During this first exercise, I listened to a 15 minute relaxation segment. The main idea was that we could relax simply by suggesting to ourselves that we were relaxed. By using the power of suggestion to create relaxation, we can help relieve stress, nervousness, or frustration. The voice guided me through the steps. It was relaxing and I did feel warm although I never felt the heaviness described - just relaxed. Afterwards, I felt calm and refreshed. Although this type of relaxation exercise may take some practice at first, it can be very beneficial to our well-being. If we can practice quieting our minds and controlling our thoughts for just 15 minutes a day, we will start to feel more in control of other aspects of our lives.
http://www.kushs.net/kaplan/HW420/JourneyOn.mp3
"The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind". ~ Caroline Myss
I love what you said about the benefits of quieting our minds daily and how it can help us to feel more in control of other parts of our lives. The benefits of reducing stress through relaxation filter into so many other parts of our lives.
ReplyDeleteHi Becky, I also enjoyed the 15 min relaxtion exercise and feel like this is something I could incorporate into my daily life. Reducing stress is very important to healthy living and helping to prevent diseases and illness.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed when I do these type of exercises of how much control our minds can actually have over our bodies. I did feel both the warmth and the heaviness of my arms in the exercise. I love how relaxed they felt afterwards and listened to the exercise again but did my feet and legs. I can't wait to see how the rest of our exercises throughout this class teach us how to control our own bodies through the power of our minds.
ReplyDeleteHi Becky,
ReplyDeleteThis was a great exercise and I am glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. This is something that is easy that can put into everyones schedule. 15 minutes a day is not a lot to work in. I think that if everyone just tries it a few times, they will get used to it as part of their daily routing and it will benefit them. Great job. Scott
Hey Becky,
ReplyDelete15 min. a day sounds easy, but with our busy lives this can be a difficult task. Our minds have the ability to overpower the body as long as we calm our animal senses through meditation and exercises like this work!