I performed an exercise where I sat comfortable (I could have laid down) with my arms in my lap. I closed my eyes and took deep breaths, concentrating on moving the blood from my core to my arms and hands. I then thought as I exhaled, "My arms are very warm and heavy." I did this for several moments. I noticed that my arms were indeed warmer and heavier and more relaxed. I lifted my arms up and although I was capable of doing so, they were noticeably heavier than usual. Then I thought about the blood flowing back into my core. After doing this exercise my whole body did feel more relaxed and I believe that the power own your own suggestion and thought can impact functions that your body normally does on its own.
Tamara
Tamara,
ReplyDeleteThat is great that you have found such a great relaxation technique! As a nurse I need to learn how to take time out of my day to relax and de-stress! I am going to have to try this, I usually just do yoga or exercise but I rarely have time to go to the gym with going to school full time and taking 17 credits and working full time! Thanks for sharing this! Great blog!
-Meg Krapf
Tamara
ReplyDeleteI too did the relaxation video. Have you ever tried Tai Chi? It's worth it as well. The relaxation technique is similar to the audio we listened to.
Erika
Erika,
ReplyDeleteI remember doing a little Tai Chi when I was young and I did enjoy it then. It was both relaxing and empowering. It is a little funny that you asked about Tai Chi. I was just looking at a new Tai Chi workout the other day called Tai Cheng.
Tamara
Tamara
DeleteI have never heard of Tai Cheng, thanks for sharing. I will definitly have to look into this form.
Erika
Tamara,
ReplyDeleteGlad the exercise work for you. I was surprise that the relaxation technique actually works. The mind is a powerful thing.
Tamara,
ReplyDeleteWhen I did this relaxation technique I felt so relaxed and at a moment I wanted to go to sleep but not the kind of sleep you do before you get up the next morning. I think it was more like a sleep for the moment when I was feeling calm and relieved of stress. I think I might refer to this technique more often to see if it helps me after a long day of work.
Thanks,
Narda
Tamara,
ReplyDeleteIt is truly amazing how the power of suggestion works. If I hadn't tried this I wouldn't have believed that my arms would feel so warm and heavy.