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Energy Practices
Energy Practices are easy-to-learn breath, movement, sound and stillness routines for activating a program of personal energy management that promotes greater levels of vitality and awareness. In fact, “managing our energy” — not just figuratively but literally — has become a foundational element of good health. All energy practices, from meditation, toning and chanting to Chi Gung and yoga, support the development of personal power by helping us focus our attention on the skills of sensing, feeling and knowing rather than thinking, analyzing and speculating. The variations on these practices are endless, but all of them seek to realign physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional energy.
A Glossary of Modern and Ancient Energy-Based Practices
The following is a list of some of the energy practices discussed in Power, Passion and Purpose.
Chi Gung — Chi Gung works with the “energy of life.” The Chinese have long relied on its effectiveness in healing and preventing disease. The practice, generally consisting of a series of bending, stretching, pushing, pulling and rotating exercises, will increase stamina, balance, coordination and strength.
Deep Breathing — Deep, controlled breathing is a natural tranquilizer and rejuvenator. Breathing deeply raises energy levels and slows the aging process, helping you look and feel younger and more vital.
Meditation — The numerous forms of meditation include a focus on breathing, on silent words and phrases or on particular energy centers of the body. The practice of meditation enables a relaxed state of awareness, insight into problems, a lessening of stress, improved health maintenance and increased productivity.
Tai Chi — Originally developed in China as a martial art form, Tai Chi uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve physical and mental relaxation while also strengthening the cardiovascular system. The five essential qualities of Tai Chi are slowness, lightness, calmness, clarity, and balance.
Toning and Sound — The use of sound to improve health and alter awareness has been practiced for thousands of years in many religious traditions. The effects of singing, toning and chanting have been documented, showing that they affect the emotional circuitry of the brain, inducing profound states of relaxation and even improving learning abilities.
Yoga — Yoga is an Indian science of physical and mental health that is more than 5,000 years old. The word “yoga” means “union” and connotes the practice of postures, breath work and (more commonly in India) meditation to increase strength, flexibility and a sense of balance.