Go to Your Breath
I've been trying to raise your awareness of the things that set your off and begin to dissolve your energy and mood. But awareness is only the first step toward change. Awareness sets the stage, but in order for the play to begin, you have to take action. The morning breath work in THE SOURCE, and from the previous blog entry, is a good first step. But of course this won't provide balance and relaxation for the entire day.
Today I want you to add in a new practice from THE SOURCE: take hourly breath breaks. Every hour, no matter what you are doing--even (and especially) in the most stressful situations, go to your breath. Take a deep breath in to the count of four, pause for a count, then exhale slowly to the count of six. Pause, and repeat this four times. You will feel your nervous system beginning to calm (I explain how this happens in THE SOURCE), your heart rate will normalize, your shoulders and entire body will relax. With this breath exercise you can use your body to calm your mind. Try it. And let me know how this works for you!
Labels: abdominal breathing, breath, breathing exercise
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