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Nature Does A Body Good

26 Tuesday Feb 2013

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awe, Beauty, Calming the Nervous System, Connect with Nature, deep breath, Harmony of Nature, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Nature, outdoors, pink blossoms, Plants, poppies, Spring Flowers, Transformation of Nature, yellow daffodils

Nature Does A Body GoodI’ve been in awe this past week, as I noticed trees with pink blossoms, patches of yellow daffodils and even orange poppies.

Everything in nature happens in a predictable way each season, yet it still amazes me. As I look at the spectacular transformation of these plants, I find myself taking a deep breath, pausing for an extra moment, and looking for more beauty, as am thoroughly enjoying the calming effect nature has on me!

As spring unfolds, look for the beauty as you drive your daily route, take a new route, go for a walk, a hike or a bike ride. Enjoy this brief time of spring and feel the harmony of nature and all that is beautifully alive and growing.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

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Spend Some Time In Nature

17 Monday Dec 2012

Posted by creatingahealthylifestyle in Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

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Calming the Nervous System, Connect with Nature, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Mental health, Nature, Nervous system, outdoors, Plants, sounds of birds, sun on your face, Trees, warmth of the sun

Spend Some Time In NatureEnjoy the beauty of nature.  Regardless of the weather, bundle up if where you are is cold and feel the cool air on your cheeks, and if the sun is out, feel the warmth of the sun on your face.

Is there a place you can go to, a park, the mountains, the beach? Somewhere where you can connect with nature? Listen to the sounds of birds, the wind, the waves, or the quiet.

Being in nature, among trees and plants, has a calming effect on our body and nervous system.  Notice how you feel when you are in nature.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

Feel The Spark: A Breathing Meditation

11 Tuesday Sep 2012

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Automatic Breathing, Breathing, Breathing Meditation, Calming the Nervous System, Controlled Breathing, Deep Relaxation, Health, Healthy Body, Meditation, Stress reduction, The Spark of the Breath

Feel The Spark Breathing MeditationThe breath is a function of our body that is both automatic and that we can control. The focus of this meditation is on allowing your body to breathe itself.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Get into a comfortable position either sitting up or laying down.

2. Take several slow deep breaths to calm your body down.

3. Once relaxed, then slow your breath down even more, so that you are taking fewer breaths per minute.

4. Next, let your breath just happen on its own without you starting it.  You will feel a tiny spark of energy just before the breath.

5. Continue this slow body breathing for up to 20 minutes.

6. When you are finished take a couple of minutes to come out of this breathing meditation. Gently begin to move your fingers and toes, then your hands and feet, and finally your arms and legs, to bring you out of the deep relaxation.

7. Notice how your breathing has increased to a more normal pace. Then get up slowly.

Don’t be surprised if you feel like you just slept for a couple of hours. While sleep is important, a deeply relaxed meditation experience for some people can be equivalent to several hours of sleep.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

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