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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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