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- Celeste Yarnall
- August 22, 2012
- 11:35 am
- 68 comments
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
Therapeutic touch (TTouch) therapy, a method devised by Linda Tellington-Jones, is a type of nonverbal
communication through cellular memory. The practitioner speaks to the cellular intelligence in her hands, which in turn speaks to the cells in the body. When working on animals, simply by placing your hands on the body and moving them in a circular manner, you create a kind of kinesthetic (sensory) interspecies communication.
Tellington-Jones initially studied the Feldenkrais Method, which opens new neurological pathways to the brain through the use of nonhabitual movements. She then developed her own techniques based on Feldenkrais’s work, beginning with the concept that every cell in the body knows its function. The use of the circular movement, when done with respect, increases the speed of healing at the cellular level.
Animals may actually be born with “habitual holding patterns,” but even the most resistant animals respond to this technique and learn to release stuck energy.
A Simple Technique to Get You Started Exploring Touch Therapy
Here’s a very simple technique that many touch therapists recommend. Hold your hands, if your cat will allow it, over a painful spot. See if you can let positive healing energy flow from you via your right hand into your cat, and let any negative or painful energy flow from the cat into your left hand. (If you are more comfortable using the opposite hand, this is fine, too.) Afterward— and this is very important for your self-care as a healer—shake your hands to release any negative energy from your body. Let the cat rest comfortably and use this healing energy in her own way. You may wish to consult with a TTOUCH expert at this point but you can also do some basics on your own.
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Celeste Yarnall
Celeste Yarnall, PhD shares musings on a myriad of topics at her Celestial Musings Blog. She is the author of The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care with Jean Hofve, DVM and Natural Dog Care. Celeste is an actress and speaker who frequently does book signings and personal appearances. She and her husband Nazim Artist created the Art of Wellness Collection and are the co-producers of Femme: Women Healing the World. They live in Los Angeles, California with their beloved Tonkinese cats! Join Celeste at her website or on Facebook.
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68 comments
+ add your owntherapeutic touch.....otherwise known as "petting",,,
Healing touch is great when animals allow it. When your pet has had enough energy, they will let you know!
This is good to know.
I love cats..I'v never tried this technique with my cats yet.Thanks for the info.
THis is good to know!
great, looks interesting
thanks for sharing :)
this is interesting. I have a fixed male tabby nearly 5 years old. He really likes to bite, even in non agressive ways - seems to be an oral fixation. I wonder if this gentle technique could calm him down...
As a rule, my animals and I communicate non-verbally just fine!!
Interesting
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