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These Two Hands – Bowen Therapy Documentary Experts concur that Bowen Therapy consistently has remarkable results because it works deeply to restore the communication network in the body.We learned that with advancementsin medicine...
January 2020 Ros holding a group introductory talk covering the many aspects of Bowen For more information please click the Contact link
Autumn 2019 October was a busy month with Joanne Figov returning from the UK to examine three Module 7 candidates who successfully passed and have joined Team Turkey here as professional Bowen Therapists. We wish...
Module 6 August 6th in Urla Modules 2 & 3 continuing through June, July, August & September Module 4 & 5 July TBC Please contact mailto:roselliot8@gmail.com for more information
Summer 2019 Congratulations to our two new Bowen Practitioners in Istanbul and Bursa, bringing our total of Turkish Bowen Association Therapists to ten, now, with 5 of us in Izmir, two in Antalya and...
2019 SPRINGTIME COURSES:- March 10th Istanbul, modules 1-6 Revision March 13th-15th Izmir, Modules 4-5 April 21st Izmir, Module 7 April 23rd (to be confirmed) Izmir, Module 9 Contact mailto:roselliot8@yahoo.com for details.
Module one and two start in September/October 2018. This is a good opportunity to learn two very effective modules in four days. Or you can just join the first module if you wish. Venue Urla, Izmir,...
Autumn 2017 It’s been a busy year, and I didn’t get around to posting until now! Congratulations to our two new Module 7 practitioners who passed their exam in November. We now have 8…...
Congratulations to our four new Bowen Therapists who successfully completed Module 7 in Antalya on November 6th. Well done Evrim, Marina, Zuhal and Eileen. Another milestone reached for the Turkish Bowen Association. Learn the...
The Bowen Technique is a gentle form of soft tissue manipulation that stimulates the body’s innate capacity to heal itself. The Bowen Technique is unique in the field of bodywork. It is not massage,...
Welcome to the Turkish home of the Original Bowen Technique, or Bowtech, a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy. Developed in Australia by Tom Bowen, it is now being practised in over thirty countries.
How Does Bowen Work?
The body is in constant motion trying to sustain balance – homeostasis – in every system. It has an innate ability to heal itself if given a chance. However, nothing can heal until the person is relaxed. When the body is in the rest, digest, repair mode (parasympathetic), then the healing process begins, as Bowen asks the body to switch gears and relax into the parasympathetic. From there Bowen works with the body to open up fascia and release tension in muscles and tendons. This helps re-align bones so that joints can move in full range with ease, allowing more oxygen and blood to circulate. The body cavities then find they have more room so that organs can function better, nerves aren’t pinched, muscles move smoothly and energy flows freely. The lymphatic system is stimulated to remove toxins, bring in nutrients, and improve hydration for better function right down to the single cell. This in turn affects the chemical, hormonal and electrical systems influencing the emotions and thought. All this with gentle contact through the fascia, sensory receptors and the nervous systems of the body.
(With thanks to Barbara Gordon http://bodyresponse.ca/articles/bowen-and-pilates.html)
How Safe is the Bowen Technique?
The Bowen Technique uses such a gentle level of touch that it is considered to be one of the safest of therapies. Indeed, it is so non-invasive and gentle that it is not uncommon for clients to fall asleep during treatment. This gentleness means that it is ideal for use on people of all ages – from newborns through to the elderly – with all manner of problems.
How do I know if a practitioner is qualified?
Practitioners registered with the Bowen Association are entitled to use the letters BTA or BTAA after their name. Training courses consist of a number of practical and written assessments, as well as a complete set of coursework. Many practitioners are already physiotherapists or osteopaths, while others come from a background in sports massage, reflexology or healing.
FAQs taken from “Understanding the Bowen Technique” by John Wilks
