Benefits of EMDR: September 2009 News from Wisdom From Within

In this Issue:  Chakra Yoga for Joyful Living, Benefits of EMDR

I am looking forward a busy fall and to offering two Kundalini Yoga Classes per week starting September 8.  Kundalini Yoga is a great way to strengthen your body, mind, and spirit, to optimize your potential and live with joy.  Please come and bring a friend for a free class on Tuesday, September 8 from 9-10:30 am or Thursday September 10 from 6:30-8:00 pm.   Please call ahead to reserve your spot.

 
Chakra Yoga for Joyful Living Starts September 7
 
There is still space in the Chakra Yoga for Joyful Living course
(Mondays from 6:30-9:30 for eight weeks starting September 7).
In this course we explore the chakra system and learn methods such as yoga and meditation to affect specific chakras.  Please see the website (www.wisdomfromwithinhealing.com), call (519.265.2299), or email (lisa_clendening@rogers.com) for further details.
 
Why do EMDR therapy?
 
EMDR acceses small and large traumatic memories to integrate right and left brain processing.  Intrusive emotions and repetitive patterns are replaced with a sense of freedom and ease.   First developed for Vietnam War Veterens experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, this therapy is widely validated by 20 years of clinical research and has been given the top tier efficacy rating by the American Psychiatric Association for relief of PTSD.
 
EMDR is the fastest way that I know of to reprogram your subconcious after a single event or repeated trauma.  Often, clients can get over a trauma such as an accident or sudden death within just a few sessions.  The memory still exists, but it is no longer accompanied by overwhelming emotions or unwanted images.
 
EMDR first starts out with a thorough client history, then moves into resource development where you learn ways to relax and rejeuvenate on a daily basis.  Then we do the actual reprocessing sessions where you hold the negative memory in mind while bilateral stimulation is given through pulsars or ear tones.  Often a single processing session is enough to clear even major issues.  Once past issues are cleared, you go on to visualize future recurrences of the same or similar event and how you will deal with it differently in the future.
 
Most clients are amazed at the difference EMDR makes in their daily functioning.  These differences are confirmed by SPECT brain scans showing healthier brain functioning after EMDR.
 
 
"You are what you relate to.  If you relate to infinity you are an Infinity.  But if you limit yourself, then you are limited."
                                                                       - Yogi Bhajan
 
Best wishes for the coming fall.
 
Sincerely,
  

Lisa Clendening
Wisdom From Within Healing Centre