What is Polarity Therapy?

Polarity Therapy is a gentle, holistic method of treatment, applicable to many health problems and also useful in maintaining health. Central to Polarity Therapy is the concept of a life energy, which is in constant pulsation from positive to negative poles via a neutral position, creating fields and energetic lines of force. This creates an energetic "template" for the physical body, termed "The Wireless Anatomy of Man" by Dr. Randolph Stone, the founder of this therapy.

Disease is a process which occurs when the life energy is blocked or out of balance. Many people believe that there is only one disease - disturbance of the energetic system - which can manifest in various ways and in various places in the body. To overcome this disturbance Polarity therapy uses a system of gentle bodywork supported by a specific set of exercises (Polarity Yoga), advice on diet and nutrition, and counseling.

What is the theory behind Polarity Therapy?

Polarity therapy is the life work of Dr. Randolph Stone (1890-1981). Born in Austria, he emigrated to America in 1903. By 1914 he had qualified in Naturopathy, Osteopathy and Chiropractic, but over the years became increasingly disillusioned with the body work approaches which he felt to be rather mechanistic rather than holistic. He wrote: "The physical anatomy of man is the generally accepted foundation and starting point of nearly all the arts today. Such a concept rests in matter, the gross product, rather than on the fine energy currents which wove the pattern of the body and which continue to animate it through life.”  Polarity Therapy is influenced by Dr. Stone's early training and the 6000 year old Indian system of Ayurveda (Ayu=Life, Veda=Study) which forms the cornerstone of Polarity energetic theory. Ayurveda perceives all form in the universe as a manifestation of 5 energies, or elements.

The most subtle energy (having the highest frequency of vibration) is called ETHER. It is the space into which the other elements manifest in a kind of step-down of energies. Thus the AIR element manifests from ETHER, the FIRE element from AIR and ETHER; the WATER element from ETHER, AIR and FIRE and the EARTH element from all of the above. These energies found in Nature, are translated into the functioning of the human form.  For example breath, warmth, drink and food and digestion can all be related to a particular element.

What happens in a Polarity Therapy session?

Polarity Therapy recognizes illness as arising from imbalance or blocking of the energies described above, the therapist will be looking beyond the symptoms the client may present for the real causes of the complaint.  Most therapists will begin by taking a wide-ranging case history, aiming to pin-point the fundamental elemental imbalances. This may take most of the first session, although generally there will be a short session of bodywork too, to enable the therapist to gain a sense of any general energetic imbalances.

Polarity bodywork is done with the client fully clothed.

The bodywork involves many techniques, mostly very gentle: for example, cranial holds, rocking movements, some techniques similar to reflexology, and some techniques derived from Osteopathy and Chiropractic, but with an energetic rather than manipulative focus. Characteristic of Polarity Therapy are Bipolar contacts (i.e. using both hands, or fingers of both hands - each finger relates to a different element) which link energetically and functionally related areas of the body to facilitate the movement of body energy. Both light and deep contacts may be used, but forceful manipulations are not performed in Polarity therapy, and it is therefore suitable for elderly and frail clients.

The experience of the bodywork is often deeply relaxing and may also lead to emotional releases such as tears or laughter. The bodywork aspect of the work is difficult to describe, it needs to be experienced.

The doctrine of "Energy follows thought" or "As we think, so we are" is adopted by Polarity therapists - the foundation of our health imbalances are often derived from our processes of thought and emotional patterns. Polarity therapists will often help clients to become more aware of these areas which are can impact their health. Often shining the light of awareness onto these areas is sufficient to begin the process of change. Also symptoms are thought of as messages which can show us areas of our life and actions that require attention. Ignoring or suppressing symptoms may result in more serious problems later.

Polarity therapy can help a wide range of problems, as well as being an excellent way of maintaining health.

What is RYSE®

RYSE® which stands for - Realizing Your Sublime Energies - is state of the art energy system clearing developed by Nancy Risley, RPP.  It is a revolutionary new paradigm of holistic healing that educates you on understanding your energetic systems and more importantly on how to use them to quickly effect your emotional state, find your personal power, and understand relationship through the present state of your sublime energetic systems.

Nancy developed RYSE® in 1989 as a result of her work with numerous clients.  She became aware that when her clients became more empowered and began living a life in harmony with who they were, their Sublime Energetic Systems changed. She saw that her clients’ energetic systems changed to reflect the open, clear, creative and healed state that they began living in.  Nancy also saw how trauma and stress could distort, damage and cloud these systems.

Through experience it became obvious that the sublime energetic systems have optimal placements that lead to the most positive results for fruitful living. Nancy realized that if she could clear and repair the sublime energetic systems to effect these results, with a little education, clients could do the same on themselves. Therefore, Nancy developed RYSE® to help people take conscious control of their own energy systems and lead more aligned, fulfilled and productive lives.

What happens in a RYSE® session?

Your RYSE therapist will begin by taking a wide-ranging case history, aiming to pin-point the fundamental elemental imbalances that will then be traced to specific areas of the energetic anatomy for clearing and repair during the session.  RYSE is often part of Polarity bodywork.  It is done with the client fully clothed.

You will rest comfortably on a table and with your eyes closed your RYSE® practitioner will clear, repair and align your various energy system components using a clear quartz crystal.  The experience of the energywork can be deeply relaxing and can be accompanied by various body sensations such as tingling, warmth or a feeling of lightness. Following the clearing most will feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and less weighed down by issues in their life.

RYSE is unique and exciting because not only does it bring people to incredible levels of clarity from which to manifest their desires, but individuals can learn to use these techniques on themselves. RYSE® can be added to any type of holistic bodywork for enhanced effectiveness. 

Can I learn to do a RYSE® session for myself?

RYSE® is also available as a complete program to learn to manage and enhance your sublime energy systems with support materials so you can repeat the RYSE® process on yourself after each level of energy system alignment. The program includes the book, RYSE®, Tools for Life, 5 CDs of each RYSE® clearing enhanced by compositions played on 18 quartz crystal bowls. This is a powerful set of tools that are easily used by many.

The impact of RYSE® on people's lives is powerful. Once the negative energy patterns are cleared and re-patterned, and you have learned to reinforce these new patterns in the energy field, you find your energy, creativity, patience, and clarity increasing dramatically.

Based on over 22 years of experience, RYSE® can be taken for personal growth or you can go on to be a RYSE® Practitioner.