Sometimes, therapy simply is not enough.The Phoenix Centre's core belief is in the essential unity of body, mind, and spirit. Living a life of presence, clarity, and depth is impossible without developing all three areas.Our approach is to use directed, Zen-based, cognitive and Humanistic Therapy to work with the mind. We use Bodywork, Breathwork, and Chakra energy work to address the body. And, we teach meditation, Qi Gong, and other Eastern approaches to reach the depth of your spirit. Please scroll down the page. We've highlighted additional sections of our site, so that you can learn more about our areas of expertise. Or, have a look at this overview from a BLOG article. |
Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall is a Zen based guide to living life fully and deeply. Using Zen stories old and new, as well as other illustrations and exercises, Wayne C. Allen takes you on an adventure into the uncharted territory of yourself.
I talked about how to identify and change your thought patterns—how to shift from auto-pilot to Simple Presence. I discussed the acronym NAIL--Noticing, Accepting, Integrating, and Letting Go.
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The Phoenix Centre is rooted in the Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychotherapy movements. This is a therapy and lifestyle understanding that stresses personal responsibility, our innate ability to make better choices, (thus integrating more of our selves into every day living,) and respect for and appreciation of the desires and differences of others.
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For me, the body work provides not only instant relief and gratification of shifting perceptions and attitudes but also I am able to take away a more deeper experience that works on all levels of consciousness.
Its not like I went to bed last night saying to myself I need to change the way I react in my dreams.
Body work is a tool that is truly responsible for me being able to open up to the possibilities of me exploring choices and seeing positive results.
~Susan Seitz
Wayne Allen has taken important complex concepts and has expressed them in an accessible and practical way. His very personal approach is remarkable. This is an excellent readable book.
We're impressed!
Bennet Wong, M.D., F.R.C.P.(c)
Jock McKeen, M.D., Lic.Ac. (UK)
Co-Founders, The Haven Institute
Wayne Allen sent me one of his books to help me through my grieving. It's called "This Endless Moment" and confronts you with the stark reality that you decide what is in your life. He says in his Zen-ish book," Everything is a figment of your imagination." I love the reminder. It puts the responsibility for your well-being where it belongs: Inside.
Dr. Joe Vitale
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