CATALYST HANDS OF LIGHT: NURTURING THE SANCTITY OF YOUR BODY

Catalyst, short for "Catalyst Hands-On Healing & Bodywork," is where it all began, a practice of applying "hands of light" onto participants. Introducing light contacts onto the body acts as an effective stimulus for "neurological nutrition." The entire Catalyst approach enhances the sensory and motor systems of the body. The sensory system, which involves perception, is responsible for enhancing awareness. Catalyst addresses many types of awareness. They include a person's awareness of the body (self-to-body awareness), a person's awareness of the environment (self-to-environment awareness), and a person's awareness of itself (self-to-self awareness.) The body can also grow in awareness. The body has an awareness of itself (body-to-body awareness), awareness of its environment (body to environment awareness), and an awareness of the individual (body to self awareness). The motor system, on the other hand, is involved with the expression of life, the responsiveness of the body to adapt and acclimate. Body dynamics, flexibility, and all types of actions are dependent on the functionality of the motor system. By working on both the sensory and motors systems (awareness and body dynamics), the mind/body can more effectively "create and carry out emerging strategies for optimal functioning."

Being a comprehensive system of facilitation, Catalyst relies heavily on the process of "Assessing, Addressing, and Educating." Somatic Education is the process of conditioning the body to perceive and respond better. Better, in this case, means functioning more efficiently and to a higher order. The body being a receptive-based system gives us so many opportunities to make profound improvements. Catalyst uses many resources to make the most profound and positive impact onto the functionality of both the person and the body. The mind-body connection is incorporated very well in Catalyst.

Catalyst offers many avenues of exploration. A person can simply receive sessions. Many types of sessions are available. Some involve talking and some are in silence. A person can study Catalyst. The Basic Catalyst Class is a great starting point. In addition, Catalyst sessions are delivered as part of many programs. The Launch, which is a comprehensive presentation combines education and bodywork sessions within a one-day event. If you're interested in learning more about Catalyst, a video is available here.