Healing Sacrament

www.dictionary.com defines sacrament as “a sign, token or symbol.” A sacrament is any object, element or action used by any person in a symbolic way. Anything can be a sacrament and a sacrament can symbolize any number of things. The Catholic Church may be the most widely known for their religious use of sacrament, serving bread and wine during communion to represent the body and blood of Christ.

However, sacrament is not limited to religious use. In fact, observance of sacrament is universal and is taking place around you, nearly everywhere you look! For example, the United States Flag is a sacrament used by every patriotic American to symbolize Freedom and Independence; and red roses represent romance and love; and pink ribbons represent support for breast cancer awareness.

At Transformations Wellness Holistic Spa, we observe and use healing sacraments. Following are a few examples:

• Fire. Just as a forest fire destroys life and, in turn, fertilizes new growth, fire represents renewal and rebirth. You will never receive a service in our spa without several candles burning in the treatment room. In our spa, burning candles represent the renewal of body, mind and spirit.
• “Anointing with oil” and “laying on of hands.” Whether observed or not, these Biblical healing sacraments take place during every massage.
• Smudging. Smudging is the burning of herbs and resins. Historically, those who practiced smudging believed that smoke from smudging carries prayers up to the universe, where they can be heard by the higher powers. Smudging is our most customizable sacrament, as the combination of different herbs and resins create various symbolisms of your choice. Generally, smudging represents cleansing and purification.
• Mead. It is widely accepted that a glass of wine each day prolongs life. Therefore, home-brewed mead represents health and longevity. (non-alcoholic alternatives are also available.)
• Chocolate. It has been scientifically proven that chocolate releases endorphins in the brain which stimulate feelings of euphoria and wellbeing. Therefore, chocolate represents peace, love and joy.

There is never a charge for sharing healing sacrament, and all are welcome (but not required) to participate.

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