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If you’re like most people you will spend a great part of your days sitting down. Becoming aware of how you sit doesn’t necessarily mean you have to change the way you sit, but you can use the awareness to learn more about yourself. How do you sit when you feel great? How do you sit when you feel sad? Now, go on to observe!
Did you ever think of your hands as sensory organs? Try this cool exercise: next time you are using your hands to reach for something or grab something from where your eyes can’t reach, like the back of a drawer or a cabinet, close your eyes and observe how that immediately shifts your focus into your hands. If you really pay attention you will find that it’s like a switch, eyes off, hands on, eyes on, hands off. The palms of our hands are great at sending information to the brain about the environment. Now, start tuning in!
Breathing exercise with a somatic focus. Letting the breath guide simple movements of the body helps your mind stay focused on the physical sensation. Great for when you feel overwhelmed, stressed or in need of grounding yourself.