The Arvigo Techniques of Abdominal Massage

Sunday, November 6th

Seminar on the Arvigo Techniques of Abdominal Massage with Vivian Menjivar LMT, Dipl. ABT, Certified Self Care Instructor and practitioner of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage, and a holistic practitioner since 1999.

Sunday, November 6th 2010, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cost for Athens Yoga Members: 90,00 Euros

Cost for non-members: 100,00 Euros

(prices do not include VAT 23%)

This workshop on Arvigo Abdominal self care Massage of the ancient Mayas is designed for anyone interested to improve personal health and wellness. We will learn how to perform this massage on ourselves to help restore homeostasis, or the natural balance of the body in the pelvic area and the surrounding organs.

This gentle external massage guides internal abdominal organs into their proper position by relieving congestion and blockages. It improves the flow of energy and fluids of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems. Toxins are flushed and nutrients that help to tone tissue and balance hormones are restored to normal order.

It is highly recommended to women with:

Painful periods and ovulation

Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation

PMS/Depression with menstruation

Bladder or yeast infections

Painful intercourse

Displaced or prolapsed uterus and or bladder

Miscarriages, difficult pregnancies

Endometriosis

Peri menopause, menopausal symptoms

Infertility

Ovarian cysts

Uterine fibroids

Abnormal uterine bleeding

The technique enhances pregnancy, aids in labor and delivery

It is also recommended to men with

Early stages of prostate swelling

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Prostatitis (mild)

Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction (depending on cause)

It is recommended to both women and men with

Headaches/migraines

Digestive Disorders

Low energy

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Gastro Esophogeal Reflux (GERD)

Crohn's Disease

Chronic constipation

Low Back ache

Chronic indigestion or heartburn

Gastritis

Restricted breathing due to tension

Content of this one day class will include the following:

Introduction to Traditional Healing

Review of Anatomy and Physiology (Brief)

Review of Signs and Symptoms of Displaced Organs – male and female

Contraindications

Expectations /Benefits of the massage

Demo of technique

Review of herbal supplements and other modalities

Group Practice of Self Massage

Uterus Meditation

Limitations of practice – to Self ONLY

This seminar is not intended to prepare an individual to apply this technique professionally.

This workshop will be presented by Vivian Menjivar LMT, Dipl. ABT a Certified Self Care Instructor and practitioner of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage. Vivian Menjivar has been a holistic practitioner since 1999 and a practitioner of this technique since 2000, helping hundreds of men and women.