“As above so is below”.

“The mind when housed in a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power’ – Joseph Pilates.

The method of movement that you all know me for is: ‘Pilates’. The whole purpose of movement is to provide the body an environment in which it can heal itself from dis-ease and disconnection.

We can all transform our pain into freedom with the right tools.

The phrase: “As above, so below” is an ancient quote to describe the idea that what happens in a higher realm or plane of existence also happens in a lower realm. It comes from an ancient piece of writing called: ‘The Emerald Tablet’. The whole purpose of life is to love ourselves so we can then be in love with the world. So that when we do die and leave our physical body (please don’t forget the soul lives on), we leave the planet a better place. What a way to go!

If your body is not healthy, your emotions and your mind will reflect this too. If the mind it not healthy, it will mirror in the body, and if the body is not healthy it is mirrored in the mind. Our minds become limited by our bodies health. If you are a private client of mine, you will of done Paul Cheks zone exercises with me. When we do these moves it causes subtle energies to flow through the chakra systems and also pump fluid and hormones to our brain, heart and solar plexus. These are known as biological oscillators. The flow states of the body bring coherence, which in turn creates balance and equanimity. An optimal body is achieved through diet, lifestyle and the four doctors ( Dr.Diet, Dr. Quiet, Dr Happy & Dr.Movement).

Below is one of Paul Chek’s images, take a close look at the body and how it goes from inflamed and disorderly to tall, strong and lean.

“The man who uses intelligence with respect to his diet, his sleeping habits and who exercises properly, is beyond any question of doubt taking the very best preventive medicines provided so freely and abundantly by nature” – Joseph Pilates

We all have amazing skills and talents and in particular intuition (6^th sense). However we seldomly use our intuitive skills to their full potential or even attempt to develop our 6^thsense . The 3^rd eye (6^th sense/chakra) correlates to the eyes, base of the skull, the pituary gland( regulates hormones) and the nose and sinuses. When those are in balance we can: ‘See beyond’.

Two examples of seeing beyond is when someone tells you something and you know it’s not true. Or they try and sell you something and you know its not right. This would be clair-voyance, claire sentient is the ability to feel the truth, and clair-audience is the ability to hear beyond. The problem with those who have amazing clairvoyant abilities, many will have discrepancies in other areas.

There are many documented scientific research papers depicting our ability in that we all have special intuitive qualities. Also many research papers show how animals such as dogs can sense their owner landing by plane back into the country. When we are deeply in love or connected with someone, we can feel them call even before they do. Or perhaps we we rethinking of them and they show up.

Imbalances in the 6th chakra can relate to headaches, poor vision, glaucoma and also can be linked to brain dysfunction. Our brain lives off our blood and our blood contains whatever we are eating. This is where gut brain and the relation of the third chakra to the 6th chakra connect. Everything in the body is truly interconnected. When we become narrow minded, we don’t have the insight to look beyond.

We all need to go deep within ourselves to find our goal, dream, legacy and then envisage where we are going. Without balance and purpose the body will always respond with some sort of discomfort. This should be the push for us to change and embark on our own hero’s journey.

Social programming and the constraints of life can leave us in limited beliefs. Firing up our imagination and finding creativity like Albert Einstein is truly using the 6th chakra to its full potential. Being insightful, wise and open to new opportunities and ways of doing things is the way forward.

“It is the mind that shapes the body” – Joseph Pilates

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About the Author: Nisha Srivastava

Nisha is a certified level 3 Chek practitioner and holistic lifestyle coach specialising in Pilates and Yoga. Her journey started when a visiting Laban teacher introduced her to Pilates at Dance College in a contemporary class during her first year. Its effects were forgotten but she then re-discovered Pilates through Michael King eleven years later whilst running her dance school. Her background spans over 32 years with formal training in classical ballet, modern dance, tap, national choreography, stage production and theatre. Her formation includes Pilates, Thai bodywork, Yoga, GYROTONIC, GYROKINESIS, Garuda and anatomical studies. Her particular interest is fascia, and the connective lines and movement patterns that allow a full moving structure rather than the isolation of bones and muscles. Her fascination with questioning the traditions of modern medicine and fascination with searching for meaningful answers has taken her in many different directions and has offered her an abundance of opportunities gaining a wealth of knowledge. “I tried many movement modalities and extended my search after experiencing fascia, because of its connection of movement. Quickly, I noticed my own body changing, as well as the bodies of my own clients. In the last 32 years of teaching I’ve developed my own movement and lifestyle philosophy". Throughout her studies Nisha has done numerous dissections with Julian Baker, Mel Cash and Cery Davies and has the opportunity to take lectures and courses from James de Silva, Robert Schleip, Joanne Avison, Tom Myers, Matt Wallden, Leigh Brandon, Emma Lane, Gary Carter, Paul Chek, Dan Hellman, Peter Blackaby plus many more. Nisha's teaching method promotes reflective self-discovery and provides the requirements to integrate a shift in consciousness for attaining individual goals. Nisha teaches in her own studios in St. Helens and Manchester, plus she also has an online following. Throughout her career she has also taught Sting, Sir Ian McKellen, Cirque de Soleil, Will Young and Belinda Carlisle. She has also worked in professional football and both Rugby League and Union for over 20 years. Players she has provided a specific program for were former Manchester Citys Vincent Kompany, Everton's Steven Pinnear and goal keeper Jonas Lossi. She maintains that an attitude of compassion, consistency and joyous humour are excellent components to growth and expanded potential. She welcomes all level of movers from the beginner to the seasoned athlete who have a desire to increase their skill potential, also teachers and students. Her specialties include assisting post rehabilitative back pain individuals, injury prevention for athletes and spine health for everyday people.

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