You can move big movements while meditating – like sweeping or hiking. However often small movements are more convenient.
When we are intentionally moving it helps connect our mind and body.
I love to use Finger Touches. It is easy and subtle.
Using 1 or both hands I touch my thumb to my pointer finger, then to my middle finger, than to my ring finger and then to my pinky and then I repeat.
There is power in including your body while you meditate. It helps connect the body and mind. It also creates a physical cue that teaches your body and mind to enter into a relaxed state.
By practicing this daily you are creating a powerful tool that can help your body mind and spirit to get your body immediately into a relaxed and present moment state.
I took Hypnobabies where I learned how to get myself into an instant state of hypnosis, using a physical cue with my fingers. The intent was to use it during my birth. However I found it helpful throughout my life! I know that including these finger touches in your practice can give you a life long tool too. It takes practice to develop this tool, but once they have learned it, it is yours!
If I am in a stressful situation and I can’t just go find a quiet place to meditate, I will start moving my fingers this way and focus on my breath. It calms me almost instantaneously.
I highly suggest clicking through to the blog today to watch a sample video to SEE what I am talking about. It is hard to explain only through writing.
Today:
Watch a 1 minute video (you may need to click to the blog to see it)
I will demonstrate how to add movements into your
Breathe in Peace & Calm — Pause
Breathe out and Smile — Pause
and we can practice together!