Finding an Imbalance

The simplicity of finding an imbalance within the body shocked me when I first figured it out. In fact, I questioned its validity for quite some time. Fortunately, reading and studying the work of others that use a similar form of bio-response or muscle testing method helped to validate what I was finding (for example: Power vs. Force by David Hawkins). Now, after performing well over 20,000 of these leg checks, I not only accept and trust this systems accuracy - but I rely on it.

The easiest way to determine whether or not there is excess stress within an area or system of the body is to simply focus on that area/system and then check the legs. If the leg length deviates from neutral, you have found an imbalance. That’s basically it. It really is that simple.

Here is a step-by-step specific example of how I check sleep patterns: My client (Jane) is face down in a comfortable prone position. I have the clear intention to communicate with Jane’s inner wisdom and for her body to only show me the areas that need my help in returning Jane to her natural state of ease. I first find neutral. Next, I take my thumbs off the ankles and I say to myself (you can say it out loud if you like) “show me imbalanced”. I place my thumbs back onto the ankles and take note that Jane’s left leg now appears to be about an inch shorter than the right. I now know that Jane’s left leg is her indicator leg. I take my thumbs off of her ankles. After a few seconds I place them back on her ankles and find neutral. Thumbs off again and I simply state in my mind’s eye: “REM Sleep Pattern”. I place my thumbs back onto Jane’s ankles and notice that the left leg has pulled short into the imbalanced indicator position. I now know that there is a possible imbalance in Jane’s sleep pattern. Jane’s would not have sleep pattern disturbances had the legs remained in neutral.

To confirm my findings I will repeat the above process a few times. I will also add in a few other statements to aid in this confirmation. For example, with my thumbs off of the ankles I will state: “Jane’s sleep patterns are clear of dis-ease” or “Jane’s sleep patterns need balancing” and then check the leg length. You can play with the words here as long as you use statements not questions. If the legs stay in neutral that means yes or balanced is your answer. Or, if the indicator leg pulls short it means no or imbalanced depending on your statement.

Indicator Leg

It is time to begin our question and answer session with the inner wisdom that flows through us. By now you should have established a consistent starting point (neutral) with the leg checks. Next, we need to see how balanced and imbalanced present themselves through the leg length. This can also be termed yes and no or positive and negative. Depending on the type of information that you are looking for, any of these terms can be used.

It is important to remember to stay calm, quiet the your mind and breathe deeply during the leg checks. With your intention set on clearly communicating with the energy of the body, gently find neutral. Next, immediately lift your thumbs off of the ankles and simply state either out loud or in your mind’s eye: “Show me imbalanced.” Put your thumbs back on the ankles and compare the leg length to your neutral starting point. Did you see a change? Lift your thumbs off of the ankles then place them down again and find neutral. Take your thumbs off the ankles and make the following statement: “Show me no.” Gently place the thumbs back down on the ankles and look for a shift in leg length. Did you see a change? Try this again with the word negative. Did you see a change?

Repeat the entire above process, this time using the statements: “Show me balanced.” “Show me yes.” & “Show me positive.” Remember to lift the thumbs off of the ankles just before you make each statement and gently place them there right after. Did you see a change from neutral using these statements?

Above Picture Shows "Imbalanced" or "No" using the Leg Checks (Note right indicator leg)

With a little practice, you will notice that when using the statements containing imbalance, no, or negative, one leg will appear to be shorter than the other. We will refer to this “shorter” leg as the indicator leg. The indicator leg, depending on the individual being checked, may be the right or the left. The picture above shows a right indicator leg.

Did neutral and balanced look the same? Don’t be alarmed if you did not see a change between neutral and balanced (yes). They will almost always appear as equal leg length. An example of neutral & yes not showing equal leg length would be when one leg bone is actually shorter than the other (anatomical short leg). This rarely occurs to the extent of interfering with these leg checks and we will discuss how to handle this unusual situation later in detail.