Physical activity and mental acuity are intrinsically connected. The brain is constantly developing especially noted in childhood studies but this is not limited to children. The brain has flexible, adaptive potential often underestimated and overlooked. Becoming stagnant and dysfunctional due to self limiting belief systems and academic, social ignorance. Nothing is set in stone, it is a unique organ that can recreate in the face of challenges and the power within can be unleashed for whole brain learning and healthy psychological development. Thus transforming the human condition. A condition unique to each individual therefore several strategies are employed to accomplish each individuals goal. It is a spiritual alchemy. As all things are light, thought matter energy to some degree.
All physical activity, movement will wake up the brain. the empowering exercises enhances flexibility, hand eye coordination, stimulate brain regions and pathways the unfortunately are becoming atrophy in children steeped in technology. Young adults and baby boomers hooked into social media content. They are loosing the ability to process , the instinct and intuition to deal with life and any challenges. It is a natural process to learn through play and movement. It builds motor neurons, fine and large motor skills and thought forms. New associations in memory are created by experimentation, thus new equilibrium and awareness of imbalances. When at an impasse, lack motivation, energy to move through stress, injury, anxiety or other means. Sensorimotor learning can provide the impetus or restore the drive to move.
Yoga for the brain assists you in the physical skills of learning, re learning after trauma, illness, shock, temporary disability of any kind. A Self actualization and aesthetic appreciation of the perception of beauty, art,dance, sensory emotional values all play their part in this alchemy process.. Self regulation, self care and direction, initiative and social interaction, confidence. symbolic thinking decoding the meaning of words and images that they represent (Sabian mysteries is useful here). Provide a creative context. For example, a theme for learning through movement and interaction with others.
Energy meridian exercises to center and align assist in organizing, planning, lining things up.
Deepening attitudes to relax, calm, emotionally,physically stabilize; for sharing, cooperating, sensory memory, self referencing system (yoga nidra, Tibetan kum nye),
Focus uses lengthening exercises to release old stagnant tension energy. For better self expression and understanding and ability to take the initiative. Spatial questioning where am I? Communication uses left / right.
Mid line movements to encourage sensorimotor coordination, information processing, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Learn what is it? (kaoshikii, yoga meridian exercises) are essential in freeing your spiritual self which is trapped within you, a view taken by early gnostics and Cathars. not religion based these practices free the unrefined parts of the self, free from core wounds and beliefs that prevent you living in bliss; and other self destructive behaviors and personality structures, soul loss.
Example of one of the many exercises in yoga for the brain is the adaptation of warrior pose. It is grounding and addresses the ileopsoas muscles for stability and coordination of lower back, hips and legs. It provides the flexibility for balance, directional focus when moving and whole body coordination. The muscles tighten due to excessive sitting, sacrum becomes locked, breath shortens, vision impaired. Great for those spending long time at desks, driving vehicles, machine work, computers. Yin Yoga exercises can be quite challenging also address this physical issue. What appears to be a physical issue is not truly as it seems, it is differentiating states of energy revealing itself.
Improved concentration and attention. Better balance and coordination, ease in seated position. Deeper respiration and increased energy. Front and back of body moving in a unified whole. Poise, enhanced self perception and clearer boundaries. Uses crossing the vertical mid-line of body, spatial and peripheral awareness, increased visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic attention. When our energy is not flowing in the appropriate direction one can experience pain, dullness of mind and a myriad of issues. It can become stagnant and energy runs backwards causing chronic issues if not addressed properly even a simple thing like clearing the four sinuses can improve with proper breathing technique. Tapping K2 meridian point where all the energies meet can reverse the flow into the appropriate direction. In Chinese medicine Water up, Fire down philosophy can help a fiery, hot temper and headache.
One of the most powerful things one can do for themselves is learn how to convert, transmute the negative energy from pain suffered into constructive actions. The inner alchemy of transmuting the inner elements of the past to a substance that can become and nourish the sovereign, higher self. It involves willingness to let go of redundant, primitive, outmoded qualities and embracing where you are now, accept that change is required to live your life in vitality.
Moving can improve the flow of life force energy through the body. Coupled with essential nutrients, CBD oil to protect the brain matter, and wholesome eating plans your life force energy will enhance your being.
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