Infant Puppy Massage

I love being a Certified Educator of Infant Massage. I love it because it's not about teaching classes and making money. It's about all of the knowledge that I gained from becoming a Infant Massage Instructor.

 

I love what I have learned about infants, bonding, parenting, love, sleep patterns, pregnancy and birth from the books and studies I have read. I love what I have learned from experience each time I teach a session or massage a baby myself.

 

Mainly I awe at the power the of touch.

 

 The power of positive touch can affect:

 

self esteem

self image

emotional development

physical development

sleep & more

 

It's true for babies, it's true for two year olds, it's true for twelve year olds.

Loving touch is a small and simple way to make an outstanding difference.

 

I use the power of positive touch EVERY day as a two-year old teacher.

It's as simple as a hug when their mom leaves.

or holding their hand when they want you to play with them across the grass.

 

Touch in the early years is a powerful way to show love.

The lack of positive touch also has its consequences.
 

Today I was thinking about how much I love infant massage, and how important it is for each baby and child. Then I decided to try out some of what I know and love with my little puppy.

 

I didn't use all the same strokes or do the oil down, sing-song routine, but I adapted what I know to my puppy. Just as a mother would adapt the routine for a rowdy toddler. Infant massage isn't just for babies, it should just start there.

 

 

He gnawed on his brush and stayed still the whole time while I did all his legs, belly, back and face.

 

Touch shows love.

 

That's why I do what I do.

 

If you're interested in my July class, let me know asap.

More information can be found at www.localbabymassage.com

 

namaste.

For school last semester, I had to go to a cultural event. It opened my eyes. I love being exposed to new cultures, traditions and views. I love the knowledge I have gained in the last six months and the way my mind is continually opened.

 I went to something called Sangha. Sangha is a Buddhist practice based on traditions and exploring meditation and mindfulness. 

I walked into the room and it was silent. There was quiet music in the background and flickering candles; time stopped. No one was moving, everyone had their eyes closed, sitting peacefully. There was a guru in front of the room on a big chair, eyes closed, cross legged with a blanket covering him. 

For the first 15 minutes of the meeting everyone was sitting with their legs crossed on the chairs, eyes closed, hands in lap. It was a sacred feeling being this room with people just taking time to reflect on their lives. 

When you meditate you try to find your center. Try to find the good things about yourself. Meditation is a time to reflect, but not to judge. If any judgments of yourself come to my mind, push them away. 

When I channeled the thoughts in my ever-racing mind towards all positive thoughts it made me a lot more grateful and less stressed. 

After that long time meditating, the guru called us back together with our eyes still closed and had us say things that we were grateful about. We would pause for 30 seconds and then let someone else something they were grateful for. The calm music set the mood. The first person said, "I am thankful for family," followed thirty seconds later with the next person, "I am grateful for the sacred feeling in this room." There were long, warm pauses as the people in the room expressed thankfulness. After a forty-five second pause I joined in, "I am grateful for the opportunity to learn new things from people every day." The thankfulness went on and on and on, and everyone's hearts were filled with warmth.

After a few more grateful messages, the guru started a new portion of the meeting. First he transitioned with a quote, 

"Those who have forgotten the language of gratitude have lost contact with happiness." 

Then he asked us to share stories in our lives that have made an impact, or made changes that others could learn from. One of the men mentioned the man's past teachings. He talked about how when you look back at your life and think of that terrible times, you need to go back and change the story. Instead of looking at life's trials with the victim perspective, look for where the opportunity is, where there is room for growth, why was this a blessing? 

After each person shared, the man share his own teachings on the subject. For this one he explained four questions that help us change the story: 

1. What's there to love? 

2. What's there to learn? 

3. What's there to let go? 

4. What's there to laugh about? 

Bringing one hand in to meet the other. Each hand comes together representing a whole. With hands together in front of you, bow... and say "The highest in me, greets the highest in you. May this be the best day of our life."

Isn't that such a beautiful perspective of life? It is so genuine & Christlike.

I have loved the opportunity to meditate again & again after this experience.

College did give me an education... it has helped my mind be opened...

to be more accepting of change and new perspectives.

We all need to slow down and find the positives in life.

Namaste.

Why can't you just massage my baby? | Cache Valley Baby Massage

It would be convenient & easy for us to call a massage therapist and set up an appointment for our baby to feel all the benefits of massage. We love massages ourselves and we love our babies so why not right?

We're going to dig deeper than the obvious. Let me tell you more about baby massage. 

There are so many benefits to massaging your baby, however, most of the significant benefits come from consistent massage and the intimate experience with the parent/caregiver.

Bond

One-on-one time

Oxytocin is released (love hormone) 

Fathers ALSO produce this hormone

Secure attachment

Relaxation

Babies & parents feel more relaxed

Natural rewarding way to relieve stress from baby & parent

Decreases level of cortisol (stress hormone) in our bodies

Communication

Touch is the first form of communication

Enhances ability to understand needs & respond to baby

Increases confidence in parents & sensitivity to unique cues

When parents have attentive responses to needs, 

children will be healthier and more secure in adulthood.

Development

Stimulates growth & healthy development of body, mind & spirit.

Muscle toning

Respiratory regulation

Immunity

Circulation 

Body Awareness

Positive Self-Image

Emotional Development

Gain healthy weight 

Enhance digestion (aka less blowouts)

Reduces symptoms associated with colic, gas or constipation

Improves skin condition (eczema) 

Relief for teething pains

Longer and Deeper sleep

Taking a class is an investment in your families overall health, happiness & relationships.

After taking the five week course, you will know how to massage each & everyone of the babies you will have in your life... an intimate bond & communication you can have with each of them in unique and perfect ways.

Group Baby & Me Classes

Cost of $120 includes five weeks, with all parents/caregivers

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Costs | Cache Valley Baby Massage

Costs. Aren't they a funny thing?

If things didn't cost so much, we could do anything. Sky-diving, 40 kids, no work, eat out every night, hire a maid... Living the sweet life. Oh wouldn't that be nice to do nothing and everything all at the same time.

Until.... we crash and burn. 

If we didn't work hard and pick and choose where and when we spend our money or time, we probably wouldn't value those amazing things we work so hard to have. In that light, I appreciate cost, and work and chores. 

Tonight I was thinking about cost as I was planning and studying for my baby massage classes. I am so intrigued by the research and studies I have found on infant massage that I just read and reread.

I told myself, maybe more people would learn to love Infant Massage like me, if it didn't cost so much to take a class. But honestly, it's worth every penny.

I flew to Oregon in the middle of one of the hardest semesters of my life, ended up paying over a thousand dollars to get certified and start this adventure. I don't regret one penny. Even, if I just change one life, it'll be worth it. Sometimes cost sets us back and that's okay. Sometimes cost sets us back and we miss out on amazing opportunities.

I'm glad I save most of my pennies. I'm also glad I use my hard earned money on valuable things, like becoming a Certified Educator of Infant Massage. Slowly but surely we're going to make a difference in lives with Infant Massage. I truly believe that. I know that is true because my life has already been changed for the better from the knowledge I gain each day.

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