Got Hypertension? Try these two quick energy fixes

Dear Yin Weaver,

The Heart chakra is governs the heart and circulatory system.  So if you have hyper- or hypotension, you want to make sure your Heart chakra is in good shape! 

Here are two easy (I mean EZ) exercises that can help to relieve emotional stress in the heart and balance your blood pressure in whichever direction it needs to go. 


Sunrise/Sunset (time--30 seconds)

This exercise can be found in Donna Eden's award-winning book Energy Medicine for Women.  It can help stabilize blood pressure (it lowers high blood pressure and raises low blood pressure) and is generally very good for the heart.  In addition, it calms body and mind.

1.  Begin with your hands at the sides of your body, palms facing outward.  Slowly with an in-breath, circle your arms above your head, as if directing the sun to rise.

2.  With both arms now extended upward and palms facing each other, reach for the risen sun.  Stretch one arm up high toward the sun.  Imagine grabbing a rope with this hand.  Close your fist around it and pull it down, drawing the sunlight onto you.  As thi hand comes down, reach up to grab the rope with your other hand and pull it down.  Keep drawing the su, alternating hands for several more pulls.

3.  Turn your palms outward.  Release your breath slowly as you circle your arms far out to the sides and down tot he sides of your legs, as if directing the sun to set and your body to calm.

Chakra Clearing (time--3-5 minutes)

Donna describes this exercise in her other award winning book, Energy Medicine!  It's a simple method that can be used on all the chakras.  Try it over your Heart chakra this week and see what you notice.

1.  Rub your hands together vigorously and shake them off. 

2.  Spin your left hand in a counterclockwise direction over the heart chakra (note:  the clock is sitting on your heart with 9am to the right side and 3pm to the left) for about 2-3 minutes.  This helps to open and release stagnant energy from the chakra.

3.  Shake off your hands.  Rub them again vigorously and shake them off again.

4.  Spin your right hand in a clockwise direction over the heart chakra for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

Stay Hearty, Yinmates!

Blessings,
Rose

Keeping the Light on Tuesday

Dear Yin Weaver,

Below are 12 Benefits of Alternate Nostril Breathing I found at the Rejuvenation Lounge.  Are you experiencing any of these benefits yet?


1: Revitalizes you: Feeling flat, tired, stressed?  ANB gives your body a much needed dose of energy.
2: Improves brain function: ANB brings equal amounts of oxygen to both sides of the brain for imprived functioning.  Use it right before an exam or interview.

3: Cleanses your lungs: Yogis from "way back when" used ANB to cure asthma.  Can't hurt.  Might help.
PS:  70% of our body’s waste products are eliminated via our lungs.
4: Calms an agitated mind:  ANB can calm the overthinking mind and tendency to worry.

5: Merges the left “thinking” brain and right “feeling brain:  ANB optimizes both sides of your brain so you can access your whole brain, and all the benefits that go with it.

6: Encourage a calmer emotional state: ANB will soften the intensity over over reactive emotional states. 

7: Improves sleep:  If you can’t sleep at night lay on your right hand side, gently close your right nostril and breath through your left nostril. This will allow you to access the right hemisphere of your brain which is calming.

8: Great preparation for meditation:  Alternate nostril breathing is a simple little trick that can be practiced for a few minutes before you begin your meditation practice.

9: Soothes your nervous system: ANB trigger the parasympathetic nervous system. You have effectively switched your nervous system from a stressed response, into a relaxation response.

10: Regulates the cooling and warming cycles of the body:  Left nostril is feminine, nurturing, calm and cooling. Right nostril is masculine, heat, competitive and force. Favouring one nostril more than the other can effect the heat or coolness of your body.  A miracle cure for hot flashes? 

11: Clears and boosts your energy channels: ANB oxygenates your blood and allows the energy in your body to be strong and flowing through the meridians and chakras.

12: Enhances rest and relaxation:  ANB melts away an imbalances between the right and left hemisphere of your brain and calms your thinking. This is perfect for helping you access rest and relaxation far more efficiently.  This can help people with Hypertension.

Blessings,
Rose