Taking care of yourself and having a daily self care practice does not have to be complicated or expensive. Here are 3 easy things you can do to live a healthier, happier and stress free life.
1. Drink Water: It is nearly impossible to drink too much water. We need to do this not only for dietary reasons but also to cleanse the tissues of nasty adrenaline and stress chemicals secreted by our glands into the bloodstream as a reaction to negative emotions or trauma. Consider that our body is electricity. Water is one of Mother Nature’s powerful energy conductors. Take advantage of this and drink plenty of clean fresh water and soon you will notice your energy flowing more smoothly. Bonus if you bless your water using your intentionality before consuming it.
2. Practice Intentional Breathing: Don’t laugh, I know it sounds silly to have to say but I mean it. I find most of my clients do not know how to connect their breath to their body. As both a healer and a vocalist I am so very grateful that I was taught to breathe correctly. Frequently I see people breathe in short shallow breathes so I usually begin all sessions or talks with a few deep breathes to sync up the energy of the room.
In my practice I see actually unconsciously raising up their shoulders to their ears trying to breathe on cue. These half hearted breaths are NOT filling the lungs to full capacity which denies the physical body oxygen. If you are a singer or a speaker you know you need enough air to get your words out. But regardless of your vocation your body needs as much oxygen as possible to make your brain work, right?
I teach my clients and student to practice “Ha” breathing borrowed from Huna Energy Healing Practice. Breathe in deeply through nose slowly, for four counts. 1, 2, 3, 4. Hold for a slight pause and then breath out with a soft breathy “haaaaaaaaa” for 6-8 counts through the mouth. Try it. You will like it. Bonus: Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha! is great for core strength =)
3. Meditate Daily: This can be simple. Breathe into your heart. Ground into Mother Earth. Connect to your Higher Self. Call on Your Angels, Healing Masters and Guides to assist you in bringing forth the best possible you for the day. Call on Archangel Michael to cut any energetic chords from all planes across space and time. To get you started on a daily home practice here is a free brief meditation you can check out Unified Heart Meditation.
Energy Healing Expert, Angel Intuitive, Speaker and Spiritual Business Advisor Aeriol Ascher has decades of experience assisting clients to live more comfortable, confidant and conscious lives. Her healing practice Reiki Angel Intuitive Arts was voted Best “Day Spa” in Silicon Valley by the San Jose Mercury News 2015. Aeriol empowers her clients with tools to increase awareness, hone intuition and connect to their authentic self by offering them gentle guidance and straightforward advice on navigating the path to manifesting their heart’s desire. Got Questions? www.AskAeriol.com