STRESS DEFENSE®
THE ART OF ENERGETIC HEALING
"The roots of stress can be found in our own hearts and minds. If one is centered and the emotions are clear and calm, energy is abundant and resistance is strong, even when confronted with a force of the most powerful, vicious nature, one will not be invaded."
Huang Di -240 BCE
HEAL STRESS WITH INTEGRITY
Stress Defense® is based on the concept of "channeling" stress/energy through the body by learning how to soften, smile, breathe and express.
Channeling energy is not a new age concept, in fact it is an ancient practice based on the science of breath, movement and sound and has been employed by martial artists and healers for over four thousand years. The term channel simply means to move fluidly. As energy flows through the nervous system it carries tension and stress with it. Five minutes of breathing and channeling will leave you feeling grounded, centered, energized and alert. It will also clear your head and calm your emotions.
This powerful practice is simple, easy to learn and can be applied immediately with no side affects. If you are looking for a drug free alternative that is both effective and empowering read on.
What is stress? When we think about stress we often think about our jobs, our relationships, money issues, health issues and how we will be able to fulfill our basic needs and desires. The fact is, anything can be stressful. Stress does not have to be a negative factor to upset your equilibrium. You can feel stressed when things are going great. It all boils down to your perception and reaction to what is happening.
Stress is a reaction to a perceived object, event or experience. To be more specific, Stress is a defensive reaction that gets triggered whenever we feel threatened. We can feel threatened by anything, be it a job deadline, a health issue, a challenging relationship or a fearful belief. When we perceive something as threatening we react defensively with FEAR and TENSION. Fear creates tension that blocks the flow of internal energy. Intense or prolonged fear leads to rigidity and paralysis and the inability to respond fluidly to life's challenges. Tension and rigidity also consume massive amounts of energy through constant effort. Try clenching your fist and forearm for three minutes and observe how much effort and energy is spent and wasted. Now imagine holding even ten percent of that tension for days on end throughout your body. This type of holding leads to fatigue, exhaustion and fragmentation.
Fragmentation of mind from body occurs when we can not escape or avoid unpleasant feelings or circumstances. When faced with an overwhelming experience such as fear or constant tension we often project our mind away and leave our body behind. When mind leaves body energy goes with it. In Tai Chi there is an expression "Mind leads energy" or "where the mind goes the energy flows". Constant separation of mind from body pulls energy out of the body which leads to exhaustion, illness and injury.
In addition, when mind abandons body, the body reacts with more fear and anxiety, separation anxiety. Without our mind to guide our body with clarity, our body becomes fearful and tense. Physical tension without physical exertion is a clear sign of fragmentation. It is a signal our body sends our mind to "come home". When the mind returns to center and integrates with the body, tension subsides and anxiety lessens.
The effects of fragmentation
Fear
Anxiety
Tension
Fatigue
Confusion
Illness and injury
THE REMEDY
Heal Stress and Fragmentation with Integrity
The key to effective healing and to healing stress is through integrity. Integrity is an energetic state of alignment and connection. Fragmentation and stress transform (heal) when the physical, mental and emotional bodies connect and align in the present moment.
Integrity equals freedom and flow. Energetic integrity is a fluid state of giving and receiving in balance, it is a dynamic process of receiving energy/inspiration while channeling thought, feeling and sensation without resistance. This is what is meant by freedom and flow.
Creating integrity is easy
Maintaining integrity is the secret to abundant health and energy
Four Easy Steps
1. Soften: Softening ones body and mind promotes fluidity, the ability to respond and adapt with minimal resistance. Softening neutralizes tension and helps conserve energy. Softening begins with the intention to focus with the "inner smile".
2.Smile: Effort and intention are governed by focus. Focus begins with the eyes. Cultivating a soft focus or an "inner smile" in the eyes reduces tension and promotes receptivity and fluidity. The inner smile is not a social smile, rather it is a command to soften and flow, it is the master key to healing and neutralizing stress. The inner smile combined with conscious breathing calms the nervous system and centers the mind within the body.
3. Breathe: Breath is life. We can live without food or water for days, but only minutes without breathing. Breath is our primary source of energy, expression, and power. Conscious breathing centers the mind, energizes the body, and calms the emotions. Deep rhythmic breathing activates the emotional body and provides an avenue of fluid expression.
4. Express: Expressing/channeling emotional energy reduces stress and internal pressure. Unexpressed emotion creates a static charge in the nervous system that leads to internal tension and energy stasis. Holding a static charge in check requires more effort and energy than letting it flow, and when held too long can overwhelm the nervous system. Imagine a stream of energy flowing down through the center of your body, out your feet and into the ground. Combine this image with a soft inner smile and conscious breathing and you create a fluid avenue of expression that is grounding and centering.
By mastering these four principles, we empower ourselves with the ability
to heal stress, with integrity and grace.
I teach the four principles as a preparation before undertaking any task. When you employ The Four principles you integrate and harmonize your energies into the present moment. Being fully present, you have greater access to all of your resources as well as the energy of the universe.
Practice! Connecting for a moment lasts a moment. Connecting for an hour may last a couple of hours or a day or two. Creating and sustaining a harmonious connection of mind-body-spirit takes training and practice! If you want to become a master and take command of your energy, you must practice every day. You must practice frequency of action until it becomes a habit that becomes second nature.
I train at least 60 minutes a day and then practice 3 minutes mini sessions through out the day. If you can not make it to a regular Yoga or Chi Qong class, you can practice with one of my Stress Defense® DVD's. Every Stress Defense® class provides the student with an effective method for cultivating harmony and integrity of mind-body-spirit . With repetition comes endurance and the ability to maintain harmony by practicing the Four Principles.
The technique is simple and highly effective and can be applied to any situation, at anytime, and can be mastered with as little as thirty minutes of daily practice.
For more information and to schedule seminars and training programs, for you or your business, contact
Ron NaVarre at 212-694-7979
Email-Ronnavarre@nyc.rr.com