The Window of Symmetry – A reliable indicator of healing
The Window of Symmetry is a temporary state of tonal balance that arises following effective therapeutic intervention. Despite its transient nature, it holds significant clinical relevance for practitioners of complementary manual therapies, such as Bowen therapy.
It provides visual and tactile confirmation of nervous system modulation, making it an unparalleled indicator for guiding and validating treatment.
Understanding the Kidney Procedure and its clinical applications
To comprehend the Kidney Procedure and its potential clinical application in Bowen therapy, we must first understand the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concept of the "kidneys".
In TCM the concept of the Kidney extends far beyond the current western medical definition to encompass a broad range of vital life processes. In TCM, the Kidneys are perceived as the “root of life”. They store the essence that is crucial for normal growth and development, for nourishing the Brain and the spinal cord to ensure healthy function of the CNS, and for ensuring the normal function of the reproductive system.
They are the source of all Yin and Yang in the body and they play an important role in the process of respiration. They influence mental and emotional well-being, and of course, they also help govern water metabolism.
In TCM, the kidneys are a central concept for understanding overall health, vitality, and the body's ability to adapt and thrive. This context reveals a diverse range of potential clinical applications for the Kidney Procedure.
About Graham Pennington
Graham Pennington is an Australian practitioner and educator with over 35 years of clinical experience in Bowen therapy, naturopathy, and acupuncture. He presents a holistic, individualized approach to Bowen therapy through his book A Textbook of Bowen Technique and through his Importance of Symmetry seminars. Having taught in over 30 countries, he advocates a tailored approach to treatment rather than one based on standardized protocols.