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Thank you,
Paul

For one of the first times in a while, writing, I’m at a loss for words.  I pretty much think what I share in my posts sums it all up — but then again, some background doesn’t necessarily hurt the story any…

To summarize myself in a paragraph:

Fitness, writing, creating art, photography, being outdoors, traveling asking myself questions and doing what I can to accept all the little aspects of everything here drive me (along with forces I don’t see with y eyes).  I enjoy sharing what I have found to work with others.  Mostly, this translates to a small Wellness Practice I maintain in Fort Lauderdale, Fl, where I call home.  I don’t enjoy the 9-5 Workweek Lifestyle, so, for the most part, I don’t do it.  Organized (and non organized) religion is something I feel we can do without (as it gives us a reason to kill and segregate more than accept and love). Politics don’t appeal to me at all, and I wish, every day, in every way that enough of us would awaken to the idea of unfathomable change.

Namaste (a word that insinuates the divine in my honors the divine in you),
Paul

For me, writing is a pleasure.  It’s a way of sharing.  A lot of the posts I put up here make reference to transformation.  To me, the idea of transformation goes beyond intellect.  Of course, in this works, intellectual intelligence is not only coveted, but also cherished and adorned — however, I feel it is of little value and help in the actual process of transformation is there is nothing behind it to take your mind into the space in which you seek to go.

To me, there is the addiction – which I think of as any diversionary tactic to we (consciously or unconsciously) use to escape that which we despise about ourselves.  Beyond addiction there is a void.  A seemingly empty space.  That which we use persons places and things to fill.  This “void” however, is endless.  I feel that once the “lifestyle” (addictions) are taken off the plate — the void is what we are faced with.  For the few of us that are able to come to terms with this void, to understand it, to embrace and accept it — the illusion is pain and suffering becomes less and less while what we think of as “intuition” or “knowing” become more prominent.

Shared Below Are Some Of The Practices That Have Helped Me So Much:

All the practices (unless specified otherwise) are in PDF format.  That means you can read them on your smart phone, kindle, ipad, computer – and you can print them as well.  I use paypal to collect money because it is secure on your part.  Once you make a payment, another service I use will automatically deliver the file to your email inbox.  It’s a right away thing.  All of the practice descriptions are rather brief, yet you can reference my writings to get a better understanding of the practices (of you can email me using the envelope icon on the left side of the page).

Soulistic Eating Plan:

This is a perfect guide to help you not only lose weight, but to also feel great.  There are only three principals to follow in this guide.  To give you a hint, where most of us run into problems is improper hydration, eating combinations of foods that slow the process of digestion (causing weight gain, bloating, irregularity and more) and eating the wrong things at the wrong time.

Not only that, a common challenge that ultimately becomes a stumbling block when we wish to transform our physical appearance is the idea of our own identity, or who we think we are.  For example, of we tell our selves that we are fat, nasty looking and undesirable, even though that may be something you wish to move away from — you will re-create it until that idea is released.

The Soulistic Eating Plan Covers in Depth:

- The 3 steps to ideal digestion (for energy and an ideal bodyweight)

- Alkaline Eating, what it is, why it’s good and how to do it easily

- A simple guide to accepting and releasing the image you no longer wish to hold onto.

Before you proceed, please, be warned, this is not your typical “fluff and buff” warm n’ fuzzy “diet” book.  This is a real guide to transformation, based on telling yourself the truth can acceptance.

 Soulistic Eating Guide Available Now — Only $27. Payments processed through Paypal, once payment is received, you can download the Soulistic Eating Guide immediately.

 

Emotional Dichotomies:

This is a practice that I feel anyone interested in Meditation, Stress Reduction and (or) demonstrating the power of the mind can gain tremendous benefits from.  Originally, I learned the practice of what I call “Emotional Dichotomies” in 2002 when I was taking a series of classes designed to help a person become more in touch with that which drives them.  Many of us feel that we are not in control of our emotions — and in turn, suffer months at a time the effects of “heavy” feelings.  I know I used to.

The practice itself, is simple.  You practice feeling certain emotions, going from one polarity to the other, back and fourth.  The results…are to me, fascinating.  Probably most so is the sense of detachment and empowerment that directing and releasing emotions delivers.  The ebook is written from the perspective of getting past Anxiety in 21 days, but it’s so much more than that.  It’s an opportunity to direct your feelings and learn and gain incredible insight into yourself, the way you’re “wired” and how to let go.

The practice itself, can be done sitting or laying down, and requires typically between 5 and 20 minutes per day.  Once you learn this, I feel you will have a completely different perspective on the concept of meditation and self-reflection.

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Soulistic Touch Home Practice:

This practice (also called erotic meditation, red tantric home practice) was a game changer for me.  Many of the older (and recent) blog posts here have been in reference to this practice and what surrounded it.  So, if you read the posts, you will get an in depth idea of what this helps. To summarize:

I feel the way many of us relate to erotic energy, or the sexual impulses we have to connect with others causes, potentially, havoc beyond what a summary can surmise, in our lives.  Certainly, that was the case for me.  Not knowing what else to do, I was given the idea to embrace sexuality in s spiritually uplifting way, in what many would consider “meditation.”  So, not wanting “more of the same” that’s what I did.  For about 3 months…

In that time frame, I was able to understand that which I genuinely sought in sexual connection, get an idea of how something I had no reference point would feel, understand (and practice) unconditionally accepting myself — and also, to practice “channeling” sexual energy in my own body until it became intense enough to trigger “energetic orgasm” or what some people would call a full body orgasm.

The end result was understanding myself a lot better — and also being able to attract more healthy relationships into my life.  I highly recommend this eBook to anyone upset or frustrated with (by) relationships and also to those of you whose sex drive is out of control, causing all sorts of havoc in your lives.  If you practice this as depicted in the step by step manor I have written about, things will not be the same for you.  I think.

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The way you stand and move either places the weight on the inside of your body, or places the weight on the outside of your body. When your body is aligned in such a way that the weight travels to the inside of your body, the spine, internal organs and breathing are restricted and often negatively impacted in such a way that becomes obvious only when the body is aligned. Placing the weight on the outside of the body frees the hips, shoulders, diaphragm – and in turn, naturally encourages the articulation of just about all joints commonly used in motion. Breathing is also enhanced – and in many cases, pain and anxiety resulting from mis-aligned physicality reduced.

Yoga for Alignment is Naturally Reduces Stress:

The “Expansive Breath” – which you can call the key that opens the door to releasing the body in the system of Hathaway Alignment Science (HAS – Yoga for Alignment) knocks on the door to letting go. Letting go on a level that cannot be communicated with words. This in turn allows the body to begin the process of release. Releasing the body helps in reducing stress naturally amongst other things.

Yoga for Alignment plays a large role in Pain Reduction:

When all else fails (or before you try all else) H A S (yoga for alignment) has proven, time and time again, to not only reduce stress, but also NATURALLY reduce – even eliminate pain in the body. This pain can come from accidents, post surgery, just about any physical ailment, emotional or mental discord – and the body simply being out of alignment. Hathaway Alignment Science (HAS) has whistood the test of time and proven time and time again to be effective in a short timeframe.

Yoga for Alignment is Simple:

HAS is very simple to utilize and it goes into everything. HAS does not have a philosophy or religious belief. It is a science. It is simple to do and the results are immediately demonstrable.

How Yoga For Alignment (HAS) works:

All but one of the postures are done lying on the back where you move either your arms or legs in a short range of movement. The first posture is done in a standing pose. Included in ALIGNMENT is “The Expansive Breath,” that can be used independently or congruently with the postures.

Some Yoga For Alignment Testimonials:

“I was having medical problems related to breathing limited by scoliosis. I could feel my back and breathing improving from my first session and continuing as I utilized the process of Yoga for Alignment. Yoga for Alignment is the tool I was looking for and I am appreciative of the skills provided.” -Donna, Fort Lauderdale, FL

“Yoga for Alignment (HAS) is a life practice designed to let your body’s design work optimally. The key to this is always being in a relaxed, balanced, and aligned position so you breathe optimally. This program isn’t just an exercise class, but rather an approach to incorporate into your everyday life…..I (we) heartily recommend the total Alignment approach. -Greg Lindenblaum and Michael Stiles, Fort Lauderdale, FL

“One of the things I like about Yoga for Alignment is that it is all natural, and there is no medication to take. The exercises, even though they can be somewhat strenuous have given me a great payoff. I recently had a knee replacement, and now I can cross my leg. People may not think this to be a big deal, but when you are not able to cross your leg like me, it becomes a big deal. HAS (Hathaway Alignment Science – Yoga for Alignment) helps more than my knee – it has made my back better, and I feel that my whole body has improved in the way I move. I walk better and I am now able to find comfort in standing that was not there before.” -Joseph (age 71), Fort Lauderdale, FL

*Note: Within the year before Joseph’s first appointment, he had a knee replacement, an appendix removed and a stent in one of his arteries. When he came in he was walking with a cane. No longer, today.

“Yoga for Alignment sessions have been great for my flexibility and I feel much better….the movements are easy to do.” -Dan Blakemore (age 57), Fort Lauderdale, FL

“I have lived with scoliosis and pain. Learning Yoga for Alignment has been very helpful in re-learning how to breath and carry my body. Relearning and eliminating old patterns is not easy but this system has allowed me to live my life in a more relaxed manner and minimize the pain.” -Dennis R Hamann (age 66)

“Sorry, it has taken so long to get back to you. It has been a serious semester at school. I wanted to give you some feedback on the session. As soon as I left, I experienced a profound clarity…I had not seen the world in this light in a long time it seemed. This probably coincides with the younger feeling that I noticed over the next few days. That night when I laid down to sleep I was aware of my hip sockets, more on the right side (a deep soreness) and I found it difficult to find a good resting position but I managed and that was the end of it. The next day, I felt strangely taller with a little pep in my step and an invigorating energy. I piggybacked on that feeling and have started exercising again since. I found it to be a very rewarding experience. Keep on doing what your doing, it has a therapeutic healing merit about it. Hope to schedule again soon!

Thanks D”

“Hi Paul,

I hope the balance of your weekend was great! I want to circle back with you to let you know how much I liked our first yoga for alignment session! Also, honestly, to tell you how pleasantly surprised I am that with such seeming ease you were able to do so much for me so quickly.

I have to tell you that although I don’t quite understand everything that came up in our session that I trust you, me and the universe enough to know that it was perfect as it was. I only wish that I could have come back the next day for a second session. I do want to come back as soon as I am able and devote more time to the experience. Next time I will come when I am not traveling with other people so I can also devote more time to doing some personal meditation.

As for now, I am more physically and spiritually balanced than I have ever been. I have studied Kabbalah (converted from Christianity to Judaism in 1994), astrology, had Chakra work, Reiki healings, etc. and nothing I have ever done in my past has come close to bringing me to the authentically balanced place that you were able to bring me to in such an extremely short time. You truly do possess a very special gift!
กตัญญุตากตเวทิตา (gratitude) E”

THE BEGINNINGS OF ALIGNMENT SCIENCE (Yoga For Alignment):

In the late 1940‘s, professional ballet dancer, Monica Lind, had her career interrupted by polio. Determined to cure this illness and dance again, Monica went home to Portland, Oregon. There, she contacted George Emigh, the trainer of the Portland Beavers baseball team. They worked on creating an exercise program that eventually helped Monica to move her right leg and hip. Through intuitive insights, her rehabilitation regimen developed further and within a year of implementing these exercises Monica was able to resume teaching basic ballet classes at her own dance school. By the end of three years Monica was once again ready to pursue her brilliant career in dance.

This personal experience inspired Monica to share her findings with many other dancers to alleviate the physical complaints that often accompany a dance practice. As an instinct for designing effective exercises started to emerge, Monica helped people of varying backgrounds to release distortions and tensions from their own bodies.

Later, the magic ingredient of Alignment Yoga was added to the recipe: the body’s own breathing apparatus. Monica made some startling discoveries related to breath and body while taking voice lessons with a vocal coach. She experienced many physical “releases,” that were evasive until that time. It is the breath, she learned, that can expand and move the body from the inside and help restore vitality to muscles. This fantastic “a-ha,” is now an integral part of the Alignment Yoga practice.

Monica learned the body-mind connection of conditioned attitudes by witnessing her young dance students who had adopted bodily habits and emotional patterns of their parents. This led to discoveries on ways to liberate the body of emotional congestion. With success, Monica had illustrated that the Alignment principles work effectively through the spectrum of age when she donated her time and techniques for the elderly at convalescent homes in New York.

Over time, Monica acquired a camp of students. Through them, she innovated and introduced many new exercises which combined breathing and movement. Lovingly, her students named this method “American Yoga, the yoga of performance.”

In 1962 Harmon Hathaway, a therapeutic counselor, accomplished athlete and gymnast, started training with Monica. By 1966 they were working in partnership, teaching and developing sessions. In 1969 they formed The American Yoga Foundation and a center was built on 132 acres in upper NY State. The Center still operates today and is for the continued development of American Yoga and Meditation.

note: Monica Lind’s career is documented at the Performing Arts Library of Lincoln Center in New York City.