Exercises and Techniques to Calm and Center During Stressful Times
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Life is defined as the presence of energy in its many intricate and brilliantly complex forms. I am just a traveler here, carving out and exploring the many beautiful ways in which to live my life to its fullest.
Our very foundation of what we understand as ‘reality’ is being tested, prodded, and challenged. This is nothing new of course, but it does feel that now, more than ever, it is imperative for each of us to build a life on solid ground and to live optimally and aligned in the core of our Central Truth. We do this by remaining grounded, centered, and clear.
I am working toward finding my own understanding of what is unfolding between the chaos of the power struggles, especially in the current political climate of the United States. We’re lost at sea right now, working across winds and currents we’ve not yet learned how to navigate with high hearts. Humanity across the world is certainly struggling to find balance and, while I feel deeply confident the breaking down of these old systems is most necessary, this epic process can be painful.
Despite the pain, we are tasked with remaining vigilant and focused. My hope is that you are able to chart your own course during this rebirth with as much ease and joy as possible. To assist you on the journey, please let me share with you a collection of powerful techniques, along with a general list of what I feel to be most helpful for my own soul during stressful times (whether they be large-scale storms or personal microbursts).
Here is a list of what I personally find most helpful during times of stress and overwhelm:
· Deep rest and solitude in quiet spaces, free from technology
· Nourishing my body with clean food and water
· Energy Medicine exercises
· Body movement/stretching
· Rhythmic integration
· Intentional breath work and meditation
· Shamanic journeying and prayerwork
· Journaling, photography, artwork, knitting, and reading
· Spending time in nature moving my body
· Sharing cherished moments and conversations with loved ones
The following instructional videos are presented by wonderful teachers and dear heart-family members across the world community. I find this collection of techniques and exercises most helpful during times of stress. My hope is that you receive much from them.
It is an absolute delight to witness and work with powerful gateways into lasting healing and meaningful connection. Once these gateways are opened, we can learn to recognize and work with our most subtle aspects. These videos are loosely organized into general categories, although many can be used interchangeably for great benefit to your entire system.
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OVERALL STABILIZING AND CENTERING
The Daily Energy Routine with Donna Eden (11:48) https://youtu.be/Di5Ua44iuXc
The Daily Energy Routine with Prune Harris (16:26) https://youtu.be/nN2uq78Y2bE
LETTING GO OF OVER-ENERGY
Releasing Grief and Sadness with Titanya Dahlin (1:10) https://youtu.be/hX2rB_mLm84
Bringing Down the Flame with Prune Harris (1:40) https://youtu.be/dZiVtQ3QGWA
The Blow Out with Dondi Dahlin (0:57) https://youtu.be/i4-FcU8CRVg
Alleviate Stress by Doing the Crown Pull with Dondi Dahlin (1:00) https://youtu.be/2bjzbnp2tpU
CALMING THE FIGHT/FLIGHT/FREEZE RESPONSE
Balance Triple Warmer for Tension Relief with Prune Harris (3:15) https://youtu.be/iC_wl51SmRg
Holding Your Main Neurovasculars with Prune Harris (2:55) https://youtu.be/KycV6jXo3k0
The Mellow Mudra with Prune Harris (2:52) https://youtu.be/BLGXSP8mfkI
Massaging the Arm Attachment Stress Points with Dondi Dahlin (0:51) https://youtu.be/cpgiT16ysyg
Heart Hold for Serenity with Prune Harris (4:06) https://youtu.be/Tdq0JlUc9Ok
Release Stress (Triple Warmer Smoothie) with Donna Eden (1:13) https://youtu.be/WfKnReKpkn8
Take Your Stress Levels Down with Donna Eden and David Feinstein (1:02) https://youtu.be/M1S_IVeTr5k
The Triple Warmer Smoothie with Prune Harris (1:18) https://youtu.be/shUh6ygIi4U
Rhythmic Tapping and Breath Work with Jim Donovan (10:34) https://www.facebook.com/JimDonovanDrums/videos/862321274707/
How to Tap: EFT with Nick Ortner (4:06) https://youtu.be/XyHxuTG6jRk
INTEGRATION
The Dragon Breath with Prune Harris (4:12) https://youtu.be/gkoGsr0A7d8
The Serenity Hook Up with Prune Harris (1:33) https://youtu.be/8QSfCAGeCt0
Triple Axis Hold for Hormones with Prune Harris (3:58) https://youtu.be/msLoZnfjneU
The Hook-Up with Dondi Dahlin (0:50) https://youtu.be/VZIyZp7-ECk
OPENING TO THE GREATER SOURCE
Heaven Rushing In with Prune Harris (1:58) https://youtu.be/xQr8gNRLl_Q
Trust: An Everyday Essential with Prune Harris (3:47) https://youtu.be/meFSoh90ka0
Palms of Peace and Trust with Prune Harris (5:45) https://youtu.be/C-1DA06xziA
Above all else…
You are divine, loved, supported, cherished, and entirely perfect just as you are.
A special thank you to Donna Eden, David Feinstein, Dondi Dahlin, Titanya Dahlin, Prune Harris, Jim Donovan, and Nick Ortner for offering these powerful and shifting videos with the greater community.
Until next time I offer these words of wisdom for better or for worse. Please take them with a grain of salt for we each live our own individual truths. Our mission while we are here is to understand, accept, and celebrate that one very simple, but incredibly significant fact. For all this, I am grateful.