Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Hakomi Psychotherapy: A New Frontier into the Spirit

Hakomi Psychotherapy: A new frontier into the Spirit
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!

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