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Fewell, Genevieve M. III. Rocero, Colleen Hom. IV. Title. [DNLM: 1. Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques–methods. WB 880 H567q 2008] RZ999.H467 2008 615.8’22–dc22 v3.1 v3.1 Appreciation Thanks must be given to: Risa, Vanda, Michelle, Genevieve, and Richard, without whom this book would not have been possible. —Alain and Jody Herriott Contents Cover Title Page Copyright Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Core Transformation: Opening the Door An Overview Core Transformation: Highlights Chapter 2: The Body as a Matrix The Biology of the Body Matrix A Biological View of Energy Blockages The Body as Flow: An Energetic Look Be the Example Meditation Before You Begin Chapter 3: The Core Breath How to Find The Core Point Other Ways to Play with Exhaling What Most People Do Wrong Chapter 4: Movement and Exercises Awareness Through Movement Before You Begin Inspiration and Expiration The Five Diaphragms Ground Scan Chapter 5: Elongations The Biology and Philosophy of Elongations The Grounding Exercise The Standing Knee-Bend Elongation Anchored-Sacrum Exercise Aware Walking Pouring Forward Melting Around a Tennis Ball Elongation with a Towel Spiraling Up and Down Micro-Movements Using the Exercises Chapter 6: Perception and the Healing Aspect Feeling the Earth Feeling the River Exercise Perceiving Energy Chapter 7: The Healing Techniques Introduction The Steam-Release Technique Wombing Tractor-Beam Technique Womb plus Tractor-Beam Technique Extending the Presence, Poking with a Stick, or The Chaser Technique Healing through Making Space or Levering Open a Joint Showing Your Client How to Pour Forward Self-Healing and Check-In Self as Log Distance Healing Working on Animals A Guide for When to Use Which Healing Technique Examples of When to Use Yin or Yang Techniques Chapter 8: Qigong A Brief History of Qigong Chapter 9: Working on Water and Food Chapter 10: Healing Stories Healing Stories Animal Healing Stories Chapter 11: Basic Guidelines for Using the Core Techniques Chapter 12: Frequently Asked Questions Glossary In Praise of Core Transformation Workshops “Enriching spectrum of techniques, valuable tools for health to complement the basic techniques.” —Carole Amos “My structure changed completely during this workshop, which facilitated both physical and emotional release. I was amazed that such small movements brought such profound change, but that is how much breathing increases the process.” —Dawn Donalson “Really enhanced my ability to go inside and enter the silence. I continue to be surprised as my self-imposed limitations fell away.” —Danielle Hanneken “Lots of information and awareness physically and emotionally, down to the cellular level.” —Rosvel Garza “Very informative and transformational. Alain is always willing to answer questions and share his knowledge.” —Rosie Nadwodny “The amount of information provided on all levels of this work is unbelievable.” —Liz Sharp “It was a fun-loving environment for finding space within.…I hope to continue to expand my awareness and unblock myself as well as help others to do the same.” —Jonathan Lea “Core Transformation is meaningful work, transforming what we have now back into what is our own natural birthright.” —BHOK “Wow, truly opening and inspiring. Amazing possibilities. I look forward to using this work.” —Rick Hopton “I came to this class depleted of energy.…I haven’t had energy to walk outside or inside more than between chairs and my bed for two months. This class has given me hope [that] I can bring up my energy when I need [it] during my struggle [with] the cancer that has taken me hostage. Now I have a new tool to pry it off my body and eliminate [it].” —Kristin Gudjonsdottir “Just learning how to breathe is amazing. It’s absolutely perspective changing.” —S.G. “I really had no idea of what the ‘yin’ was until this workshop. The exercises were great and transforming. And the healing techniques were great tools. Everything was explained very well.” —S.F. “What an awesome and magnificent modality. Such an easy technique that is not hard to do with positive results.” —S “Practical, informative, empowering, and delightful. I am clear, I’m empowered, and my friends and clients will be.” —Jack Bennett “I liked the Yin technique, I really feel this technique will be useful to me every day personally and will speed up the process for clients.” —Kay Finly