An Introduction to Applied / Metaphysical Kinesiology
That we are primarily beings of energy is a
fact that is not disputed by science, considering that everything
in the material world may be defined in terms of energy. However,
it is only recently that the human bioelectric system has begun
to attract the attention of the scientific and medical community.
Researching MD's such as Dr. Robert O. Becker, who wrote the
ground-breaking book "Body Electric", have made critical
discoveries about the electrical and electromagnetic properties
of living
organisms, and their importance in regulating cellular growth,
tissue repair, wound healing, and even mental health.
Applied kinesiology is a method
employed to gain feedback from the body. That the body has a
response to any and all outside stimuli wouldn't raise the eyebrows
of even the most rigid scientist. That this response may provide
more intelligent and accurate feedback than the conscious analytical
mind, just might!
The fundamental principle behind practical
kinesiology centers around the idea that the body has an intricate
electrical
biosystem that responds very similiar to a standard electrical
circuit, binary in nature. A positive response from the body
results in a strengthening of the body's bioelectric system,
which results in sustained muscle strength. A negative response
results in a weakening of the bioelectric system, which in turn
causes a temporary decline in muscle strength, as if there is
momentary short in the electrical system.
The art of applied kinesiology involves
identifying and phrasing questions that provide useful responses
( feedback ) that may be interpreted in a correct context.
Since the body's bioelectric system responds in a binary manner,
a question must be phrased in a manner that illicits a
definative yes or no response.
Many metaphysical researchers believe that the
human subconscious mind is stored throughout the body; some believe
the entire body is the subconscious mind. Regardless of what
the subconscious mind may or may not be, few dispute the fact
that all responses from the subconscious mind are subjective,
literal responses to direct stimuli.
An example of a poor direct inquiry:
"Apples are good."
An example of a good direct inquiry:
"I should eat this apple."
Explanation:
Apples are neither good nor bad, as this depends
upon the context of use. In the above good example, if a negative
response is indicated to the question "I should eat this
apple",
then further inquiry must be pursued if one is to identify
exactly why a negative response occured. Is there an allergic
response ( does this apply to all apples
)? Are there pesticides present ( is it just this apple )?
Furthermore, since the subconscious mind lacks
time awareness, and interprets all stimuli in the present time
( the "now" ), the questions asked, and the responses interpreted,
should be kept in proper perspective. Kinesiology should not
be viewed as a doorway into the future, but rather, a window
into present circumstances.
Some advanced researchers, such as David
R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., author of Power
vs. Force, believe that applied
kinesiology not only offers direct access into the individual subconscious,
but
also
allows
direct access to a collective consciousness, similiar to the Jungian
idea of the collective unconscious. Extensive research conducted
by Dr. Hawkins indicates that accuracy of responses is not limited
to the particular individual being tested.
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How to Apply Muscle Testing: An Introduction
The most widely practiced method of muscle testing
involves two people. One person measures the muscle response
of the other individual who is the test subject.
The test subject raises the left arm, holding
it straight out in front of the body, parallel to the ground,
and at a right angle with the torso/chest, very similiar to a
handshake position, only with the palm facing down.
The tester, standing before the subject, places
the left hand on the right shoulder of the subject ( placing
the arm on the shoulder is optional ). The tester uses the first
two fingers of the right hand to test muscle strength, and does
so by applying light pressure to the top of the wrist.
When beginning, it is always a good idea to run
through a check, so that the tester can be certain that the method
is working properly.
The tester can state: "Please resist," and then
apply momentary light pressure downward on the wrist. The subject
should be instructed to attempt to resist the pressure.
The tester can then make a false statement to verify
a negative response: "Your name is Mark Smith," and apply light
pressure to the wrist. The tester and subject should immediately
notice the weakening of the resistance in the arm.
"This muscle testing should continue" -
a strong resistance in the arm indicates testing should be continued.
The tester may then begin exploratory questioning.
It is always a good idea to state "The next question
is ok for testing" ( or something similiar ) before
asking any question. Once a positive response is received ( as
measured by a strong resistance to
the pressure
on the arm of the subject ), the question may be asked immediately,
and this process can continue in rapid succession.
The term "question" is not completely accurate,
as all lines of enquiry should be declarative statements, and
not 'questions' per se.
It is possible to experience interference in
the muscle testing process, if a state of objectivity is not
maintained.
One should always remember that the body is always interpreting
all stimuli in the environment. Erratic responses will occur
if, at any point, emotional responses in the testing environment
are stronger than the test questions. In such a case, the tester
simply needs to return to establishing a base-line for a positive
and negative response; if this cannot be achieved, then the testing
session must be discontinued.
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More Information:
Read our review of the book Power
vs. Force
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Author: David R. Hawkins,
M.D., Ph.D.
Publisher: Veritas Publishing
ISBN: 0-9643261-1-6
Copyright: 1995, 1998
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