Calming Technique: Calm yourself and your system.
My Calming Technique is a simple yet effective way to calm and settle yourself, your mind and your nervous system. It is a great tool in moments of stress as it helps you to re-connect to your centre and anchor you into the present moment, enhancing your ability to think more clearly again. My clients love using this technique and find it very beneficial. I recommend it when you feel anxious, worried or overwhelmed. It can be done anywhere, anytime.
Let's get started:
- Stand, sit or lie down comfortably
- Place one palm on your forehead - this will bring the blood flow to the front (rational) part of your brain, your pre-frontal cortex, away from the back of the head and the areas where survival emotions are being triggered
- Place the other hand on your upper chest - allow it to rest gently on your breast bone; this accesses the acupressure point Sea of Tranquility
- As the name suggests, this acupressure point helps reduce restlessness and agitation while enhancing a sense of relaxation
- The hand position also connects you to your heart space (to help you get out of your head)
- Gently close your eyes - bring your attention to your breath, becoming mindfully aware of the natural rhythm of your inhalations and exhalations
- You may wish to take a few deep cleansing breaths first: breathing in through the nose, then out through the mouth (it can feel really good to be vocal with your exhalations e.g. sighing out loud) before settling into your natural breath rhythm
- Switch on your relaxation response - after a few breaths, focus on extending your exhalations compared to your inhalations e.g. breathe in on the count of 4, breathe out on the count of 6 (find a rhythm that feels good for you), this will activate your Vagus Nerve
- For more information and guidance, click here: Vagus Nerve - switching on your relaxation response
- Optional mantra - choose a short mantra that you can recite out loud or silently in your mind such as “I feel calm” or “I am peaceful" or "I am relaxed" - I find it helps keeping distracting thoughts at bay
- For more information on mantras, click here: Mantras - simple yet powerful
- Do this for a few minutes or until you feel more settled - gently open your eyes when you are ready, take a few deeper breaths to bring yourself back into your surroundings.
As always, listen to your body and observe whether this is beneficial for you - everyone has different needs and if in doubt, conduct further research or consult with your healthcare professional.
If you struggle with stress management, anxiety or overwhelm, Kinesiology is a wonderful way to support you and help create more ease, calm and balance in your system. You will also receive tailored strategies that you can easily use at home in-between the sessions. If you like to have a chat, please email me, call or book online.
May this bring you much calm, reassurance and peace,
Lexi
Other resources from the Complete Connection Library.
Click on the link to access the article:
- The Value of Grounding
- Maintaining a strong and balanced auric field
- Vagus Nerve - Switch on your relaxation response
- Mantras – Simple yet powerful
- Daily Affirmations - Choose with intention how you would like to think, feel and be
- Nurturing an abundant mindset
Last reviewed and updated - May 2024.