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:

Cleansing
  Nasal wash
Tongue scrape
Lemon juice
Organic foods
Vitamins and minerals
Ayruvedic food preparation
Homeopathic remedies
Vegan diet and fasting

Inspirational Readings
  The Tao - the power of the way
Yoga philosophy and practices
Spiritual development
Quest oriented fiction
Relationship issues

Breath Exercises
  Shining the skull
Solar power
Sandbag breathing
Full yogic breath
Diaphragmatic breathing
Two to One (2:1) breathing
Alternate nostril breathing

Physical Exercises
  Jaw pull
Turkey neck
Lateral jaw
Wide mouth lion
Shoulder shrug
Eye rotations
Neck rotations

Hatha Yoga
  Sun salutations
Side stretch
Triangle
Tree
Plow
Shoulder stand
Arch
Half fish
Knees to chest
Crocodile
Cobra
Child's posture
Corpse pose

Relaxation and Concentration Exercises
  Sweeping breath
Deep relaxation
Sixty-one points

Concentration Exercises
  Meditation
Mandala gaze
Running the channels

Personal Service
  Teaching
Blood donation
Project volunteer

ABCs of Personal Power
  Attention:
Observe/Witness the flow of awareness
Breath:
Slow, continuous, smooth, diaphragm breaths
Concentration:
Focus attention in the present moment


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