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Keeping body and soul together

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 3913 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mind-Body Connection Embodiment Self-discovery Healing
  1. Listening to our body is important for shedding light on psychological processes and living authentically.
  2. The body and soul are interconnected, and it's essential to integrate them for personal growth and healing.
  3. Bringing body and soul together involves recognizing the body as a collaborator and co-creator in our life journey.
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The Nose Knows

Weekly Wisdom • 159 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Breathwork Science Techniques Physiology Mind-Body Connection
  1. Breathwork is essential since the breath is a constant companion, affecting both body and mind.
  2. Various breathing techniques can be used for specific effects like calming the nervous system, increasing alertness, or improving oxygen absorption.
  3. Understanding the different elements of breathing, such as nostrils, lungs, and techniques like Breath of Fire, can lead to improved well-being and mind-body connection.

Summon motivation at will

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Motivation Mind-Body Connection Personal Development
  1. The 3C Model of Motivation breaks down motivation into three key elements: Head, Heart, and Hand.
  2. The ideal scenario for peak motivation is when a task aligns with all three elements of the 3C Model - Head, Heart, and Hand.
  3. For tasks that lack full alignment with the 3C Model, strategies like finding enjoyment, improving skills, or reprioritizing can help boost motivation.

A Materialist's Guide for How to Listen to Your Body (PLACEHOLDER)

Defender’s corner • 19 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Body awareness Mind-Body Connection Placebo effect Emotional Intelligence
  1. Listening to your body involves more than just your rational mind; your body needs to be convinced too.
  2. There is clinical proof that placebos can work even when you know they are placebos, showing the mind-body connection.
  3. Pay attention to your initial bodily reactions to things before your thoughts, and learn not to override your body's signals.

Chapter 17, pp.346-351 - Reading Club posting 62

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
📖 Philosophy Self-Improvement Mind-Body Connection Control Practices Human nature
  1. Gurdjieff emphasizes the necessity of schools in working on oneself due to man's inability to keep watch on all aspects of himself without assistance.
  2. Man is described as the slave of his body, highlighting the importance of controlling muscular tension and the need for schools to help in this effort.
  3. Control over the body starts with acquiring control over muscular tension, beginning with the relaxation of facial muscles according to Gurdjieff's teachings.

Fragments, Chapter 7, pp.116-20 - Reading Club posting 22

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Consciousness Self-awareness Reality Existence Mind-Body Connection
  1. Consciousness is a property that changes, not always present, with different degrees and levels, challenging to define scientifically or philosophically.
  2. Self-remembering is emphasized as a crucial aspect of self-observation, where individuals need to actively remember themselves to truly observe and understand their actions.
  3. Dividing attention between observing external phenomena and focusing on oneself, known as self-remembering, leads to unique sensations and enhanced perception, unlocking rare experiences in everyday life.

How To Improve Your Sleep Without Sleeping More Hours

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Sleep Nutrition Mind-Body Connection Self-care
  1. Creating a consistent sleep schedule helps stabilize your body's natural rhythm and improves sleep.
  2. Getting early-morning sun exposure triggers your body to wake up naturally and reduces the need for excessive caffeine.
  3. Avoiding caffeine after 12 PM, alcohol 4 hours before bedtime, and food 3 hours before bed can significantly improve the quality of your sleep.

Psychotherapy of Heart Rate Variability ($)

Stream of Subconsciousness • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychotherapy Mind-Body Connection
  1. Heart rhythms are not just regular beats, they have many harmonics coordinating body systems.
  2. Heart rate variability reflects the body's ability to adapt and recover, and can be improved with psychotherapy and biofeedback.
  3. Cardio-pulmonary rhythm is crucial for overall health, and reduced heart rate variability is linked to disease risk.