Metamorphic Technique
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The Metamorphic Technique is a gentle form of foot, hand and head massage
that can be carried out by anyone with a brief training in the technique. It draws on reflexology
in its theory and approach.
It does not claim any specific healing power but uses the idea that the massage
helps the individual's own innate inner intelligence free deep blocks in their body's energy pattern (The scientific consensus it that there is no evidence for energy patterns) and somehow bring about resolution of stuck patterns at the root of problems in their life and health.
It focuses on reflexology meridians in the feet, hands and head which correspond to the spinal column and in turn to the incarnation
, gestation
and birth
of the individual.
It was devised originally by British naturopath Robert St. John in the 1960s. He had been practising reflexology on his patients but found he had more success if he gave up trying to bring about a specific result and gave a general massage of the spinal reflexes. It was further developed by his student Gaston Saint-Pierre in the 1970s who coined the term Metamorphic Technique and founded the Metamorphic Association in 1979.
Robert St.John preferred to stick with the name of Metamorphosis and was involved with the branch with this name until his passing . It is taught and practiced in UK and many places particularly in California, Ireland, Australia and South Africa. Metamorphic Technique is practiced and taught in UK and Europe amongst other places.
There are subtle differences in viewpoint around the issue of intent, between the two schools but people learn the same simple basic practice in both although each school developed some extra practices that are unique to themselves at later stages.
Massage
Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle"...
that can be carried out by anyone with a brief training in the technique. It draws on reflexology
Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion...
in its theory and approach.
It does not claim any specific healing power but uses the idea that the massage
Massage
Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle"...
helps the individual's own innate inner intelligence free deep blocks in their body's energy pattern (The scientific consensus it that there is no evidence for energy patterns) and somehow bring about resolution of stuck patterns at the root of problems in their life and health.
It focuses on reflexology meridians in the feet, hands and head which correspond to the spinal column and in turn to the incarnation
Incarnation
Incarnation literally means embodied in flesh or taking on flesh. It refers to the conception and birth of a sentient creature who is the material manifestation of an entity, god or force whose original nature is immaterial....
, gestation
Gestation
Gestation is the carrying of an embryo or fetus inside a female viviparous animal. Mammals during pregnancy can have one or more gestations at the same time ....
and birth
Childbirth
Childbirth is the culmination of a human pregnancy or gestation period with the birth of one or more newborn infants from a woman's uterus...
of the individual.
It was devised originally by British naturopath Robert St. John in the 1960s. He had been practising reflexology on his patients but found he had more success if he gave up trying to bring about a specific result and gave a general massage of the spinal reflexes. It was further developed by his student Gaston Saint-Pierre in the 1970s who coined the term Metamorphic Technique and founded the Metamorphic Association in 1979.
Robert St.John preferred to stick with the name of Metamorphosis and was involved with the branch with this name until his passing . It is taught and practiced in UK and many places particularly in California, Ireland, Australia and South Africa. Metamorphic Technique is practiced and taught in UK and Europe amongst other places.
There are subtle differences in viewpoint around the issue of intent, between the two schools but people learn the same simple basic practice in both although each school developed some extra practices that are unique to themselves at later stages.
External links
- The Metamorphic Association http://metamorphosiscenter.com Metamorphosis in USA with directories worldwide