by Gayle | Mar 4, 2012 | 5-Minute Try It
Note: Inspired by my teacher, Reggie Ray, and other body-meditation practices. Get willing to lie on the ground … Minute one: Lie down on the ground/ floor with your knees bent and together, feet comfortably apart, hands resting right over left on belly. (Strap...
by Gayle | Feb 5, 2012 | 5-Minute Try It
Note: I admit it. This Try-It indulges the little one in you that did not fully express his/her anger. Minute one: Bring to mind a recent or distant experience of anger, frustration, agitation, irritation or rage. Allow the story to fully engage your senses. Minute...
by Gayle | Jan 7, 2012 | 5-Minute Try It
Note: Engaging this Try It may catalyze deep emotion. If you feel really triggered, please breathe into your body and sense gravity holding you in mother earth’s arms. Minute one: Contemplate each breath taken as possibly being your last. Minute two: Now...
by Gayle | Sep 1, 2011 | 5-Minute Try It
Minute one: Sitting or standing comfortably, bring to mind a situation that causes you distress. Mentally intensify the situation. Minute two: Quickly determine what primary emotion arises when you bring to mind this situation. Holding this emotion lightly, take your...
by Gayle | Jul 1, 2011 | 5-Minute Try It
Minute one: Find an area in your environment that is cluttered (i.e. desk, car, drawer) that you want to organize. Select one area (pile or shelf) to clear. Check in with your body (thoughts, feelings and sensations) when you observe the clutter. Minute two: Get a...
