Session with Elvis

Elvis has a somewhat restless soul and though he "rests" a lot, he can be like a tensioned bow-string at times; leaping in response to the slightest touch. 127 pounds of "surprise!" response can be rather dangerous.

Finding him relaxed and receptive, it was a good time for some energy TTouch work; since he's half way to being relaxed to begin with.
He was a bit squirmy when I sat beside him and I sensed confusion and worry, so I began with a touch that calms by gently activating both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously. He calmly rested his head [above].

I felt his energy field all over where I could easily reach. Around his right hip, where he had some old hot spots, his energy field was thin and weakened and the area is cold and tense. I began with some pointed electrical work [Pictured above]. Elvis felt unsure of this at first, I used my other hand to work on his crown chakra at the same time and this balanced his energies. He again relaxed and rested his head. After several minutes I felt a stronger blood and energy flow to his hip, warmth and relaxation returned to the area.
I then worked on his energy grid and chakras. Elvis had a few thin areas in his grid and his chakras were in need of balancing. His root chakra still held wounds from being weaned, sent to a strange place and neutered (all within days). His solar plexus was the most off center and he reacted a bit to working with it at first; my hands became very warm as we progressed. Once I had the solar plexus balanced, the remainder of his chakras fell into balance quite nicely and Elvis entered a state of deep relaxation [above].
After working on what have been rather sensitive and guarded areas on Elvis's body, I proceeded to his most reactive area: the toes. This image captures the warm energy and calm in touching his toes. He remained completely relaxed.

This session lasted all of 20 minutes or so. Since then, Elvis has been enjoying deep, restful sleep. He has been calm and centered, his edginess and jangled energy are gone. He seemed unsettled before, he would pester each person in turn for attention but unable to stand still to receive it. Now he is as comfortable and content as the other two dogs and slumbers peacefully on his bed.

The next day (1-15-11, 5:30 pm)
I had another opportunity to work with Elvis, this time his left side. He was in a new but inviting area, one more comfortable for me to work on him. This made it strange for him and he was slow to relax. I began with his crown chakra and then he began relaxing well. He laid down very close to me, his toes touching mine, his head on my leg. He now knows what this is about and was a tad bit reluctant at first. Opening chakras is very much the electric surge when riding the long up hill on the roller coaster. The release is amazingly wonderful, though. No sudden drops. (It is for me, anyway). On the working end, when I am the one opening anothers' chakra, I can experience feelings, changes in temperature, pains, visions. It all depends on the patient as well as the chakra. What they experience is unique, and every chakra is unique.

After Elvis relaxed completely his head rested on my leg and his front toes touched mine. He lay very close to me. Warm and calm. I worked from his crown chakra to his throat chakra where the energy was confused, congested and tangled. As I worked with his throat chakra the confused energy intensified and he became wiggly. I asked him to hang in there with me as I massaged his chakra into balance. Finally the tangled energy gave way and a warm, steady, aligned and balanced energy flowed in. Elvis cuddled up again, relaxed and released a big breath.

I gently moved down to his solar plexus where I found intense light coupled with great pain in the left side. I worked gently with this as long as we both could stand.

We'll need to finish this before bed. My left side is still aching a tad, and most of all, his chakras need balancing. We're nearly there. It's a lot for him to process.
Elvis was receptive at bedtime, so I spent a few minutes with his feet and toes. This is the most relaxed I've felt him while handling his feet.
I wasn't close enough to snuggle, though he tried. Notice the relaxed face while I'm holding his paw.

What does TTouch do?

Knowing what TTouch is helps understand what it can do. Alternative medicine is complementary to physical issues, but it should never be considered an alternative cure all. As defined by the AMA (American Medical Association), both TTouch and Energy Medicine do have the clinical studies backing up the practice. Personal experience attests to the effects of both, individually as well as in combination.
So, how can it help a dog?
Fearful, stressed, nervous, frightened, aggressive dogs learn to be more confident, relaxed and emotionally well balanced. Behavior problems such as biting, chewing, barking, leash pulling and fears can be significantly alleviated. TTouch is very helpful in recovering from surgery or injury and in reducing pain from age related issues such as arthritis.

The ground work (or playground of higher learning) offers physical improvement in range of motion, agility and an increase in neural connections (this increases learning capacity).

How does TTouch do these things?
Chewing for example. TTouch work around the mouth, gums, teeth, lips, face, head, ears and down and about the body are sure to reveal areas that need attention to the practitioner who can then guide the owner in what TTouches applied where address the chewing and provide relief. Suggestions for health care might be presented as well (gum or tooth inflammation, etc.).

To understand TTouch is to understand the energy in living things. We're electric. Everything is electric. The chemical reaction comes from the electrical charge. Electromagnetic changes in the earth and sun affect all things.

TTouches work with the electrical field of the bodies, both administrator and receiver. Areas within the patient that test weak are focused on and given gentle surges (the key to the little circles) which create action throughout the body, an awareness on a level that is not conscious. Cells know their function. They know their blueprint. Through "lighting them up", damaged cells can heal and they can function.... perfectly.
TTouch also deepens the bond between you and your animal. From a memorable friend to a top level athlete, the bond breathes in a new level of connection and mutual enjoyment.

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Happy New Year

Energy Intention
It didn't take long to notice the energetic flow between the body receiving as well as the body giving TTouch. The key point on the TTouch website states that: "The TTouch is done on the entire body, and each circular TTouch is complete within itself. Therefore it is not necessary to understand anatomy to be successful ...". This stuck with me strongly and powerfully. I had to learn more about why this is.

I began experimenting with an ancient energy balancing technique called Jin Shin Jitsu. This quickly proved too strong a healing energy for dogs. Although handy to have in the "tool box" of techniques, using this high potency technique will most likely not prove necessary in most circumstances. So, I continue to explore. I recalled a book that Linda had recommended at the seminar I took with her last June, "The Intention Experiment" by Lynne McTaggart. I read it voraciously over Christmas break. I began practicing with Intention. Now we're getting somewhere! I began to feel as though I may have opened a Pandora's Box. One must quickly learn to focus this incredible energy. Now I'm deeply entrenched in "Energy Medicine" and exploring this gentle, focus of energy specifically targeted for healing.

Thus far, the dogs (my kind crew & study subjects) have responded very favorably to gentle work along their meridians and chakras. Not only does the animal enjoy the contact, sensation and experience, it also proves highly effective in balancing the energies quickly. Used together with TTouches is gentle yet highly effective. The electrical, neural connection is amazing.

Sheepskins
Jazz test drives the new sheepskin. I'm undecided whether to use sheepskins in TTouch sessions, but I'm leaning heavily that direction. Comfort for me, inviting and comfortable to the creature. I'm just not sure I can sacrifice this one for the work (the hair collection, the cleanability, and it's still so new, etc.). The sheepskin enjoyment test continues.... I doubt I'd use one at the shelter, fear of illness transmission, mostly. I'll see how this one wears and washes before we go there.

Sheepskins make GREAT bed cushions. They are very cushy on elbows, provide a natural oil that is favorable to the skin, allow for air circulation and provide a natural, comforting warmth. Great for older, arthritic, or ailing dogs. They're great for humans, too. Sheepskin on the bed is recommended for Fibromyalgia sufferers so they can sleep more comfortably. I tried the black beauty above and loved it.

Visit "Brushy Mountain Sheepskin & Leather" on eBay.