•Natural Health Camden, Lock Market, Chalk Farm Rd, View map
•Healthy Living Centre Islington, St Pauls Rd, View map here
•New for 2012 - Body Mind connection one to one sessions, read more•
•Learn about the benefits of Acupuncture & Dru Yoga to your Heart Energy & Wellbeing here• •Available soon online, Richard's Body-mind connection e-book Chakras, Your Body Your Mind•
•Press to listen to Richard Brook's Radio Interview on BCFM•
Welcome to Five Elements Acupuncture & Yoga in Camden & Islington
The stresses of today's modern living conditions can place tremendous strain on any level of our health - physical, emotional or mental. Acupuncture is an holistic and natural system of medicine which works with the body's own natural healing energy to inspire balance and has been proven to be safe and effective in the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions. The World Health Organisation has endorsed acupuncture for treatment of over 180 conditions, including;
Depression, anxiety and stress
Chronic pain, back pain and arthritic pain
Insomnia
IBS and other digestive disorders
Migraines and other types of headaches
Skin conditions such as acne and eczema
PMS and menstrual problems
Asthma and other respiratory disorders
High blood pressure and circulatory problems
Infertility and pre- and post-natal support
Hay fever and other allergies
Withdrawal symptoms from addictive substances such as alcohol & nicotine
The principle of Five Elements Acupuncture is important because it aims treatment at the underlying cause of symptoms (as opposed to the symptoms alone) which enables an overall renewed sense of vitality and vigour, increased energy, greater enjoyment of life, better sleep and improved digestion.
Treatment is also potent because alongside balancing our 'internal' energies and functions it also considers the relationship we have with the world around us. It works on the principle that true achievement can be seen as balancing all elements that make us who we are; social, professional, personal, home and our state of wellbeing.
Any imbalance can be identified as putting strain upon corresponding functions within the body. The insertion of fine needles into specific points stimulates those organs and functions of the body to regain balance. In addition it works to affect our mental and emotional health; - a great deal of what we experience in our mind and emotions originates from the energy patterns of organs and the emotional effect on the body of experiences that we've been involved in.
Acupuncture treats each patient uniquely, so is adaptable to each patient's circumstances. So in addition to those seeking help for physical problems, others seek treartment for many other reasons; some come with stress-related disorders or to help manage the effects of mental and emotional conflict in their lives; others because they just don't feel 'right' or have lost touch with a sense of creativity and peace; or some as they see it as essential health maintenance, or to generate an even greater sense of wellbeing as acupuncture is deeply relaxing and rejuvenating.
Alongside Five Elements acupuncture in London,
Richard also teaches Yoga. Dru Yoga is a graceful and potent
form of yoga, based on flowing movements, directed breathing and visualisation. With its foundations set firmly in ancient yogic tradition, Dru works on body, mind and spirit—improving strength and flexibility, creating core stability, building a heightened feeling of positivity, and deeply relaxing and rejuvenating your whole being. Richard Teaching Yoga Relaxation
Dru Yoga classes are gentle, relaxing and focus on creating an energy which facilitates the body to release, no need to push or force. Using unique energy block release sequences, the session works to subtly release energy constrictions which get held in our body, and particularly in our spine. The classes also have a particular focus on the Anahata (Heart) Chakra which creates a heartwarming sense of wellbeing which lends itself to the body unwinding and releasing itself. Read more about Dru Yoga including the benefits the relaxation here.
It is designed to be practised by people of all abilities, all fitness levels and all age groups.
Richard will soon be updating his classes list for 2012 in London so do please check back for details.
Alternately if you'd like to try a class and can't wait, please visit the Dru Worldwide website which lists classes both in London and nationally.
Body-Mind Connection Although Richard predominantly practices Acupuncture and teaches Yoga, those therapies are also placed within a broader perspective, interest and experience surrounding the Body-mind connection, integrating the wisdom from many years of Dance and Movement practices, numerous styles of Yoga, Tai chi and Chi Kung, and various forms of energy and bodywork.
An area of specialist interest is in the nature and functions of our 'ego' or 'inner dialogue' which he's spent many years observing and
defining the origins of.
In 2011 he produced a 75 page e-book on the body-mind connection (Background and contents here)
Richard's array of knowledge has been of tremendous benefit to patients, Yoga Class students and indeed other therapists who benefit from learning about the body-mind connection and other principles which inform his work. However due to time constraints it has not always been possible to engage in depth. NEW FOR 2012! Body-Mind connection one to one question and answer sessions!
So due to demand, and after the popularity of group workshops on the subject, he's now opening time to anyone interested in coming along to find out more regarding his understanding of the Body-mind connection, and his understanding of what makes us 'who we are' in an informal, non-treatment manner.
Sessions are relatively free form and focus on any particular area of interest that arises, or on occasions he may use short meditations to demonstrate ego patterns, as well as incorporating yoga, acupuncture or chakra principles. These sessions have proved very popular with anyone with any interest in the principles of the body-mind connection, or indeed an interest in becoming a therapist or practitioner themselves in future.
(please note these sessions are not a treatment! - Just discussions to raise understanding & self-awareness!)
These sessions are open whether you think the question might take 5mins, 15mins, 30mins or an hour. As an opening offer the time is payable by donation so you can just give what you feel is appropriate for the time. Basically if you are interested come along! You can also purchase a copy of his Body-mind work at these sessions for just £12
Acupuncture in London; Locations in Camden & Islington; View maps here
Richard has been providing Five Element Acupuncture in Islington and Camden and other locations across Britain for over 5 years. His London Acupuncture clinics are all places which he feels strongly are excellent places in which to practice from, to ensure the entire experience is a benefical one.
Each of his North London Acupuncture clinics strongly facilitates the wellbeing experience, being relaxing and rejuvenating in different ways. He practices at three North London Acupuncture clinics. Camden Acupuncture clinics are at Alchemy the Centre in Stables Market, and Natural Health Camden in Lock Market. Alchemy is super plush, based alongside the gentle ambiance of an absolutely fantastic Yoga centre, complete with juice bar and cafe. Natural Health Camden is situated above the creative explosion of the Lock market! His Islington Acupuncture clinic at The Healthy Living Centre has a long history as a Therapy Centre and has a shop on the ground floor dedicated to natural foods and remedies.
For more information on Acupuncture in Islington and Camden please call 07815 837679 or alternatively you can email via the website contact form.
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