In case you haven't noticed, there is a reoccurring "theme" that is prevalent in the complementary/alternative medicine field: the need for the energy in the body to be balanced before healing can occur. Polarity therapy is definitely not the exception to that rule! In fact, energy balance is the sole purpose of this type of therapy. The Polarity Therapy model states that good health occurs when:
- Energy Systems function in their natural state and
- Energy flows smoothly without significant blockage or fixation.
The therapy was founded by Dr. Randolf Stone who studied energy in relation to the healing arts over the course of his 60 year career. He found that many things affect the bodies energy field (either positively or negatively) including diet, exercise, sound, relationships, life experiences and environmental factors, to name a few. Therefore, Polarity Therapy is a comprehensive system that incorporates energy based body work, diet, exercise and self-awareness in order to release blockages in the bodies energy field and restore the body to it's natural healthy state.
In a typical Polarity Therapy Session, the practitioner uses several techniques to assess the current state of that person's energy field, including observation, interviewing and palpation. The practitioner then uses "Energy Touch" which typically involves soft touching and rocking as well as some point specific energy work. A typical session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
The video below shows an example of a Polarity Therapy session and the site I've linked to above is the official Polarity Therapy website with a wealth of additional information. Until next time, enjoy!
