Daily practice

Our immune systems react under the stress..

My daily practice so I can unwind and face my chores and remind myself there is beauty and magic in the world..

« So take a couple of deep full cleansing breaths, inhale deep into the chest if you can, and out and again..

And now breathe deep into the tummy if you can, and out, and again..

And now see if you can send the warm energy of your breath to your body that’s tight or heavy and releasing the discomfort with the exhale,

so you can feel your breath going to all the tense and heavy places, loosening and softening them, and then gathering it all up and exhale again,

So that more and more you are feeling safe and comfortable, watching the healing action of the breath,

And any unwelcome thoughts that come to mind, those too can be sent out with the breath, released with the exhale, so that for just a moment the mind is empty, and you are blessed with stillness,

And any emotions that are embedded in there can be sent out with the breath, so that your emotional self can be still and quiet, like a lake with no ripples..

And now imagine a place that feels good..enjoy the colours, the scenery, the sounds of the place, maybe music.. »

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Fran xx

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Thanks for posting that Fran, I am going to try it. I will let you know how it goes. Take care, have a lovely day 😊 Bernadette xx

[Hidden in reply to Damon1864]

You are welcome Bernadette 😊

Thank you xx

[sassy59]

That’s excellent Fran and it does seem to help. I will pass that on to a friend if mine if I may. She has terrible vertigo that causes her ears to block, could be labrynthitis.

Enjoy your day. Love the photo. Xxx 👍💝❤️😘

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

How awful for her, she needs a good ENT, remember when I had my inner ear problem and they shook me around..I tell you things we didn’t know existed when we were young and free 😃 Cranial something therapy helped a lot.

Enjoy your day Carole xxx 🌺🤗💕

[sassy59 in reply to Hidden]

I believe my friend has an ENT appointment fairly soon. She’s suffering a lot at the moment. I will mention the cranial something therapy lol.

Enjoy your day too. Xxx 👍😘😘😘😘

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

Okidoki 🤗🤗😘😘

[Hidden]

Thanks Fran. I will have a go at it.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

With a soothing music in the background, it’s bliss 😊

[knitter]

It certainly worked for Aria, cats are amazing in that they can relax completely.

My yoga teacher once took a class in relaxation at the local hospice, and there was a chirping budgie in the corner. The budgie fell silent when the teacher was speaking the relaxing words, then woke up with a stretch and yawn at the end.

Thanks for today's words, I need them today as for some reason I keep on waking up in a panic. Not good.

[Hidden in reply to knitter]

Haha..I love the budgie story! A budgie whisperer 😊

Bea sent me that picture of Aria! I miss them both. Hope to get home on Sunday. Wish I was a well looked after cat 😉. Yes it is getting me through Caregiver Stress 😃at the moment.

Panic on awakening, could be the meds..when they wear off..or apnea, or being short of breath..oxygen not feeding our system enough..congestion..

if something was troubling you, you would know deep down..anxiety at a difficult day ahead can play on our mind of course.

I’d go for a check-up if you still feel uncomfortable.

Let us know xx

Fran

[chubby2x22]

Wow. I never would have thought deep breathing could relax me so much. Thanks Fran. Jane

[Hidden in reply to chubby2x22]

Great Jane!! I warn you it is addictive 😃

Fran xx

[Yatzy]

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Thank you, dear Fran xx a very relaxing start to the day. Linking breathing with calming thoughts is so effective, but the right thoughts are illusive I find....so thanks again for thinking of us all, love Penny 💕

Ps Allez les bleus 🇫🇷.....hope that hasn’t undone all the good work!

[Hidden in reply to Yatzy]

Glad you enjoyed it my dear Penny!!

Allez les Bleus 🇫🇷 today and Go England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 tomorrow! No entente cordiale in the final mind you 🥅⚽️ 🌟

Fran xx

[Yatzy in reply to Hidden]

Ha!! 🤣 🤣

For now, Fran, let’s hope both teams actually get to the final 🇫🇷 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿....if they do, lots of calm breathing will be needed! ⚽️⚽️🥅⚽️⚽️ + penalties 😱🤬🎉🎉

Penny 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 xx

[Hidden in reply to Yatzy]

Hehe 😉 😜😂

[Yatzy in reply to Hidden]

Looks as though you'll have to face the final without us, Fran 🇫🇷 We tried hard but today was not our best football. Never mind, see you in four years 😩 Hope you're feeling better ⚽️🇫🇷❤️🇫🇷⚽️ Love xx

[Hidden in reply to Yatzy]

You have a new coach and a team in the making..next time..sorry..

I am not looking forward to a match against Croatia, we need a sturdy line up, it is going to be scrappy..

Love, Fran xx

[Hacienda]

Gracias mi Amiga, Yes, the Exercising for Breathing can Reach all parts of the Poorly Body. I do this in my Breath Easy Exercise Class. with gentle Back ground Music it is such a Good Clean Healing feeling. Thanks Fran...Amor y Paz en su Cuerpo. XXXXX

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

De nada Carolina. Me gusta mucho estas cosas, es facil y asi te senties mejor..

Gracias a ti, un besito xx

Fran

[mskpjb]

That's a good one Fran. I'm definitely going to try that with some soothing music. I'd better wait till the oxygen man's been though or he might think the worst ! Sheila xx

[Hidden in reply to mskpjb]

Haha, that’s a funny one Sheila! Yes do that xx Fran

[skischool]

You are the cats whiskers my happy friend with your good advice,i must practise this with the Scruffy creature as i try to wean her of the turkey breast slices....have a more peaceful day...love Ski's and Scruffy x

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

Hi Skis 🎿

Scruffynounette will have the Aria look then, the no care in the world look with the paws 🐾 twitching 😃

Love xx

Fran

[skischool in reply to Hidden]

Scruffynounette yearns for the glamorous looks of Aria but alas she frowns with all the worlds troubles on her matted shoulders and only looks happy when asleep.

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

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[sheila1kerry]

Lovely post❤️

Sometimes we need reminding that life is precious, especially if we are not well. It is easy to get into a negative state of mind, this in turn will make us feel worse.

Have a wonderful day.

[Hidden in reply to sheila1kerry]

Thank you Sheila, you too xx

[breatheeasy1]

Hi Fran thank you for this...and the lovely picture of a very relaxed Aria ha ha 😊. The only trouble I have is not falling asleep whenever I sit down and relax 😂😪...

Lots of love to you xxxx

[Hidden in reply to breatheeasy1]

Hi my dear Anne

Oh if you do 😴😴😴 you will be forgiven 😃

Lots of love 💕

Fran xx

[Daisy47]

Hello Happylondon! Good post. I hope that many more will read it and try it. The Breath of Life from Birth to Death is what keeps us going. Meditation and breathing exercises will help everyone without cost or effort. So well done, on getting people’s interest.

Many blessings🌻

Margaret.

[Hidden in reply to Daisy47]

Thank you Margaret 😊

[Hidden]

Well done Fran that's a good post I'll try that one. Aria has the right idea. Majt X 🐱

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hello Majt!! Enjoy 😉 🤗 xx

Fran