Sandra T. Avendano Speaks!

The human being is complex and there are many layers to being human and living as a human being on this physical plane.  In simple terms, we are made up of three bodies:  the physical body, the energetic body and the astral body.  For the purpose of this post, we will focus on the energetic body. The Energetic Body - The Chakras and Meridians The energetic body is comprised of the seven major energy centers called   Chakras and of the twelve Meridian Lines.  The Chakra System is an ancient metaphysical system that attempts to explain our multidimensional existence.   The Chakras (derived from the Sanskrit word meaning wheel) are spheres of energy located along the human spinal column.  It is through these centers of energy by which we receive, assimilate and transmit the life force energy that surrounds us. The Chakra System The Meridian Line System has twelve meridian lines that run through the human body by which the body’s...

Whether you are being drawn to follow a more spiritual path, or have a desire to become a Reiki healer, the first step towards either path is to ensure that you are open to receive and explore the love and light without resistance.  This weekend workshop promises to: Teach you about the Energetic Body which include the Chakras and Meridians. Guide you on how to connect and expand your Chakras through experiential learning. Lead you in group healing therapies including Regression Therapy, Reiki Healing Energy, Sound Healing and Crystal Healing. Allow you to experience an intense energetic cleansing and balancing of your Chakras which will also benefit your physical body. In an attempt to help you enj oy a more intimate and personal experience, our groups will be small (a maximum of 6 people) and with the full support of two Reiki Grandmasters, Sandra Avendano and Filomena Piccolo. Chez Mina, is located on a beautiful lake front property deep in the woods of the Laurentian...

During the changing seasons, our body and spirit require equal considerations for a physical and energetic cleanse. Our bodies need the same maintenance we give to our cars as we send them off for scheduled upkeep.  In this post we will explain how to cleanse the energetic body ( see previous post for tips on how to cleanse your physical body ). Who should do an energetic cleanse of their body? The short answer is everyone!  A seasonal energetic cleanse is a powerful rebalancing tool especially if you are experiencing difficulties in some area of your life, be it physical, emotional or mental.  When conventional medicine cannot find the source of your unexplained symptoms of fatigue, mental fog, anxiety, restlessness or feeling uncomfortable in your body, you should consider an energetic cleanse. What is the Energetic Body? The human being is complex and there are many layers to being human and living as a human being on this physical plane.  In simple t...

The big sleep is over!  As the spring rainfalls cleanse the last signs of winter, we need to adopt seasonal rituals that do the same for our bodies as we are, after all, part of the nature that surrounds us.   Spring is not only about nature’s awakening, but a time for us to cleanse our bodies, purify our minds and nourish our soul through detoxifying diets and practices to remove and release stagnant energies trapped over the long winter months. What does it mean to cleanse (or detoxify) your body? To detoxify or cleanse your body means giving your body a break, especially your digestive system. You give your intestines (the headquarters of your immune system) the time to flush out the extra toxins accumulated in the liver through the winter season. Traditional Chinese Medicine supports the idea that spring is the time of year when the liver and gallbladder work the hardest cleansing the blood – which is the first step in detoxification.  The liver is t...

Hello Powerful Co-Creator!   If you are reading this, it's because you fit the definition of a Powerful Co-Creator; an individual who courageously follows your heart's calling and makes a commitment to walking your path.   At  ArcoIris Refined Massotherapies , we are dedicated to  empowering people to live authentically, to speak their truth and find their own inner calling.    Today, we are featuring professional blog ger and holistic nutritionist Leanne Vogel.  I met   Leanne at  ArcoIris Massage Studios ; she was on her 47 th  day of a 60 Day Yoga Challenge and her aching muscles were desperately looking for some relief from a qualified Massage Therapist.  She has since then, completed her 60 Day Challenge!  Congrats Leanne!   Leanne blogs about her passions:  allergen-free recipes, travel and yoga but most importantly, Leanne believes in living authentically and fulfilling your heart’s des...

Have you heard about the world movement towards co-creating a new myth involving the whole planet and everybody in it?   This new planetary myth will involve what Eckhart Tolle   calls creating a New Human Consciousness  which promotes oneness, harmony, and peace.   Some have said that we are presently going through a period of enlightenment similar to the European Renaissance of the 14 th -17 th centuries, others say that Earth is going through a vibrational transition which occurs only every 2000 years!   I certainly feel a deep resonance with all the above perspectives.   I choose to believe that a shift is occurring in the 21st Century and that it's bringing unity and not separateness, harmony and not fighting, peace and not fear.   By choosing to share with you what is true to me, I am co-creating and participating in this new planetary myth of a New Human Consciousness. Don’t Believe a Word I Say! I always tell my students and cli...

Do you suffer from eczema?  I do. In fact, since early childhood.  Traditionally, the Western medical approach was and still is to prescribe topical steroids.  For years I went without consulting a Dermatologist because what was the point?!  The typical prescription for my type of eczema were topical steroids which only treated the symptoms and not the cause. In early Spring 2011 I had a painful eczema crises that affected my hands and wrists which prevented me from working as a Massage Therapist.  It was so bad that it compelled me to get a steroid prescription!  But at the same time I started to explore holistic remedies that would treat my whole system and eventually the cause of my eczema.  I first tried Homeopathy.  It worked to stop the frantic almost obsessive & violent scratching.  Some days it worked wonderfully and some days not so much.  I cannot explain how Homeopathy works...