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In my quest for a quieter mind and a moderated stress response, I experimented with many exercises and practices. This list highlights the most useful activities. I used some for short and others for longer periods of time. Selected activities are included in my current routine as I continue to adapt a daily program to suit my needs. These experiments in body and mind practices led to the formulation of the ABCs of Personal Power:
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Nasal wash
Tongue scrape
Lemon juice
Organic foods
Vitamins and minerals
Ayruvedic food preparation
Homeopathic remedies
Vegan diet and fasting |
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| Inspirational Readings |
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The Tao - the power of the way
Yoga philosophy and practices
Spiritual development
Quest oriented fiction
Relationship issues |
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| Breath Exercises |
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Shining the skull
Solar power
Sandbag breathing
Full yogic breath
Diaphragmatic breathing
Two to One (2:1) breathing
Alternate nostril breathing |
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| Physical Exercises |
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Jaw pull
Turkey neck
Lateral jaw
Wide mouth lion
Shoulder shrug
Eye rotations
Neck rotations |
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| Hatha Yoga |
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Sun salutations
Side stretch
Triangle
Tree
Plow
Shoulder stand
Arch
Half fish
Knees to chest
Crocodile
Cobra
Child's posture
Corpse pose |
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| Relaxation and Concentration Exercises |
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Sweeping breath
Deep relaxation
Sixty-one points |
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| Concentration Exercises |
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Meditation
Mandala gaze
Running the channels |
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| Personal Service |
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Teaching
Blood donation
Project volunteer |
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| ABCs of Personal Power |
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Attention:
Observe/Witness the flow of awareness
Breath:
Slow, continuous, smooth, diaphragm breaths
Concentration:
Focus attention in the present moment |
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