Revision Session: Winter 2019 Preserving the Wisdom of our Elders

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Principles of Supportive Care

• Supportive Care meets the individual where they are at
• Supportive Care supports natural intelligence and body function
• Supportive Care surrenders control
• Supportive Care provides maintenance
• Supportive Care is in alignment with the body, mind, and spirit

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Functional Self Care
Body: Functional Services

• Protocols and Techniques

Body: Functional Skin Care

• Regimen & Ritual
• Functional Skin Care Product Guide

Body: Functional Self Care

• Functional Self Care Workbook

Mind: Emotional Housekeeping

• Contemplation (Turn it on)
• Meditation (Let it rest)

Spirit: Subtle Energy

• Alignment Technique
• Grounding Energy
• Elemental Energy
• Microdosing

The Power of Properly Prepared Plants
“The gift from Mother Nature is the raw materials provided to us, but the gift of the Wise Women is the traditional preparations and methods that make the nutrients, messages, and minerals available to us.” Emma Graves

• Plants don’t come from the ground perfect for human consumption, in fact it’s pretty presumptuous of us to think that they do.
• The gift of mother nature is the plants as they grow. But the gift of the wise woman is centric centuries of honoring our elders as they worked to clarify techniques that make them available for our use.

I tend to think that it is presumptuous to think that all of the plants (as well as the animals) were given to us “as is” for our consumption. In doing this, we are not giving credit to the intelligence of the human body (for its adaptability) as well as our ancestors for learning how to make things around us digestible to us. 

Raw Ingredients vs Foods/Formulations

• Many raw ingredients need to be properly prepared, making the nutrients available
• Prepared meals (or “formulations”) make the nutrients more bioavailable and help the body utilize them

The Natural Calendar

• BYATM follows the Natural Calendar when determining what the body needs and when. This is not tied directly to any one religion or belief system, though many religions and belief systems tie themselves to the natural cycles of the year!
• In a way, the natural calendar is more accurate and scientific (and normal!) because it is based on actual occurrences in our physical world—not just man trying to organize (or re-organize) things and make up stories to explain what they want to believe.

Polishing Your Crystal Ball
In order for us to be efficient, effective, and to gain the respect of those we work with, our results need to be predictable and able to be repeated. Unfortunately, the “Scientific Method” cannot work for Holistic Practices, because the purpose of the Scientific Method is to take and idea apart and attempt to understand how it works in a vacuum. It is the opposite of holistic. As holistic practitioners, we need to have a process that allows us to systematically examine and track our progress from many directions at once.


S.O.A.P.
A methodical process for making the work that we are doing

• Predictable
• Repeatable

S: Subjective Intake: Use the same intake/questions EVERY TIME. Take note of any changes or anything unusual.
O: Be Objective. Let go of judgements, pinpoint the things you see on the skin to the things you know about their skincare/selfcare
A: Analyze. Take things apart to put them back together again
P: Plan. Prevent obstacles by doing things in the right order


With every client you must:

1. Make predictions (hypothesis)
2. Put into action (test them out)
3. Analyze your results

If things are not improving or going wrong, the culprit is most likely:

• User Error
• Obstacles to healing (feedback loops, depletion, etc)
• Something within your method

EMMA’S MASSAGE METHOD
We are moving away from the term Facial Point Stimulation for two reasons
#1 We did not get the TM for it (Doesn't mean we can't use it, simply means we don't have exclusive use)
#2 It is no longer a good description of our entire process/method
No, I WILL NOT name it after myself. But thank you for the ego boost.


The Between You & The Moon Massage Method. Four Techniques for Optimal Vibrancy.

• Align (Daily) focuses on the parasympathetic nervous system and metabolic harmony to align the body, mind, and spirit.
• Breakdown (weekly) draws the immune system’s attention to topical growth patterns we wish to address by making the skin “slightly nervous and slightly excited.”
• Contour (Monthly) unlocks the body’s infinite healing potential, by releasing fascia—addressing renewal in the the underlying build of the face.
• Drain (Daily) gently manipulates the lymph into moving away from stagnated areas and taking out the trash.

The Between You and the Moon Holistic Facial Massage Method: Four Techniques for Optimal Vibrancy
Vibrancy is the Physical Manifestation of equanimity in Body, Mind, and Spirit.

01  The Alignment Technique
02  The Breakdown Technique 
03  The Contouring Technique
04  The Drainage Technique


The Alignment Technique utilizes Facial Point Stimulation to aligns the Body and Mind, encouraging the deep relaxed brain states that activate the parasympathetic nervous system while it sends reflexive messages to each internal body system, reminding them to work in harmony. It is recommended for daily use.
The Breakdown Technique focus is much more epidermal-almost like exfoliation. We make the skin “slightly nervous and slightly excited” to entice the immune system to take a second look at tertiary conditions. It is most useful as a weekly ritual.
The Contouring Technique focus is on lifting and sculpting in the form of fascia manipulation to break apart fascial adhesions so that they will rebuild more supple. This is an intense technique and should only be performed on skin that is functioning well with at least 30 days between sessions.
The Drainage Technique encourages lymphatic movement by gently pumping wastes towards the lymph nodes so that it may be properly metabolized and removed. Recommended for regular, daily use.


Daily Maintenance, Weekly Rituals, Monthly Rejuvenation, Incredible Results


THINK: Something to focus on during your Closing

May what you choose to say be True, Helpful, Interesting, Necessary, & Kind
May what you choose to look at be be True, Helpful, Interesting, Necessary, & Kind
May what you choose to listen to be True, Helpful, Interesting, Necessary, & Kind
May what you choose to think be True, Helpful, Interesting, Necessary, & Kind


Regimen & Ritual

Regimen tells you WHEN to do it, Ritual tells you HOW.


Regimen
Beautiful, healthy skin thrives with both a daily hygienic plan and the unique benefits that special occasions provide. We use the Natural Calendar as a way to keep track of when specific rituals are appropriate.


Rituals
In your beauty rituals, pay attention to the little things: the methods and techniques can impact the skin as much as the products and tools. 


The Sun Cycle: Morning and Evening
AM Regimen: In the morning, your regimen flushes impurities out the pores with a water-based bathing and rinse. We then nourish and protect the skin with our Moisture Duo.
Ritual: Face Bathing in your palms with water or herbal tea

• or splashing with a variety of warm & cool water every morning 
• or compressing with herbal infusions
• *We do not recommend oil cleansing in the morning. 

Ritual: Moisture Duo: 

• Drip 3 Drops Nourish & Replenish Oil into the palm of your hand and pump 5 sprays of Mineral Mist Directly into it. Rub together and apply to face.
• The two products that make up your moisture duo need to be emulsified in the palm of your hand by spraying the Mineral Mist directly into the Functional Skin Care Oil in the proper ratios in order to meet the skin’s needs in the way that we intend them to
• If you feel as though you need more moisture. Repeat the ritual with the exact same amount of Oil and Mineral Mist.
• If you are going out into bitter, inclement weather, add 1-2 drops of NO EVIL to your fingertips and pat onto delicate areas such as the nostrils, lips, cheekbones, etc.

Ritual: Our Between You & The Moon Method Massage. Align & Drain are welcome forms of daily massage to start your day.


PM Regimen: In the evening, your regimen can rotate between cleansing-oil cleansing when there is congestion, Grain Cleansing when in need of renewal

Ritual: Oil Cleansing with NO EVIL 

• Oil Cleansing is appropriate for night time only.  
• It is necessary if you are wearing sunscreen or makeup. 
• It is very important to use an appropriate washcloth and steamy hot water to remove the oil each time you oil cleanse.

Ritual: Herbal Cleanser (Sow Your Wild Oats, Integrity Biome Mask)

• At least once a week, some can use daily
• Oil may be added to Sow Your Wild Oats for a scrub type exfoliation
• For “Double Cleansing” follow Oil Cleansing with Herbal Cleansing

Transitional: If you have been moisturizing nightly and wish to let go of that control cycle start by cleansing without moisturizer one day a week in order to give your skin a special kind of reset while you sleep. Work your way to no moisturizer at night.


The Moon Cycle: Weekly and Monthly
Regimen: Having specific weekly rituals greatly improves your overall Functional Skin Care results! These rituals are special and not necessary as part of daily care—they actually work best as special occasion treats.


Make a plan for what the ritual will be:


Ritual: Clay Mask
Ritual: Oil + Facial Steamer
Ritual: Herbal Clweansing Mask (Sow Your Wild Oats or Integrity Biome Mask)


Make it special


The Earth Cycle: Seasonal and Transitional Care
Regimen: To everything there is a season. 

• What you needed at one time in your spiral may not be what you need at all parts of your spiral. 
• Sometimes we need to nudge something back into place.

Ritual: Getting a professional facial
Ritual: Home Facial: Integrity Biome Mask
Ritual: Vita C Ten Minute Dry Serum


BYATM Skin Care Calendar
Your complete Between You & The Moon Skin Care Calendar should look something like this:

Sun Cycle (Daily Rituals) AM: 

• “Wash your face” by splashing and rinsing with water. Any comfortable temperature is great (not too hot and not too cold) Do this like you mean it! You can use herbal tea if you start to get into it!
• Moisturize using our Moisture Duo: drip 3 drops of Nourish & Replenish (the good smelling stuff in the blue bottle) into the palm of your hand and pump 5 sprays of the Minerals Mist directly into the oil. Mix them together and massage them in.

Sun cycle (Daily Regimen) PM: 

• 2-3 nights a week you will cleanse with NO EVIL by dripping 8-10 drops into your hand and massaging onto your skin. Take a moment to make sure you are reaching all of the places—especially where you are experiencing congestion. (Here is where you can steam 1-2 times a week, particularly if you are congested or if you have a cold) Then, get your washcloth all steamy with hot water and press the cloth onto your face, taking a moment to allow it to heat up the oil. Then, gently wipe it away. There is no need to moisturize after oil cleansing. 
• 2-3 nights a week use Sow Your Wild Oats by mixing 1 tsp SYWO with 1 tsp super duper hot water in a little bowl. Apply and massage. Remove with a washcloth.

Moon cycle (Weekly and Monthly Rituals)

• 1 time a week, use a clay mask: 2 tsp clay plus 3 tsp water. Apply it over an oil if you experience congestion such as blackheads/milia. If you are not congested, you probably don’t need the oil. Leave on, keeping it moist if possible, for about 8 minutes.
• Integrity Biome Mask can be used anytime you feel like things are a little “funky”. Mix 1 tsp with 1 tsp hot hot hot water in a little bowl. Apply and leave on for up to 15 minutes.

Earth Cycle (Seasonal and Transitional Rituals)

• Moist Seasons: Integrity Biome Mask can be used anytime you feel like things are a little “funky” but recommended at least once a month during the moist seasons.—especially useful while traveling or during seasonal changes-especially involving humidity. Mix 1 tsp with 1 tsp hot hot hot water in a little bowl. Apply and leave on for up to 15 minutes. 
• Dry Seasons: Clearing Serum If you are prone to stagnation, clearing serum is useful about ever other month during the late fall to early spring. Deep stagnation needs it twice in a row, two days apart but leaving at least a month—possibly more between treatments.
• Up to 3 weeks of Seeds of Change is useful 3-4 times per year instead of N&R and NO EVIL as a way of making the skin “slightly nervous and lightly excited” to encourage it to boost its beauty game.