思考を手放し、身体に聴く。
心と身体をほどく、アンフォールディング・ボディワーク

My first encounter with Unfolding Bodywork was a journey into the unknown; its profound nature lay beyond my initial comprehension. Yet, the session itself became a wondrous and astonishing revelation. For so long, I had presumed that inner sensations, originating in the heart-mind, were merely relayed to the brain, which then projected our internal visions. This session, however, gracefully dismantled that very construct. A stream of vivid imagery flowed into my awareness, arising independently of my conscious will, leading me to perceive that my heart-mind itself was the direct wellspring of these profound visions. If ever asked, 'Where does the heart-mind reside?', my unwavering answer would previously have been 'the brain.' But through this mysterious and deeply transformative experience, I discovered a truth far beyond that prior understanding. The recognition of the brain and the heart-mind as distinct, yet interconnected, realms of being marks a monumental shift within my very core. I now comprehend that the weariness of the heart-mind demands more than just repose; it calls for a conscious turning inward, a sacred self-engagement, and an unwavering commitment to nurturing one's own essence. Moving forward, my aspiration is to live each day with profound reverence and devoted care for my own heart-mind.

While I confess that Terashima-san's warm, knowing touch invariably lulls me into a serene, instantaneous slumber, perhaps rendering my immediate insights less concrete, what consistently resonates with me upon awakening is a profound shift in the very essence of my body's perceived weight, followed by an exquisite sense of holistic unity permeating my entire being. Prior to a session, a symphony of localized discomforts – a persistent ache in my feet, a tension in my lower back – often fragments my sense of self, leaving my entire body feeling disjointed and disparate. Afterwards, a profound fluidity emerges, an effortless capacity to engage my entire being in harmonious, synchronous motion. Moreover, the superfluous burdens of my physical form seem to dissolve, bestowing an exquisite sense of clarity; upon rising, my body feels astonishingly buoyant, as if gravity's very embrace has softened. Often, the true blossoming of the session's gifts isn't immediately apparent upon conclusion, but rather unfolds beautifully hours later, upon returning home, or even more profoundly, as I awaken the following morning. So utterly does the body release its burdens that I often find myself entirely forgetting the prior discomfort, only to be gently reminded, perhaps by a kind inquiry like, 'How did you feel afterwards?', when the memory surfaces, 'Ah, yes, it was indeed a profound weariness that led me to seek this session.' The exquisite warmth of their hands during the session is itself astonishing, yet there are moments when I am convinced a gentle, lingering touch remains upon me, only to open my eyes and find Terashima-san has gracefully moved elsewhere. Such is the profound, enduring resonance of their warmth that I sometimes ponder if two Terashima-sans are present, so long does the comforting heat of their touch seem to softly permeate my being.

Dear Terashima-san, My deepest gratitude for today's session (*^^*)! To my utter amazement, the world before me remains exquisitely lucid ♪, imbued with an inexpressible lightness and profound clarity ♪. This profound sense of 'clearing' and liberation is not merely 'bodywork,' but rather, a deeply transformative 'session'! What's more, the profound sense of 'release' that enveloped me post-session was precisely as I had intuitively envisioned before the session – a truly astonishing realization. During the session, a sense of obstruction within my heart and mind, which even I couldn't quite clearly grasp (though I was aware of a subtle resistance to move forward despite a deep yearning...), along with the physical tensions and rigidities, felt as though they effortlessly dissolved and flowed away during today's profound 90-minute session. While I have experienced conventional 'mind-focused' work that involved recalling the past, shedding tears, and ultimately feeling a 'clearing' of emotions, this holistic, gentle, and utterly comfortable release of both mind and body, all at once, was an unprecedented experience for me!! How utterly magnificent, Unfolding Bodywork!!!!!!! (*_*)(*_*) And, on another note, Terashima-san's hands! They are truly miraculous. I wholeheartedly intend to entrust myself to your care regularly for the foreseeable future, and eagerly anticipate our continued journey together (^^)/.