The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy are founded on the ancient Maya abdominal massage, as well as other old and effective tools. It is an external non invasive manipulation that repositions internal organs that have shifted, thereby restricting the flow of blood, lymph, nerve and chi. The specific techniques from the Maya address position and health of the pelvic and abdominal organs.
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What is Maya Abdominal Therapy?
Maya Abdominal Massage is a non-invasive, external, massage technique. It guides internal abdominal organs into their proper position for optimum health and well being. The technique works by relieving congestion and blockages to improve the flow of chi and fluids of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems to prevent the progression of chronic disease symptomatology.
Maya Massage improves organ function by releasing physical and emotional congestion from the abdomen. This massage is effective for both men and women. The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapies™ are offered as a supportive modality to enhance health and wellness, and are not meant as an entire approach to health care. If you have any serious medical conditions, please consult your health care provider first. This being said, our techniques support and enhance health and wellness and have been found to provide satisfactory results when compared to alternate treatments. Practitioners of this amazing work report that many common health care symptoms are alleviated by these techniques. Organ functions are supported and enhanced.
Definition
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapies™ are founded on the ancient Mayan technique of abdominal massage and other supportive tools. Based on over thirty years of training and experience in massage, naprapathy, herbology, and spiritual healing, Dr. Rosita Arvigo developed these techniques which now bear her name.
This modality incorporates a holistic approach to health, emotional and spiritual healing. Dr. Arvigo believes that with any natural healing technique, these areas must be simultaneously addressed to promote optimal health. Dr. Arvigo learned these techniques from her mentor, Don Elijio Panti, the great Maya Shaman of Belize, Central America with whom she apprenticed for 10 years.
Don Elijio believed that a woman’s centre is her uterus. “If a woman’s uterus is out of balance, so is she,” he would say. Midwives and healers of Central America agree that most female troubles are caused by the wandering womb. Don Elijio passed away in 1996 at the age of 103. Rosita also studied with Hortence Robinson, a 73 year old herbal midwife of Belize who has been delivering babies since she was 13.
How is this massage helpful for Women?
This external massage lifts and guides the uterus into its optimal position in the lower pelvis. The uterus is held in position by over 10 ligaments. Ligaments, when stressed or strained cause the uterus to become mal-positioned. If the uterus is mal-positioned, women experience a multitude of symptoms.
What are the symptoms of a displaced uterus? - Painful or irregular periods; painful or irregular ovulation
- Dark or brown blood at the onset and at the end of menstruation
- Headache or migraine with period
- Varicose veins of the legs and/or tired, weak or numb legs
- Lower backache; back pain with period
- More serious imbalances including: Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids and Endometrial polyps
- PMS/depression
- Frequent urination; bladder infections, incontinence
- Recurrent vaginal infections
- Chronic miscarriages
- Difficulty getting pregnant/infertility
- Painful intercourse
- Chronic constipation
- Difficult menopause
What could cause a displaced uterus?- Injury to the sacrum or tailbone from a fall, car accidents, etc
- Pelvic ligaments that have weakened due to overstretching during pregnancy and birth
- High impact exercise, running on cement surfaces, high impact aerobics, etc
- Lifting and carrying heavy objects before or during menstruation and too soon after child birth
- Time and gravity
- Past surgeries
- Weak pelvic floor muscles
- Chronic muscle spasm around the low back and sacrum
- Emotional armouring from abuse at anytime in life
What conditions can it help?- Displaced or prolapsed uterus and/or bladder
- Painful periods and ovulation
- Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
- Bladder or yeast infections
- Miscarriages, difficult pregnancies
- Endometriosis
- Perimenopause, menopausal symptoms
- Infertility
- PMS/Depression with menstruation
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Enhances pregnancy, aids in labour and delivery
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How is this massage helpful for Men?
The massage is done the same way for men. The prostate is a glandular organ that rests behind the bladder it has no ligaments to speak of for support. The prostate gland can become congested resulting in early stages of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), impotence (depending on the cause), decrease count, etc. By applying the massage to the abdomen it supports healthy organ function and relieves congestion.
Benefits
Men benefit greatly from The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ techniques as well. By ensuring a full blood supply to the prostate, the abdominal massage helps to prevent swelling and inflammation. Men report that they can feel a distinct difference in blood flow after a treatment. Not only does the massage relieve prostate swelling, but it helps alleviate varicose veins, premature ejaculation, some impotency problems and the need to urinate frequently.
What conditions can it help? - Early stages of prostate swelling
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Prostatitis (mild)
- Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction (depending on cause)
How does this massage help with fertility?
It has been estimated that approx 30% of women who have been unsuccessful in conceiving eventually conceive after a succession of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ treatments. Treatments generally consist of massage, diet and lifestyle modifications, herbal therapies to enhance fertility. Once the uterus is in its optimal position, there is improved haemodynamics and homeostasis to support and enhance fertility. When including the partner in the process, we find fertility is increased! After all, men need this work as much as women do.
Pregnancy
Receiving the Maya Abdominal Massage throughout pregnancy can bring both relief and support to a growing uterus, as well as other discomforts sometimes experienced throughout the different trimesters. By continuing massage we are encouraging the stretching ligaments as well as soothing the indigestion, which so often can accompany pregnancy. Maya Abdominal Therapy is not recommended before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Labour
It has been observed that some women who have been receiving massage throughout pregnancy have a smoother labour, and a quicker second stage.
Postpartum Care
After 6 weeks post partum, the new mother can receive a full Maya Abdominal Massage (only if delivery was normal without complications) This supports the uterus and other organs returning to optimum position.
How does it help with Caesarean Sections
Untold numbers of Caesarean births could be prevented with this simple, safe, easy to learn massage technique. Our practitioners use this to prevent the need for a C-section. By strengthening and toning the uterus, ligaments and other pelvic organs, the massage helps to place and maintain the uterus in her optimal position for giving birth. Well being of the mother and baby are improved as they prepare for labour and delivery. For women who have had a C-section, this technique is beneficial for breaking up scar tissue in the same way it works for women who have had hysterectomies.
Maya Spiritual Healing
The timeless and gentle methods of Maya Spiritual Healing assist with healing the emotional and spiritual residue of traumatic life events. These may include fright (Susto), grief (Pesar), sadness (Tristesa), chronic anger (Corage) and envy (Invidia). Maya Spiritual Healing consists of prayer/affirmations, spiritual herbal baths, and copal incense that serve to re-balance and harmonise the human aura or energy field so that we can attract good into our lives and repel what does not serve our highest purpose. If necessary a space- clearing may be suggested for your home or work space. This healing work addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies of each individual in such a way as to return that person to vitality, peace and well-being. Thus, we are better able to lay down the baggage from the past to realise the fullest potential of a human being as intended by our Divine Creator.
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Mens Health, Natural Fertility Management, Pregnancy Massage, Womens Health
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