Life keeps us busy. There are days when we don’t have the means or time for meditation, self-reiki, or a leisurely walk in the woods. Here are quick ways to reduce stress and raise your energy level, when you are under deadline or pressed for time. Iaso is a Greek goddess of healing, one of the daughters of Asclepius.
Iaso’s Aura Cleansing
Sit in a chair with your feet on the floor. Take a deep breath in. Center your attention on the heart area. Exhale, and relax. The placement of your hands during this exercise should be horizontal, with palms facing you. You will not touch your body but will sweep your hands through the air close to your body, in an upward movement from feet to well above the head.
Think of your body in strips, like vertical blinds. Sweep upward, refreshing one strip after another. The sweeping motions will follow the contours of your body as you sit. The movement should be quick from feet to head, as if polishing and refreshing.
There is an additional movement for the front of your body where your organs are, your face and head area, and any spots of pain or discomfort. For these, add a faster, ruffling type movement with short swipes.
To finish, hold your hands well away from your body and brush the palms together, as if brushing away sand.
Feel gratitude. Give thanks.
Iaso’s Energy Aligning
This one can even be done at work during your restroom break. Stand tall and erect, with your right hand on your abdomen and your left hand on your heart. Feel the energy of your abdomen, and then move your attention upward to feel the energy of your heart area.
You will inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Take a deep breath, exhale, and relax. Do this three times. With each inhale, visualize loving, calm energy entering through the breath and filling your heart. With each exhale, visualize stagnant and damp energy leaving your body.
In a flowing but swift movement, bend over with your hands scooped at your feet. Sweep upward over the front of your body, ending with your arms straight up and fingers pointing skyward. Feel your body stretched, straight, and vibrant. You are strong, with earth energy at your feet and sky energy above.
To finish, resume a normal posture.
Feel gratitude. Give thanks.
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic in Romance
Flossie, you never cease to amaze me! I love these bits of goodness that you share.
Linda, I used to do the energy aligning during bathroom breaks at work. It’s amazing how something so quick and easy can spruce you up.
This is interesting. I find the deep breathing relaxing.
The breath is calming, agreed, Cathy. Thanks for stopping by.