Dear All!
Do you know what mindfulness is?
The definition for Mindfulness given by Wikipedia[1] is:
- Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one’s attention in the present moment without evaluation, a skill one develops through meditation or other training.
Definition of Mindfulness by Oxford dictionary[2]:
- Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by concentrating on the present moment, while calmly accepting the feelings and thoughts that come to you, used as a technique to help you relax.
Definition for Mindfulness by online dictionary[3]:
- The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.
- A mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
How to achieve the mindfulness by using inversion therapy?
With inversion therapy is lot easier to retain your focus.
This is because of the gravity which is now working in the opposite direction.
Thus, turning your focus first inwards, then improving your concentration and finally you are becoming better observant of all your surroundings without any judgment.
As a result of which you are becoming completely mindful.
In the following session we will experience the achievement of mindfulness whilst in inversion table:
Warm up
We will start with Swinging down and up:
- While we are up our hands are next to our body.
- At the moment we start swinging down, our hands gradually open, forming circle trajectory until they got above our head and we are completely inverted.
- The breathe pattern is as follows: when the head is down (we are upside down) – Inhale; when the head is up (we are up) – Exhale.
- Start with 10 repetitions and gradually increase them to the number you feel comfortable.
Results:
- Preparing for the practice.
- Relaxing our muscles and joints.
- Increasing the circulation of blood throughout our body and refreshing our internal organs.
Exercise 1: Relax whilst inverted
This is not necessary to be on 90°. Just by being at the angle between 20, 40 or 60° and stay here for at least 3 minutes (that equals to 5-7 slow and full breaths) your joints and muscles will start relax.
Results:
- What you feel while inverting, is the gravitation pressure. Your body simultaneously starts stretching and, as a result, it is enlarging. Additionally, the whole your spine is straightening and, as result your scoliosis curves decrease.
Exercise 2: Alternate Nostril Breathing
- We begin with complete inhalation through the left nostril by occluding the right nostril with the thumb of the right hand.
- Next, plug the left nostril with the ring finger and exhale through the right.
- Inhale through the right nostril.
- Relax the ring finger, plug the right nostril with the thumb and exhale through the left nostril.
This is one round.
Do 3 to 5 rounds.
Results:
- With alternate nostril breathing, your blood receives a greater supply of oxygen than with normal breathing.
- Moreover, it calms your heart and your nervous system.
- It also tranquillizes your body and mind.
- Brings your focus to the present moment.
Exercise 3: Relax in the position you are for 10 – 20 minutes.
- First make sure your spine is straight (erected), so the energy flow will be with on interaction.
- Then focus on your breath and notice the way it going though.
- After that, became aware of all surroundings.
- And finally, without any observation try to be present with everything that is happening with you and around you.
Results:
- Brings your attention to the present.
- This is the way of developing your mindfulness.
Exercise 4: Awareness
- Slowly become aware of your breath and with the place you are, without opening your eyes.
- After few conscious breaths, gently go to 20 degrees on your table.
- Stretch your arms.
- Twist your body from side to side.
Results:
- Remaining the consciousness we gain from meditation.
- No loosing the generated energy from meditation.
Exercise 5: Finishing exercises
- After that we will do x10 swings.
Results:
- Awakening your body completely.
Finally we are going to the starting position, and will finish the session.
Note: If you do this every day, you will reach your complete mindfulness.
The practice you can find on the following link on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/Htbs6DI2tTM
Declaimer
All information provided here is not intended to replace professional medical care. That’s why always follow the instructions of your healthcare professional in prior starting the inversion therapy.
Notes
- If you have high blood pressure or any other cardiovascular conditions, please ask your doctor for their approval whether or not to use inversion therapy;
- For those of you who are having some historical or present brain conditions, please consult with the medical specialist and neurologist before start practicing this therapy;
- Consult with your doctor or physical practitioner if you have glaucoma and other health issues before starting inversions;
- For women in their pregnancy it is recommended to avoid inverting;
- Who have recently had injuries or surgery, this is strongly recommended to start with invasion therapy, only after your full recovery;
Final Thoughts
Inversion therapy has been proven to bring many benefits in the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human life.
While you are upside down, gravity helps you to remove any physical discomfort while meditating, without any effort from you, and becoming mindful.
Furthermore, you are becoming more focused on the important things in your life, whether they are physical, mental or spiritual.
