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Quantum-touch core transformation : a new way to heal and alter reality /
Alain and Jody Herriott ; edited by Genevieve M. Fewell and Colleen Hom Rocero.
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eISBN: 978-1-58394-810-1
1. Healing. 2. Energy medicine. 3. Touch–Therapeutic use. I. Herriott, Jody. II. Fewell, Genevieve
M. III. Rocero, Colleen Hom. IV. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques–methods. WB 880 H567q 2008]
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Appreciation
Thanks must be given to:
Risa, Vanda, Michelle, Genevieve,
and Richard, without whom this
book would not have been possible.
—Alain and Jody Herriott
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Core Transformation: Opening the Door
An Overview
Core Transformation: Highlights
Chapter 2: The Body as a Matrix
The Biology of the Body Matrix
A Biological View of Energy Blockages
The Body as Flow: An Energetic Look
Be the Example
Meditation
Before You Begin
Chapter 3: The Core Breath
How to Find The Core Point
Other Ways to Play with Exhaling
What Most People Do Wrong
Chapter 4: Movement and Exercises
Awareness Through Movement
Before You Begin
Inspiration and Expiration
The Five Diaphragms
Ground Scan
Chapter 5: Elongations
The Biology and Philosophy of Elongations
The Grounding Exercise
The Standing Knee-Bend Elongation
Anchored-Sacrum Exercise
Aware Walking
Pouring Forward
Melting Around a Tennis Ball
Elongation with a Towel
Spiraling Up and Down
Micro-Movements
Using the Exercises
Chapter 6: Perception and the Healing Aspect
Feeling the Earth
Feeling the River Exercise
Perceiving Energy
Chapter 7: The Healing Techniques
Introduction
The Steam-Release Technique
Wombing
Tractor-Beam Technique
Womb plus Tractor-Beam Technique
Extending the Presence, Poking with a Stick, or The Chaser Technique
Healing through Making Space or Levering Open a Joint
Showing Your Client How to Pour Forward
Self-Healing and Check-In
Self as Log
Distance Healing
Working on Animals
A Guide for When to Use Which Healing Technique
Examples of When to Use Yin or Yang Techniques
Chapter 8: Qigong
A Brief History of Qigong
Chapter 9: Working on Water and Food
Chapter 10: Healing Stories
Healing Stories
Animal Healing Stories
Chapter 11: Basic Guidelines for Using the Core Techniques
Chapter 12: Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary
In Praise of Core Transformation Workshops
“Enriching spectrum of techniques, valuable tools for health to
complement the basic techniques.”
—Carole Amos
“My structure changed completely during this workshop, which
facilitated both physical and emotional release. I was amazed that such
small movements brought such profound change, but that is how much
breathing increases the process.”
—Dawn Donalson
“Really enhanced my ability to go inside and enter the silence. I
continue to be surprised as my self-imposed limitations fell away.”
—Danielle Hanneken
“Lots of information and awareness physically and emotionally, down to
the cellular level.”
—Rosvel Garza
“Very informative and transformational. Alain is always willing to
answer questions and share his knowledge.”
—Rosie Nadwodny
“The amount of information provided on all levels of this work is
unbelievable.”
—Liz Sharp
“It was a fun-loving environment for finding space within.…I hope to
continue to expand my awareness and unblock myself as well as help
others to do the same.”
—Jonathan Lea
“Core Transformation is meaningful work, transforming what we have
now back into what is our own natural birthright.”
—BHOK
“Wow, truly opening and inspiring. Amazing possibilities. I look forward
to using this work.”
—Rick Hopton
“I came to this class depleted of energy.…I haven’t had energy to walk
outside or inside more than between chairs and my bed for two months.
This class has given me hope [that] I can bring up my energy when I
need [it] during my struggle [with] the cancer that has taken me
hostage. Now I have a new tool to pry it off my body and eliminate [it].”
—Kristin Gudjonsdottir
“Just learning how to breathe is amazing. It’s absolutely perspective
changing.”
—S.G.
“I really had no idea of what the ‘yin’ was until this workshop. The
exercises were great and transforming. And the healing techniques were
great tools. Everything was explained very well.”
—S.F.
“What an awesome and magnificent modality. Such an easy technique
that is not hard to do with positive results.”
—S
“Practical, informative, empowering, and delightful. I am clear, I’m
empowered, and my friends and clients will be.”
—Jack Bennett
“I liked the Yin technique, I really feel this technique will be useful to
me every day personally and will speed up the process for clients.”
—Kay Finly
