Polarity Therapy and Lomilomi - Energy balancing with Sinéad McAteer

'I had some lovely sessions with Sinéad. Polarity Therapy is a very soothing way of rebalancing yourself and clearing away any stress which, consciously or otherwise, you are experiencing.' - [E.Q.]

 

 

 

writing

I love to write. Since qualifying as a Polarity Therapist, I've been inspired to write about this huge and powerful healing system. The more I read, write, learn and grow, the more I see how the Polarity principles relate to every aspect of life.

Polarity Therapy and the 5 Elements

'Open your whole self to sky, to earth, to sun, to moon - to one whole voice that is you. And know there is more...' - Joy Harjo

The study of the 5 elements of Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth is a core aspect of Polarity Therapy. The intricate dance of the elements is one of my personal favourite subjects. As human beings, we have a deep, innate connection to nature. The elements that surround us every day and maintain the delicate balance on our planet also manifest within. Their healthy functioning plays a key role in the overall state of our health.

Each element has its own qualities which influence our body, mind, behaviours, attitudes, and even our relationships, diet and lifestyle choices. How do we engage with the elements in nature, in ourselves and in those around us? This elemental view helps to foster a better understanding of our own and loved ones' way of being.

These short pieces take a closer look at each element:

Nature of Earth ~ Nature of Water ~ Nature of Fire ~ Nature of Air ~ Nature of Ether

Articles

Here are some articles I have published. Some of these are available for download in PDF format - please leave all acknowledgments intact.

Rooted in Groundlessness - Embracing Fear in Changing Times. This piece looks at Fear from an elemental point of view. It was written for the Ontario Polarity Therapy Association (OPTA) newsletter, Spring 2010, www.polaritytherapy.ca. Also published in Holistic Network Ireland magazine, July 2010 and in 'The Magnet', Polarity Network, March 2011.

Review of "When the Body Says No". This is a review of the deeply insightful and ground-breaking book, "When the Body Says No", by Dr. Gabor Maté. The review was written for the Ontario Polarity Therapy Association (OPTA) newsletter, Fall 2009, www.polaritytherapy.ca. Also published on: www.polaritynetwork.com, February 2010, and in Holistic Network Ireland magazine, April 2010.
Click here to listen to an interview entitled 'The Body Communicates' with Dr. Maté recorded on June 2, 2011.

Healing Union - Restoring Male/Female Balance. Adapted from my newsletter, Polarity Currents, April 2009.

Grief and the Ether Element - A Polarity Therapy Perspective. This article looks at the experience of grief from a Polarity perspective. It explores the connection between grief and the ether element, and offers helpful suggestions to support oneself or another through the grieving process. Published in Holistic Network Ireland magazine, October 2008; Ontario Polarity Therapy Association (OPTA) newsletter, Fall 2008, www.polaritytherapy.ca; and on www.polaritynetwork.com.