Four Reminders, Alternate Nostril, and Tapping into the Life Force
Published August 12, 2024
Reading Time: 1 min 45 sec
I hope the next 26’ish breaths are the most nourishing of your day.
4 THOUGHTS
1. Tapping into the Life Force
“The most universal practice for tapping into the Life Force is really a number of practices—mediation, prayer, reading, journal writing, exercise—that make up the morning rituals that so many people swear by. Rather than preparing you for a single event, like a game, a play, or a public address, the rituals prepare you for the entire day to come.”
- Barry Michels and Phil Stutz, Coming Alive
How good is that? (Well, except that they left off breathing, ha!)
It’s a nice reminder that all our practices help us tap into our Life Force as holistic preparation for “the entire day to come.” 🙏
2. The Benefits of Alternate Nostril Breathing
“This technique provides high level evidence for positive outcomes for the autonomic nervous and cardiopulmonary systems. There is also high level of evidence regarding improvement in cognitive functioning with regular practice of alternate nostril breathing.”
This review found that ANB improved nervous system and heart health, lung function, and cognitive ability, suggesting that it is an effective technique for boosting overall health & wellness 🙏
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