love with them while wandering the streets of Ubud.  A combination of fragrant flowers and incense, lovingly arranged in a handwoven basket created a beautiful unforgettable aromatic blessing every where we went. Whether it was outside of the hotel we stayed or in the busy streets outside of restaurants and local shops. They were replenished several times a day. The first round were placed just as the sun was rising. There was another set of late afternoon/evening offerings as well. Everyone was involved in making and leaving them out. Everyone. In homes, and businesses alike.

I also noticed the cleanliness in Bali. Before most tourists are wandering the streets the Balinese are out sweeping up all of the previous day’s offerings from around their businesses and homes. Buckets of water are used to wet down the sidewalk and the perimeter around their doorways. I actually witnessed a Balinese man dusting his car with a feather duster. The cars in Bali are kept immaculate, despite the dusty streets. Once the streets of Bali are spotless, they are now ready for the daily gift of offerings.

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They are much more than beautiful street decorations, they form a cornerstone of the daily practice of nearly every Balinese person that I met. We were very blessed to have a Balinese elder teach us how to create the offerings. It looks much easier than it is! Young palm leaves are used and part of the stalks are trimmed to create tiny pins to hold the leaves in place. After the basket is made then it is filled with flowers and greenery and incense, and is placed either on the ground(to feed the demons), or on altars higher up (as an offering to the gods), or brought to temple for ceremony. The ground offerings were to feed/apease the demons(bad spirits) as the belief was if the demons were fed they would not enter a building or cause any trouble.

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Bali is an island that exudes healing and promotes peace and relaxation. There is a spa around every corner. And  you get an amazing hour long massage for under $10! It may be paradise, but Bali has crazy amounts of traffic. It can take several hours to travel 100km. Roads are full of cars and a huge number of motorbikes that weave precariously in and around the cars. Driving in Bali is not for the faint of heart. Thankfully taxis can get you anywhere you want to go and are fairly priced. You can rent a motorbike inexpensively to get around the island, but to me it was simply not worth the risk especially after seeing how everyone drives and learning about the many accidents involving visitors.

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On our days off we visited temples and one day we hiked to a stunning hidden waterfall in the jungle. I even pushed past my fear of heights and climbed up beside the waterfall with local boys to jump off the cliff into the cool refreshing pool of water. A picnic lunch on banana leaves by the river was simply glorious.

At the end of our class we spent a few days on Sanur beach. It was a beautiful way to end the trip and get ready for the long journey home.

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Balinese society is very similar to other shamanic societies I have experienced around the world. They all have a deep devotion to the earth and have similar rituals and ways of living that honor the Spirits around them. They all share the beauty and wisdom of understanding the importance of respecting, honoring and integrating their lives with the land around them. The people simply Are the land and are not separate from it.

When I was in Peru years ago and asked the Q’ero shaman what I could do for Peru. She replied for me to bless, love, honour and create ceremony in my own homeland. The land is thirsty, she said. It needs to be loved and cared for and honoured and respected. She explained that by blessing and honouring my land I am helping the rest of the world.

After my time in Bali, witnessing yet another culture that is beautifully and deeply connected to the land, and loves and honours the earth ~ it has brought that lesson home to me yet again, to do more here. To create sacred space here. To honour our blessed land here. So if you see me leaving offerings and burning incense outside then you know what I am up to.

Big Blessings,

XO

Kerri

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Relay For Life

6/20/2012

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I would like to extend a Huge Thank You to everyone who supported us in the Relay for Life. We had many supporters through online donations, our spare change jar at the centre, those who donated to & shopped our Garage Sale & those who offered kind words of encouragement. Our team 'Circle of Light Disco Divas' raised just over $4000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. We also won best theme at the event for our disco themed campsite & our team creatively decorated in disco wear. For photos you will have to visit our Facebook page. Last Friday we walked all night until 7am Saturday morning. We laughed, we cried, we danced, we sang, and we celebrated those who had fought and survived, offered support to those still struggling and honoured the memory of those who are no longer with us.
It was a beautiful, touching, and inspiring event and I feel truly blessed to have taken part in it and feel especially lucky to have walked (danced around) the track that night many times with my 'soul sisters'. It was really nice to experience the relay in Waterdown with a smaller intimate group of community members. There were live bands and wonderful food & support for the walkers. The next day we were all exhausted but still smiling.
Thank you again for your support!
Love,
The Disco Divas! (aka. Darcie, Pat, Tara, Linda B., Linda A, Maddie, Kim, Desiree, Tara, Jodi, Kendra, Leanna, Sydney, Teresa, Kerri)

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Castor Oil ~ Natures Cure All

6/16/2012

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Recently I have been using castor oil packs on my legs to help with tight calf muscles from running. Kim Keresturi our RMT was the one who suggested it. Before that, I had only ever heard of castor oil packs on the abdomen. I have had great results with this method and thought I should share it.

What is Castor Oil? Castor oil has a long history of traditional medical use dating back to ancient Egypt. Castor oil is derived from the castor bean (Ricinus communis). Although it used to be taken orally as a laxative, it’s now known to be toxic and is used only externally over unbroken skin. It should only be used after consulting a health care professional.

What is a Castor Oil Pack? A castor oil pack involves the use of cloth soaked in castor oil which is placed on the skin. It’s used by some alternative practitioners to enhance circulation and to promote the healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. Alternative practitioners also use it to improve liver function, relieve pain, reduce inflammation and to improve digestion.

How is a Castor Oil Pack Made? Castor oil packs are made by soaking a piece of flannel in castor oil and placing it on the skin. The flannel is covered with a sheet of plastic, and then a hot water bottle is placed over the plastic to heat the pack.

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A castor oil pack can be placed on the following body regions:

  • The right side of the abdomen. Castor oil packs are sometimes recommended by alternative practitioners as part of a liver detox program.
  • Inflamed and swollen joints, bursitis, and muscle strains.
  • The abdomen to relieve constipation and other digestive disorders.
  • The lower abdomen in cases of menstrual irregularities and uterine and ovarian cysts.

Materials
  • Cotton flannel, or other 100% natural material large enough to cover the affected area
  • Castor oil
  • Plastic wrap cut one to two inches larger than the flannel (can be cut from a plastic bag)
  • Hot water bottle
  • Container with lid
  • A thin towel (I use a tea towel) (I prefer a thin towel so the heat can still get through)
  • If doing this in your bed lay on a towel or use older sheets. Castor oil may stain clothing and bedding.

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Method
1. Place the flannel in the container. Soak it in castor oil so that it is saturated, but not dripping.

2. Place it over your whole abdomen (make sure to include the liver and the uterus), or if doing a pack on another area, place the pack over the affected body part.

3. Place the piece of plastic on top and then place the towel.

4. Place the hot water bottle over the pack. Leave it on for 45-60 minutes. Rest while the pack is in place.

5. When you remove the pack, the remaining oil can be massaged into the skin or cleaned off using the other clean flannel cloth.

6. Store the pack in the covered container in the refrigerator. Each pack may be reused up to 25-30 times.

7. Take it easy for a couple of hours after doing a Castor oil application.

Properties Of Castor Oil Therapy Castor oil assists the body in the removal of inflammatory components like prostaglandins. This decreases pain during menses and pain associated with endometriosis, inflammation, and adhesions.

“Scientific studies have shown that Castor oil treatments can boost the immune system by increasing the number of total lymphocyte count.”

Castor Oil Packs Break Up Scar Tissue

Castor oil therapy can be effective in breaking up scar tissue and adhesions. Castor oil pack also loosens up masses or cysts and can remove toxins from as deep as 8 cm.

Castor Oil Packs Aid Tissue Detox

Castor oil stimulates lymphatic drainage and removes waste products from the tissues and cells.

Other Benefits Of Castor Oil Therapy The following conditions respond to the application of Castor oil packs:

1. Menstrual dysfunction and painful periods.

2. Liver, pancreas and gallbladder disorders.

3. Digestive and stomach problems.

4. Adhesion and scarring of the Fallopian tubes.

5. Constipation and poor elimination through the bowels.

6. Benign fibroids, endometriosis and ovarian cysts.

7. Lymphatic congestion and swollen lymph nodes.

8. Constipation, bowel impaction or adhesions.

9. Bladder and vaginal infections.

10. Fibrocystic breast disease (breast applications).

11. Can be used to treat gynaecological disorders related to infertility, like endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc.

Castor oil is absorbed easily into the body through the skin and its healing components are delivered directly into the body tissues.

Safety Precautions Do not apply a Castor oil packs on broken skin. Avoid doing castor oil pack during menses. In women who are actively trying to conceive, it is best to avoid castor oil therapy after ovulation has been detected. Avoid applying heat on the abdomen during early pregnancy as this can affect the developing baby. in fact, castor oil treatment are contraindicated in pregnant and nursing moms. If you have uterine bleeding or suffer from cancerous tumors do not do castor oil packs. For any serious conditions talk to your doctor before doing castor oil therapy.

Kim Keresturi, our RMT at Circle of Light introduced me to the amazing healing properties of Castor Oil a few years ago. You can purchase Castor Oil Packs Kits in our holistic shop to use at home, or you can add a castor oil pack to any massage with Kim HERE.

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