Here is some of the key information that you will learn about organized via particular topics:
Shaking Medicine
What is Shaking Medicine (SM)?
What is the purpose of the SM Foundation?
What sort of therapy is SM?
What are the two main goals of embodying SM?
What are the benefits of SM?
What are different names or phrases that also describe ‘therapeutic tremoring?’
What is voluntary vs. involuntary shaking?
What is therapeutic vs. non-therapeutic shaking?
What resources do we offer on our homepage: www.shakingmedicine.com?
History
Where does SM originate?
What indigenous cultures use SM?
Who are the Kalahari Bushman in regards to SM?
How did SM get suppressed in the West?
How did SM get suppressed in China?
What are some other cultures/practices/modalities that use SM?
Yoga
What is Yoga?
What is the purpose of Yoga?
What are the roots of Yoga?
What is the Yogic name for involuntary shaking?
What are the 4 main branches of Yoga?
How does SM relate to Kundalini?
What are the five Koshas?
What is the basic idea of opening the chakras?
How do SM and yoga complement each other?
Qi Gong
Who are the Taoists?
What is Qi Gong?
What is Neidan?
What are some of the purposes of Qi Gong?
What is the Taoist name for involuntary shaking?
What are the 3 Minds & why are they important to integrate?
What are the 3 treasures?
What are the 2 main Qi Vessels?
How do Qi Gong & Yoga align?
How does SM & Qi Gong complement each other?
Somatics
What is somatics?
What are some somatic modalities?
How is SM somatic?
What is pandiculation?
What are the benefits of making sounds in a SM class?
How can music be used in a class & why?
How can dance be an effective part of SM?
Why is the cyclical nature of SM important?
Science
What is the scientific name for involuntary shaking?
How does SM support neurogenesis?
What is the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
What are the two main ANS modes?
Why does one ANS mode encourage healing & the other doesn’t?
What is Polyvagal Theory (PT)?
What is the difference between the conscious & subconscious mind?
What is the basic relation between slow & fast brain wave frequencies in SM?
Describe SM in a scientific way.
Breath in SM
What is the most efficient way to breathe?
What are some various names for this efficient breathing?
What are the main qualities of parasympathetic & sympathetic breathing?
How can the breath be used for exploring therapeutic tremoring?
What does ‘Spontaneous Breath of Fire’ refer to?
Why is accessing the Bushman’s Pump a key milestone in SM?
Trauma & Mental Health
What is your take on what trauma is?
How does ‘trauma’ scale?
How does Western Medicine typically treat trauma?
How does SM help discharge trauma?
Explain the distinction between feelings & emotions.
What is the idea behind us having a set of core-base emotions?
How do ‘emotional cocktails’ contribute to our physical & mental health?
Why aim for post-traumatic growth PTG?
How does the ego play into resolving stuck energy?
Theory of a SM Class
What qualities should the environment of a SM class have?
What are the 4 main phases of a SM class?
About how much time would you dedicate to each phase?
Why is it important to soothe the logical thinking mind?
How can we facilitate an experiential journey that is smooth & flowing?
Which type of shaking do we often use during the warmup phase?
What are the top 3 strategies for newer people to tune into therapeutic tremors?
List five tips for when you are using the ‘relaxing strategy.’
What sort of language style should we use in SM?
Why set an intention/ceremony for your SM sharings?
What is the concept of a SM journey branching out like a tree?
Safety
Why make sure that your students are aware of the cautions?
What is self-regulation, why is it important, & when do you teach it in a class?
How long should someone involuntarily tremor for as a beginner?
How can we use our eyes to tune into tremoring & to help self-regulate?
Why offer modifications?
How do you spot someone who is not self-regulating & encourage them to do it?
What are some tools to stop the shaking if the shaking does not want to stop?