ALIGNED AWARENESS
Qigong - Coaching - Spinal Flow Technique
Josh Liebling
SPINAL FLOW TECHNIQUE
The Spinal Flow Technique was developed by Chiropractor Dr. Carli Axford over 20 years of research and client success. It combines her understanding of the spine, nervous system and Qi into a simple technique that empowers the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
Instead of using spinal manipulation or cracking, Spinal Flow Technique practitioners use a soft and gentle touch on key access points along the spine. These access points invite the brain and nervous system to soften, relax, and become more connected. This enhances the spinal wave, increasing the circulation of cerebral spinal fluid, and optimizes the flow of energy and information throughout the spine.
A good metaphor would be comparing this to a computer and its WiFi connection. A computer works fine on its own, but once connected to the internet it becomes an exponentially more powerful tool. When a client experiences a Spinal Flow session, it's like they're plugging back into their vast network of healing potential.
“The body carries a wisdom far greater than the mind can understand. It flows from the sacrum to the cranium, and when we remove the interference, this intelligence knows how to heal. That's the miracle of Spinal Flow.”
~ Dr. Carli Axford (Creator of Spinal Flow)
SPINAL BLOCKAGES
Spinal blockages disrupt the flow of energy and information throughout the spine and prevent the body from being in its most natural optimized healing state. There are 3 different types of stressors that are believed to potentially cause these spinal blockages:
1 - Physical Stress: This can be from falls, accidents, injuries, sports, unsupported or unbalanced movements, etc.
2 - Chemical Stress: This can range from drugs, alcohol, smoking, and caffeine to food additives, pesticides and preservatives, etc.
3 - Emotional Stress: This can occur from bottled up emotions, trauma, challenges in relationships and friendships, societal pressures, financial difficulties, etc.
If these stressors are not processed or released, they can become stored in the body as spinal blockages.
During a session, I scan the spine to identify potential blockages and continue to check in on them as the session progresses. Interestingly, what I love most about the Spinal Flow Technique is that it's not used to remove a specific blockage or fix one problem or another. Instead, it calls upon the innate intelligence and capacity of the mind-body system.
As the spinal flow becomes more deeply engrained and enhanced, the wisdom within the body resolves the blockages in their own time. This spinal wave is an invitation for the body to process old patterns, release what's been stagnant, and pave the way towards improved well-being and vitality.
This is a return to the wholeness that is always present but often hides behind stress. By resolving blockages and improving the connection between the brain, spinal cord, mind and body, a client feels less separation and more integrated to who they actually are.
As the spine improves, so does the well-being of the entire body-mind system. This can positively influence the wellness of not only the body, but also a person's mind and emotional balance as well.
~ Hippocrates
“The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.”
SPINAL FLOW TESTIMONIALS
"Josh has a gentle touch, it was relaxing and I noticed after the first session my body seemed more in sync." ~ Maria
