Every movement can disturb the mind and uses energy. It is harder to be still than to move and it's in our nature to move and fidget when things are not comfortable. This seated yin practice draws your attention from the breath to drop into stillness to conserve your energy and strengthen the mind.
Read moreVata - calm the heart mind
Vata (air and space) dosha predominant tends to be light sleeper, are often anxious and have excessive thinking which keeps you awake at night. The goal of this Qigong and Yin practice is to calm the heart mind, to relax the nervous system with some nighttime gentle movement and holding acupressure point in yin to settle the energy for a deep state of rest.
Read moreLong, slow and deep
How many breaths do you take per minute? When you take over 12 breaths/minute, you activate sympathetic state (lower brain of fight or flight) whereas if you take less than 12 breaths/minute, you activate parasympathetic state (higher brain of calm, safe and connects to enlightened spiritual brain). This is a long, slow and deep yin practice focus on 6 breaths per minute to optimise your blood pressure, relaxation and set you up for a good night sleep.
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