I enjoyed the subtle mind more than the Loving Kindness only because I use deep diaphragm breathing already. The Loving-Kindness was more a guided imagery, whereas subtle mind audio was more physical using breathing exercises. It is also easier to visualize the environment than it is to embrace strangers into the mind and let go of a pain not yet experienced. Subtle mind exercise observing beauty, increases oxygen to the brain which can cause a euphoria feeling; the mind and body have a chance to unite in a relaxed state of being.
The spiritual body is on a higher plain after growing and connecting the body and mind. Mr. Dacher uses the example of Lamaze being used in child labor. The soon to be mother must concentrate on her breathing to ease the pain and help with the delivery of the child. The pain is lessened mentally and physically during the Lamaze experience, placing the mother at a higher level of consciousness. Childbirth is less traumatizing event for both the mother and the baby.
Deb C
Hi Deb,
ReplyDeleteI too liked the subtle mind exercise better than the loving-kindness one. The one thing that I did not like about the subtle mind exercise was that I would get relaxed and the mind to slow down and the women's voice would breakthrough, startling me some. I think I will listen to it more though, since now I do know of the voice coming through.
The loving-kindness exercise was tough for me. I have been dealing with a family member passing away and I also found it hard to embrace strangers. However, I did like the part where we took away the pain of someone we love and send them love and happiness in return.
This class has taught me alot and is helping me for my future.
Stacey Clark
I have always found it very hard to be able to sit down and visualize. I think this may be due to my overactive mind, and the fact that I am always anticipating what I need to do next, so it makes it hard to relax and really focus on the present. I guess I would say that I am the opposite in regards to these exercises.
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