Hakomi Psychotherapy: A new frontier into the Spirit
Mindful Self Inquiry
Mindful Self Inquiry
Many
people move west to explore the western frontier. However, when I moved to Boulder over a year ago, I was also drawn here to explore the frontier of the
subconscious mind and its connection with the body through mindfulness and so I began my studies in Hakomi
Psychotherapy.
This
therapy utilizes the body as a "doorway" into uncovering core material
that is often buried in our subconscious mind. Some of our formative
memories are stored in the body and generate core beliefs that often
determine how we live our lives...
I chose to study Hakomi because I feel that so many physical ailments that I see in my massage practice
are stuck in the body because of emotional and energetic holding patterns that are so
deeply engrained that the pattern comes back shortly after having a
massage, no matter how "deep" it is. So, I wanted to facilitate a deeper transformation that might help people get out out of pain, both emotionally and physically.
Hakomi
sessions may involve some touch, but it will be in an experimental
context and not a in typical massage or bodywork fashion. For example,
in a Hakomi session, if someone has tight shoulders, we would explore
the sensation with mindfulness, and might soon discover that the
tightness is a way for your system to feel big enough to be able to
defend yourself. There may be memories of feeling small
that surface as the therapist places their hands on the shoulders to
slightly exaggerate the sensation. These memories will be listened to,
in the atmosphere of mindfulness and loving compassion. The tension will
often release on its own, along with emotions that might have been
stored with these memories. The end result is hopefully a new awareness
of an old way of thinking and being that is no longer needed. If the
client continues to observe their state of being, they may notice this
pattern happening in their daily life, and chose to react in a different
way.
“In using mindfulness, we
create opportunities which allow the unconscious a clear chance to express and
be seen, heard and felt. In our focus on the mind-body interface, we work to
create channels of communication between them.”
—
Ron Kurtz, founder of Hakomi
What does Hakomi mean? Ron Kurtz, the founder said, “The
word Hakomi came to me in a dream… We searched to find the meaning
and found that it was a Hopi word meaning, “Who are you?” Another
way Hakomi thinkers have phrased this is: “How do you stand in
relation to these different realms?” "
After over a year of studying Hakomi, I am now accepting appointments for practice participants in Boulder and Denver. If you are interested in experiencing a Hakomi session, this is a great opportunity as there is no fee until I am certified in Hakomi.
Feel
free to pass this on to a friend or family member who would appreciate
this opportunity to explore the inner frontiers of their mind, body and spirit. Sessions available in
Boulder and Denver, as well as on Skype. Remember, there is no fee for
this service until I am certified.
Please note that I am not a certified
mental health professional, and that I cannot work with people who have
a clinical diagnosis or who are dealing with addictions or history of
severe trauma or abuse. If you are interested in finding a professional
therapist who practices Hakomi, please visit: www.hakomi.org or www.hakomi.com
Thank you,
I look forward to going on an adventure into your subconscious mind and spirit sometime soon!
