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1) For those I help, those that help themselves make the most progress>for WHATEVER reasons>manifests differently>but always serves to raise consciousness and awareness about who you are, how you act, and how you can modify your behavior. 2) stress > physical, physiological, psychological > manifestations > "trouble shooting" >recovery>quiet and fear of quiet 3) Not qualified from an industry standard to talk about most of this>unique position of profession and interest - constantly doing research and experimenting/verifying > massage therapist have a unique position in the professional world > part service industry and part wellness provider>defined job, scope that stretches> it is beyond the scope of a massage therapist to offer nutritional advice, physical therapy, psychological recommendation, > and yet the body shows all, people where their heartbreak on their sleeve, or rather it is reflected in the posture of their chest > direct access > health or relaxation, and arbitrary distinctions>I received my bachelor of arts at UT, with a major in anthropology before moving on to working at a record store for forever before minding the land of milk + honey> I am biased to see the problems of culture> I also look for objective standards when I have access to them; my brief scholastic stint with harder science at least taught me to respect that>This is not to pass myself off as a researcher, medical professional of any kind>the blogs I write reflect my own experiences, including what I read or heard about, I try to keep to the general and cite the specific, but please, do not confuse this with a Scientific testimony>i take philosophical, hippy, science, experience etc... 4) letting go > hippy speak > yoga mistranslations > letting go is important because holding on is such a problem > to my knowledge, not defined by objective standard,might be part of the issue> holding on is a real experience> holding on to control, holding on to the to do list control and failure to trust > start slowly> if holding on is real, so is letting go< actually owe the hippy/yogi's some thanks bc they were able to identify something science was not> they;re solution? let it go> this is the most annoying thing you can say to someone when they're worked up, meanies use it strategically>next time: "getting clear" "killer culture">culture, arguably the ways and means by which we satisfy our real and perceived needs and demands. it's values are not biology's values per se, or rather they serve some but not others. Whatever the reason, you're asked to work more than 10> dis-ergonomics>noise>data>expectations-deadlines-corporate rule> cure prevention> healing yourself by being weird. vs. "managing culture"> why you have to take extra steps to stay healthy     5) neutral spine- defined 6) body use > endgaining > mission control and self direction 7) "poke me, I think I'm done", acupuncture and massage tandem for stress relief. 8) the poison of consciousness/information/truth is marketing. 9) the role of sleep 10) running 11) "Why You Should Breath"> aside from keeping you alive, exchanging vitality for toxins, feeding every organ, muscle, thought and movement-reduces stress>It changes your shape>advanced breathers have used it to tonify, as in "get in shape"-but also literally changes your shape-try to breathe without changing shape-if you can, you don't breathe enough!>just gentle natural breathing is good for you (you can probably find someone who's said that exactly)>going deeper) breathing put's you in your body (See hippy expressions) >Natural breathing is easy, albeit awkward if you're not used to it>depends on POSTURE infact (another shape change, body putter inner), adopt NEUTRAL SPINE>balance the ba hui point over perineum, soften gaze, let everything hang alongthat upright posture, exhale, feel your feet on the ground>repeat 12) eye therapy, the role of light and health. 13) IN YOUR BODY 14) POSTURE 15)facility>a value of wellness> the ability to perform daily activities with ease 16) duets> getting a good massage is part luck, part research, and part cooperation 17) Why is this hippy telling me to breathe? see 11 18) how long should a massage last? 19) how long should the benefits of a massage last?