Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Reasoning Behind Kim's Siesta Hut

Inner Engineering Webinar: 1 Hour 8/30/15. I found this introduction to a course called Inner Engineering and it really sparked a lot of thoughts and ideas in my mind.  I actually tried meditation that I learned from the webinar for a couple of days.  I don't know about you but having one more thing on my to do list makes me more stressed and that's what I felt like was happening by practicing this certain mediation ritual. In the past I have had a conversation with a professional regarding meditation and it was described as a time to "zone out" and stop thinking or worrying about daily stressors.  I think I've done this automatically for the majority of my life but I guess I was calling it distractibility and/or procrastination.  But since watching this 1 hour video I think I am learning to embrace the time I need to give my body and mind a break.  I've been lying or reclining on the couch for 30-45 minutes with a heating pad under me.  I am so much more productive afterwards!  It feels so good each time I get to do it! My only hang up is answering texts and looking at Facebook on my phone while this happens - that needs to stop. Here are the notes I jotted down from the 60 minute online video:  
1.)  There are external comforts that we all have.
a.)  Some examples are air conditioning in cars/houses/buildings, comfortable specialty beds/pillows/furniture, spas, clothing, etc.  Technology to wash our clothes and dishes, and  completing other chores.

2.)   However we are one of the most uncomfortable generations that has ever existed because internally we are not taking care of ourselves.
a.)  More asthma/allergies, chronic illness and autoimmune diseases than ever before
b.)  People have sore bodies and have difficulties with sleeping on a regular basis

3.)  Adults are stressed out and continue to blame it on external factors (stressful work situations, too much on our to do list, difficulties with other people and relationships). 
a.)  however our internal systems are not calm, regulated or safe therefore individuals are unable to deal with external factors.

4.)  All individuals have a fight/flight response to handle situations
a.)  Our ancestors were able to use this response to hunt/kill wild game, run away from danger for protection
b.)  Currently when individuals in our society have an increased fight or flight system were supposed to remain calm and continue our work days with appropriate work behaviors
c.)  Many individuals then return home to their families with an increased fight or flight response and potentially yell at their family members or decrease this response in unhealthy ways

5.) There are certain key factors to keep in mind when taking care of your mind/body/soul
a.)  Disease basically means our bodies are "dis" eased and our body systems are out of whack
b.) There are also many psychosomatic illnesses and this means the pain and illnesses are coming from the mind
b.)  Most people think of rest as sleep however there is a more intense level of rest that increases concentration, memory, productivity and efficiency
c.)  Workers are only productive 2-3 hours out of an 8 hour work day

6.) When your external environment is disturbed so is your internal system.  Yoga helps a person regulate the inner peace regardless of what the external environment is.  A person becomes more conscious rather than compulsive.  Joy and peace is increased.  

7.) Why are you doing what you do each day? If it is not to create happiness then you are going backwards or the wrong way

8.) Without regulation and a practice like yoga a person is only able to have control of the physical body but no control of the mind.  Focus is decreased and your mind wanders easily.


I found it very interesting how much some of these statements and thoughts relate to sensory processing issues that I discuss in my other blog otonthego.blogspot.com

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