want to learn a pain-relief technique with omhome?

[omhome]

OK my first question for you folks is: where do you think we should hold this "class"---with discussion and Q and A-----but very very little about symptoms and diagnosis and venting (is necessary and helpful for sure but not in this context.).  At pain management (so much there is medical talk---not how the forum is described) or at the pain couch.   I have to say i prefer the couch but worry because there are so few people active there it seems right now. OR Both? (is that allowed?). So help me find a home for it and i will start building it. Who said "if i build it they will come" ? Cindee?  Anyway----now please responds soon and we will get it started.  To begin i will answer some of motown's excellent questions at couch  soon. Maybe this afternoon.  I await your responses!!!!  om   yogadon     should we do both--allowed?  om

[omhome]

   you got it cindee---just relax into the birds visualization and let the breath slowly relax and imagine you are feeling peaceful and that will be enough. whenever you remember  you can imagine your way into this inner retreat you are building. Focus on each breath as each inhale-refresh and exhale-relax cycle brings you deeper peace and relaxation.  OK?  no more than that until you so desire!!!! I am glad ya got it.  omhome

[Cindee56]

Hi thanks I am trying--it took me a while to come up with a word--i think I will use the visual --working on the awareness of breathing.   You're so kind to do this.  

Please everyone omhome is spending a lot of time, so let's respond....

[omhome]

in this style (and you will develop  at your own pace and depending on practice) you can be in any physical condition. If you can have the spine fairly straight---sit or stand or lie down.  Eyes closed if comfortable---otherwise open but not darting around---stillness is good.  and if you can breathe thru the nose. Notice breathing calming but don't actively Do it or change it yet yourself.  
    Our inner observation deck---our own inner mh moderator!!Ha! our inner censor----however you decide to create it or call it will come after a little practice just observing the breath. You are doing that in the inhale-exhale practice.  more after some feedback from you guys.   i love you guys  now do the practice every day and post.   omhome

[omhome]

     now if you are more of a visual person you can imagine--visualize your favorite place.  Such as a pool of water--swimming hole----beach!(bring the dogs) a garden spot   whatever  and if you want (don't have to) add the "magic word" too.
    If more tactile then sense-feel brush of air at the inside tip of the nose and let that feel take you "home". We make an inner oasis or sanctuary we can visit anytime (times of more pain).
   the point is to be creative and inventive and experimental with what will work for you. Remember this is going to take a little time to find "It" but there are immediate rewards every time and like a plant just let it ripen at its' own pace.  relax.  refresh.   om

[omhome]

copy of earlier post--
     OK  so what does this have to do with pain? One of my good friends is a doula and she says that the women who use the breathing techniques that are core to the program swear by them. (not the swearing during labor!HA!). The more that they had practiced (often with the husbands) the more effective was the pain relief and the relaxation of the muscular tension!! Many of them continue the breathing exercise---along with some husbands (i see so few men in my classes) and teach it to their children (can be a "miracle" for some) It works for pain and the key is practice practice practice.  More about the inspiration (the inhale) next time.  om    don

[omhome]

an earlier post on same subject
    ok   so inhale-refresh. Any position(back straight) is fine just do it when you remember but every morning for sure. The feeling-state or your mental state (i call it inner weather) during refresh is like this===when we said the word "beach" to our lab there was instant JOY---tail going whole body excited happy happy dog---or the feeling of a child night before or morning of christmas---or you before the trip to bora bora!!That feeling! Imagine it! Really. imagination is powerful. The mind can believe it. Like placebo effect.  Or conditioning.  If you like add a word or image (or both) to help. So maybe say the word refresh (or beach) as you inhale and feel sunshiney. The more you practice this (tailor it to you) the more effective and reliable it becomes. At first just pretend you feel the refreshment. What can you lose.  
      Now don't hold or force your breath---just relaxed but full inhale---primary nutrient!! Elixir.  I know it sounds weird or hokey or?  but is bases on scientific principles.    Give it a try and see.   There is yet more to it than that but first  just this step..  
      Next time the exhale-relax practice. I bet many of you have done the exhale with relaxation and ahhhh  etc before.   Anyway make it a good day in spite of the challenges.    Sometimes it is a choice.   sometimes not.   om    yogadon
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