The Cusco Experience - Energetic Healing

For thousands of years the Cusco region has been regarded as a vortex of spiritual energy. Today, visitors from the world over travel high into the Andes to taste it's spectacular aesthetic and mystical beauty. A sensation of inner peace accompanied with a feeling of connectedness with the outer environment and it's living organisms can be found here in Cusco. Some may it find by marveling at the awe-inspiring ancient architecture, conversing with the eclectic mix of natives, residents, and travelers that populate the Cusco region, or quietly taking in the powerful yet humbling natural splendor of the mountainous landscape.



At Paramatma Holistic Healing we believe that a balance of mind, body, and spirit is essential to getting the most out of your stay in Cusco. The stresses of traveling and acclimatizing to the 3,300 meter (11,000 feet) altitude can hinder your ability to access the magic of Cusco as described above. We would like to help you have the best experience possible here in Cusco by alleviating the mental and physical stresses that prohibit you from accessing a core feeling of balance and connectedness. Please explore the links on the right of this page to learn more about our yoga, reiki, massage, chakra balancing, sound therapy and more energetic natural healing treatments services in Peru.

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Sound Therapy - Harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit in Cusco - Peru

It is a known fact that all matter that exists in the universe does so on a vibratory basis. Our own bodies are living evidence of this fact. Each cell in our body vibrates at its own frequency.

These trillions of cells, backed by the rhythm of our heartbeat, form a complex symphony that carries out all of our physical, mental, and emotional functions. Here in Cusco - Peru, you will have a special Sound Therapy session.

Most of us have experienced a relaxing, peaceful feeling, or an energizing euphoria when listening to music we enjoy. This is our cells reaction to the sound we are experiencing. I use the word “experiencing” instead of “hearing” because we do not just hear sound, we actually experience the frequency of it’s vibration with every cell in our body. This is why Beethoven was still able to compose, conduct, and perform his greatest works after becoming completely deaf. Conversely, sound can affect us in a negative way as well. The harsh sound of fingernails scraping a chalkboard causes our bodies to naturally cringe. 

Our physical and mental health is greatly affected and also measured by frequency of vibrations. Often we know when a friend is physically or emotionally ill based on the sound of their voice. Doctors measure the mental health of a patient by examining vibratory frequencies in the brain.

 

Sound therapy is a holistic medicinal technique that affects the frequency patterns of an individual in a positive way. The sound therapy practitioner uses various instruments to produce frequencies that bring the cells of the body into a harmonious state, focusing on specific energy centers in the body and bringing them into balance with one another. The effects of sound therapy treatment includes increased vitality, circulation, calmness, personal growth and empowerment, energy, balanced emotions, and a deeper connection to the central energy source that produces the vibratory frequencies within ourselves and our environments.

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Reiki Therapy - Accessing the energy of the Andes

Have you ever experienced a queasy feeling in your stomach when you are nervous? How about a lump in your throat when you are feeling negative emotions but can't find the words to express yourself? It is no coincidence that these physical ailments are accompanied by mental and emotional stresses.

Each of us has 7 main energy centers in our bodies called Chakras. Every day we stimulate these Chakras consciously or unconsciously through our thoughts, actions, interactions, senses, physicality, and environment. This stimulation can manifest energy in negative or positive form. When the Chakras are unbalanced or blocked, our bodies are assaulted with a myriad of physical ailments ranging from a minor headache to heart disease. While traveling it is natural to experience physical, emotion al, and spiritual highs and lows when confronted with new places, people, languages, challenges, and adventures. Even if we are having an overall positive experience, it can still be difficult to feel centered in ourselves.

Reiki is a natural method of healing through the use of Universal Life Force Energy. The reiki practitioner functions as a porthole to this energy, enabling the Universal Life Force Energy to flow to the recipients Chakras, thus bring harmony to the individuals mind body and spirit. Reiki can help with any problem an individual may have because the energy is fluid and malleable. Cusco is the perfect place to experience reiki therapy because it is a powerful center of universal energy.

With respect to Reiki:
 
Regrettably, I have seen many people throughout the years making a business of selling Reiki certifications who are in reality pseudo-teachers of Reiki. These “teachers” use drugs, alcohol, and/or eat meat, thinking that Reiki can purify their minds and bodies regardless of what they consume, and they go on to teach this to their students. This is very harmful because the energy of Prana, or Reiki, functions according to more subtle laws, such as the law of action and reaction known as Karma in Sanskrit.

What I learned is that any person can transmit Reiki, as long as his actions are pure and lives according to universal love. This journey is difficult for many because it orders detachment from many things. A reiki practitioner is a servant of the Supreme Love, therefore he must not contaminate his body and mind in order to transmit Prana in its purest form to the recipient. 

Druva

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Massage Therapy in Cusco - Take care of your body in the mountains

Treat yourself to a massage with our experienced massage therapist here in Cusco. Your body will thank you.

Whether you spend 4 rigorous days on the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu, hike to the ruins of Saccsaywaman, or spend your days roaming the streets of Cusco, your body is bound to feel stress from exertion at a high altitude, where less oxygen reaches the muscles, causing them to be tender and sore.

Our bodies are our most valuable possessions and must be cared for properly. Just a musical instrument needs to be in tune to produce a beautiful sound, our bodies are physical instruments that need to be tuned properly in order to allow us to live our lives fully and vibrantly.

There are many types of massage. I will be able to help you discover the type that benefits you the most. Here is a list of the massages that I offer.

Thai yoga massage is an ancient healing art, which has its roots in India and is widely used in Thailand and Western countries today. The practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body's energy lines where” Prana “ the life force energy flows.. Blockages in this life force may cause aches, pains and even disease. The gentle stretching movements, energy line and pressure point work produces a uniquely relaxing yet energizing and highly effective therapeutic treatment, that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically. Thai Yoga Massage is ideal for anyone regardless of their level of flexibility.

Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. Thai yoga massage does not use oils or creams.
 
Shiatsu massage - Also known as Acupressure is a Japanese finger pressure massage technique. The therapist applies pressure using thumbs, fingers and palms of hands to specific areas of the body, to unblock energy and enable the optimal flow of Ki (Chi) or life force energy. The benefits include deep muscle relaxation and improved circulation. Comfortable clothing is worn and generally Shiatsu is carried out on a futon.

Swedish massage - A combination of Swedish (gentle, long strokes of light pressure), Petrissage (gentle kneading) and trigger point therapy (firm pressure on specific tight areas). Great for general relaxation and muscular tension release.

Deep tissue massage - Is a massage designed to manipulate deeply into the tissues to unblock and release chronic tension which accumulates in the muscles. Stretching, mobilization techniques and various massage movements are used to rebalance and restore body’s vitality.

Full body massage - Using a medium to heavy pressure for tired, aching muscles; this massage will help to break down small knots and tense muscles.

Sports massage therapy - Helps alleviate stress from the body due to strenuous exercise. The physiological benefits of the massage include improved blood and lymph circulation, muscle relaxation. It relieves stiffness and soreness and adds to more flexibility with less potential for further injury.

 Watsu is a gentle form of body therapy performed in warm water, (around 35°C.) It combines elements of massage, joint mobilization, shiatsu, muscle stretching and dance. The receiver is continuously supported while being floated, cradled, rocked and stretched. The deeply relaxing effects of warm water and nurturing support, combine with Watsu's movements, stretches, massage and point work, to create a bodywork with a range of therapeutic benefits and potential healing on many levels.

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