What is the experience for students of Organic StretchingSM? Following are letters from two students who attend classes regularly at the Pat Henry Studio in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico.
Great shoulder release/by Josef Kandoll
From Andrea–
I lived for years in an aching body but always searching for a way to heal and enjoy my full potential once more. I investigated many different kinds of body work, in order to ease the pain and train and maintain my body without doing more damage to it. When I read “Organic StretchingSM for pain management through increased range of motion,” I knew I had to try it. After only two months of twice-a-week classes, the results are miraculous. Now I am able to sit on the floor with my legs folded under me again. My body feels energized and comfortable like it felt 30 years ago. It is impossible for me to describe any of this technique. It’s unlike anything I’ve seen or experienced before. I have been recommending it to friends, especially those who are incapacitated. In this system, you learn to help yourself! I feel blessed to have this option available right here in La Cruz. –Andrea (Nov 2009)
And from Sylvia–
I am so appreciative of the opportunity to be able to practice Organic StretchingSM with Pat’s classes. I feel that my body’s ability to move has improved under her tutelage.
The changes in my body began with the second class. I had experienced a pain in my left upper arm for at least 20 years. I called it bursitis without ever mentioning it to a doctor. I just tried to hold my arm so that it did not hurt, especially in bed. Pat noticed a grimace on my face, when I was moving my arm, came over and worked with my arm for a couple of minutes. The pain was gone.
My jobs, and also my volunteer work, have included much typing and work with a computer mouse. Because of the repetitive motion, I developed carpal tunnel syndrome. Since coming to class twice a week and working with varied movement of my shoulder, the pain and discomfort has completely gone away. It feels like a miracle.
My entire body is much more limber than when I first began taking the classes. These past eight months have made a large difference. Thanks! –Sylvia S (July 2010)
My greatest joy in teaching this incredible work is hearing a comment in the middle of class like…”by the way, did I mention that my sciatica is gone?!” Or, “I haven’t had that much mobility in my neck in years! I can’t believe it.” Those are the moments I live for…giving people the tools to heal their own bodies.
Organic Stretching classes with Pat Henry had made a huge difference in my health and life.
I am the mother of two little boys, and as I was turning older I felt I needed more energy and elasticity, I had tried other things in the past, and although they worked fine, I found that Pat´s classes were exactly what my body and junctures needed at the time.
A balanced diet, regular exercise and the classes of Pat Henry had made possible for me to feel energetic and active again.
Before my change of habits, including attending regularly to Pat´s classes, I couldn´t stand the pain on my knees, forget about running after the children or play football with them!, for the last few months, I have been able to perform a very energetic life, including running up and down the stairs without even noticing it! , I am convinced that the classes of Pat had a lot to do with it.
The interesting thing is that specially at the beginning I did not feel I was making so much exercise, although my body felt sore a day after the class, but now that a year has passed I realize that this type of exercises have many benefits in the long run.
The movements and type of exercises done at Pat´s class have a lot to do with the junctures, ligaments and the immune system, and this is the first type of class I attend that deals with all that in such a gentle way.
I also like the environment of the class, we work out by Pat´s well kept garden, with trees, plants, black birds and the sound of all the fauna left in La Cruz, despite its rapid growth, the songs of roosters, the chants of the birds, it is a very relaxing and friendly environment, I feel very connected with my teacher and other students, specially when we finish the class and thank each other for sharing quality time and experiences.
I truly believe what Pat is doing with her classes is very valuable and priceless.
I recommend Pat´s classes to people who are looking for a positive change in their lifestyles, who want to feel better and more active.
Gracias Amiga,
Sincerely,
Florelisa Hernandez
42 yrs old
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
Thank you, Flor! It has been very rewarding watching your progress and having you in my classes in La Cruz. Pat
I have a recurring knee and lower back problem which I have tried all sorts of things to sort out.
I was with Pat at our ranch and decided to take part in some of the sessions and the difference it made to me was tremendous, I could feel fresh blood flow happening instantly and I was told I looked 10 years younger, which at over 60 is good news!
I used to do pilates and tai chi but now think that this connective tissue stuff is far better…I urge you all to try it. You go at your own pace and there are no rights and wrongs.
Thank you, Manuel. It was wonderful having our first workshop at your beautiful rancho! And watching you begin with OS and seeing the response of your body to the moves was gratifying…looking forward to the next opportunity, Pat
I first did one of Pat’s trial classes at La Cruz and enjoyed it, believing it to be a different form of exercise to my normal ones and at the age of 50+ I am a little tired of running around a squash court for exercise which MAY be doing me more harm than good!
A troublesome RSI to my left elbow which is made worse by playing the violin and using my computer a lot, was alleviated greatly after several sessions at Pat’s workshop at the Pura Vida Spa. I particularly enjoyed the working in pairs back to back which was a wonderfully relaxing and fun way to open up the joints and move freely and easily using the support of my partner.
Really different and safe way to get your body moving efficiently and by feeding the connective tissue and moving the lymph around the body, I did feel revitalised. I will definitely be doing more.