Karma- The Indian Room

There is so much—too much—that comes at us, day after day. Whether within our own daily lives or as we encounter the wider world and all it is experiencing, we often find it to be overwhelming, just how much ache there is. Our tendency at times may be to harden ourselves to it all, to not let it affect us, to guard ourselves against the muchness and pain of it all. And there are times when this guardedness is what we need to survive harsh conditions. But many of us sense a desire to move toward softening instead of hardening, letting go of self-preserving walls in favor of real-life connectedness and softening to the stuff of life and love. We may even sense an invitation (from God/our own souls) this direction—toward softness instead of becoming ever more hardened.

But it’s not easy, is it? Where we are soft, we are vulnerable. We can be affected by inattentive others, by the sharp world around us.

And, again, there is no judgment for the times when self-preserving armor is exactly what is needed. But when it is not, we often find ourselves unable to release it. We are safe, held in loving arms, and yet we wall out anyone or anything that might touch our world.

What would it be to choose softness, when the world around us is becoming ever harder? How might we become a gentle landing place—for others and for our own selves—in the midst of the harsh conditions we often find coming in wave after wave?

Pause and notice what comes up for you as we begin this week of leaning toward softness. What longing? What resistance? What fear? What hope? What is your prayer? Just notice what comes.

Whilst most of you think my hands have been resting this last week, someone has been making sure I don’t lose my tone or strength! Her ladyship has started to demand her massage daily!! This is the face when I stop!!!!
Doesn’t she know it comes at a cost?!?

Time for a break! See you all on Monday 12th October… messages will be picked up then. Head to our website for info on treatments. Thanks..

https://www.karmatheindianroom.co.uk/

Massage = first type/physical massage
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The 7 types of rest that every person needs Are you getting your seven or eight hours of sleep a night — yet you still feel exhausted? Here’s why that could be happening, according to physician Saundra Dalton-Smith.

ready!!! One lucky client has booked the 2+hrs bliss treatment and I can’t wait! I just wish I could have it myself!
If ritual teas, foot scrub and massage, and meditation floats your boat, or if you want to lift off planet earth for a couple of hours and then gently put your feet back on the floor, this treatment is for you!

https://www.karmatheindianroom.co.uk/tibetan-healing-ritual

So often we just take our spines for granted… until they hurt.
Here’s a reminder of the functions of our incredible back bone; and that it’s not just to keep us upright!

Understand how your spinal cord controls movement, sensation, and essential bodily functions across its four main regions. 🧠🦴
Cervical (C1–C8) – Neck, Arms, & Hands
* C3–C5: Diaphragm & breathing (Phrenic nerve)
* C5: Elbow flexion (Biceps & brachialis)
* C6: Wrist extension (Wrist extensors)
* C7: Elbow extension (Triceps)
* C8: Finger flexion (Finger flexors)
Thoracic (T1–T12) – Chest, Abdomen, & Trunk
* T1: Finger abduction (Little-finger abductor)
* T2: Hip flexion (Hip flexors)
* T3: Knee extension (Quadriceps)
* T4: Ankle dorsiflexion (Tibialis anterior)
* T5: Great toe extension (Extensor hallucis longus)
Lumbar (L1–L5) – Lower Back, Hips, & Legs
* L1: Hip flexion (Iliopsoas)
* L2: Knee extension (Quadriceps)
* L3: Ankle dorsiflexion (Tibialis anterior)
* L4: Great toe extension (Extensor hallucis longus)
* L5: Toe flexion (Flexor hallucis longus)
Sacral (S1–S5) – Pelvis, Bladder, & Sexual Function
* S1: Plantar flexion (Gastrocnemius & soleus)
* S2–S4: Pelvic & autonomic function (Bowel, bladder, & sexual function)
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Fascinating!
Who knew there was a difference between males & females too; when it comes to movement/limb stretch! ..

Range of Motion: Understanding the Angles Shown in the Image

The image presents a comprehensive view of upper-limb range of motion (ROM), showing how the shoulder, elbow/forearm, and hand can move through different planes. It also highlights differences in reported ROM between males and females and identifies positions associated with maximum reach, shoulder swing, and forearm rotation. ROM is not a single fixed number; it varies with anatomy, measurement technique, age, flexibility, and individual characteristics.

The shoulder complex provides the largest contribution to upper-limb mobility. The image shows the arm moving through a broad arc around the shoulder, with 0° representing the neutral or midline position. Shoulder movement combines glenohumeral motion with scapular and clavicular movement, allowing the hand to reach above, beside, and across the body. This large ROM is essential for activities such as reaching, lifting, dressing, and overhead work.

For shoulder external rotation, the image identifies approximately 45° as an external-rotation position and about 60° as the maximum shoulder rotation position in the illustrated range. External rotation is important because it positions the humerus for overhead elevation and allows the greater tuberosity to clear the surrounding structures. The available rotation also depends strongly on whether the shoulder is measured with the arm at the side or elevated.

The image also illustrates maximum shoulder abduction/reaching to the side, with approximately 106° indicated for the female example. It additionally shows an overhead reaching arc with values around 139° for the female example. These measurements demonstrate that reaching in different directions produces different available angles rather than one universal shoulder ROM value. Functional reaching is therefore influenced by the combined motion of the shoulder, scapula, thorax, and trunk.

Another important component is forearm pronation and supination. The image indicates approximately 67.5° for the female forearm rotation range, with separate values of approximately 63° for males in the illustrated measurement. Pronation turns the palm downward, while supination turns it upward. These movements occur primarily through the proximal and distal radioulnar joints, with the radius rotating around the relatively stable ulna.

The image also depicts the shoulder maximum swing angle, particularly relevant to arm movement during activities such as walking and running. The illustrated optimal range is centered around 0°, with approximately 15° of relatively easy movement on either side and a larger overall swing approaching 35°. The mechanical demand increases as the arm moves farther from its neutral position because the muscles must control greater angular displacement and changing inertial forces.

The lower portion of the graphic demonstrates additional hand and upper-limb ROM angles, including several male and female values. These measurements emphasize that joint mobility is influenced by sex-related anatomical differences, but the values should be interpreted as reference measurements rather than strict normal limits. Individual ROM can legitimately fall outside these numbers without indicating pathology, particularly when there is no pain or functional limitation.

Overall, the image demonstrates that range of motion is a coordinated biomechanical property of the entire upper limb. Shoulder elevation, rotation, forearm pronation-supination, and hand positioning work together to place the hand where it is needed. From a clinical perspective, ROM should always be assessed in relation to movement quality, pain, strength, joint stability, symmetry, and functional requirements, rather than judging a person solely against one numerical angle.

Foot scrub, massage, sound & vibration therapy, meditation, tea’s and fruit.. can only be one thing! only available here Karma- The Indian Room

It’s Rainbow Bridge day 2026; remembering and celebrating the life and joy of all our pets, but especially Cooper and Ruby. They were the ones who ensured I made some of my biggest changes; the main one that lead to the creation of Karma- The Indian Room- with them by my side.