Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction, anxiety relief, relaxation and it also promotes healing. It is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" (qi) flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick, feel stress, or feel anxious and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
A Reiki practitioner acts as a "conduit" in directing this
Music is an excellent way to relieve anxiety and stress by helping you to relax and become more mindful. When your mind is stressed or anxious, it lowers your overall vibration. From a law of attraction perspective, this means at a lower vibration, you are attracting people, situations, environments, etc. that are also of a similarly low vibration.
The more you can relax and allow, the more your vibration raises. At a higher vibration, you are attracting similarly higher vibrational situations, people, environments, etc.
Take at least a couple of
As I used to teach college human anatomy, I found myself telling this to my students all the time: repetition, reinforces, retention. Learning anatomy just required repeating, repeating and repeating. Now as I am teaching the law of attraction and meditation, on the other side of the spectrum, I still find this to be true.
If you want something to “stick”, you have to repeat it, repeat it and repeat it again, until it becomes natural for you. Repeat it until you form habits. Now this
I love using acupressure. It is a great way to stimulate the flow of qi (energy) that has been blocked or stagnated in an area because of stress. Some of my favorite points are Pericardium 8, Kidney 1, or directly on the area that is causing discomfort. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that acupuncture points work by regulating the qi (energy) of the body to create balance and health. When there is a blockage, there is a disruption of qi (pronounced chee) and disharmony in
Shawngela Pierce, owner of Seek Within You, was a guest on the radio show Living with Hope with Host Trudy Thomas. She appeared on January 24, 2014 at 12pm EST. The radio interview was 45 minutes in duration and was filled with insights on topics such as the benefits of meditation, the importance of a regular meditation practice, meditation for stress relief, Sedona energy vortexes, the mind-body connection and how a beginner can get started. Shawngela also discussed her Meditation for Health Program, which she offers to help
Sedona, Arizona is located 125 miles north of Phoenix in beautiful Red Rock Country. Sedona is world-famous for its energy vortexes and is considered one of the strongest energetic places in the world. Thousands of people travel to Sedona every year to experience the energy of the healing vortices. Now having said that, what is a Sedona Vortex?
A Sedona vortex is believed to be a place of high spiraling spiritual energy where the conditions are perfect for facilitating healing, meditation and prayer. They are also believed to
Make yourself important in your life and take a break to do something for you. There are many options for taking a break. This is why I love the picture below, which shows 50 ways to take a break. I am sure you can find at least one that you can do on a regular basis to relax. Alternatively, if you like variety, switch it up. I personally like to keep 3 "go-to" methods that I use on a regular basis.
If you are questioning why you should meditate or are curious about the benefits of meditation, take a look at this infographic and maybe you will find the answer that you seek. As you can see, meditation decreases anxiety, stress and depression as well as a whole hosts of other benefits.
Let's face it, when you are having an anxiety attack, there is an explosion of thoughts going on in your head, making it very hard to focus on anything else. A great way to feel your way back from an anxiety attack is to do a grounding exercise. Keep in mind that in the beginning, it may be difficult to remember to do this but as you continue to practice this meditation, it will become easier and easier to ground and root yourself.
You see grounding is
This meditation retreat is designed to re-energize, rejuvenate and to have a life transforming affect on your life. This meditation retreat is for you if you are someone who:
Many traditions have a form of prayer bead. Christians utilize rosaries, dhikr are used in Islam, and malas are used by Buddhists and Hindus. The word “mala” is Sanskrit and means “garland.” Malas often contain 108 beads, as 108 is often seen as a sacred number. There are many reasons for this, from the Buddhist belief in 108 feelings to the Hindu belief in the 108 Mukhya Shivaganas. Malas are made out of seeds, wood, glass, and gemstone.
In some forms of meditation, it is helpful to
A meditation affirmation is a great way to relieve anxiety and stress. It focuses your attention in the present moment and releases your mind from a borage of stressful and/or anxious thoughts. When you do this, you calm your mind and can relax.
For today's meditation, we will do a quick 5-minute breath meditation with affirmation. The affirmation for today is I RELEASE and - I ALLOW JOY". Start the cycle with a silent inhalation. Then upon exhalation, say the words "I RELEASE and". Say the
Using music during meditation for stress and anxiety is a personal choice. I personally find that using music during meditation can be very soothing and calming. It can even help to focus me at times. There are times, however, that I choose to meditate without music. Sometimes, I feel that the music is a distraction. It really depends on my level of consciousness at the time I go to meditate.
The type of music that I use is also different depending on my current vibrational level, i.e.
Shawngela Pierce, owner of Seek Within You, will be a guest on Hollis Chapman Radio Show at 12pm EST on January 3, 2014. Shawngela will be discussing the Meditation for Health Program she teaches at her company, Seek Within You. The Meditation for Health Program is a step-by-step holistic lifestyle program with meditation used as the foundation. The program is designed to teach students how to heal from the emotional and physical effects of stress and anxiety. Student learn stress management and anxiety relief techniques. They learn
Meditation can occur anywhere. For instance, you can meditate while washing dishes. You can be so focused on feeling the hand sensations that occur while washing dishes that you are actually practicing a form of mindfulness meditation. Typically when people are asking this question though, they usually have a vision of a quiet, secluded space in which to do a seated meditation. For some people, this may be the best way to start a formal meditation practice. If this is the case for you, then
Mindset can be defined as a set of beliefs or a way of thinking that determine a person's behavior and outlook. I would say in a lot of cases, people already have the mindset to meditate. As meditation is becoming more popular in this country, many people are beginning to come to the belief that meditation is very beneficial for things such as relieving stress and anxiety, improving your mental function, improving your concentration, etc. They are familiar with studies that are helping them to make the transition
Meditation for anxiety and stress can be a simple activity to do. I think that a counting breaths meditation can be "counted" as one of those in that category of simple forms of meditation. Simply, relax, find a comfortable position, close your eyes and start counting your breaths. That is all there is to it. Just count your breaths. If you notice that your mind has wondered, that is fine. Just acknowledge it without judgment and return to counting your breaths. You can return either to
Do you tend to bring your worries and stress to the shower with you? Are you thinking about conversations that happened in the past or have yet to happen? Are you checking off your to-do list while in the shower? If you answered yes, to any one of these questions or know that you are not fully present in the shower, then consider incorporating a mindful shower meditation into your routine.
Being entirely in your head as you shower exacerbates
Attachment can take on many forms. You can be attached to an object, you can be attached to an emotion, you can be attached to other people's expectation, you can be attached to a person, etc. It is these attachments that cause stress and anxiety in your life. The anxiety and stress come from either worrying about how long you can hold on to whatever positive sensations these attachments bring to you or dreading or being worried about the
Are you looking for tips and techniques for holiday stress and depression? Do you want to feel better during the holidays? Do the holidays make you feel more sad, depressed, stressed or anxious? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, then download our Free 7-page guide. Mindfulness meditation and other holistic lifestyle changes are some of the techniques offered in a quick and easy to use format. The free guide, includes links to videos and other resources to help you feel more relaxed and
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