Breema

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Breema is a form of bodywork that has been described as a cross between partner yoga and Thai massage.

The techniques may be utilized in either a practitioner-recipient mode or solo as "Self-Breema."

Purpose[edit]

The practice is intended to bring body and mind together,[1] and no strong exertions or muscular contortions are involved.[2]

Breema utilizes "Nine Principles of Harmony" which frame the practice, and are applicable to every situation in life.[3] These principles are said to assist with mindfulness in daily life.

There are at least 300 exact Breema sequences.[4]

History[edit]

Breema is believed to appear several generations ago in a small Kurdish village called Breemava, somewhere between Afghanistan and Iran.[5] This method was supposedly imported to the USA by Mr. Malouchek Mooshan who was taught the practices by his grandfather (or his great grandfather, according to other sources).[6]

Together with Dr. Jon Schreiber, a chiropractor from the USA, Malouchek founded Breema Center in about 1980.[7] Today, this Center is managed by Dr. Jon Schreiber.[8]

Principles of Harmony[edit]

Breema is based on the 9 Principles of Harmony:[9][10]

  1. Comfort — exercises should never ever bring any discomfort.
  2. Firmness and gentleness — these are the characteristics of the exercises.
  3. No force — no force should be applied in the movements and exercise.
  4. Mutual support — you give and receive at the same time.
  5. No judgment — the goal is for the client to feel comfort and accept who he truly is.
  6. Full participation — a client is an active partner who activates his mind and body.
  7. No hurry and no pause — movements are not hasty, but various exercises and movements have no pauses in between.
  8. No extra — everything a client should do is to be at the present moment to show his true nature.
  9. Single moment — every movement or action is a full manifestation of our nature.


References[edit]

  1. ^ Pendergrast, Elaine (Fall 2008). "Practice for living Breema teaches 'Art of Being Present'" (PDF). Many Hands: New England's Magazine for Holistic Health.
  2. ^ Frey, Rebecca (2005). "Breema". The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine. Vol. 1 A-C (2nd ed.). p. 316. ISBN 0787674257.
  3. ^ "The Nine Principles". The Breema Center.
  4. ^ Moon, Amy (April 11, 2007). "Dr. Feelgood: Jon Schreiber brings Breema to the people". SFGate. Retrieved 2008-09-09. Breema students learn 300 exact sequences but are then free to mix and match according to what feels right during a session.
  5. ^ "What Is Breema Bodywork®?". ww.traditionalbodywork.com. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  6. ^ "My body mind spirit / Dr. Feelgood: Jon Schreiber brings Breema to the people". www.sfgate.com. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  7. ^ "Breema Bodywork: Reconnecting With Vitality". www.aromatherapyandmassage.com. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  8. ^ "Jon Schreiber, D.C." www.breemahealth.com. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  9. ^ "Understanding Breema: A Fusion of Relaxation and Energy Balance". pro-fitphysio.com.au. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  10. ^ "The Nine Principles". www.breema.com. Retrieved 2023-08-22.

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