Step 3 : Move and Sound ( clear ):
This is my favorite part !
At this point you have increased your energy flow which heightens your awareness of tightness or stress in the body . Let ’ s give the body an outlet to clear the stress .
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As you breathe , wag your tail like a happy puppy . Yes , you read that correctly ! You are invited to wiggle-n-waggle , shake-nshimmy , pound-n-kick to awaken your whole body ... your feet , legs , hips , torso , arms , and head . Let it loose !
As you exhale , you can add a sound to intensify the release …
My go-to sound is the “ AAAAHHHH ” sound . What sound does your body want to release ?
Do a few breaths while moving your body and releasing your sound .
Step 4 : Slow Conscious Breath ( align ):
Make your way back to the gentle nose breath . Invite your body to settle in once again softer and freer now .
Become aware of the breath slowly filling and expanding your torso .
The breath , then ever so slowly leaves your body .
Once empty , stay here until the body nudges
you to breath in again . As you repeat this 3-4 cycles , what do you notice ? What message is your body and soul sharing with you ?
By practicing this each morning , you are prepared for whatever comes your way in the day ahead of you .
Throughout your day , stop and become aware of how you are breathing .
Then , choose a breath pattern that allows you to be fully present and aligned with what is best for you . For example :
• If you notice you are rushing around like crazy and doing short quick breaths or holding your breath in , choose to counter that with a slow gentle full nose breath .
• If you are feeling exhausted and unmotivated , take a moment and do the energizing circular breath with a full inhale and relaxed short exhale .
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