Muscles Dictionary - Article Index

Dictionary - Myopractic Muscle Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Myopractic Muscle Therapy
MYOPRACTIC MUSCLE THERAPY Robert Petteway developed the Myopractic system after 30 years in the healing arts. His experience in struct...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Isometric Muscle Balancing: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Isometric Muscle Balancing
ISOMETRIC MUSCLE BALANCING Developed by Charlotte Vandergrift, Isometric Muscle Balancing is based on the muscle testing positions use...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Relaxation: Holistic Health Dictionary On Relaxation
RELAXATION A wide variety of complementary therapies claim to improve health by producing relaxation. Some therapists use the relaxed ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Animal Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Animal Massage
ANIMAL MASSAGE Both pets and performance animals experience soft tissue damage in their daily lives just as humans do.   Therape...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage: While the healing power of touch is an ancient concept, this technique is named after Swedish massage pioneer, Peter ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
applied kinesiology (AK, kinesiology): Elaborate system of ostensible diagnosis and treatment whose centerpiece is muscle testing (see...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Soft Tissue Release: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Soft Tissue Release
SOFT TISSUE RELEASE Soft tissue release (STR) is a powerful injury treatment technique developed in Europe with the world’s fast...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Active Muscular Relaxation Techniques: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Active Muscular Relaxation Techniques
ACTIVE MUSCULAR RELAXATION TECHNIQUES: Active muscular relaxation techniques are a powerful new approach to bodywork used for relaxing...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sanskrit Dictionary: Dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit Terms (a-c)
A dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit terms. From A to Crore.   Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", "e...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Therapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Herbal Therapy, Botanical Therapy, Herbalism
Herbal therapy or botanical therapy or herbalism: employs parts of plants (seed, stem, flowers, root, bark, leaf) for the relief of co...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kundalini: Kundalini Dictionary
Kundalini Dictionary Dictionary over terms related to kundalini and kundalini awakening. Please note that words in grey like " Kund...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Physiology: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Applied Physiology
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY: Applied physiology uses the science and art of muscle/fascial monitoring to learn about states of stress in the bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Tissue Bodywork: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Deep Tissue Bodywork
DEEP TISSUE BODYWORK: general term for a range of therapies that seek to improve the function of the bodyÕs connective tissues and/or ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
APPLIED KINESIOLOGY: a diagnostic technique and therapy developed in the 1960s by a chiropractor (George Goodheart). Applied kinesiolo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Muscle Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Deep Muscle Massage
Deep Muscle Massage releases patterns of chronic tension in the body through slow strokes and/or deep finger pressure on contracted mu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trapped: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Being Lost Or Trapped
Trapped : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Being lost or trapped   Being lost or trapped In these highly common dreams, you'r...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Holistic Health Dictionary On Massage
MASSAGE Hands-on manipulation for healing is probably older than any other healing tradition. The oldest written records of massage go...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Physiology: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Applied Physiology
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY A muscle monitoring technique, applied physiology allows the body to express what is out of balance and provides in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kinesiology: Health And Healing Dictionary On Kinesiology
KINESIOLOGY The study of muscles and their movement. Applied kinesiology is a system that uses muscle testing procedures, in conjuncti...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  ashvini: Sanskrit Dictionary On  ashvini
 Ashvini: a mudra: contraction of the anal sphincter muscles   (See also:  Ashvini , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage: A classical European massage technique of the muscles with special oils by therapeutic stroking and kneading of muscl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Feldenkrais: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Feldenkrais
FELDENKRAIS: A form of movement therapy designed to isolate separate muscles and muscle groups to promote flexibility, release tension...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ten Fold Examination Process: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Ten Fold Examination Process
Examination Process   Ten (Dash) fold (Bidha) Examination (Pariksha)   Related to the patient.   Covers body constituti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Conscious Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Conscious Bodywork
CONSCIOUS BODYWORK This form of neuromuscular reprogramming and therapy combines massage techniques with muscle testing in order to he...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
APPLIED KINESIOLOGY: Applied kinesiology can determine health imbalances in the body's organs and glands by identifying weaknesses in ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sanskrit Dictionary: Dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit Terms (l-o)
A dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit terms. From Lac to Omkarasana.   Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chorea: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Chorea
Chorea (from Greek choreia dancing)   A disorder of the nervous system, characterized by a peculiar convulsive and irregular acti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Laughter Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Laughter Therapy
LAUGHTER THERAPY: Laughter is said to be addictive. Given its several health benefits, that is desirable. Firstly it gives a sense of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diet: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Role Of Taste
Role of Taste   It is as important to realise that every food's unique combination of attributes will influence its taste and the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Faq Dictionary: What Is A Myoclonic Jerk?
Dream FAQ Dictionary: What is a myoclonic jerk?   What is a myoclonic jerk? This term denotes a common experience with sudden ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage uses a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combine...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Neurotopic Injection: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Neurotopic Injection
NEUROTOPIC INJECTION: Treatment involves dozens of injections of small amounts (0.5 cc or less) of sterile saline solution (0.9 percen...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy
BONNIE PRUDDEN MYOTHERAPY A hands-on, drugless, noninvasive method of relieving muscle-related pain, Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy emphasi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
Applied kinesiology , Applied kinesiology ,  : The study of muscles and the movement of the human body. In holistic medicine i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nauli: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Nauli
Nauli: abdominal massage' - a cleansing technique (shatkarma) involving the contraction of the rectus abdominal muscles.   (Se...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Faq Dictionary: What Causes Sleep Paralysis?
Dream FAQ Dictionary: What causes sleep paralysis?   What causes sleep paralysis? A. Conventional wisdom: REM atonia is a norm...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ananda Yoga: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Ananda Yoga
Ananda Yoga: Ananda Yoga focuses on gentle postures designed to move the body's energy to different organs and muscles, but primarily ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
applied kinesiology A technique using body muscles to test and evaluate the different nerve and energy patterns of the body, develope...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashvini Mudra: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary Ii On Ashvini Mudra
Ashvini mudra: Yogic practise of contracting anal sphinctor muscles.   (See also: Ashvini mudra , Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Dictionar...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Meditation
Meditation According to Swami Vishnu Devananda, meditation is "….a continuous flow of perception or thought, just like the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Strain And Counterstrain: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Strain And Counterstrain
Strain and Counterstrain also known as Positional Release, is an indirect technique to painlessly release tender/trigger points in 90 ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bandha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bandha
Bandha: a posture in which organs and muscles are contracted to create energy lock in a specific area.   (See also: Bandha ,Y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sports Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Sports Massage
Sports Massage: Massage of foundation tissues directed specifically at the muscles used in athletic activities. This is a deep muscle ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashvini: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Ashvini
ashvini: ashvini - a mudra: contraction of the anal sphincter muscles   (See also: ashvini , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage therapy: systematic, therapeutic stroking, rubbing, or kneading of the skin and underlying muscle and other soft tissue of the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Transformation-oriented Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Transformation-oriented Bodywork
transformation-oriented bodywork (transformational bodywork): Combination of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual processes rela...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Californien: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Californien
Californien: Using essential oils in the massage helps with the fluidity of the movements. Its kneadings relaxs the muscles and untie ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Massage Therapy
MASSAGE THERAPY: This is a general term for a range of therapeutic approaches with roots in both Eastern and Western cultures. Involve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brain: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Brain
Brain The anatomy of the brain is very complex, and the organ as a whole can be considered under two main aspects: 1)  &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fly: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Children And Dreams - Ability To Fly Or Do Magic
Fly : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Children and Dreams - Ability to Fly or Do Magic   Ability to Fly or Do Magic These dr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nauli Chalana: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary Ii On Nauli Chalana
Nauli chalana: A process in which the abdominal muscles are made to move vertically and laterally in surging motion   (See also...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga Dictionary: Yoga Dictionary - A Yogic Alphabet
A Yoga Dictionary from Asanas to Zerosis Note that all words in grey (like the following examples; Yoga, Kundalini, Enlightenment) in th...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  lauliki: Sanskrit Dictionary On  lauliki
 Lauliki: a movement of the abdominal muscles and organs   (See also:  Lauliki , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashvini: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Ashvini
Ashvini A mudra, a contraction of the anal sphincter muscles   (See also: Ashvini , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Treatment: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Ayurvedic Treatment, Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurvedic Treatment and Massage: Massage techniques include: Abhyanga- individually prepared herbal-oil massage that deeply penetrat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bandha: Kundalini Yoga Dictionary On Bandha
Bandha: Lock, an exercise of hatha yoga. The three main locks are jalandhara bandha, in which the head is bent forward and the chin i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Bodywork
BODYWORK: The term bodywork refers to therapies such as massage, deep tissue manipulation, movement awareness, and energy balancing, w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Medicine: Holistic Health Dictionary On Ayurvedic Medicine
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE Ayurvedic (pronounced eye yur VEH dik) medicine stresses a holistic approach to health. It means “science of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bandha: Spiritual Sanskrit Dictionary On Bandha
Bandha: to bind, the binding of prana with apana. Binding, bondage; a posture in which organs and muscles are contracted and controlle...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bowen Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy Bowen Therapy employs gentle manipulation of tendons, nerves and muscles, releasing a cascade of neuro-muscular response...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy: Popular around the world, massage incorporates the use of touch to stimulate circulation, relax muscles and promote a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arnica: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Arnica
arnica: used as an external remedy for bruises, sprains, and sore muscles and joints.   (See also: arnica , Herbal Therapy, Al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditative Postures: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Meditative Postures
Meditative Postures   Yoni Mudra ·  Close your ears with thumbs. ·  Cover your eyes with your index fing...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Natural Health Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage therapy: General term for a range of manual approaches to enhance relaxation, elevate mood, reduce blood pressure, decrease pa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ichchha Sakti: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Ichchha Sakti
Ichchha Sakti (Sanskrit). Will-power; force of desire; one of the occult Forces of nature. That power of the will which, exercised in ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Structural Integration: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Structural Integration
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Based on the work of Dr. Ida P. Rolf, structural integration is based on the idea the entire structural order o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Osteokinetics: Alternative Health Dictionary On Osteokinetics
Osteokinetics: stimulation and palpation of bone by qi-gong (vital life force energy) while muscles are in traction. It treats somatiz...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy
ASHIATSU ORIENTAL BAR THERAPY Developed by Ruthie Hardee in 1995, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy combines elements of traditional Thai ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trigger Point Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy (a.k.a. Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy) applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rolfing: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Rolfing
ROLFING: Dr Ida Rolfe developed this treatment which considered that muscles had a ‘memory’ which could cause problems unl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Accupuncture: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Accupuncture
ACCUPUNCTURE: ·      The modern name is derived from the Latin words Acus (needle) and Punctura (pene...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Massage Therapy
MASSAGE THERAPY: A general term for a range of therapeutic approaches with roots in both Eastern and Western cultures. It involves the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mars: Spiritual Dictionary On Mars
Mars: Mars rules Aries. Mars is energy. It is the kind of energy that your body uses to contract muscles, to assimilate food, and to f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rolfing Structural Integration: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Rolfing Structural Integration
ROLFING STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION A method to reorder the major body segments, Rolfing was founded by American biochemist Dr. Ida Rolf in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage: The best known form of massage in the United States uses five basic strokes, including soothing, tapping, rubbing, pu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Intestine: Health And Healing Dictionary On Intestine
Intestine: Also called bowels, the portion of the digestive tract between the stomach and anus.   In humans the intestine is div...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acu-yoga: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Acu-yoga
ACU-YOGA Acu-Yoga is a system of exercises integrating the knowledge of two holistic methods of health maintenance - acupressure and y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Myofascial Release: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Myofascial Release
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE: Trauma, posture, or inflammation can create a binding down of fascia resulting in excessive pressure on nerves, mu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bitter: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Bitter
Bitter Air & space being its elements, it mitigates pitta and kapha. Drying up moisture from fat, muscles, faeces and urine. It c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Light Ray Rejuvenation System: Alternative Health Dictionary On Light Ray Rejuvenation System
Light Ray rejuvenation system (Light Ray, Light Ray system): Form of facial that affects the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritua...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sunspots: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sunspots
Sunspots Astronomers describe the spots appearing upon the photosphere of the sun as irregularly ring-shaped penumbra enclosing a dark...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rolfing: Alternative Medicine Dictionary Ii On Rolfing
Rolfing: Rolfers believe that when the body is structurally aligned, patients enjoy greater overall health, reduced stress and better ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nonbrain Alpha Waves: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Nonbrain Alpha Waves
nonbrain alpha waves Biofeedback readouts appearing to be alpha waves on the instrument but are caused by artifacts; movements of hai...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Neuro-structural Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Neuro-structural Bodywork
NEURO-STRUCTURAL BODYWORK Neuro-Structural Bodywork (NSB) is a somatic therapy which combines a variety of techniques, including fasci...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trager Approach: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Trager Approach
TRAGER APPROACH Trager is an approach to bodywork developed in the 1920s by American medical practitioner Dr. Milton Trager. It makes ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Structural Exam/diagnosis: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Structural Exam/diagnosis
STRUCTURAL EXAM/DIAGNOSIS: an osteopathic diagnostic technique - involves a visual, hands-on assessment by an osteopathic physician of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Music Therapy  : Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Music Therapy  
Music Therapy   Music therapy is a scientific method of effective cures of disease through the power of music. It restores, maint...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bone Marrow Nei Kung: Alternative Health Dictionary On Bone Marrow Nei Kung
Bone Marrow Nei Kung (Iron Shirt Chi Kung III, Iron Shirt III): Component of the Healing Tao System. It is an offshoot of Iron Shirt C...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Tissue Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Deep Tissue Massage
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Techniques which utilize deep tissue/deep muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Musculoskeletal Manipulations: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Manipulation Therapies
Musculoskeletal manipulations , Manipulation therapies , Manipulation therapy, Manipulative therapies, Manipulative therapy: Variou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rolfers: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Rolfers
Rolfers: Developed by Ida Rolf, this system of body restructuring and movement education works with gravity to realign the body. Rolfe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anesthesia: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Anesthesia
Anesthesia (from Greek anaisthesia no feeling)   Want of feeling; a condition of total or partial insensibility, particularly to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Eucapnic Breath Retraining: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Eucapnic Breath Retraining
EUCAPNIC BREATH RETRAINING A technique of guided breathing exercises and training used by somatic therapists in combination with muscu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Myopathic Muscular Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Myopathic Muscular Therapy
MYOPATHIC MUSCULAR THERAPY Myopathy is a system of muscular manipulation designed to accomplish relaxation in muscles in which there i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hanna Somatic Education: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Hanna Somatic Education
HANNA SOMATIC EDUCATION A system of neuromuscular education which requires the client to recognize, release, and reverse chronic pain ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tmj Therapy: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Tmj Therapy
TMJ Therapy Correction of malfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) located in front of the ears at the jaw joint which is some...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Structural Integration: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Structural Integration
Structural Integration The physical aspects of this therapy consist of manipulating the soft tissues of the body (fascia, muscles, and...   » Read the article