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Inspire: /in'spī(ə)r/ verb: inspire; 3rd person present: inspires; past tense: inspired; past participle: inspired; gerund or present participle: inspiring
- fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
- create (a feeling, especially a positive one) in a person.
- animate someone with (such a feeling).
- give rise to.
- breathe in (air); inhale. 1
In the breath we find our spirit, our inspiration, motivation, excitation and a host of emotions, feelings, realiztions, and aspirations.
"All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man. The air shares its spirit with all of life" --Chief Seattle
The Sanskrit word for “breath”, “spirit”, or "vital energy" is prāṇa. It is believed to be the vital force that permeates reality given to all life, breath, motion, and energy. Breath practices are essential in yoga, exertion, motion, prayer, and meditation. Breathwork is an ancient science. It has been used as the main healing method in the vedic tradition, sufism, Taoism, shamanism, christianity, martial arts and many more.
“The first three letters of the Hawaiian word “Aloha” form the word “Alo,” which translates to “presence.” Therefore “Aloha” literally means “in the presence of HĀ.” In the Polynesian belief, it is HĀ: Breath of Life, that creates a living being.” 2
"The energy of the mind is the essence of life" --Aristotle
Prana is the energy that animates the lungs. It is NOT the breath; prana links breathing to consciousness.
Mindfullness / Meditation
Mindfulness: a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them. Practicing mindfulness will allow acceptance, equinimity, patience, peacefulness, etc., to enter into those moments and carry them forward. Every human has the internal capacity for healing and transformation. Mindfulness can provide a direct and potent connection between mind and body, between two humans, and within the wider collective. Feeling connected is one of the hallmarks of human wellness by integrating mindfulness through music, movement, arts, and healing-centered practices.3
“The very purpose of Life is to reach the highest possible Flowering. Meditation is the nourishment for this Blossoming.” - Sadhguru
"Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity." -Vivekananda
Meditation often begins with a dedicated focus on deep breathing. Deep breathing activates the vagus nerve, which regulates digestion, heart rate as well as respiratory rate. Here Ellie Drake shows how to stimulate your Vagus Nerve and RAM DASS ONE-POINTED BREATH MEDITATION (opens in a new tab)
Energy / Electrons
The energy of the mind is the essence of life. The brain is a highly efficient electrical organ, and the electrical impulses that flow through it are the basis of all thought, emotion, and behavior. Each thought starts as an electrical impulse with the transfer of information; thus, self affirmations contribute to neural pathways.
Everything in this universe vibrates with energy, nothing rests in nature or is permanent, but is ever changing to new forms of energy. The atoms in the universe are in constant vibration.
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A normal inhalation is believed to be around 25 sextillion molecules, or 25 with 21 zeros. Estimated to be more than all the sands on the earths beaches!
The major factor that stimulates the brain to produce respiration is surprisingly not oxygen concentration, but rather the concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood. Instead of breath holding following an inhalation, the technique involves breath holding following a normal exhalation. This causes a significant decrease to blood oxygen saturation and an increase in carbon dioxide, while simultaneously generating intense feelings of breathlessness. This teaches the brain to adapt to greater demands, to tolerate lower oxygen levels, higher carbon dioxide and higher breathlessness — all of which ultimately delays fatigue and improves performance.
autogenic training
Synergy
Nutrient synergy is based on the combined effects of two or more nutrients working together have a greater physiological impact on the body than when each nutrient is consumed individually. [^4] In pharmacology, synergy is anaylized through the actions of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or elimination. that affect different biological targets in the body, such as enzymes, receptors, or ion channels._createMdxContent
over 10,000 different phytonutrients foods provide an intricate blend of micronutrients, phytonutrients, and bioactive compounds, each contributing to various physiological functions. attributed to heating and toasting reaction products, possibly Maillard
Qi Gong
Chakras
- Root Chakra (Muladhara):
- Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana):
- Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura):
- Heart Chakra (Anahata):
- Throat Chakra (Vishuddha):
- Third Eye Chakra (Ajna):
- Crown Chakra (Sahasrara):
FLOW
Yoga is an example of flow in practice; the mind, the body, and the breath are all in sync with each other.
“The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times… the best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.” ~Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Optimal experience is in a flow state, when a person experiences, complete concentration on the task at hand, with no attention to distractions. It also includes a sense of effortlessness and energized focus, a distorted perception of time, where hours can feel like minutes, a loss of self-consciousness, a feeling of being in full control, and an intrinsic enjoyment and reward from the activity. Achieving flow state is facilitated by factors like setting clear goals, receiving immediate feedback, and finding the right balance between skill level and challenge. Practicing mindfulness can also help induce a flow state.
somatic workouts This practice offers a gentle approach to relieving the muscular tension that can build up during the day. Derived from the Greek "soma" meaning "body," somatic exercise enables us to connect with our bodies through exercise, and become fully aware of our physical capacities. In practice, it is characterized by slow, thoughtful movements and breathing work. The distinctive feature of this discipline is that it combines various different movements inspired by yoga, Pilates and dance.
tai chi, a somatic practice, can help maintain balance and prevent falls in older adults, and can even help combat anxiety and depression.
MELT 4
MELT refers to a method of hydrating the body's connective tissue or myofascia by rebalancing regulators is movement and at rest. MELT or Myofascial Energetic Length Technique, refers to four R's, Reconnect, Rebalance, Rehydrate, and Release; a sequence of move techniques using a soft roller to a specific body part created by Sue Hitzmann (opens in a new tab). Using the following sequence with the practice techniques:
- Assess yourself for tension and stress. Body scanning.
- Rebalance sequence.
- Decompress and rehydrate.
- Reassess yourself. Intro (opens in a new tab) "Connective tissue surrounds every structure, including bones, organs, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and it makes up the fluid environment around every cell." This connective called fascia is made up of collagen, elastin, and other fibers bathed in cellular fluid. Many parts of the body, including ligaments, tendons, cartilage, disks, and membranes around organs and the brain are made of fascia.
Equinimity
Equanimity is that willingness to be present for your experience as it is. find the inner peace of
five basic elements – earth, water, fire, air, sky(space)
Yoga Nidra
Ancient Indian scriptures like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita contain scientifically validated practices promoting holistic human well-being. Yoga-Nidra, often referred to as yogic sleep, conscious sleep, restless sleep, dynamic sleep, psychic sleep, or profound relaxation, is a remarkable mental condition that exists between wakefulness and sleep. 5 Yoga Nidra helps you relax your body, calm your mind, and find inner peace by bringing awareness to each part of your body in a systematic way, which releases physical tension and promotes relaxation. During this practice is a focus on the natural breathing pattern. Paying attention to your breath helps quiet the mind and instills a sense of tranquility. Setting a positive intention or "sankalpa" which plants the seed for meaningful change within your subconscious mind. By combining body awareness, breath awareness, and visualization, this practice allows you to let go of stress and experience a state of physical ease, mental clarity, and inner peace. Try this 20 minute guided Yoga Nidra For Deep Relaxation (opens in a new tab).
Footnotes
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Dictionary Definition from Oxford Languages (opens in a new tab) ↩
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see Wikipedia, Etymology: Aloha is derived from Proto-Polynesian roots alo, meaning 'presence' and ha, meaning 'breath,' making the literal meaning something close to 'the presence of breath.'blog.polynesia.com (opens in a new tab) ↩
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The Well Mission, Vision & Values (opens in a new tab) [4]: Frontiers in Nutrition Nutrient synergy: definition, evidence, and future directions (opens in a new tab) ↩
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Sue Hitzmann: The Melt Method (opens in a new tab) ↩
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ScienceDirect: Yoga-Nidra as a mental health booster: A narrative review (opens in a new tab) ↩