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Below a short example of Face and Scalp massage, January, 2013.
Spirituality.
Spirituality: sensing
a subtle Call
to move every one of us on the inside
to transform into Love.Source: The Dutch magazine Onze Taal, dec 2010, p 340.
Dutch version:
Spiritualiteit.
Spiritualiteit: de gewaarwording
van een subtiele Aanspraak
die ieder van ons beweegt
tot omvorming in Liefde.Bron: Tijdschrift Onze Taal, dec 2010, p 340.
Photos: Jeroen Leclercq, www.hollandfoto.com.
Massage and Spirituality
Spirituality may have to do with accepting and surmounting the bsis of life, being a physical being living on earthly matter. It could be the inner knowledge that there may be more than just material things. Perhaps a connection in which one human being sees the other in the full sense of being human.
Feeling connected with the Higher force: the creative force of Mother Nature
Feeling connected with those alive to the left and right : all humans, animals, all creation
Feeling connected with Earth: that carries us and feeds us.
I think that there is such a thing as a touch that includes spirituality. I sometimes experience that I am free to release the mechanical work, to let go of massage techniques and to reach beyond for a touch embracing a deep, warm and intense contact, an event comparable to a waterfall of heart energy.
That event may be experienced as extra special both by the one who gives massage and the one who receives. The two witness 'energies' being exchanged. Those experiences are almost tangible and are felt for a long time as a precious gift for the persons who are privileged to witness them.
That contact may yield a healing effect.
In exceptional cases the touch can be so good, so deep and so wide that the consciousness of being two individuals evaporates and a welding of beings takes place. In some sessions it is also possible that both masseur and client experience a 'transport' to another dimension, in a state of elevation.
It is possible that this transport triggers an emotion, a knowledge that ecstacy is the true state of being which is meant to be for man and woman, an ecstacy which happens so seldom and is so utterly welcome. That elevated ecstacy is the birth right of each living breathing human being. That may be the state of ultimate bliss we remember from a paradise era, long time ago, far far away.
All those fine states of bliss do not materialize each time.
Massage works by means of the quiet, healing power of human touch; the most direct contact without words between one person and another. It influences your total well being - not only of the skin itself, but of the entire person. Massage has miraculous therapeutic powers.
Both the people receiving and giving massage are not just concerned with an arm, leg or back, but bring to it their totality as a human being. During the massage, they stand at the outer limit of the skin - the most sensitive and largest human organ - and thus at the outer limit of the physical self. At its very best, the massage session provides bliss in a worldthat can be filled with stress and pressure. Massage provides an experience in quality time - with the release of energies and endorphins.
Make an appointment and discover how good it feels.
Serenity and Trust
Giving and receiving massage takes place in inner calmness and concentration on the basis of serenity and trust.
The type of massage that I give is known as 'holistic' or 'intuitive'. The technnique makes use of two full hands on the client, and is aimed at relaxation. In the best of cases it may trigger - in the one who receives - an inner sensation of flow, peace, serenity and bliss. The body relaxes in enjoyment and the mind may soar as well.
Structure of a Session
Before starting I appreciate a short conversation as to preferences and problems. A handicap is not a problem. This may be followed by some loosening of the muscles and grounding the body. Within an hour long session, of each client chooses which body parts are to massaged. This selection is geared both towards the situation and the needs of the person who performs the message as well as the one receiving it.
During a table massage the session can deal with the head, neck, shoulders, back, sides, arms and hands; the upper chest (ribs, stomach), buttocks (optional), legs and last but not least, the feet.
Initially the body is fully covered with a cloth made out of the finest French linen. After a a few minutes of pulsing, I uncover one body part at the time.
During pulsing and stretching as a masseur I perform a quiet dance, in which the person who receives massage fully accepts the slow movements and relaxation.
At the end of the session various parts of the body have been touched with energy and care. Regaining the sense of unity of the body is reached bymeans of repeated feathery light traces superimposed on the body of 'energizing finishing strokes'
An entire session with introduction about an hour and a quarter. Please note that as I am neither a licensed physiotherapist or doctor, that I do not treat serious medical conditions.
Besides my work giving massage, I also enjoy exchanging massage with others.
Dutch, English, German are spoken as well as some French and Italian. Having studied at the Amsterdam Free University (Vrije Universiteit); my title is Drs.
Lichaam & Ziel [Body & Soul] is my company name; I can receive clients either at my home or at my practice in a beauty salon near Leidseplein, Amsterdam. Alternatively, I also make home visits in the Amsterdam area; then I will drive to you and bring my massage table.
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Center for Applied Massage Art - Kees Kaldenbach, kalden@xs4all.nl. Haarlemmermeerstraat 83 hs, 1058 JS Amsterdam (near Surinameplein, ring road exit s-106, tram 1 and 17). Telephone 020 669 8119; cell phone 06 - 2868 9775. Open seven days a week.
Masseur Kees Kaldenbach is collaborating with a number of masseurs and masseuses in Amsterdam. He is also active as a masseur in the finest and most luxurious hotels.
I give this massage at various addresses: at my home address (see above), or at the Beautylinks multi-professional beauty center, address Leidsekade 101, just off Leidseplein, or alternatively at your own home or at your hotel.
Lichaam & Ziel [Body & Soul] is registered at the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce.
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Psychological Bulletin, January 2004 highlights
MASSAGE THERAPIY AGAINST DEPRESSION
Psychologists at Illinois University have researched effectiveness of massage therapy. A series of visits to the masseur may reduce depression, anxiety and pain. Even single visits may help alleviating anxiety and pain and may reduce hypertension and a high heart rate.
Psychological Bulletin, January 2004
