Five everyday must-do techniques for deep sleep Reflexology:
Massage the soles of the feet back and forth 10- 15 times with a thick-bristled hair brush before going to bed. This will activate all the reflexology points, thereby inducing relaxation and wellness.
Affirmation/ Positive thinking:
End your day with an affirmation/positive thought. The universe is based on the 'law of attraction'. What you think about the most is what you get.
Meditation:
Meditate on the incoming and outgoing breath (with eyes closed) for 5 minutes without trying to alter or manipulate the breathing pattern. Become an observer of the breath.
Breathing:
When ready to sleep, focus on your exhalation and exhale 8 times lying on your back, 16 times lying on the right side and 32 times lying on the left side to calm down and balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, inducing balanced and deep sleep pattern.
Mudra:
Hold your hands in Akash Mudra for a few minutes. Akash Mudra activates the ether element, removes unnecessary thoughts from the mind and releases tension. How and when: Join the tip of the middle finger with the tip of the thumb, keeping the rest of the three fingers straight. One may perform this mudra anytime of the day for anytime. One may start with a
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shorter time period as per convenience and capacity.
Last but not least, fasting once in a while is a good way to detox the body and give the digestive system some time off. Fasting not only helps in purification and maintaining soundness of mind, but does it play a vital role in the successful completion of ritual adoration. Fast or “UPVAS” in hindi derives from two words i.e, “UP” and “VAS”. Where UP implies “near” and VAS ‘to live near GOD’ which implies that it is a period when an observer of the fast lives near the Alimighty. When life is hectic, it is indeed difficult to observe a fast, hence the spiritual leaders advice us to do a partial fast or at least abstain from grainy food items for 4 to 6 hours.
During meditation and spiritual sessions, Swami Tadatmananda from Arsha Bodha center, NJ emphasizes on life modifications. As many of us get through a winter of chills and shivers, we readily welcome the warmth and color of spring in our lives. Let us also discover a kinder, gentler, healthier and more forgiving us, in our mind, body and soul!
Harish reading NANAL…
Our youngest NANAL Reader! Courtesy: Kathiresan Lakshmanan, Joint Treasurer, NJ
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