Armoring of the Abdominal Segment
This blog is part of a series; its original title was Heilkunst Basics : University, 3rd Year (Armoring of the Abdominal Segment)
While I am continuing my descent down the seven segments, always keep in the back of your mind that is not a simple black and white or linear process of starting at the top and working your way to the bottom. While this is conceptually true, and this overall sequence needs to be respected, the dynamics of a real-life case will also involve a kind of cyclical movement, due to the multiple layers of armoring within each segment, which call for the treatment to return back to work on some of the upper segments before continuing on again with the current segment under treatment. Add to this that de-armoring represents a particular aspect of the overall Heilkunst treatment, and that other therapeutic goals and modalities are woven together along with the treatment of the segments.
After the diaphragmatic segment, the abdominal comes next. It is more of a transitional segment, bridging the stronger content of the diaphragmatic and the pelvic. The prime feeling of the abdominal segments relates to the feeling of security (versus insecurity), and our perceived ability to move about the world freely, or in a guarded way. Feeling “tightness” in our abdomen versus a free-flow is the key difference here.
Treatment can include a pressure placed on the abdomen, or possible a gentle stroking to encourage it to release. Thedeep breathing exercises done when working on the diaphragmatic segment can be continued here. Some of the homeopathic remedies used for general anxiety can be helpful in treatment here, including gelsemium and aconite.
Great article Jeff. The armouring releasing is what I’m being helped with right now in my treatment plan with Allyson. After only a few months I’m noticing a drastic difference especially in my stomach area but an overall releasing of the armour in my body.
Thanks, Suzanne – I’m glad that these articles are helping. They’re actually helping me, too, to have to sit down and figure out how to explain all of these concepts.