Healing Journeys with Suzie Daggett
Since July of 2003, I have been pleased to write this column to educate and inform you of the wide variety of choices for health and wellness in our community. The Union will have other voices on health and wellness in this space soon.
For my last article, I would like to introduce you to Mariscela Alvarez, a woman on a divine mission to help people heal though their sub-conscious as a Hypnotherapist or through movement as a Tai-Chi and Chi Kung teacher. She is an absolute sparkle of a human being who brings an air of hope, love and lightness to her clients. A native of Peru, who has lived here for the last 20 years, she has taken a serious route to healing so she can help others. Living through a deep connection to the Divine helps her in her mission to teach.
You offer so many modalities for health and wellness – how did you begin your journey as a teacher and Hypnotherapist?
I have always been interested in the understanding of our behaviors and in discovering the roots of the healthy and unhealthy patterns in our life. This inner search led me to the study of Hypnosis as a powerful and natural therapy to understand and resolve, first my own emotions, limiting beliefs and judgments, and consequently to help others to resolve theirs. In this process of self-discovery and understanding the immense potential of our mind, I also became interested in exploring the power of self-healing using my own energy and universal energy. The practice of Reiki brought into my awareness my ability to assist others in re-establishing the natural flow of their energy, manifesting healing into their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Then, I began studying Tai Chi & Chi Kung. My Si Fu (teacher) recognized my dedication and enthusiasm in class and invited me to become an Instructor. I was honored and humbled by this opportunity, and became a Tai Chi and Chi Kung Instructor under my Si Fu’s supervision. Now, I am certified in Holistic Hypnotherapy, Holistic Healing, Light Color Energy Healing, Usui and Karuna Reiki and Tai Chi and Chi Kung Instruction.
What is Tai Chi and Chi Kung, and how do they benefit the user?
Tai Chi is known as a moving meditation because it is a series of choreographed movements which enhance total awareness and concentration of the energy flow inside the body. Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese exercise which includes different methods of practicing movements, stances, breathing and meditation. When the practices of Tai Chi and Chi Kung are combined, we learn to move and cultivate the pure chi or life force in our body, mind and spirit. We also experience profound and positive benefits as we improve balance and coordination, end insomnia, increase self healing, develop spinal strength, improve body alignment and energy flow, relieve arthritis and increase flexibility, increase energy and concentration, regulate the immune system, balance emotions and more.
How does hypnosis assist someone to change their life, and can the change be permanent?
We are primarily the product of our thoughts and emotions. Traumatic experiences from the past along with negative mental programming from childhood and adulthood create unresolved emotions, limiting beliefs and judgments in our life. We store all these experiences in our subconscious and attract situations and people with similar energy patterns creating more pain and suffering. Hypnosis provides unique tools to access the powerful potential of the subconscious mind while being in a state of relaxation. Profound changes can be made such as, stop smoking, release unwanted weight, manage anger, relieve insomnia, overcome stress and depression, overcome unwanted habits and phobias and more. The changes in many cases can be permanent as long as the person is ready to make a lasting transformation in his or her life. In my practice, I explain to my clients this is a journey of self-discovery and empowerment where they and I have a contract to assist each other in achieving their success. In this contract, I require from them a deep desire to change, a strong belief that they can do it, the expectation it will happen and a commitment to follow the program.
Your work is aligned with the will of God – how did you come to the point of partnership with Divine Energy?
I believe that “in the giving is the receiving” as stated in “The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking” by James F. Twyman. I consciously apply this statement in my life, especially in my practice as a Hypnotherapist and as a teacher. Every time I do a session or conduct a class, I experience a profound awareness of our divine essence as I receive as much as I give to my clients and students. This act of giving and receiving aligns my life purpose in working with God in the unique way I understand our relationship.
What do you get out of the work you do?
In many instances, I relate to what my clients are experiencing in their lives. This energetic interaction creates a unique sense of understanding and rapport with them, allowing me to learn and grow from their process of self discovery as I guide them to empower themselves. While working with clients and students, I get a sense of deep fulfillment in all areas of my existence as I work in serving others, which I honor as my passion and purpose in life.
Mariscela Alvarez is offering a free introduction to Tai Chi and Chi Kung in Grass Valley on Saturday, May 19th and July 7th at Down Doggie Yoga Studio, 115 South Church Street, Grass Valley. She can be reached at 530-863-0003 or www.fyspirit.com.
Healing Journeys was a column written by Suzie Daggett for the Grass Valley Union newspaper up until May 11, 2007. Suzie interviewed a variety of health practitioners most Fridays in the Wellness section. Click here to read past articles. |
