THE METAMORPHIC TECHNIQUE
The Metamorphic Technique - a unique tool for personal
transformation.
What is the Metamorphic Technique?
The Metamorphic Technique is a simple approach to self-healing
and personal
development. We all have great potential, but due to limiting
beliefs that we hold
about ourselves and our lives, we tend to get ourselves
stuck in particular patterns
that keep us from fully realising that potential. These
patterns can show up in
various ways - physical or mental illness, emotional problems,
limiting attitudes or
repeating patterns of behaviour. Beneath these external
symptoms are
corresponding patterns of energy. The Metamorphic Technique
acts as a catalyst to
this energy (also known as the life force), gently enabling
you to transform your
patterns and begin to move from who you are, to who you
can be.
What is the theory behind the Metamorphic Technique?
From the traditions of Eastern medicine to the new discoveries
of science, it
is generally acknowledged that energy or 'life force' underlies
all forms of life. This
the basis for the Metamorphic Technique. It is now widely
recognised that our
energy can get 'stuck' in particular patterns. Every cell
that makes up our bodies and
minds holds memories of our experiences -not only from our
childhood but going
right back through our time in the womb to the moment we
were conceived. When
an experience affects us strongly, the thoughts, emotions
and beliefs connected to
that memory can set up energy patterns in which we become
'stuck'. In a sense,
they keep us stuck in the past. These energy patterns can
express themselves in a
variety of ways, such as physical or mental illness, emotional
problems, limiting
attitudes and beliefs or repeating patterns of behaviour.
In fact the Metamorphic
Technique sees all mental, emotional, physical and behavioural
as symptoms or
expressions of energy patterns.
By using a light touch to the spinal reflex points on the
feet, hands and head, the
Metamorphic practitioner acts as a catalyst (something that
speeds up a process of
change) to the person's life force. The life force, guided
by the person's innate
intelligence, will then bring about whatever transformations
of the energy patterns
are needed. This enables the person to naturally shift those
patterns that no longer
serve them. The energy that was 'stuck' is released, freeing
them up from past
influences and allowing them to let go and move forward.
While the theory can initially seem quite difficult to grasp,
it is not necessary to
understand it to benefit.
What does a session of the Metamorphic Technique
involve?
A session usually lasts for about an hour. The recipient
removes their shoes
and socks and may be either sitting or lying down. The practitioner
uses a
light touch on the spinal reflex points in the feet, hands
and head. Sessions are non-
diagnostic: the practitioner does not seek to address specific
symptoms or problems,
so there is no need to take a case history.
Some people may wish to talk about it and that is fine,
but it is not necessary.
Metamorphic Technique practitioners work in a detached way.
This does not mean
that they don't care. It simply means that they do not make
judgements, impose
their will or seek to direct the other person's life force
in any way.
This creates an environment in which that person's life
force is free to do whatever
is needed. The person is empowered to be his or her own
healer.
Most people find sessions very pleasant and relaxing.
What happens after a session?
Practitioners cannot predict or guarantee what will happen
after a session because
this depends on each person's own life force, which is unique.
People often feel energised or relaxed, or both. As their
energy shifts, people may
sometimes re-experience some past symptoms or some emotional
upset over a day
or two. This is all part of the process of bringing up old
patterns to be released.
Thankfully, while the life force can bring about great shifts,
they always seem to be
at a level that people can cope with.
In some cases changes are immediately noticeable, while
in others they are more
subtle. These changes can range from significant improvements
in physical, mental
or emotional health to general feelings of having energy
and confidence, releasing
old habits or gradually letting go of past hurts. People
often report significant
changes in the way they see life and how they feel about
themselves; in many cases
they experience a growing sense of purpose and inner strength
and may find
themselves changing their job, moving house, leaving a relationship
or finding a
new one as their life 'gets on track'. Some people have
described it like 'coming
home to themselves'.
One thing that is noticed time and again as people receive
sessions, is that they
change for the better.
How many sessions are needed and how often?
It is entirely up to each person to determine the number
and frequency of sessions
received. Some people have regular weekly sessions, while
others have sessions
every so often or when they feel the need. As everyone is
different, practitioners
cannot predict how long it will take for changes to happen.
Sometimes people
begin to notice changes after just one session; for others
it may take weeks or even
months. Each person's life force will bring about changes
in whatever timescale is
right for them. While changes may not always be immediate,
they do tend to be
permanent.
Is the Metamorphic Technique suitable for everyone?
Yes. The Metamorphic Technique is gentle, non-invasive and
completely safe.
As it is the person's own life force that does the healing,
it cannot do any
harm. It can be safely used by anyone including children,
pregnant mothers
people who are dying.
The Technique can be received on its own or alongside other
approaches,
whether conventional medicine or alternative and complementary
therapies.
What can the Metamorphic Technique do for me?
As the name suggests, the Metamorphic Technique is concerned
with change and
transformation, which can occur on a number of levels -
physical, mental,emotional
and behavioural While practitioners cannot predict the outcome,
as each person's
life force is unique, the majority of people who have experienced
the Technique do
report benefits - it is unusual for the Technique not to
be helpful in someway.
People are often drawn to the Metamorphic Technique at
difficult times such
as illness, bereavement, divorce and so on, or because they
feel at a
crossroads or 'stuck' in their lives. They find that it
can help them to
cope better in these difficult or transitional times.
Many people are drawn to the Technique because it allows
them to deal with
emotional issues and make deep inner changes without having
to discuss their
problems or delve into their past.
On a physical level, people come with a variety of conditions
from cancer to
chronic fatigue. The Technique does not seek to address
these conditions or
their symptoms; however in many cases people find that symptoms
diminish over
time, or that they respond better to other treatments they
have been
following.
The Metamorphic Technique has been used a great deal in
work with physical
and mental disabilities, as well as in schools for children
with learning difficulties, in
hospitals, in prisons, and in helping people overcome addictions,
eating disorders
and stress-related conditions. It is also used by pregnant
women and midwives, as it
can allow an easier pregnancy and birth.
Above all, the Metamorphic Technique is suitable for anyone
who wishes to make
changes that will enhance their quality of life.
Can anyone learn the Metamorphic Technique?
Yes. Although the theory behind it can initially seem quite
difficult to grasp, the
practice is very simple to learn and use. No special abilities
or background are
needed to practise. It does not involve diagnosis, so no
medical training is needed.
Many people take short courses so they can use the Technique
with family and
friends. Parents are especially encouraged to learn, so
they can give the Technique
to their children.
More About The Metamorphic Technique
The Metamorphic Technique is:
- A unique tool for personal transformation.
Not a therapy or a treatment, but a technique that helps
trigger your own inner life force, enabling you to better
realise your potential.
Based on a new way of looking at energy patterns. While
other approaches often focus on removing energy blockages,
the Metamorphic Technique looks at transforming energy
patterns. It does not consider people to be 'blocked'
or 'broken' and in need of being 'fixed'. Instead, it
simply notices that you may have patterns that no longer
serve you and that you wish to transform. The energy that
was involved in creating the old patterns is released
and can be used to create new patterns.
- Empowering.
Any changes that occur originate entirely from with in
the recipient.
That person's own life force has an innate intelligence
of its own. The practitioner simply acts as a catalyst
in the process.
- Non-invasive.
There is no physical manipulation, nor diagnosis, nor
any need to discuss personal problems or medical history.
- Gentle and completely safe.
Accessible to everyone, and easy to learn and integrate
into everyday life.
History and background
The Metamorphic Technique has its origins in the work of
Robert St. John, a British
naturopath and reflexologist. During the 1960s he discovered
that he could bring
about significant changes by applying a light touch to particular
points on the feet
that reflexologists call the spinal reflexes.
Later, he realised that everyone has their own capacity
for self-healing and that, if he
allowed it to become fully active whilst practising, then
his patients would be
empowered to be their own healers in a truly effective way.
Since permanent, far-reaching changes on a number of levels
were now occurring in
his patients - changes originating entirely from within
the patients themselves - he
developed a body of work aptly named Metamorphosis.
This unique approach distinguished it from the temporary,
limited changes that his
previous therapeutic approaches had achieved.
Gaston Saint-Pierre, who studied extensively with Robert
St. John during the 1970s,
saw the potential for the development of a practical tool
for self-healing and the
realisation of one's potential that could be easily integrated
into everyday life. He
therefore, went on to further develop the work and created
the term 'The
Metamorphic Technique' to differentiate new direction the
work was now taking.
The word 'technique' is defined as a way of approaching
a task that perfects itself in
the practice. In 1979 he set up The Metamorphic Association,
which is now a UK-
based charity that promotes the Technique worldwide.
Information Courtesy of:
Metamorphic Association
67 Ritherdon Road
London
SW17 8QE
Tel: 020 8672 5951
For Further information visit the website
The
Metamorphic Association
Founded: 1979
Director: Gaston Saint-Pierre
Registered Charity No. 326525
