Benefits of brain synchronization

 What the left and right hemispheres are designed to do?

Left hemisphere thinking: Generally, more sequential, linear, logical, practical, mathematical, analytical, scientific, and time-oriented.

·Right hemisphere thinking: More non-linear, intuitive, abstract, big-picture focused, creative, and space-oriented.

What is brain synchronization?

“[Synchronization] Coherence is one mathematical method that can be used to determine if two or more sensors, or brain regions, have similar neuronal oscillatory activity with each other.” or thus in sync with each other.

What are the benefits of brain synchronization?

 Being able to combine or connect each part of the brain’s specialty is like bringing together a team of experts, all in your brain.

 

Brain coherence creates homeostasis in your central nervous system and allows for more flexibility in thinking. You are able to draw upon the strengths of your brain in both the analytical and creative sense, increased peacefulness and clarity of mind, increased sports performance, memory, health, emotional stability, focus, less stress, better sleep, allowance for super learning and more energy.

Brain synchronization also reduces migraines, fogginess, and memory lapses and helps build clarity, concise thinking, and help recover maximum functionality.

So, you’re probably thinking, “YES! Let’s do this! How do we begin?”

What is brain synchronicity best used for?

Sometimes you want your brain hemispheres to function independently and sometimes you want them to synchronize. When is the best time to maximize brain synchronization?

·         Exercise & Playing sports – Coordination and physical execution.

·         Brainstorming – generating ideas, creative thinking, writing or “downloads” – spontaneous bursts of genius thinking or ideas that pop into your mind.

·         Neurological balance – central nervous system balance, limbic system/mood balance, clear thinking, removing fogginess or migraines/headaches, promoting peacefulness.

·         Positivity – Enhancing positive outlook on life and positive thoughts.

·    Super learning – Enhancing the capacity for learning and retaining information in the brain through strengthening and facilitating information transfer in various regions of the brain. The striatum learns things quickly, while the prefrontal cortex puts the pieces together to understand the big picture. If the communication is not effective or present, you will have more ability with understanding and retaining the information.

Hemisphere synchronization could be achieved through:

Present Moment Awareness

Physical Activity/Yoga

Audio/Binaural Beats

Conscious Thinking

Cold Showers

Mindfulness Meditation

Travelling

Laughing

Fasting 

It’s time to unite the left and right brain to work together in harmony.

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WHY SELF - HEALING IS IMPORTANT?

 Patient, Heal Thyself

Healing is an active, living process.  The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself. Disease generally occurs when we abuse our bodies or deprive them of basic requirements to keep us healthy over extended periods.

 

Healing means becoming more whole, more able to accomplish what you wish to accomplish, and more able to enjoy your life. This wholeness may involve the healing of a physical wound, an emotional disturbance, a maladaptive behaviour (rage, addiction, shyness), or conflictual relationships.

 Self-healing refers to the things you can do to cause your internal system to function better and heal you faster and more thoroughly. Self-healing involves behaving wisely, tuning into the true needs of your body, mind, spirit, and soul and making wise choices – to eat the right way, exercise the right way, and get the right amount of sleep.

 There’s no doubt that some people are more capable of self-healing. They open their minds and bodies to allow this to happen. If you intuitively feel that you’re a healer, or if someone has told you that, it’s important to trust your abilities and use them wisely.

 What I discovered blew me away. The research proves—without a doubt—that without even being intentional about it, you can heal yourself of about 18-75% of them. We call it the placebo effect.

 What I discovered is that for the body to be healthy, you need to be healthy in all aspects of your life:

 You need:

• HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
• A HEALTHY PROFESSIONAL LIFE
• A SENSE OF SPIRITUAL CONNECTION
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION
• HEALTHY SEXUAL LIFE
• HEALTHY FINANCES
• A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
• A HEALTHY MIND

This healing process is not just for injuries. It also takes care of normal, everyday wear and tear. Damaged, destroyed or dead cells are replaced in great numbers daily from our view, mouth, intestines, and blood.

The body is endlessly working to repair and regenerate itself. This happens to a great extent when we are sleeping — when our body’s energy is only minimally being used to sustain autonomic nervous system function (that is, involuntary functions such as heart beat), and most of it can be directed toward restorative and healing processes.

And of course, not to be completely ignored (biochemistry does still matter!) you need to care for your body with diet, exercise, sleep, addiction avoidance, and the traditional “healthy” behaviours.

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Setu Bandhasana: Balance strength & flexibility

Setu Bandhasana

The pose look like the shape of the bridge, so this pose is called as bridge pose i.e. Setubandhasana. Basically, this pose is effective in relaxing the body and reducing stress. It stretches the chest, spinal cord and neck.

Also known as the bridge pose, this asana works exclusively on your spine and hip joints. It also helps relieve pain, stiffness and discomfort in these regions and helps resolve any disorders associated with the neck, arms and palms. This pose also helps keep your blood pressure under control, contributes to relaxing the mind, improves digestion, relieves the symptoms of menopause in women reduces respiratory problems.

Steps

·         Lie flat on your yoga mat, with your feet flat on the floor.

·         Now exhale and push up, and off the floor with your feet.

·         Raise your body up such that your neck and head are flat on the mat, and the rest of your body is in the air. You can use your hands to push down for added support.

·         If you are flexible, you can even clasp your fingers just below your raised back for that added stretch. The key here is not to overexert or hurt yourself while doing this pose.

Health Benefits of bridge pose (Setu Bandhasana)

Ø Strengthens legs, back neck and chest.

Ø Relaxes whole body.

Ø Reduces stress.

Ø Calms the brain and reduces anxiety.

Ø Good for pregnant women.

Ø Improves digestion.

Ø Cures back pain.

Ø Cures insomnia.

Ø Maintains the normal blood pressure.

Ø Improves blood circulation

Therapeutic Applications of Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

• Kidney problems
• Digestive problems
• Diabetes
• Menstrual disorders
• Bronchitis
• Colitis
• Infertility
• Sinusitis

Tips: Avoid doing bridge pose if you have a neck or back injury

The Balance of Life……. Checkpoints are to be crossed

Why is balance important in life?

striking a balance helps you lead a happy and contented life; it ensures your growth as an individual and secures your mental peace and well-being. Helps you dream bigger: By maintaining a healthy balance, you secure your future.

What is balance in life?

Balanced living means considering all aspects of your life: relationships, work, fitness and health, and emotional well-being. We all get bogged down with work and family responsibilities from time to time, but making time for yourself is necessary so that you can keep up with all your responsibilities.

What makes a person balanced?

The different aspects of a balanced person include: 1) Physical, 2) Mental, 3) Emotional, 4) Social, 5) Work/Financial and 6) Spiritual. If we focus too much on one area, then we risk neglecting another one. This is why practicing balance and taking a complete picture perspective toward life is so important.

What are the 7 aspects of life?

The Seven Dimensions include Physical, Intellectual, Environmental, Vocational, Social, Emotional and Spiritual health.

What is balanced personality?

A balanced personality—one in which our personality traits are of average intensity (i.e., normal) needs work and is not easily achieved. It is a life-long process, meaning that we can continue tuning our personality throughout our lives.

What are the 12 areas of life?

Imagine being able to get crystal clear on what you REALLY want in 12 key areas of your life: Love Relationship, Parenting, Family, Social, Intellectual, Health, Career, Financial, Spiritual, Emotional, and more

What is the 7 dimensions?

Seven Dimensions of Wellbeing. Research shows that a balance among the Seven Dimensions of Wellbeing leads to a fuller, more satisfying life. The Seven Dimensions include Physical, Intellectual, Environmental, Vocational, Social, Emotional and Spiritual health

Life, in many ways, is a balancing act – walking a tightrope and constantly juggling between work, home, money, health, and relationships. In a bid to accomplish our goals and to succeed on all fronts, we often fail to understand the importance of having balance in our lives.

Balance obviously means something different to everyone, yet most of us are seeking it in some way or another. When you’re burned out and stressed out, balance seems like the ultimate remedy.

Maintaining a well-balanced life isn’t just crucial for your health, happiness, and well-being but also essential for boosting productivity, managing stress, and unleashing your true potential.

If you were to ask me for a single word that describes something essential to all types of success – in life, health, business, finance, relationships – that word would be “balance.”

The challenge with balance, of course, is not so much in talking about it, but in achieving it — and maintaining it over time. And the precursor to that challenge is identifying what it means to us, personally.

Ways the way forward: Only if you are able to strike a balance between all the significant facets of life, you have the courage to go ahead and chase bigger goals. It not just helps you professionally but also to maintain healthy personal relationships. Balance sets the ball rolling for a brighter future.

“It’s so important to look at everything as milestones and not the grand achievements…checkpoints along, on the road to, success” Well, there’s more to the picture. There’s an abundance of achievements that can be periodically framed and placed upon the mantel of life.

The more checkpoints that surface, the more you’ll see that life is worth it. The less checkpoints, the more you may look at life as worthless.

The moments that make a difference for you.

How to Generate Your Energy?

FROM FATIGUE TO RECUPERATE

“Fatigue is the No. 1 complaint I hear from the general public,” Fatigue is an illness. There are things we can do to get our energy back.”

Millions of men & women around the world grapple with weight gain, chronic stress, poor sleep, forgetfulness, low sex drive, mood swings, hormone imbalances and constant fatigue. More often than not, they’re told: “That’s normal. You’re getting older.” 

Small steps to kick fatigue for good.

§  Reduce Stress and Deal with Anger.

§  Keep Smiling.

§  Stay Engaged & Do something interesting.

§  Drink More Water and Less Alcohol.

§  Change Your Diet.

§ Eat breakfast to spark your energy.

§  Actually, chew your food.

§  Take a few deep breaths.

§  Splash cold water on your face.

§  Sit Up Straight.

§  Clean Out Your Gut.

§  Get Better Sleep.

§  Use a sleep app.

§  Just say no to snoozing.

§  Have More Sex.

§  Move More to Boost Metabolism.

§  Prop your feet at a level higher than your head.

§  Take a Power Nap.

§  Smell a lemon.

§  Get some sun.

§  Listen to music.

§  Take a twenty-minute walk.

§  Talk to friends.

§  Give Your Brain a Mini-Vacation.

§  Use a Little Pressure OR a gentle massage.

§  Good vibes only.

§  Use adaptogen herbs.

§  Do yoga.

§  Take up meditation.

§  Be consistent with your routines.

§  Clap for 2-3 minutes.

§Get Your Thyroid and Complete Blood Cell Count Checked Out.

Beware of These Energy Zappers!

• SUGAR Sweets give an immediate surge in blood sugar—and a temporary burst of energy. But soon after, blood-sugar levels plummet, leaving you tired and cranky.
• OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDS Certain drugs can make you feel as if you're asleep standing up. If one product, in particular, seems to wear you out, talk with your pharmacist about a drowse-free alternative.
• ALCOHOL Not only does booze act as a sedative; it also dehydrates you and makes it harder to fall—and stay—asleep.
• BEING INSIDE It's true! Staying indoors can sap your energy and your spirit. Half an hour of exposure to natural sunlight each day charges your brain's production of the mood-boosting chemical serotonin.

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THE POWER OF 5 MINUTES OF SILENCE

FEEL THE POWER OF SILENCE

Most of us wake up and immediately reach for a smartphone or rush to the shower. We enter into a hectic ritual within seconds of waking up and never stop.

Yet, as we learn more about how the brain works, it might be a terrible idea to keep doing this. Science now knows we receive a rush of gamma waves to the right side of the brain when we pause in the morning and avoid jumping right into stress. You can learn more about how to manage your time in a hectic world and what happens to our brains when we rest.

Thomas Merton said, “Solitude is not something you must hope for in the future. Rather, it is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present you will never find it.”

Spending time in solitude is actually a very healthy thing to do—it gives us an opportunity to balance the busyness.

“We live in a 24/7 culture that expects everyone to be on all the time, but quiet time is immensely restorative,” “You’ll be more present when you are with others, become more productive, and even show more power and control in work settings.” As the world gets louder, shutting off is easier said (or screamed) than done.

Silent prayer is, quite simply, the practice of sitting in silence, quieting one’s own thoughts, and making oneself present to God. It is like having the goal of mindfulness or activation, its purpose is to create space in the mind and in the heart for God — to allow Him to speak to us in the silence.

Silence triggers mindfulness, which means you visualise your feelings and emotions with a better perspective, and it also involves self-compassion, which means handling various situations with sympathy, kindness and understanding.

The 5-minute silence promise

It’s alluring, isn’t it? The idea that you could spend only five minutes every day doing relatively nothing in order to change your whole life. Silence helps you avoid entangling yourself in the affairs of others; that is why it is encouraged as a preliminary.

I’m sure you’ve heard the list, but just in case, silence can:

• Decrease symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression
• Enhance self-esteem and self-acceptance
• Increase feelings of compassion and connection with others
• Help you overcome craving and addiction
• Increase grey matter concentration in the brain’s structures of learning and memory
• Reduce blood pressure
• Better manage pain

These are wonderful, but I think the biggest benefit of silence is that it reintroduces you to your essential Self — the luminous Being that is always within. When we live from this open-hearted place, we show up in the world with presence in any situation, whether terrifying or thrilling.

By taking the time to seek what’s within, we begin to embody attention, compassion and creativity not only in our personal life, but in our work. We’re better equipped to make good on the universal moral of doing no harm.

Through our own awakening, we uplift others. “These are all doors into the same room. Find the [meditations] that are right for you and practice as if your life depended on it. Because it does, of course.”

Replace negative thoughts with good thoughts

During your five minutes of silence, there might be a temptation to think about some conflicts coming up or challenges at work. In the first five minutes of the day, don't just bounce the idea away. Replace them with a more positive thought. This is not some weird meditation practice. It's pure science. Your brain can't think two things at once, so replacing any negative thoughts with good one’s trains you for the day. 

Do these simple steps work? You be the judge. Try them yourself in your five minutes of silence and let me know if you find your day flows a bit easier.

All Joy Is Within

All the joy you crave for is in you. But, like a man who has vast riches in the iron chest but who has no idea where the key is, you suffer. Hear properly the instructions, dwell upon them in the silence of meditation, practise what has been made clear therein; then, you can secure the key, open the chest, and be rich in joy.

Begin YourDay with Silence

Instead of succumbing to the urge of picking up your phone, switching on the television for the latest news or reading the newspaper with your morning cup of tea or coffee, you should simply sit relaxed and silent. Soak in the morning peace and tranquillity and see how it transforms you, making you feel energetic for the rest of the day.

You need not escape into a forest to gain silence and the chance of uninterrupted spiritual practice. You can make the place where you are a citadel of silence; shut off the senses, let them not run after objects. Your home becomes a hermitage; your spiritual practices will then move on, without any obstacle.

You must make it a practice to observe silence for at least 5 minutes daily. It saves your cosmic energy and ensures peace of mind. You should develop also the discipline of simple living and high thinking.

The Mind Must Desist from Wandering