Meditation for Emotional Balance
This is for when we are worried, upset, feel like screaming, acting out, falling back to behaviors that hurt you and others.
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Sit: comfortably in Sukhasana (easy pose) or at edge of a chair, sitting tall. You could be standing do if you need this in a pinch.
Mudra: (see photo) Cross the arms across the chest and place the hands under the armpits with the thumbs over the pectorals. The palms are flat on the ribcage, hugging in firmly. Then squeeze the shoulders up to the ears. Face is relaxed.
Breath:
Long, deep, complete breaths. Get wide in the belly and ribcage on the inhale, then draw the navel back firmly toward the spine on the exhale, squeezing out every last drop of air.
Drishti: (eye gaze) Eyes closed and rolled up to third eye point, between the brows and up about an inch
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Time: Set your timer for 3-11 minutes
Before Practice: this meditation specifically indicates to drink a glass of water
Meaning: Yogi Bhajan explains this meditation: "Normally we breathe 15 times a minute, but when we are able to rhythmically slow down the breath to only 4 breaths per minute, we have indirect control over our minds. This control eliminates obnoxious behavior, promoting a calm mind regardless of the state of affairs. When there is a water imbalance in the system, and the kidneys are under pressure, it can cause worry and upset. Drinking water, pulling the shoulders up to the ears and tightly locking the entire upper area creates a solid brake that can be applied to the four sides of the brain. After 2 or 3 minutes, thoughts will still be there, but one does not feel them."
The hug we give ourselves in this meditation is calming and comforting as well. The slow breath, creating the calm mind, always helps us untether from the wild emotions and feel more stable and safe.
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Tips: Enjoy these long deep breaths and make them last. There's no rush to get to the next breath. Soften the belly and let the diaphragm move down below ribs, allowing the belly to push out. We are filling up like a balloon, getting bigger on our inhale. The exhale isn't passive. We actively use our core muscles to draw the navel and sides back in firmly to squeeze out every last drop of air.
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In the mood to watch your meds?
We talk a lot about breath in our yoga classes. In this video, I teach a quick trick that you'll hear a lot if you're in my class. It's a way to find calm no matter where you are.
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Sending you light and love!
It is with deep gratitude that you have read this far and my only hope is that something here moves you to look at yourself or the world in a new way.
Walking with you as your friend, sharing the ancient wisdom, as your teacher,
Jenny
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