What’s in this episode of moved to heal?

No moves this week! I wanted to share my reasons for making Moved to Heal a podcast rather than a video channel. It's really quite simple and founded in experience.
 

Anything else of interest?

Why yes! For those of you that want a visual version of Moved to Heal, I have an idea I'm eager to try. Listen in to learn more 😉
 

Stay in the loop

I'll be announcing a visual offering for Moved to Heal both on the podcast and via my newsletter. Sign up to get updates when they land!
 

Listen in here

Listen to "Why not video?" on Spreaker.
 

Be moving, be true, be you

 
 

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Want to center yourself quickly and effectively? Try the "Figure 8 Breath" meditation, also known as Arohan Awarohan kriya. It may just be the thing!
 

What’s in this episode?

Arohan Awarohan kriya meditation follows a figure 8 pattern of attention --and it mimics one possible pattern of breathing movement. I explain what and how that works in the "how to" episode, and in teaching the practice, I draw on that connection between your focus and your breathing movement.

 

How can you use this practice?

There are many patterns of breathing that our bodies can take on. The figure 8 breathing pattern can, as an exercise, be centering, kind of like how rocking a baby (or adult!) is soothing. Not everyone will find it useful in this way (full disclosure: I'm in that "not everyone" group!), and some will find it magical. If you give it a try and discover that it's useful for you, I'd love to hear how it turned out!

 

Give it a try when you're ready

 

Listen to "Ep 485 - the Figure 8 Breath, Arohan Awarohan Kriya Meditation" on Spreaker.

 
Be moving, be true,

 
 

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What’s in this episode of moved to heal?

In this week's movement episode, I'm building on last week's sequence of moves by adding a breathing component. The sequence is taken from yoga and is sometimes called a "sunbreath". And this week, I'm inviting you to move in time with your breathing.
 

Moves + breathing cues that make up the Sunbreath

From standing (or seated!), the sunbreath sequence consists of

• lifting the arms overhead (while breathing in)
• folding the body forward "all the way down" (while breathing out)
• lifting the body up half way to vertical (while breathing in)
• folding the body forward "all the way down" (while breathing out)
• lifting the body up all the way to vertical and lift the arms overhead (while breathing in)
• lowering the arms down (while breathing out)

You can take or leave the breathing cues! And any of the moves, as always 🙂
 

Integration suggestion

After listening to the episode, perhaps take a moment to check in: did you notice something that you want to remember or follow up on? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember.

 

You can give it a try when you're ready

Listen to "Sunbreath - moving on breath" on Spreaker.

Be moving, be true, be you

 
 

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Making the sounds of A-U-M kriya can be deeply soothing to your nervous system --all the more so when you think about the role your breathing plays.
 

What’s in this episode?

AUM kriya meditation! In this version, I invite you to imagine your "breath" in different locations in your torso -- lower, middle, and upper thirds. This is so we can imagine the sounds "Ahh" "Ooo" and "Mmm" as originating both from the breath and from these areas of the torso. It's maybe not as weird as it sounds in writing 😉

 

How can you use this practice?

If making sound is not something you think about, but just do, this practice may help you bring some intention into your chanting. And I find the meditation practice very grounding - good for when you feel less than steady in your body or mind.
 

Give it a try when you're ready

 
Listen to "Ep 483 - Breathing Sound and AUM Meditation".
 
Be moving, be true,

 
 

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What’s in this episode of moved to heal?

In this week's movement episode, I'm talking you through a sequence of moves. The sequence is taken from yoga and is sometimes called a "sunbreath".
 

Moves that make up the Sunbreath

From standing (or seated!), the sunbreath sequence consists of

• lifting the arms overhead
• folding the body forward "all the way down"
• lifting the body up half way to vertical
• folding the body forward "all the way down"
• lifting the body up all the way to vertical and lift the arms overhead
• lowering the arms down

 

Integration suggestion

After listening to the episode, perhaps take a moment to check in: did you notice something that you want to remember? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember.

 

You can give it a try when you're ready

Listen to "Sunbreath - Just the Moves" on Spreaker.

Be moving, be true, be you

 
 

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You know how baby's like being rocked to sleep? Most adults find rocking, or swaying, pretty darn soothing, too.
 

What’s in this episode?

"Sway to Center" meditation uses a simple swaying motion to ease into a simple internal awareness of "center" (a vertical central column this time) and find focus.

 

How can you use this practice?

I like starting with the sway when I already feel relaxed --too relaxed to want to sit up and meditate! And, on the flip side, I find it's a good way to ease into "calming down" your mind -- it's like preparing your brain to quiet by creating a comfortable steadiness in the body... through motion.

Give it a try the next time you just want a hug from your meditation practice.

Try it out when you're ready

 
Listen to "Ep 480 - Sway to Center Meditation" on Spreaker.
 
Be moving, be true,

 
 

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Welcome back to Moved to Heal, episode number 3! I'm so glad you're here.
 

What’s in this episode?

In this week's movement episode, I'm inviting you to try "moving on breath."
 

Moves on offer

From seated:

• torso rounding / backbending (cat/cow)
• lifting and lowering the arms (vertical)
• torso twist with arm moves (turn to the side)

From hands and knees:

• reach one leg straight behind you and draw it back in
• child's form (sitting back on the heels, folded forward)

From standing:

• side bend (lean to the side)
• pause + stand

 

Focus on offer

I invite you to try "moving on breath." This can mean trying to move in time with your breathing, or it can mean trying to breathe in time with your movements.
 

Integration suggestion

After listening to the episode, perhaps take a moment to check in: did you notice something that you want to remember? If yes, maybe record a note (written or spoken) to yourself to help you remember.

 

You can give it a try when you're ready

Listen to "Moving on breath" on Spreaker.

Be moving, be true, be you

 
 

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Welcome back to Moved to Heal and thanks for tuning in!
 

What’s in this episode?

In this week's movement episode, I'm offering moves from seated and standing, an inviting you to notice feeling in the torso.
 

Moves on offer

From seated:

• torso rounding / backbending (cat/cow)
• torso side bend (lean to the side)
• torso twist (turn to the side)

From standing:

• roll down and back up (spine round + un-round)
• side bend (lean to the side)
• twist (turn to the side)

 

Focus on offer

I invite you to notice whether there is feeling or sensation in your torso (chest, upper back, waist, lower back, belly).
 

Integration suggestion

After listening to the episode, perhaps take a moment to check in: did you notice something that you want to remember? If yes, maybe record a voice memo or jot it down in a notebook to help you remember.

 

You can give it a try when you're ready

Listen to "Moving the torso, feeling in the torso" on Spreaker.

Be moving, be true, be you

 
 

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Moved to Heal!
 

What’s in this episode?

In this week's movement episode, I'm inviting you to notice whether you feel anything in your arms and legs while or after moving them. I'll mention this often during the episode in case you want to observe and forget.
 

Moves on offer

From seated:

• lifting and lowering the arms (vertical)
• opening and closing the arms (horizontal)
• fold forward

From hands and knees:

• reach one leg straight behind you and draw it back in
• child's form (sitting back on the heels, folded forward)

 

Focus on offer

I invite you to notice whether there is feeling or sensation in your limbs (arms, wrists, hands; legs, ankles, feet).
 

Integration suggestion

After listening to the episode, perhaps take a moment to check in: did you notice something that you want to remember? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember.

 

You can give it a try when you're ready

Listen to "Moving the limbs, feeling in the limbs" on Spreaker.

Be moving, be true, be you

 
 

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