When I work long hours at a computer I used to get headaches, neck pain and shoulder pain. Sometimes I used to get migraines from it. No fun at at! I started getting massages about ten years ago and took up yoga to help stretch and relax. With all the stresses at work and in the news these days seems like a good time to learn how to give a head, neck and shoulder massage from an expert (and receive one too!). What a great skill to be able to share with loved ones... or future lovers...

Here in Cusco I have been giving and receiving healings with other healers I have met here. There seem to be a large number of people doing healing, Reiki and other spiritually related work here. I find even being at this location in the "world's navel" is healing - more so when I take a hike into the hills around Cusco to meditate in the Inca ruins that dot the area. I have found a nice intentional healing community here called Healing House and have taught a Kundalini yoga class there and last night I lead a Trance Dance. I enjoyed helping some somewhat stiff and shy Gringos and Gringas plus a few local Peruvians get into their bodies, out of their minds and feel their souls moving to the music. During the Chaos part of the music (there are five rhythms in this dance) I had the whole room dancing wildly, screaming and making animal noises. (Similar to the dances that Jim G of Sandbox coordinates in Bethesda area every Friday evening) It is good to let out that crazy part of us that we push down. I think that movement, singing, expression are keys parts of being joyful everyday!

One of the healings I received I noticed pain in my liver area and saw a vision of an angry snake in a infinite sign position. and the clouds looked like a jaguar (the healing was outside at an Inca ruin). I took it to mean that I need to not push down any anger in me, because it too is part of me and is divine. The jaguar symbolizes living with integrity - and that means being honest in expressing any emotions that come up including anger. And I see once anger is expressed that energy can transform into passion for action to change my reality. (If you are interested in animal symbolism and power animals check out the Animal Speaks book or get a deck of Animal oracle cards

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This Wednesday Sandbox gathering we join Libah Cobb (LMT) to Learn how to give an Amazing Shoulder, Head & Neck Massage. Take a moment and tune into your head, neck and shoulders - what do you notice? Tension, pains, stiffness? Perhaps cronic poor posture? Or perhaps the pain has been going on so long that the area is now numb and stuck. How freely can you rotate your head and shoulders?

When your whole upper body has seized up, your neck and shoulders ache, your head is thumping and you have a horrible stiff feeling all over a good massage is wonderful! All of these symptoms are more than likely caused by life’s day to day stresses with our work and personal lives becoming more and more demanding.  We will work on the neck, shoulders, face and scalp. A combination of firm, stimulating and soothing movements are applied with this massage to release blockages and tension, which improves blood circulation and drain toxins. Regular massage can cure those aching neck and shoulder muscles, improve joint mobility, relieve eye strain and headaches and will also improve the condition of you hair.

The power of touch has been shown to alleviate depression and pain, reduces stress hormones, and improves immune function. Come learn simple yet powerful head and neck massage techniques. This event is for the everyday citizen who would like to comfort loved ones without spending thousands of dollars in classroom study. You will learn to give a 30 minute session. These skills can induce relaxation, encourage a deeper connection, and reduce pain.

Libah Cobb is a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1987.She specializes in East-West massage using touch,(music) and aromatherapy to create a space for deep relaxation. She was trained at The New England Shiatsu Center and The Institute of Traditional Healing Arts in Florida. She has been a dance instructor for many years and now teaches a new stretch and breath  fitness class for all ages called FlexAware. Massage and FlexAware can accomplish  personal expression, pain relief, and  body balance . You can reach her at   LLCobb9 at gmail.com or  571-269-9797 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            571-269-9797      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

The workshop begins after dinner at 8pm. I invite you to join us, though as always what ever choice you make you will be honored in.

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