Om Balance Philosophy
Om Balance Therapy is centred around the philosophy of providing a holistic and humanistic approach to healing trauma. Each individual has the capacity to change the old story that no longer serves them into a new narrative that empowers them, deepens the connection with oneself and others, increases confidence, self-esteem, sets healthy boundaries, embraces creativity, enhances purpose and fulfilment in life.
By engaging in trauma-focused treatment, a person increases awareness of their fragmented thought patterns, feelings and behaviours. Furthermore, one is able to identify triggers and automatic responses that have derived from the traumatic event.
The therapy creates a space to access past memories in a safe environment whilst interpreting and reducing psychological, emotional, physical symptoms and re-experiences. This enables the individual to learn healthier coping skills, process the events and reintegrate personal experiences into a new, more meaningful way.
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery through which a person is experiencing healing, freedom and peace, inside and out.
Behind The Name
The Meaning of OM
‘‘OM’ is a sacred syllable consisting of the three letters A, U, and M. It is considered a primordial sound from which all other sounds and creation emerged. According to Hindu Sanskrit -OM refers to Atman (soul, self within) and Brahman (ultimate reality, entirety of the universe, truth, supreme divine-God, cosmic principles).
Furthermore, OM represents:
- The harmonious union of spirit, body and mind
- Enlightened action, speech, and thought
- Creation, preservation, and liberation
- Intuition and knowledge
- Past, present and future
- Birth, life and death
(ACIP electronic text S6356 by Ngulchu Dharma Bhadra).
The Meaning of Balance
The ancient Tao symbol of Yin Yang represents a harmony of duality. The Yin represents the dark, feminine and creative energy. The Yang is described as a light, masculine and driven energy. However, Yin and Yang cannot exist entirely separately as they must coexist to promote balance in life. It is believed that when the Yin and Yang are unbalanced, it can cause us physical and emotional turmoil. When there is an excess or a deficiency of the Yin or Yang energy, it affects an individuals emotional, psychological and physical health.
For example, Yang energy is described as fiery and active, so when there is an excess of Yin and a deficiency of Yang, it can cause the body to slow down and present flu-like symptoms such as limb/back pain, weakness, and coldness. Emotionally, Yang deficiency can cause demotivation, fear, gloom or inability to cope.
Contrarily, Yin energy is characterised as cold and passive. Therefore, an excess of Yang and a deficiency of Yin can display physical symptoms such as dry skin, inability to sleep or aching muscles. Emotional Yin deficiency symptoms usually present themselves as irritability, restlessness or anger.
We feel balanced when Yin and Yang exist in harmony within us. Therefore, embracing challenging and joyous experiences and fostering meaningful relationships can aid in living a more fulfilled life.
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