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  • Energy healing vs STICK work and bodywork - What's the difference?

Energy healing vs STICK work and bodywork - What's the difference?

Tuesday 17th February 2026

Explore energy healing vs stick work with Bob Gardner. Learn how these practices aid addiction recovery by releasing physical and emotional tensions.
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Energy Healing and Stick Work: What's the Difference?

Episode Overview

  • Energy healing and bodywork are interconnected and aim to release stored tensions.
  • Stick work involves using pressure and movement to facilitate emotional and physical release.
  • Maintaining a relaxed state post-session is crucial to prevent old patterns from returning.
  • The practice can lead to significant mental and physical shifts.
  • Alternative methods like these offer additional support for addiction recovery.
"When you can feel your heartbeat in your whole body at once, you will have access to a different kind of power."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'Alive and Free' takes a deep dive into the intriguing world of energy healing, stick work, and bodywork. Host Bob Gardner breaks down the often misunderstood concepts of energy and bodywork, sharing his personal experiences and insights from working with renowned martial artists like Vladimir Vasiliev. You'll learn how these practices can help release tensions, both physical and emotional, that are often deeply rooted in our bodies.
Bob explains how stick work, which stands for 'softening tension into calm catharsis', can lead to profound shifts in one's mental and physical state. By using a combination of pressure, heat, and movement, stick work aims to help the body let go of stored tensions, creating space for new ways of being. This episode also touches on the importance of maintaining a relaxed state post-session to prevent old patterns from creeping back in.
If you're looking for alternative methods to support your recovery journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. So, how might you incorporate these techniques into your own path to freedom?
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