What The Aura-Soma Bottles Mean

What The Aura-Soma Bottles Mean

Each Aura-Soma bottle has a specific theme or meaning, such as "The Wisdom of Love," "Trust" or "Living in the Material World." The order you choose them in also has a specific meaning.

• The first bottle represents the potential and gifts you have brought with you into life.
• The second bottle represents the challenges you face, the things within you that you want to be brought into balance and another gift that will come out of that process.
• The third bottle represents the "here and now" and where you in relation to the potential and the challenge described in the first two bottles.
• The fourth bottle represents where you are going, the energy that you are drawing toward yourself and the future you are trying to create.

What Is Aura-Soma?

Aura-Soma is a form of color therapy, energy work and "soul therapy" that supports you spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. It is only offered at a few spas, including Mii Amo, A Destination Spa at Enchantment in Sedona, Arizona, and also by independent practitioners.

The Aura-Soma consultation is a metaphysical spa treatment that is well suited for people who are at a crossroads, want to invite change or bring a new focus to their life, or are open to exploring themselves on a deeper level.

The idea behind Aura-Soma is "you are the colors you choose." For an Aura-Soma consultation, you choose four bottles of colored liquids -- most of them a combination of two different colors -- from a startlingly beautiful display of 107 bottles.

The bottles you choose are interpreted by a registered Aura-Soma consultant, who gives you a deeper understanding of your potential, your challenges and gifts, what's coming into your life in the present and what's coming in the future.

Metaphysical Spa Treatments

Metaphysical spa treatments are spa services that go beyond the physical world, working on the body's energy systems, employing traditional divination techniques, and calling on your own intuition. Examples of metaphysical spa treatments include Reiki, chakra balancing, psychic massage, tarot card readings, astrology, numerology, shamanic journeys and aura-soma readings.

Many people go to spas, particularly destination spas, to retreat from the everyday world, gain insight into themselves, or go on a spiritual journey. They are often at a crossroads in their life -- perhaps they have just gone through a divorce, or lost a loved one, or are trying to make a decision about what to do next with their lives.

Metaphysical spa treatments can help such people on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Treatments like reiki (offered at most spas), chakra balancing and psychic massage help balance the body's energy systems and make you feel more "grounded" and "centered." Readings that use tarot cards, aura-soma, or other divination systems can provide a pathway to understanding your feelings and what you need to know at the moment.

People who are interested in metaphysical services are often seeking insight or direction on a specific issue. in a spa you can generally be assured that the people who give such readings are of a very high quality and have a supportive approach. Certain spas, like Mii amo, a Destination Spa at Enchantment in Sedona, Arizona, are particularly known for their metaphysical services. If you're interested in exploring metaphysical services, a well-regarded destination spa is a safe place to do it.

In the outside world, you need to be careful who you consult. Try to get a personal reference to make sure the people you go to are skilled in their work, and ask about their training.

Be alert to anything that feels "off," and feel free to stop the session if it takes a wrong turn. For instance, I once had a past life reading (not at a spa) where the woman told me one upsetting thing after another. I should have walked out

My Psychic Massage at Mii Amo

My Psychic Massage at Mii Amo

I received a psychic massage from Bhadra at Mii Amo in Sedona, which is known for its metaphysical spa treatments. The psychic massage took place in a beautiful treatment room that had spectacular views of the canyon walls that the spa is famous for. We started by sitting across from each other and having a chat. "What are your expectations?" Bhadra asked. "I don't have any," I said. "What are the possibilities?"

Bhadra said if there was an issue that I wanted clarity on, it would be a good time to bring it up. I talked about a subject he has a lot of experience with -- working with a spiritual teacher -- and he gave me practical advice and insights. After 15 or 20 minutes he invited me to get on the massage table, face down, and left the room so I could take my robe off.

When he came back I kept talking -- apparently I had more to say! -- and he kept sharing his viewpoint as he did very gentle massage and energy work. He pointed out that my "fear and uncertainty" were located around my shoulders (always hunched and knotted) and that lower down, in the area that corresponds to the second chakra, I had more of a sense of "knowing" and self-trust.

He had me turn over onto my back, as you would in a typical massage, and continued to give gentle massage and bodywork. At a certain point I fell quiet and just experienced the work, and at the end felt much more balanced, centered and whole.

According to Bhadra, psychic massage reconnects you with that part of yourself that lies beyond all problems and conflicts. "It supports a state of resting within yourself, where you feel relaxed and you don't wish to change anything because the moment is full and complete."

After my psychic massage, I took a two-hour nap, and the next day spent a lot of time by the pool, gazing at the looming cliffs. "It is helpful that Mii amo is a very protected environment and that people have the luxury to take time to rest and integrate," says Bhadra. "An atmosphere of meditation helps transformation and integration."

What To Look For in A Psychic Massage Therapist

If you want a psychic massage, ask if the therapist was trained and certified by Sagarpriya. The trainings are only open to people who have years of meditation experience and have been interviewed to ensure sure they have a high level of integrity. "There might be people out there that call their treatment psychic massage but did not have the training," says Bhadra.

Psychic Massage

Psychic Massage Won't Predict The Future

A psychic massage is a specialty spa treatment where you receive very gentle massage and energy work that leaves you feeling balanced, centered and supported. During psychic massage, the therapist gives you verbal feedback on what they perceive in your body and helps you release old patterns and develop healthier ones through awareness and touch.

Psychic massage is not about predicting the future or anything a "psychic" might do, according to Bhadra Ruttiger, who gives psychic massage at Mii amo, A Destination Spa at Enchantmentin Sedona, Arizona.

Psychic massage was developed by Sagarpriya (formerly known as Roberta Delong Miller) while directing the massage program at Esalen Institute. She wrote her first book, "Psychic Massage", in 1975. Sagarpriya says psychic massage is a way for the therapist to share love through bodywork. The client feels accepted as he is, relaxes deeply and experiences trust.

"Psychic massage is about awareness, meditation and real transformation," says Bhadra, who was trained by Sagarpriya in 1984. "It is helpful if the person is truly interested in getting to know themselves better. It isn't a treatment you should book to be entertained."

Tips for Skin Brushing

Tips for Skin Brushing

To brush your skin, start at you feet and sweep up the legs in long, light brisk movements. All skin brushing movements should be towards the heart, to encourage the return of blood and encourage lymphatic flow.

Pay particular attention to the cellulite-prone areas like your thighs. Brush your abdomen with a circular clock-wise motion. Brush your arms with an upward motion, moving towards the heart. The whole process should take two to five minutes.

Don’t be too rough. Overbrushing causes the skin to turn red and become irritated

Do it first thing in the morning, when the increased blood flow will help wake you up, or before you take a shower.

How Skin Brushing Helps With Cellulite

Dry Skin Brushing Stimulates Blood & Lymph Flow

Skin brushing – also called dry body brushing -- is a simple technique that stimulates blood and lymph flow, exfoliates the skin and encourages new cell growth.

Murad says skin brushing helps control cellulite by bringing nutrients and oxygen to the outer layer of skin (the epidermis). “Although there are no blood vessels in the epidermis, the dermis is rich with blood vessels, and the epidermis receives nutrients and oxygen supply from the dermis,” says Murad.

All you need for skin brushing is a body brush with natural bristles. The best is a Tampico Skin Brush (compare prices) made with natural agave plant fiber. This simple technique stimulates blood and lymph flow, removes dead skin cells and encourages new cell growth. Skin brushing is also inexpensive. You can get a good quality body brush for $6-$8.

What You Should Know About Body Exfoliation:

What You Should Know About Body Exfoliation:

• You can use a body scrub once or twice a week with no problem.
• Body brushing every morning is a gentle way to exfoliate -- and wake up!