Breema
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Breema is a form of bodywork that has been described as a cross between partner yoga and Thai massage
Thai massage
Thai massage is a type of massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, and the client wears comfortable clothes that allow for movement. No oils are used in Thai massage...

. The techniques may be utilized in either a practitioner-recipient mode or solo as "Self-Breema." The practice is intended to bring body and mind together, and no strong exertions or muscular contortions are involved.

Breema is a unifying, harmonizing method that includes the Nine Principles of Harmony, Breema bodywork, and Self-Breema exercises. Breema bodywork provides an ideal opportunity to actualize the Breema principles. Through practicing and receiving Breema, we can take many steps towards tasting the essential unity of all Existence.

There are over 300 exact Breema sequences, which are taught at the Breema Center in Oakland, CA, as well as by Certified Instructors worldwide, for example at the Rowe Conference Center in Massachusetts this fall.

The Nine Principles of Breema

Body Comfortable

When we look at the body, not as something separate, but as an aspect of a unified whole, there is no place for discomfort.

No Extra

To express our true nature, nothing extra is needed.

Firmness and Gentleness

Real firmness is always gentle. Real gentleness is always firm. When we are present, we naturally manifest firmness and gentleness simultaneously.

Full Participation

The most natural way of moving and living is with full participation. Full participation is possible when body, mind, and feelings are united in a common aim.

Mutual Support

The more our Being participates... the more we are able to support life and recognize that Existence supports us. Giving and receiving support take place simultaneously.

No Judgment

The atmosphere of nonjudgment gives us a taste of acceptance of ourselves as we are in the moment. When we come to the present, we are free from judgment.

Single Moment/Single Activity

Each moment is new, fresh, totally alive. Each moment is an expression of our true nature, complete by itself.

No Hurry/No Pause

In the natural rhythm of life energy, there is no hurry and no pause.

No Force

When we let go of assumptions of separation, we let go of force.
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