CENTERING

Relaxation Meditation Self-Hypnosis

1. Principles

A. Centre Line : centre line is drawn from top of head to between feet. Awareness of left and right in balance.

B. Identity : who you are and where you are and what you are doing. I am . . . the self

C. Breath : notice breath (flow/trust) rhythm, breathe deeply into abdomen

D. Visualise : mind pictures. (programming)

E. Reverse : go back to breath/identify/centre

2. Time / Space

The amount of time one can spend on this process, and the place . . . the physical environment itself . . . determine the technique itself. It is therefore creative and imaginative. The goal is to assist the client in learning the principles and actively exploring with him/her personally tailored variations.

short : centre, identify, breath can be done in 5 secs. With practice, visualising can be added and the process becomes synchronised and almost instant. The Master . . . . .

medium : useful for 3-5 minute stints when one needs a quick cut out and realigning. Can be done in toilet, car, sitting on bus/train etc. Important to teach quick connection in with breath / identify / centre mode should one be startled by a sudden interruption.

long : up to 20 minutes. That seems to be the peak concentration time. Especially useful for stress and active, in-depth reprogramming.

3. Examples

On a hot day one can visualise cool trees, water etc. Colours and white light enhance energy field and relieve tiredness and emotional distress. Visualising self in different setting brings manifestation.

4. Application

Sitting, walking, moving, cycling, standing. Games, athletics, left/right hand and feet.

Martial arts : kung fu, tai chi, karate, etc. all work on these principles.

*** Big side benefit . . . IT EMPOWERS!!!