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We see soo many people in burnout, here is where you can understand why and and how to curb the 🔥
Thankyou to stephanienosco for her beautiful work!

How profoundly beautiful.

The power of surrendering and opening to receiving ✨

Little did I know that 55 hours later, he would take his last breath. Over the years, I offered my dad countless sessions, and every time he gently declined. This was the first time he said yes. He had pushed his body to its limits, and somehow it felt deeply significant that, when he could no longer get himself into bed, he was finally ready to receive. To soften. To let himself be held. To accept all the love and care I could offer. That moment reminded me that receiving is not passive - it is one of the most courageous acts we can choose. For the receiver, a session is an invitation to surrender. To release control, quiet the mind, and trust the innate wisdom of the body. For the giver, the real practice begins long before your hands ever touch another person. Learn to enjoy your own company. Sit in stillness. Observe your thoughts without needing to change them. Feel the sensations that move through your body. Meditate. In that space, your senses become sharper, your perception deepens, and you begin to listen in a different way. I don’t believe I heal anyone. I simply become a channel. And when I shift my own frequency, I create the space for someone else to remember theirs. Thank you, Dad, for finally saying yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . #massage #holistichealth #mindbodyconnection #mentor

In Zenthai Shiatsu we have certain muscles that tend to hold a lot of “jitsu” excess or tension. We call them the TROUBLE MAKERS!
Here’s four of the most common…
Do you suffer holding or tension in any of these?

Artwork by James Pearson www.thewhyofzenthai.com

Greetings!
This is our standard Roster that stays the same unless our therapists are away or unwell.
Love the Hub team 🌺

Beautiful day out here in Kandanga! ☀️ Come find us down at the Mary River Festival for a massage , today till 4pm, great tunes, interesting talks.

Next Saturday is the Mary River Festival, tix are cheap as chips, will be a fun day with great music, food and educational talks. We’ll be giving massages all day 💖
www.maryriverfestival.org.au

THE THREE TREASURES 💎💎💎

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Taoist philosophy, the "Three Treasures" (known as San Bao) are the three fundamental energies that sustain human life: Jing (Essence), Qi (Vitality), and Shen (Spirit).
They are considered the foundational pillars of health, existing on a continuum from dense matter (Jing) to ethereal consciousness (Shen).

1. Jing (Essence)
* What it is: The dense, foundational substance of life. It represents your root vitality, longevity, and constitutional reserves.
* TCM View: Stored in the Kidneys, it dictates growth, development, reproduction, and aging.
* Metaphor: It is the wax and wick of a candle.

2. Qi (Vital Energy)
* What it is: The dynamic, animating force that flows through your body. It governs movement, warms the body, protects against illness, and transforms food into energy.
* TCM View: Created and maintained by your lungs (breath) and spleen (nutrition), it circulates through pathways called meridians.
* Metaphor: It is the burning flame and the heat/light radiating from the candle.

3. Shen (Spirit)
* What it is: Your consciousness, mental clarity, emotional harmony, and connection to the divine. It governs your presence and psychological well-being.
* TCM View: Housed in the Heart, a healthy Shen manifests as bright eyes, a peaceful mind, and a joyful demeanor.
* Metaphor: It is the light emitted from the candle, shining outward into the world.

How They Work Together
The Three Treasures are deeply interconnected. When Jing (Essence) is abundant, your body can produce strong Qi (Energy). When your Qi flows smoothly, your Shen (Spirit) remains at peace. Practices like Qigong, Tai Chi, and TCM herbalism focus on balancing and nourishing these three pillars.