Well, we did it . . . Day 10!
We’ve learned some different techniques for recognizing, coping with, and overcoming our exhaustion culminating in the ultimate restful practice: gentle muscle relaxation. Today Neil Tranter leads us on a full body scan-and-release.
If you’ve never done this before I will tell you that it’s an interesting experience. In talking to many different people about it, I noticed that they either take to it right away or it drives them nuts. And some just fall asleep in the middle of it. I’ve used this technique a few times when I can’t sleep to varying degrees of success. Sometimes I can fall asleep, other times I get very impatient and give up.
Neil asks us to sit or lie down. My personal opinion is that if you want you entire body to relax it’s better to lie down. So we breathe. And then we begin our journey of mentally touching every part of our bodies and encouraging them to completely relax. Head, jaw, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, back, belly, hips, rear end, legs, and feet. Then we go back and basically do it again, paying particular attention to any place that might be holding onto tension. Neil doesn’t suggest a tighten-and-release action here, but rather a simple letting go . . .
What did you take away from this challenge? Which techniques worked best for you? Do you feel differently now than when we started? I’d love to know your thoughts.
I hope you enjoyed the challenge and that you’re able to come away with a couple of new ways to help you rest and recharge. Have a beautiful day!
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