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Seva in Sanskrit means selfless, compassionate service.
There are 2 Seva group classes that are offered by Arline Rowden.
The one-day or two part 6 hour class teaches an acupressure protocol (The Seva Stress Release) that can be used for
a wide range of needs, including general relaxation and well being or extreme shock and stress. This workshop does not require previous bodywork
experience. Anyone can learn this simple but effective way to help themselves and others.
Once you have taken the Seva 6 hour class you can attend the Acupressure for Anyone Classes
1) There is a 3 hour self-care class. (A 22 page manual is included in this class.) You can do the Seva Self-Care while standing, seated or lying
down.
2) Then there is a 6 hour class that includes the same info as the 3 hour self care class and also includes how to do Seva on another
when they are seated in a chair and lying down such as on a massage table. (A 30 page manual is included in this class.)
SEVA is a Sanskrit word meaning selfless service. The Seva Stress Release is a simple acupressure procedure given to the clothed body. It is a
profoundly effective tool for calming the body, mind, emotions, and spirit----the whole being. It is easily applied to oneself, or given to others
in about 15 minutes.
Medical research clearly shows that when we effectively manage our levels of stress, our overall health is greatly enhanced. There has never been
a better time for learning reliable and easy-to-use techniques for one’s self and others. And during this time of economic challenges we are all
looking for ways to take care of ourselves and loved ones without over-stretching our pocketbooks. Seva can also be offered in your energy and/or
body work practice.
This dynamic and interactive workshop allows the participant to fully experience the Seva Stress release through demonstration and hands-on
practice. Workshop participants learn a unique touch method, various effective acupoints and how to use this protocol in various ways: for self
care (while standing, seated or lying down), for a partner seated in a chair, and/or for a partner lying supine on a flat surface. Participants
have ample opportunities to practice in class to confidently apply the method.
In the six-hour workshop, you will:
1) Learn about the healing and transforming power of acupressure
2) Enjoy many opportunities to exchange bodywork
3) Practice techniques to use for self-care and/or with others
4) Take home useful practice materials and skills you can use immediately – there is a 30 page manual which includes illustrations of the Seva
for self-care and others and other information about the Seva protocol and the acupoints used in it.
You can attend a Seva Self Care three-hour self care workshop and you will:
1) Learn about the healing and transforming power of acupressure
2) Practice techniques to use for self-care
3) Take home useful practice materials and skills you can use immediately – there is a 22 page manual which includes illustrations of the Seva
for self care and affirmations to use.
Some acupoints are not recommended during certain stages of pregnancy so please tell me if you are or might be pregnant.
Continuing Education: Massage Therapists (NCBTMB); Acupuncturists (NCCAOM); Nurses (AHNA).
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The spirit of Seva is selfless-service. When we care for ourselves, it makes a difference in the world. Don't miss this opportunity to make a
difference!
Continuing Education Hours through Soul Lightening: NCBTMB and AMTA. PDAs now available for NCCAOM licensed Acupuncturists and Diplomates
of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Nurses (AHNA). “This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association,
an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval for contact hours through the AHNA is
based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the
care of clients.”
When you attend a Seva Self-Care class you will be asked to sign an agreement not to teach Seva to others for a fee. You may and are encouraged
to show your loved ones Seva and encourage them to do Seva, too. Or you can refer them to one of my Seva Classes for Self-Care.
When you attend the Seva 6 hour class you will be asked to sign an agreement not to teach Seva to others in a class and that you will charge
no more than $20 if you are offering Seva as a stand alone process which takes about 20 minutes. You may and are encouraged to show your loved ones
Seva and encourage them to do Seva, too. Or you can refer them to one of my Seva Classes for Self-Care. You may show your clients how to do Seva
for themselves during and as part of one of your sessions and charge your regular fee for that session. You may include Seva in sessions for other
body work such as Reiki or massage and charge your regular fee for that session.
Additional Seva Stress Release Classes can be scheduled by request. Also, 12% of my gross income from Seva classes is contributed to Soul Lightening
for their Spirit of Seva Project.
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Acupressure for Anyone Class Series
There are six 3 hour segments in the Acupressure for Anyone Class Series. In the various segments you will learn
how to do acupressure for chakra balance and alignment, harmony & balance, immune health & allergies, head, neck, back, chest abdomen, arms & legs
issues. Classes may be taken in any order but I suggest that you start with the Great Central Channel since it's so important to balance and
align our chakras. You may just take the classes that you feel drawn to take but if you take all of the courses you will receive a certificate
of completion for Acupressure for Anyone.
Descriptions for the Acupressure for Anyone Classes:
1) Great Central Channel Formula Class:
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Arline has attended the following Soul Lightening International Acupressure classes:
Acupressure is the practice of applying hand or finger pressure to specific energetic or conductive points on the body. It is based upon the
same ancient principles as the art of acupuncture, except that It uses the softer form of curved finger pressure on the points. Recipients of
this work report feeling nurtured and supported.
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Email Arline Rowden at rowden@litewire.net
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Pre-requistie: Seva Stress Release 6 hour class
“The aim of Acupressure for Anyone is to provide simple methods of touch and acupressure procedures that a person can apply on their own to enhance
health, body awareness and wellbeing. Anyone in healthcare now knows, that in this time of mounting environment-related symptoms, as well as
mounting medical costs, individuals need to assume more personal responsibility for their own body awareness, health maintenance and preventive
care. We need to relearn the natural strategies and maneuvers that many grandmothers, ancestors, and village healers passed down through the
generations to help their families and neighbors.” Aminah Raheem, Ph.D.
The Great Central Channel is among the first energetic patterns developed in the body in utero. It travels along the spine to the top of the head,
and up the midline on the front of the body to the face. Points along this channel are extremely potent, and have been used for thousands of years
for balancing and healing. In Chinese Medicine it is said that human beings are the bridge between heaven and earth. This acupressure formula for
the Great Central Channel enhances and strengthens this alignment—bringing balance, comfort and ease to the receiver. At this workshop students
give and receive the Great Central Channel Release and learn Chakra Tai Chi, a special movement meditation developed by Aminah Raheem, Ph.D., the
founder of Soul Lightening Acupressure.
Great Central Alignment formula is for Chakra Balancing and Alignment
2) Harmony & Balance Formulas Class:
The most fundamental principles of Chinese Medicine are based in establishing and maintaining balance and harmony throughout the whole being—body,
mind, emotions, and spirit. When this is attained we are vibrant and healthy—all our systems are working together well, and we can live life to
the fullest. The acupressure formulas introduced in this module are specially created to help us reclaim this sense of well-being. By holding these
special point combinations we provide an opportunity for the system to recalibrate itself–allowing for the extremes of life to balance out, and
returning us to our natural state of harmony. Using these formulas regularly creates a steady baseline of well-being. Once we know how to attain
balance and harmony on a regular basis, it is much easier to address the occasional symptoms and disruptive patterns that arise in daily living.
During this workshop you will practice locating points and reading the formulas. You will also give and receive a full acupressure session.
Harmony & Balancing Formula
Applications: Abdominal pain; all female problems, emotional stress; migraine headaches; neck and shoulder tensions
Nervous System Formula
Applications: Depression, emotional balance, nervous conditions, stroke recovery
Deep Relaxation Release
Applications: This procedure is deeply calming and centering. Emotional imbalance; Fear; Neck stiffness; Eye problems; Headache; Spiritual unrest;
Facial problems; Balances left and right brain
3) Head, Face, Neck & Throat Formulas Class:
In our culture a high priority is placed on being able to think and respond quickly and clearly—-not just intellectually, but physically,
emotionally and spiritually as well. The free flow of energy in the head and neck is crucial for obtaining and maintaining this clarity. In this
workshop we introduce three acupressure formulas that will help open the pathways of communication between the head and the rest of the body.
Students will learn and practice the Basic Neck Release, the Head Formula, and the Special Headache Release.
Basic Neck Release
Can be used to release energy in congested areas around the upper back, neck and base of head – use formula alone or at the end of a session
Head Formula
Applications: Colds; eye pressure; face swollen; head congestion; neck pains; sinus blockage; throat and tonsil conditions
Special Headache Formula
Applications: Use immediately when you feel a headache coming on and repeat once every hour until headache ceases. For migraine onset, use with
harmony formula.
4) Back, Chest & Abdomen & Special Conditions Formulas Class:
It is said that the torso of the body, including the back, abdomen and chest, is where we store the records of our lives. In broad terms, the
majority of our physical processes are centered here, but on another level the torso completely reflects the core of who we are. The acupressure
formulas learned in this module bring a clearer, stronger flow of energy through the torso. Students learn and practice the Back Formula, The Chest
Formula, and the Abdominal Formula.
Back Formula
Applications: Back pain; tension; stiffness; bladder or kidney problems; blood sugar low. For spinal misalignment add Great Central Alignment.
Chest Formula
Abdominal Formula
Applications: Appetite abnormalities; circulation to and from feet; gall bladder and spleen meridians; gastritis; chronic stomach and intestinal
tracts congested
5) Arms, Legs, Hands & Feet Formulas Class:
Every energy pathway that originates in the core of the body flows outward to the arms, legs, hands and feet. This makes the hundreds of acupoints
on the extremities very useful for addressing the “whole being.” In this workshop students learn and experience how these acupressure formulas that
benefit the arms and legs also support the emotions and provide a sense of well-being and stability. A special Muscle Relaxation Formula is
included in this module.
Arms and Hands Formula
Daily practice will help relieve arthritis discomfort and also keep fingers strong and agile.
Leg and Foot Formula
Applications: Ankle broken or sprained; foot and toe conditions; leg strains
Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle Formula
Applications: Dizziness; ear problems; fear; feet swollen; headache; hypertension; insomnia; kidney problems; knee problems; sciatica; sexual
problems
Muscle Relaxation Formula
6) Colds, Flu & Immune System Formulas Class:
Learn how to support the body’s natural ability to ward off colds and flu with our Immune/Lymph Booster Formula. This is a wonderful tool for
supporting the immune system whether you are just beginning to feel symptoms, or have already come down with something. It is also a wonderful way
to address common allergy symptoms. Students will also learn the powerful Sinus/Ear Formula.
Immune Lymph Booster
Respiratory Release
Sinus and Ear Release
Applications: Allergies; blood pressure problems; ear problems; colds; coughing; deafness (due to ear congestion); dizziness; earaches; phlegm;
sinus disorders; stuffy nose; blurred vision
Soul Lightening receives 12% of my gross income from Acupressure for Anyone classes.
This method of acupressure can be self-administered, or given to another person who is seated or lying down. The receiver stays fully clothed and
and finds a comfortable resting place. There are 15 specific points on the body that are accessed in order with firm but gentle finger pressure.
The session begins and ends with a full body stretch, and takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Because the Seva Stress Release is noninvasive, requires no special equipment, is simple to perform, and only takes a few minutes to receive, it
can be given to virtually anyone in virtually any setting. It is an extremely useful and accessible tool for addressing a wide range of needs,
including general relaxation or extreme shock or stress.
About Soul Lightening Acupressure: In all parts of the world it is very clear that the effects of extreme or prolonged stress are not limited
to those who experience it, but also by their loved ones, co-workers, and the greater community. In the spirit of Seva (compassionate service)
----we believe the individuals who receive and/or practice this deep and effective tool for healing will have a positive, healthy impact upon
their families, their communities, and the world. As more and more individuals come into harmony within their own being, the balancing effect
on their families and their communities expands as well.
The Dalai Lama has said “although creating world peace through individual transformation is difficult…it is the only way.”
Soul Lightening Continuing Education Information: Soul Lightening International is an approved NCBTMB provider for continuing education for
massage therapists. Our approved provider number is 450354-07. Licensed acupuncturists may also receive continuing education contact hours for
any of our workshops in Maryland. We are actively working to secure continuing education contact hours for nurses and physical therapists. This
is already in place in some states.
Clinical Acupressure: Basic Applications (2002) (Reviewed 2008) (Teaching Assistant 2010 & 2011); Seva Stress Release Workshop (2007); Process
Acupressure: Gateway to the Soul (2009) (Reviewed 2011); Seva Stress Release Teacher Training (2010); Clinical Acupressure: Meridians (2010);
Winter Practicum for Water Element: Bladder & Kidney Meridians (2011); Spring Practicum for Wood Element: Gall Bladder & Liver Meridians (2011);
Summer Practicum for Fire Element: Heart, Small Intestine, Triple Warmer & Pericardium Meridians (2011); Late Summer Practicum for Earth Element:
Spleen & Stomach Meridians (2011) and Autumn Practicum for Metal Element: Lung & Large Intestine Meridians (2011).
Arline Rowden is currently a Clinical Acupressure Candidate working toward certification under the supervision of a faculty mentor. For more
information please contact Soul Lightening Acupressure You can verify Arline's training on
their website under teachers and practitioners. Or call Soul Lightening International at 650-961-8025. Arline expects to complete her certification
in 2012. She has completed all of the required classes as of October 2011.
Please visit this website pages for information on acupressure sessions offered by Arline Rowden and for Soul Lightening Classes scheduled in the
Madison, WI area. Contact Arline for more information.
Aminah Raheem, Ph.D. is the originator of Soul Lightening Acupressure. She developed the holistic methods of Process Acupressure and Clinical
Acupressure after more than 20 years of study in various psychologies (including Process Work) and hands-on body modalities, along with 40 years
of spiritual practice.
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