Only Connect - Chakra based bodywork

There is a natural flow of energy in our bodies and our lives that is stifled by the ego. Reginald Ray.

The chakras are centres of organisation for the reception, assimilation and expression of life energy. They correspond to different stages of our development from conception to individuation, and from the personal to the transpersonal. They can be thought of as the software discs of our system, holding our personality programme. Developing an awareness and appreciation of the chakras and the rest of our esoteric anatomy is an excellent way of becoming more attuned to the energetic aspect of our bodymind. This then allows us to be more skilled in our capacity for: Embodiment : exiting the mind by anchoring our awareness in sensation and resting in the present moment. Working on grounding and developing awareness of felt sensation. Alignment : sensing areas of restriction in the flow of radiance and opening to the natural ascending and descending current through the central channel or midline. Connection : if we can have a greater appreciation of our own energetic nature, then we can have a greater appreciation of the same in others. We can become less prone to being stuck in our subjective experience, and start to find that there is that in all of us which is the same.

Vilasamani (BCST)

has trained in a range of bodywork therapies including intuitive massage, pulsing, reiki, bioenergetics and biodynamic craniosacral therapy. He also teaches meditation and energywork at the West London Buddhist Centre. He is interested in working with meditators and others who are seeking embodiment. Treatments last for 50 minutes and cost £45. Concessions available. Please wear loose clothing.