Basic exercises for opening up to the inner voice
Exercises: Awakening & Listening to self
Training type: Relaxation training
Element: Water
Chakra: Throat chakra exercises
Subtle body: Emotional body
Requirements
Awakening and Listening to self are two standing exercises for the neck area. They are comfortable, and everybody can do them.
Outcome physical
These two practices are techniques to relax and harmonize the neck area. Through smooth movements with the hands, head, and neck, the body relaxes and loosens the inner defend mechanism, which tightens the neck and throat.
Outcome spiritual
These two throat chakra exercises harmonize the emotional body, which is part of your aura. Once you let go of all pressure, you will feel a deep emotional relief. Through the soft movements, your body will calm down and connect to your soul on a profound and pressure-free level.
Best ways to do
Beginner Circuit: Alternate 15-30 seconds of Awakening and Listening to self for 3 circuits.
Relaxation Circuit: Alternate 15-30 seconds of each activity with other relaxation exercises such as Silence, Introspection, Feeling blue, etc.
Relaxation/Flexibility Circuit: Alternate 15-30 seconds of these two exercises with flexibility exercises, such as Side twist neck, Side bend, Neck stretch, and spine stretch.
Guidance
1. Awakening
Stand with your legs 2 feet apart and close your eyes. Take your hands in front of your neck, the palms facing towards the body. Start to open your hands outwards until they are at the side of your shoulders. Then bring them slowly back into the starting position. Feel the calmness of the movement. Gently breathe.
Keypoints:
- Relax your shoulders
- Tuck your pelvis in
- Keep your knees soft
2. Listening to self
Stand with your feet hip wide apart and close your eyes. Slowly start to move your head from one side to the other. Feel the relaxation of the movement. Gently breathe.
Keypoints:
- Keep your head loose
- Relax your shoulders
- Tuck your pelvis in
- Keep your knees soft
