"Truth, Goodness and Beauty in the Healing Arts"

Natural Alignment

Following is an extract of a dialogue between Patrick Cusick, a School of Natural Medicine graduate, and Tao Supreme Master Tang Cheng Qing at Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of Taoism. Taoism has a wealth of insight into healing on a physical, as well as emotional and spiritual levels. The recognised foundation for unwellness on all levels is when ones path diverges from that of simplicity and groundedness with what is. I will be writing a series of blog entries about Taoist healing over the next few weeks. EnJoy!

It becomes strikingly obvious to those who fully engage the Tao that to experience the wholeness of every moment is to know the spontaneity of expanding and contracting flow. The nature of the universe can only be known as immense magnitudes. Through knowing and respecting the enormousness of the ever-changing universe Human beings can be freed of their conditionality and happily travel the journey of life. It's only conditioning that makes people at war with themselves and with others.

Cultivating Tao requires harnessing chi energy that comes from the creative dynamics of a spontaneously manifesting universe that can fuse together the whole body and mind into one co-collective being with thoughts and feelings. Beyond the physical sensations a Human being can become one keynote vibration that is reborn in every moment. In this state of transformation a person is well equipped to make up his or her own mind and choose the natural alignment for living life's journey.

A mistake in living is to become burdened by the unknown. Far better to just smile in wonder at the cosmos and become fearless with karma and fate, as everything that comes has been before and will come again. This is the way of Tao and the nature of the universe. The wise does not make distinctions and, instead, recognizes nuances; sub-tones and sub-colours seeing clearly the shades of meaning and the structures under which greater understanding can be found. There is good and gold in all but it's better to let go of the things that aren't beneficial. Remember that humans who are born on a friendly planet live in the calm within the storm.

Life is simple and does not need excess. Everything that begins changes and then passes away. All the obstacles hindering simple living can be found rooted in the four types of desires.

(1)    Inauspicious desire that is out of natural alignment and therefore will do no good from the start.
(2)    Desire to finish something that has begun and develops into a draining obsession.
(3)    Inappropriate desire to communicate something in the wrong time and space.
(4)    A desire that should be communicated to others otherwise the holder of the desire will become the victim of inaction.

Living an uncluttered life cultivating Tao with magnanimity is only possible when the mind knows wholeness - the big idea, the big picture, the great vision and the greater universe. Through the heart comes the compassion for all beings that makes it possible for humans to come out of the multitudes, moving outside of convergence, to follow a path of transformation that is in natural alignment with universal nature.
Mount Chengqin residence of Superme Master Tang Chenng Qing

School of Natural Medicine - Location

The School of Natural Medicine and Here Now Healing is located in Ashburton at
5 Station Yard. The following map provides directions. You are also welcome to
ring 01364 654901 for further directions.


A is where SNM-UK is

NOVA VITA - Gary Young's Medical Clinic in Guayaquil, Equador

The Founder of the School of Natural Medicine, Dr. Farida Sharan, is currently in Equador on a Self Healing Retreat at Gary Young's Nova Vita Medical Clinic. After her bleary eyed arrival she has launched into a programme involving a series of medical tests to determine cardiovascular health, an abdominal ultrasound and blood analysis, and then treatments supported by diet, supplements, juices and teas and, of course, exercise. Treatments so far have included abundant essential oil treatments, such as Raindrop Technique and a wrap of Balsam Fir and Lavender Essential Oils that were absorbed as Farida relaxed in a Far Infrared Sauna, Colonic Hydroptherapy, Chelation Mineral Drip, , Neuroauricular Neck and spine therapy with a series of Young Living Oils beginning with Frankincense, and following through the sequence with Vetiver, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, and Sandalwood with the drip nearby on a stand. And this is just the beginning. To follow Farida's Self Healing Adventure go to her blog site at www.independentlyhealthy.typepad.com. She will be posting about her experiences and treatments for the next three weeks. Photos coming soon.

Visit our other Blog Sites

Many potential students seek to find out more about the teaching methods and approach of the School of Natural Medicine. A lovely way to learn more is to attend student gatherings or my Wednesday evening classes where each week I teach an introductory class on different aspects of naturopathy, herbal medicine, iridology, the elements, essential oils, etc. Another valuable source of information are the blogs created by Dr. Farida Sharan (www.independentlyhealthy.typepad.com) and by our school in Iceland (www.healthmastericeland.typepad.com). Both have lots of postings about classes, student and patient testimonials, information about what our graduates are currently doing with their practises and businesses (and more).

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The School of Natural Medicine in Iceland - Student studying
herbal medicine with renowned teacher and author Brigitte Mars

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The School of Natural Medicine in Boulder, Colorado -
Master Touch Reflexology class

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School of Natural Medicine, here in Devon
Students working on their Iris Mandalas, a visually
delightful part of the Iridology, Level One training

Check out our blogs for many more photos and I
look forward to seeing potential students coming
to the Wednesday night classes as well.

Wednesday - 7.30 to 9.00 - fee £10
5 Station Yard, Ashburton TQ13 7EF

01364 654901

Scroll down for a posting that has the topics for November and December 2008

Detox Symptoms - Part 3

EMOTIONAL DETOX

At the core of any cleansing experience is the emotional component of dis-ease. Unexpressed emotions are held in the body organs and tissues and when experiencing deep cleansing these emotions inevitably rise to the surface to be released. These feelings can range from anger and frustration, loneliness, sadness, resentment, unpleasant memories, fear, anxiety and more. As the emotions arise they quickly dissolve, leaving you feeling lighter and freer than before. However there are times when the emotions are strong enough or persistant enough that they call out for a deeper level of support and healing.

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Self Healing Classes beginning on the 12th November

Weekly Self Healing classes will be available at the School of Natural Medicine and are open to the local community, patients and students beginning on Wednesday, 12th November at 7.30 pm. Each week Bonny will discuss a different topic related to Self Healing, including Iridology, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Essential Oils, Flower Essences, Healing Diets, Cleansing and Rejuvenation and more. Topics for November and December are as follows:

12th November - Introduction to Iridology
Learn about the iris structure, colours and markings and how Iridologists use this information to understand systemic strengths and weaknesses and the constitution. This will be a fun, visually inspiring class for those who are curious to learn more about this fascinating subject.

19th November - The Earth Element and Stress
The Earth Element represents the ground we walk on, the foundation of our lives and our sense of inner security. At a time when many people are feeling the effects of global anxiety, this class offers the opportunity to learn about positive and negative expressions of the Earth Element, how this relates to stress and methods to nourish the nervous system and support healing and balance in this core part of our lives.

26th November - Self Reflexology
Reflexology is a tremendously valuable tool for self healing. This class introduces the reflexology chart, massage techniques and the use of essential oils to enhance the effects of treatment.

3rd December - Healing the Digestive System
Improper diet and lifestyle, stress and inherent factors all play a role in creating imbalances in the digestive system. This can create many symptoms as well as providing a fertile ground for disease. This class introduces the Naturopathic approach to healing the digestive system and balancing digestive chemistry.

10th December - The Water Element & Healing Therapies
This class introduces the Water Element from the Naturopathic, Ayurvedic and Tibetan points of view, both physically and emotionally, as well as a constitutional factor. Healing therapies that support and balance the water element are many and varied and are presented from the mind/body healing perspective.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS - New classes will begin again on the 7th January
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