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Breema - Health Web |
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 Breema is a form of bodywork that has been described as a cross between partner yoga and Thai massage. The techniques may be utilized in either a practitioner-recipient mode or solo as "Self-Breema." The practice is intended to relax and enhance the balance and flow of "life energy," and no strong exertions or muscular contortions are involved.
The Nine Principles of Breema
Body Comfortable - When we look at the body, not as something separate, but as an aspect of a unified whole, there is no place for discomfort.
No Extra - To express our true nature, nothing extra is needed.
Firmness and Gentleness - Real firmness is always gentle. Real gentleness is always firm. When we are present, we naturally manifest firmness and gentleness simultaneously.
Full Participation - The most natural way of moving and living is with full participation. Full participation is possible when body, mind, and feelings are united in a common aim.
Mutual Support - The more our Being participates... the more we are able to support life and recognize that Existence supports us. Giving and receiving support take place simultaneously.
No Judgment - The atmosphere of nonjudgment gives us a taste of acceptance of ourselves as we are in the moment. When we come to the present, we are free from judgment.
Single Moment/Single Activity - Each moment is new, fresh, totally alive. Each moment is an expression of our true nature, complete by itself.
No Hurry/No Pause - In the natural rhythm of life energy, there is no hurry and no pause.
No Force - When we let go of assumptions of separation, we let go of force.
Bodywork (alternative medicine)
Bodywork is a term used in alternative medicine or complementary medicine to describe any therapeutic, healing or personal development work which involves some form of touching, energetic work or the physical manipulation of a practically oriented physical and somatic (see somatics) understanding of the body.
Most forms of bodywork are listed under Somatic disciplines. Some of the best known forms of bodywork are: Yoga and pranayama breath work and respiration techniques; Respiratory therapy; Body-Mind Centering; Continuum; Feldenkrais method; Rolfing; Trager Approach. Other methods involve voice, movement or dance such as 5Rhythms by Gabrielle Roth. Often bodywork is combined with methods for personal development and body-psychotherapy, especially with Gestalt therapy and Psychodrama.
Life energy
Energy in spirituality refers to a metaphysical putative energy field, or biofield, similar to the traditional Chinese concept of qi. This spiritual energy is generally said to permeate and interpenetrate the universe and to be vital to life, though the specific attributes of each energy may vary. Many complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices are predicated on such a field and the ability of practitioners to see, feel, and effect changes in this field, and on its intrinsic coupling to human health and well-being.
The properties of spiritual energy bear little resemblance to those of more familiar types of energy, and scientists and physicians remain skeptical regarding its existence. These fields have thus far defied unequivocal measurement by reproducible methods, and CAM therapies involving their use, modification, or manipulation are among the most controversial.
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