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in reply to: Meet Marta: Have any questions or comments on meditation? Write them here… #2226

Thanks Marta I feel that the more I do the exercises the more my breath becomes smoother and fluid.

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in reply to: Congratulations! You've made half way! How are you doing? #2222

Hi Catherine actually the meditation and breathing/stretching exercises are going well with me! I do the 15min every day and I have to say that stress levels are going down after each session. Maybe I should try and do them twice every day, because now I am doing them every evening. But it would be a good idea to do another one in the morning after waking up.

Also I find very interesting and thought provoking the research material accompanying every day.

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in reply to: Meet Marta: Have any questions or comments on meditation? Write them here… #1955

Catherine I am trying to recall what my teacher used to say about these problems, so it might not be a very accurate recreation of her explanation. According to her all the anxiety and stress are concentrated in the diaphragm making it one of the first body parts to be damaged. So the fragmented breathing and body movement is most likely tension gathered there from stress.
The good news is that when I progress into the exercise these fragmented movements fade away gradually. Also the meditation has the same effects relaxing my nervous system.

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in reply to: Meet Marta: Have any questions or comments on meditation? Write them here… #1784

Hi Marta, I started yesterday doing the breathing and stretching exercises. I have to say it feels very good to get back to those things as it brought back to my memory my theatre education!
One thing I observed while doing them yesterday is that my body movement and breathing has small gaps from one point to another instead of a fluid motion. I know that this is an indication of anxiety, but at least it improves as I get further into the days exercise which is good really!
I particularly liked when you mentioned the word “accept” in your instructions to observe the behaviour of our body during the exercise. I think it’s very important not only to acknowledge where you are but also to accept your current status in order to progress, make changes etc.
So good stuff there, see you soon!

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in reply to: Welcome to Day 1 of the 21 Days to Happiness Reload! What is your happy number? #1718

Hi Catherine! Something between 4 and 5 I would say at the moment!

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