The Body Heals Itself: How Deeper Awareness of Your Muscles and Their Emotional

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Teaches readers how to release emotions that have unknowingly been stored in their muscles; expands on ideas that Louise Hay presented in Heal Your Body

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Improve your physical health and emotional wellness with The Body Heals Itself, a practical guide to understanding, healing, and activating your muscles on an emotional level. This book shows you how the muscles are storehouses for emotions and encourages you to use that information to let go of pain. Guiding you on an energetic journey within your own body, The Body Heals Itself provides a road map to the muscles that explores not just their physical aspects, but their emotional and spiritual components, as well. By understanding the link between your emotional and muscle bodies, you can unlock your healing potential and live better.

Author Biography

EMILY A. FRANCIS (St. Johns Creek, GA) has worked in corporate wellness and as an aerobic director, kickboxing instructor, and yoga instructor. She holds a gold medal in the US Open in Tai Chi Form. She also holds certifications from several massage therapy schools and is the author of Stretch Therapy (Blue River Press, 2013).

Table of Contents

Contents Introduction:The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: Holistic Healing and the Emotional Muscle Body 1 Part I: The Connection between Emotions and Our Muscles Chapter 1: Muscles, Memory, Emotions, and the Link 15 Chapter 2: The Emotional, Mental, and Energetic Body 29 Chapter 3: Emotional Release and Energy Work 47 Part II: Emotional Component for Each Muscle Group Chapter 4: The Back--Your Storehouse for Betrayal, Protection, and Support 67 Chapter 5: The Glutes--Your Storehouse for Aggravation and Suppression 85 Chapter 6: The Legs--Your Storehouse for Moving Forward or Staying Stuck 93 Chapter 7: The Abdominal Muscles, Diaphragm, and the Psoas--Your Storehouse for Where the Real Vulnerability Lives 123 Chapter 8: The Arms, Shoulders, and Hands--Your Storehouse for Embracing Love and Claiming Vitality 137 Chapter 9: The Chest--Your Storehouse for What's at the Heart of the Matter 155 Chapter 10: The Head, Face, and Jaws--Your Storehouse for Gaining Clarity and a Wider Vision 163 Chapter 11: The Neck--Your Storehouse for Stress, Flexibility, Awareness, and Claiming Your Life 175 Chapter 12: Putting It All Together to Unlock Your Healing Potential 191 Appendix A:Additional Tools to Try: Cleanse, Release, Ground, and Empower 203 Appendix B:Additional Modalities to Try: Various Offerings on Avenues to Healing 219 Appendix C:Collective Responses from a Survey of Other Health and Bodywork Professionals 241 Glossary:Terms and Healing Modalities 245 Bibliography 253 Index 255

Review

"Readers interested in holistic treatments and therapies will find this a solid reference."--Library Journal "Emily Francis' work is an important offering in the maturation of the emotional body. I believe the future of the planet depends on books like hers."--Katie Silcox, New York Times bestselling author of Healthy Happy Sexy "[The Body Heals Itself features] new awareness and understanding of what our bodies have to teach us and, most importantly, how we can become masterful listeners."--Thom Rutledge, psychotherapist and author of Embracing Fear and The Self-Forgiveness Handbook "The Body Heals Itself is a fascinating read. It takes us into the emotions and deep wisdom of our body in surprising ways. This book gives us tools to understand this hidden part of ourselves--one that may have formally been an acquaintance now becomes an intimate friend."--Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman, psychologist and author of The Book of Sacred Baths "Emily unravels the art of touch and its ties to our deeply held emotions with well-oiled grace. Inspire and be released--one muscle at a time."--Micah A. Howard MD, CHt, integrative and functional healthcare practitioner, board certified family physician, master clinical hypnotherapist, and CEO of Invested Healer, LLC "Emily is a highly skilled and effective therapist ... I highly recommend this book to all athletes and anyone looking to know the body in a more conscious and meaningful way."--Lara Sturm, USA Powerlifting National Champion and American record holder "[Emily Francis] has done her homework in talking with many experts in the field. The materials here are the start of a great new field of study and it makes me want to learn more."--Craig Marker, PhD, Chair, Mercer University Clinical Medical Psychology "Emily Francis allows any residual perceptions of the mind and body in isolation to evaporate. She, literally, merges the concepts of the emotional being and the muscular system that supports, protects, and propels the body. She effectively integrates Eastern and Western medicine, breaking down walls of misunderstanding."--Sara Raiser, MD, CMT

Review Text

"Readers interested in holistic treatments and therapies will find this a solid reference."--Library Journal "Emily Francis' work is an important offering in the maturation of the emotional body. I believe the future of the planet depends on books like hers."--Katie Silcox, New York Timesbestselling author of Healthy Happy Sexy "[The Body Heals Itselffeatures] new awareness and understanding of what our bodies have to teach us and, most importantly, how we can become masterful listeners."--Thom Rutledge, psychotherapist and author of Embracing Fearand The Self-Forgiveness Handbook "The Body Heals Itselfis a fascinating read. It takes us into the emotions and deep wisdom of our body in surprising ways. This book gives us tools to understand this hidden part of ourselves--one that may have formally been an acquaintance now becomes an intimate friend."--Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman, psychologist and author of The Book of Sacred Baths "Emily unravels the art of touch and its ties to our deeply held emotions with well-oiled grace. Inspire and be released--one muscle at a time."--Micah A. Howard MD, CHt, integrative and functional healthcare practitioner, board certified family physician, master clinical hypnotherapist, and CEO of Invested Healer, LLC "Emily is a highly skilled and effective therapist ... I highly recommend this book to all athletes and anyone looking to know the body in a more conscious and meaningful way."--Lara Sturm, USA Powerlifting National Champion and American record holder "[Emily Francis] has done her homework in talking with many experts in the field. The materials here are the start of a great new field of study and it makes me want to learn more."--Craig Marker, PhD, Chair, Mercer University Clinical Medical Psychology "Emily Francis allows any residual perceptions of the mind and body in isolation to evaporate. She, literally, merges the concepts of the emotional being and the muscular system that supports, protects, and propels the body. She effectively integrates Eastern and Western medicine, breaking down walls of misunderstanding."--Sara Raiser, MD, CMT

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"Readers interested in holistic treatments and therapies will find this a solid reference."--Library Journal "Emily Francis' work is an important offering in the maturation of the emotional body. I believe the future of the planet depends on books like hers."--Katie Silcox, New York Times bestselling author of Healthy Happy Sexy "[The Body Heals Itself features] new awareness and understanding of what our bodies have to teach us and, most importantly, how we can become masterful listeners."--Thom Rutledge, psychotherapist and author of Embracing Fear and The Self-Forgiveness Handbook "The Body Heals Itself is a fascinating read. It takes us into the emotions and deep wisdom of our body in surprising ways. This book gives us tools to understand this hidden part of ourselves--one that may have formally been an acquaintance now becomes an intimate friend."--Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman, psychologist and author of The Book of Sacred Baths "Emily unravels the art of touch and its ties to our deeply held emotions with well-oiled grace. Inspire and be released--one muscle at a time."--Micah A. Howard MD, CHt, integrative and functional healthcare practitioner, board certified family physician, master clinical hypnotherapist, and CEO of Invested Healer, LLC "Emily is a highly skilled and effective therapist ... I highly recommend this book to all athletes and anyone looking to know the body in a more conscious and meaningful way."--Lara Sturm, USA Powerlifting National Champion and American record holder "[Emily Francis] has done her homework in talking with many experts in the field. The materials here are the start of a great new field of study and it makes me want to learn more."--Craig Marker, PhD, Chair, Mercer University Clinical Medical Psychology "Emily Francis allows any residual perceptions of the mind and body in isolation to evaporate. She, literally, merges the concepts of the emotional being and the muscular system that supports, protects, and propels the body. She effectively integrates Eastern and Western medicine, breaking down walls of misunderstanding."--Sara Raiser, MD, CMT

Details ISBN0738750735 Author Emily A. Francis Pages 336 Year 2018 ISBN-10 0738750735 ISBN-13 9780738750736 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-01-08 Media Book Imprint Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Subtitle How Deeper Awareness of Your Muscles and Their Emotional Connection Can Help You Heal Place of Publication Minnesota Country of Publication United States DEWEY 612.74 Short Title The Body Heals Itself Language English UK Release Date 2018-01-08 AU Release Date 2018-01-08 NZ Release Date 2018-01-08 US Release Date 2018-01-08 Illustrations 45 illustrations and 40 photos Publisher Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Audience General We've got this

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