Meditation for Martial Artists
by stacia on July 25, 2010
in marital arts, meditation
I’m behind in my reading.
It might be because I have so many book laying around the house and office that I forget which ones I’d been so focused on at the store. If you read my blog over on www.sybir.com you know I have a problem with bookstores, I just can’t get out of one for under $80. Pricey if I get too near Borders once a week.
I’ve been focused on my freelance work lately, and have neglected my writing focus for MBS Works. Writing focus for here? Yes, that includes:
- This blog
- Researching Self Defense authors and books for Everything Self Defense
- Co-writing a book with the experts over at ACSS Transitions
- and a score of other things that I try to keep up with….
You should see my to do list.
Black Belt - Sept 2010
In reading an article, “The Inverse Pearl” in Black Belt magazine today, I was reminded about why and how I use meditation in my life. It reminded me that on the days I keep meditation in my schedule, I get far more done in less time. I’m more focused in the dojo or the gym. This is true for me in life and training.
While training for my black belt, I used my hypnosis training and recorded several hypnosis sessions to listen to nightly. I needed to increase my focus and my speed during sparring sessions. I’m little, so I had to use every training advantage I could so I could land my hits on larger and stronger opponents.
Did it work?
YES. My awareness is actually heightened as well. I’ve been known to grab a fork from mid-air when pup’s accidentally flipped it out of his ice cream dish. Shocked silence greeted the table one night at a local restaurant. Nick, my husband, glossed over it with a comment about “mommy’s got mad ninja skills”.
I’ve been meditating since around the age of 12. It’s been one of the best skill my mother taught me (although she’s taught me a lot).
Meditation helps to increase awareness and focus. It can help power through a workout and manage pain. Athletes use visualization techniques all the time to help improve their natural abilities. Meditation, or no mind, helps you to achieve a balance in body and mind. As Stephen Blazac points out in his article, “Zen Buddhists describe it as a mind of no hesitation, no interruption, no mediacy.”
Can you imagine what a skill this is to have in any martial arts encounter? Can you imagine being able to teach that skill to your students or even your children?
Addition of a certified Health Coach to our staff!!
by stacia on May 21, 2010
in Reiki, meditation, nutrition
Mind-Body-Spirit Works is delighted to announce an addition to our staff.
Nick Kelly is a certified Team Leader in the Healthy for Life program designed by Dr. Ray Strand, M.D.
The Healthy for Life program is designed to educate and support those interested in lifestyle changes, with a side effect of weight loss. The program addresses the glycemic index, insulin resistance and the path to Type II Diabetes Mellitus.Nick is a dynamic presenter and a coach, dedicated to helping others overcome health challenges.
Also this month, we’ve added in Reiki!
Are you stressed out? Do you looking for harmony and balance? Or, do you need healing on the physical, emotional and spiritual level? Reiki is that and more…
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a hands-on healing method that originated in Japan. The practitioner channels healing energy through her hands using a light touch either directly on the body or slightly off the body. The word Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) is a Japanese composite word usually translated as “universal life energy”. It is based on the idea that all living beings have life energy flowing through them. When life energy is high, you are healthy and balanced, more relaxed and less likely to get sick. When it is low, you’ll often be more easily affected by stress and less resistant to illness. Reiki helps return your body to its natural state of balance and well-being. It is a safe complement to conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy and all other forms of healing.
Who can benefit from Reiki?
Everyone – no matter what age, gender, religion or state of health. Reiki has a positive affect on all forms of illness and negative conditions. Reiki can help with minor things like head aches or stomach aches, colds, flu, tension and anxiety as well as serious illness like cancer and heart disease. It can reduce or eliminate side effects of conventional medical treatment, including the negative effects of chemotherapy, post-operative pain and depression. It can strengthen the immune system for surgeries and cancer therapies. It accelerates natural healing following surgery or illness. Reiki always helps, and in some cases people have experienced complete healings which have been confirmed by medical tests before and after the Reiki treatments. However, while some have experienced miracles, they cannot be guaranteed. Most people experience stress reduction along with gradual improvement of physical and psychological condition.
For more information on visit our new service offering on the website.
Hypnosis Downloads – New This Month
by stacia on May 6, 2010
in hypnosis, meditation
While I prefer to craft my own scripts for people, I’ve found a great site with some other hypnosis downloads. I thought I’d share their latest ones.
HypnosisDownloads.com is part of a professional psychology training organization based near London, England. The parent company, Uncommon Knowledge, runs professional-level training courses for hypnotherapy practitioners, as well as courses and services for the general public. All of the downloads at HypnosisDownloads.com have been created by Roger Elliott and Mark Tyrrell, the directors of Uncommon Knowledge, with occasional contributions from course trainers.
- You’re worth it
- Reinvent yourself and discover a new you!
- Increase your productivity when working from home
- Overcome Fear of Germs
- Fast acting shingles pain relief
If you order any of theirs, let me know what you think. I’ve used some of their athlete ones and had success with them. Of course, I have them in the same playlist as the ones I created for myself…so, that wasn’t really a blind test. Hmmm, oh well, if you try one, let me know!
