Welcome

Paya healing techniques are used to help us overcome psychological and physical health problems. It has probably been used since the dawn of human evolution and has been found to have been used in countries all over the world and in the early part of this century it was used in orthodox medical hospitals and clinics.
Maya is one of the easiest ways of attaining and maintaining good health and well being. It's a healing instinct, innate in all of us, to stretch an aching knee, or stroke a furrowed brow. Headaches, aches and pains, insomnia, tension and stress can all be alleviated.

The basis of Paya is flexibility to achieve balance and alignment. There is increasing medical evidence to show the great value being flexible. Flexibility is so natural, that without it people become depressed and irritable.

Observations show that children brought up in families where parents and children touch each other are healthier and more able to withstand pain and infection than those children deprived of touch. They tend to sleep better, are more sociable and generally happier.

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Physical  - get to know your body at the deepest level, as we explore the anatomy and physiology of or bodies we discover just how amazing the human body is. Once we discover what a miracle are bodies are we then explore how to better serve them, by strengthening, nurturing and loving them.

Mind - get to know your mind at the deepest level,  are we able to handle normal levels of stress, maintaining satisfying relationships, and leading an independent life; and being able to "bounce back," or recover from difficult situations, are all signs of mental health.

Stress symptoms often mimic symptoms of other problems. You may think illness is to blame for that nagging headache, your frequent forgetfulness or your decreased productivity at work. But the common denominator may be stress. Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Stress may be affecting your health, and you may not even realize it. Recognize common stress symptoms - then take steps to manage them.

Soul - get to know your soul at the deepest level, spirituality is a part of Paya. Ultimately, Paya practitioners have more in common than not. Regardless of religion, or the lack thereof, most feel there is an underlying spiritual motivation to their work, further compounded by the belief in the connection between practitioner and client. Some attribute this to God, Earth, Higher Power or nature. Call the source whatever you like, practitioners and clients feel something special occurs when paya is performed.

Relax and enjoy the session

Whether it's your first PaYa session, or you are a regular recipient, there are certain things you can do to ensure you receive maximum benefits and enjoyment.

The idea of getting a treatment for the first time can be an intimidating experience. Practitioners understand this. They are trained to help you feel comfortable and put you at ease.

Arrive on time, or better yet plan to be a little early. If you arrive in a rushed, frenzied state it will take you longer to relax. If you're late your session may be cut short.

Try not to eat for a least an hour before your session. During your session your body should not have any "work" to do. If your body must work to digest food it will not be able to receive therapeutic benefits as easily.

Turn off your phone. Your mind as well as your body should be free of distractions. You do not want to be interrupted during the session.

Don't use your session time to make a mental to-do list, or to worry about your problems. If you allow your mind to let go during the session, you may have a fresh outlook and renewed mental clarity providing clear solutions to your problems after the session. If you are bothered by racing thoughts, try focusing on the music

Don't feel like you have to socialize. Professional practitoners will not make conversation with you unless it has to do with the comfort and outcome of your session. Likewise, they don't expect you to entertain them with conversation. Talking can hinder the effects of "feeling" and can inhibit your body from letting go of tension. Practitioners prefer it quiet so they can "listen" to your body with their hands.

Be sure to let your practitioner know if the pressure is too hard or too soft, if the room is too hot or too cold, if you don't like the music, or if you're uncomfortable. The environment can easily be midified to suit your needs.

Remember to breathe. If the practitioner is on a tender or sore spot, you may tend to hold your breath or tighten up, both are counter-productive. Take a deep breath and let go. Imagine yourself breathing into the area of discomfort. This will help relax and relieve tension.

When the session is over, take your time getting up. If you get up too fast, you may feel dizzy, lightheaded or disorientated. Drink extra water after the session, it will help flush the body of toxins that have been released during the treatment.

Make your next appointment! PaYa effects are cumulative. If treatments are received on a regular basis, your body will respond quicker and relaxation will be deeper. If possible plan your session for a time when you don't have to rush back into a frenzied state of being. Staying in a relaxed state will allow your body and soul to continue absorbing the effects for hours after your session is over

Breath with every movement

Breath and breathing techniques

Blessed are they who are intimate with their breath for they shall receive the "I am of the universe".

Knowledge gives us an opportunity to think differently than do differently allowing for different results throughout your entire body. Breathing is a function of the diaphragm muscle which separates the chest, organs, heart, and lungs from the abdominal organs and digestive organs

Oxygen plays a vital role in the circulatory and respiratory system. As we inhale, oxygen purifies our blood by removing toxins and waste product which may be circulating though our blood systems. Irregular breathing will hamper this purification process and cause waste product to remain in our systems. Digestion then becomes irregular, leaving our tissues and organs undernourished. Improper oxygen consumption may lead to fatigue and anxiety.

As you practice various breathing exercises, you will be more aware of the tension before it takes a hold on you, and will become skilled at relaxing it though your breath. Your neck and shoulders will get the release they need to relax and stop contacting with every breath you take.

Behind your nose is gas called nitric oxide, not nitris oxide(laughing gas), that is sucked into your lungs and relaxes all the arteries as it gets into your bloodstream. This gas is a Nero transmitter that stimulates the brain.

Over 70% of waste product is eliminated through our breath and our skin. When our blood is heavily oxygenated it becomes very difficult for viruses and bacteria to grow in our bodies while supporting our muscle growth, when we are in a difficult moment, there is a tendency to hold our breath. When we hold our breath it locks in the moment of tension in our cells. The more we do this, the more the tension piles up, and soon we are only using approx 25% of the capacity to breath, leaving you with low energy levels.

The majority of us use, one of three kinds of breathing, upper, center, lower or full breathing is required to maintain good mental and physical health. Proper breathing is necessary for a healthy life and cleansing our inner body systems.  The following breathing techniques are the soul in reducing anger, anxiety, depression, fatigue, irritability, muscular tension and stress.

Superior breathing- primarily takes place in the chest and lungs. Also referred to as upper, clavicle, shallow or collarbone breathing. This method of breathing takes place in the chest and lungs, raises the rib cage, collarbone and shoulders. Can cause neck and headaches spine arm and/or hand numbness resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. The forward head poison puts stain on the jaw and temporamandibular joints. Possible reasons for upper breathing:

• Asthma

• Full stomach
• Stomach ache
• Tight close
• Stress or tension

This method of breathing has the least benefits for you. There is minimum space for the air to consume the upper lobes of the lungs and ribcage has little expansion. The shoulders are raised abnormally high, which eventually causes stress and tension on the neck and shoulders.

Medial breathing- primarily takes place in the middle of the lungs. Also referred to as middle, thoracic, intercostals or rib breathing. Like in upper breathing (shallow) and chest expands somewhat, and lower diaphragm moves up and down and abdomen in and out somewhat. The difference is that the ribs expand sideways, nested or upward.  It is going one step further from upper breathing. 

Possible reasons for center breathing:

• Habit
• Lung infections
• Smokers

Inferior breathing- primarily takes place in the lower part of the chest and lungs. Also referred to as lower,  abdominal, belly and diaphragm breathing.  Inhaling pushes the stomach gently forwards using no strain, then exhaling allowing the stomach to return to its normal position. Kids do superior and center breathing naturally. Place one hand on your chest, and the other on your abdomen above your navel below the rib cage, observe your body movement. On the inhale, your abdomen expands and your rib cage lowers. The exhale, your abdomen sinks into your spine. Encouraging the mind and body to relax.

• More air is taken in
• The diaphragm acts like a second heart, improving circulation
• Organs are massaged by the movement of the diaphragm
• Benefiting the solar plexus, our nervous center
• Improves digestion and immune system
• Removes compression on the neck
• Removes compression on the nerves to the arms and hands
• Relaxes the mind and calms the thoughts and feelings

To increase the awareness of your diaphragm, as well as strengthen the diaphragm muscle, place a book or something heavy on your abdomen while you breathe. This allows the diaphragm to get stronger and helps abdominal breathing in stressful situations.

Primarily takes place on the exhale, inhale through the nose slowly, then exhale through pursed lips, as if your are blowing out a candle placed a ½ of foot away from you. While inhaling, let your abdominal wall move out and while exhaling let it move in. Keep your mind on your breath, only.  While inhaling, feel the power and energy flow and while exhaling, imagine pushing out tension, stress, and disease.

• Promotes deep relaxation
• Strengthens nervous and respiratory system
• Improves concentration
• Relieves stress, depression, and hypertension

Sit comfortably in an erect position, exhale through your nose.  Contacting the abdomen and release quickly,  immediately follow with another forceful exhalation. Inhale passively and effortlessly, gradually increasing the frequency.

• Cleans capillaries
• Purifies the frontal portion of the brain
• Aids in combating nervous disorders

Inhale, count  slowly until you feel filled with your breath, then hold for a count of three.  Slowly exhale, counting till your breath is expelled, count to three slowly, repeat.  After practice, you will notice a gradual increase in the length of time you use following your breath, throughout the relaxation process.

• Reduces blood pressure
• Improves immune system
• Calms the mind
• Clears the thoughts
• Meditation, concentration, technique

Alternative nostril technique - Primarily takes place in a seated position. Hold your nostril closed on the right side of your face, while inhaling through your open left nostril, counting to three. Exhale, counting to three. Alternate nostrils, while adding counts to four, then five, then six, repeating the cycle. If you feel blockage in the nasal area, do not force the process.  Purchase a knotty pot and rinse the sinus cavity with warm salt water.

Roll and erect the tongue, inhale through the rolled tongue, then close mouth and exhale out of the nose.

• Treating fever
• Cleanses liver and spleen
• Blood purifier
• Reduces blood pressure
• Calms the nerves system

Sit erect, inhale slowly and deeply, breathe though your nose. Let the inhalation pass through the throat. Gently plug your ears and close your eyes, exhale slowly while humming, feel the vibration. 

• Good for the voice box
• Pregnant and labor preparation
• Promotes peace and joy.

After your massage session

Drink plenty of water

Water: although taken for granted, is one of the single most important things in our lives, second to our breath.  

Water is the most important catalyst for losing weight and keeping it off.

By way of suppressing the appetite naturally, and metabolizing stored fat. Water plays many roles for our body, it carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells, aids in temperature regulation, provides lubrication and shock protection for joints, participates in chemical reactions, protects organs and tissues. Our kidneys can't function properly when there is not enough water. Water "reduces fluid retention" when the body isn't receiving enough, it will hold on to what little it has, a sure sign of this is swollen feet, legs, and hands.

Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability to contract, preventing dehydration. When we are hydrated the skin is plump, clear, healthy and radiant.

Water helps rid the body of waste relieving constipation. When we drink enough water, natural bowel movements will occur daily, easily and effortlessly.

The human body is made up of about 66% water. 75% of the human brain is water; 83% of the blood is composed of water; our bones are 25% water; 70% of the skin and muscle tissue is water.

It's important to drink one half of your body weight in ounces per day. An average of 64 ounces of water per day. Coffee, pop, and alcohol are dehydrates, for every glass of these you chose to drink, you need to drink an extra glass of water to compensate.

It has been said that, you can survive about a month without food and only  5 -7 days without water. Bottom line, drink plenty of water.

Exfoliate
New skin cells are created in the skin's surface layer, over time; cells migrate to the surface of the skin and become acidic. During their 30 day journey they die and become saturated with keratin. Keratin is important because it protects the skin from outside elements. During aging and after menopause the natural process of skin erosion becomes uneven, which gives skin a dry and rough character. Exfoliation removes the outer layer to reveal the newer skin beneath. This shedding of the outer layer unclogs pores, keeps skin clean, and helps reduce acne breakouts. It is considered the first step in cleaning the body, followed by washing with a hypoallergenic soap, then moisturizing. Exfoliation is important for men as it exposes the hair follicles, allowing a cleaner smoother shave. It is possible to overly exfoliate, which dries and irritates the skin. The face is the part of the body most sensitive to exfoliation. Dry skin can lead to wrinkle development. The process involves physically scrubbing the skin while using a wash cloth, add a bit of sugar or salt for a more abrasive scrub. Exfoliating after a massage session is advisable since toxins have been stimulated throughout the body. 

Take a bath
Baths are nice. Whether you bathe to clean up or to relax, a bath can be an enjoyable experience. Buy a bath pillow, lie back, put your legs up on the tile, and relax.  

Journal

Those who consistently journal report better understanding of themselves, being more in touch with feelings, and being better able to deal with the past. Journals can be done by all ages, without worry of grammar, spelling, or vocabulary. It is the ultimate self-help tool and also the most cost efficient.

There is no"right way" to journal. The journal's experience can be as unique as the person doing it, it can also be adapted to suit the individual needs.  Buying an expensive journal is not necessary. In fact, most therapists report better results when their patients use an ordinary spiral notebook or legal pad, at least in the beginning. This reduces performance anxiety of having to write something profound. One therapist advised her client to write on the first page of her notebook, in large letters, "There is no RIGHT way to do this!"

For a lot of people, getting a good night's sleep is a problem. But there are steps you can take to try and relax,and you'll slip into a state that will allow sleep to take it over, before reaching for a sleeping pill.

The importance of sleep:  What is insomnia, exactly?

Some people think that it only means not sleeping for days on end, but that's not entirely true. Insomnia simply means you have trouble sleeping. Whether it's trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, waking up earlier than you want to, or not feeling refreshed when you do wake up. Just having one of these symptoms is enough to say that you have insomnia. Our bodies are naturally programmed to feel sleepy at night and alert during the day. This is known as the sleep-wake cycle, and many things can disrupt it and cause insomnia. Everyday stress, illness, and jet lag can be factors.

What happens when we don't get enough sleep?

Insomnia can affect your concentration, coordination, mood, and health. And that can be hard on you and the people around you. By comparison, people who sleep well, miss fewer days of work, are less prone to accidents, and visit the doctor less.

Back to basics

1. Exercise for thirty minutes a day. Yes, you hear exercise will help everything, but in this case it can be true. Exercise relaxes the body and muscles. It also makes us tired. But try to do this at least six hours before your bedtime. When you exercise your body temperature rises (you hope). You want your body to have plenty of time to cool down before bedtime.

2. Go to bed every night at the same time. You should also get up around the same time every morning. This includes weekends and days off from work. Our bodies have internal clocks, they run better when these internal clocks work on schedule.

3. Reduce your stress. Stress can be the reason you are staying awake. It isn't possible not to have some stress in your life, but you can try to reduce it,  and definitely try not to focus on this stress before bedtime. Try to think happy, peaceful thoughts.

4. Keep your bedroom a cooler temperature than the rest of the house. It is a known fact that if you can snuggle under a blanket or even a sheet, you will sleep better. A hot bedroom is a stuffy bedroom, not a relaxing one.

5. Slow down on your liquid intake before bedtime (preferably about two hours before bedtime). If your bladder is full, you will wake up. Waking up in the middle of the night, may mean you won't be able to go back to sleep.

6. Don't snack on spicy, hot or high fat foods before bedtime. It can mess up your stomach causing indigestion and keep you awake. Try light snacks instead, like cereal and nonfat milk.

7. Watch your caffeine intake. Caffeine makes us hyper, this can keep us awake. If you must drink caffeine products, try to drink them six hours before your bedtime.