Course Descriptions
 Chakra
Balancing Course — Levels
I - V
Chakra
Balancing is a hands-on healing modality which uses gentle,
non-invasive touch to promote
the healing and integration of body, mind, emotion and spirit. It
facilitates relaxation, pain relief, and stress reduction. Opening the chakras
and balancing the energy flow through touch gives the body access
to all available resources for wellness and provides new tools
for insight and increased well-being. A
knowledge of the chakras allows an in-depth understanding of
the mind-body connection.
Both beginners
and advanced students are welcome. No previous experience is
necessary. The work stands alone as a healing modality and is also
an effective adjunct to all types of bodywork. It can be easily integrated
with other modalities.
The
Chakra Balancing course is appropriate for:
- the bodywork
practitioner* and other health professionals seeking alternative
skills,
- individuals with a desire to be a healing presence in their community, and
- those
with an interest in personal growth.
This five-level
course examines the ancient system of the chakras as an alternative
paradigm from which to view physical, emotional, mental and spiritual
health and "dis-ease." Class format includes lecture,
demonstration and hands-on practice. Each
level is 5 weeks with a 3 hour class each week.
- Level I
is an introduction to the chakras through a cultural and
scientific overview and includes guided chakra meditation as
well as the symbology of the primary chakras. Students learn
hands-on assessment tools, grounding and chakra balancing techniques
focused on the primary chakras.
- Level II
explores the symbology and
assessment of the secondary chakras, attitudinal healing principles,
and a "chakra balancing with colors" practicum. Hands-on
techniques focus on major secondary chakras, full
body chakra balancing, and detoxification. Pre-requisite:
Level I
- Level III
covers body symbology with a focus on specific disease
patterns and organ systems. Pre-requisite:
Level II
- Level IV
focuses on more advanced flows and techniques. Pre-requisite:
Level III
- Level V
goes through chakra by chakra to fully integrate and synthesize
the lecture material, demonstrations and hands-on techniques
covered in the previous four levels. Pre-requisite:
Level IV
*Maryland
massage therapists can earn 15 continuing education units (CEUs) per
level for a total of 75 CEUs.
Fee for each
level (15 credits): $275
Chakra Balancing
Practicum
For students who complete the five levels of Chakra Balancing,
there is a Chakra Balancing Practicum which provides advanced, hands-on study.
Students work in teams to review client history, create treatment plans,
and complete and document full treatment sessions in Chakra Balancing on
a variety of clients. The sessions are supervised. There are six practicums
per year, each is five weeks long with a 4 hour session each week.
Maryland
massage therapists can earn 20
CEUs per practicum and it can be repeated.
Chakra Balancing Advanced Techniques Review
The Advanced
Techniques Review includes demonstration and hands-on practice
of new flows. The Review is offered twice a year and consists of two,
4 hour sessions. Pre-requisite:
Levels 1-5 of Chakra Balancing and previous participation in the practicum.
Maryland
massage therapists can earn 8
CEUs per Review.
NOTE: A
student completing 500 hours of study at The Braided Way School
of Healing Arts (the basic course and repeating the 20 hour/5 week
practicum) can become a certified bodyworker through the professional
organization, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). |
