by Samantha Lotti | Oct 16, 2017 | Biodynamic Thought, Exercise, Managing Thoughts and Feelings
This exercise is inspired by a period of my life when I was so anxious that my ability to sleep at night was deeply compromised. Anxiety can overwhelm our hearts and minds, interrupting our daily lives and our ability to adequately take care of ourselves. This is a...
by Samantha Lotti | Aug 23, 2016 | Biodynamic Thought, Exercise, Managing Thoughts and Feelings
This is a modification of a breathing exercise called Coherent Breathing first introduced to me by Michael Shea. You can find this and many other embodiment practices in Body Compassing: Meditation-for-Healing. We often get stuck in cyclical thoughts and feelings,...
by Samantha Lotti | Jun 14, 2016 | Biodynamic Thought, Exercise, Managing Thoughts and Feelings
We often get stuck in cyclical thoughts and feelings, which take us away from living our lives. This is a simple exercise to help manage cyclical thoughts and/or feelings Exercise 1) Consciously become aware of a cyclical thought/feeling you are having or have been...
by Samantha Lotti | Sep 8, 2015 | Biodynamic Thought, Exercise, Managing Thoughts and Feelings
Thank you to David Hatfield for introducing me to this exercise. You can learn more about embodiment practices in Body Compassing: Meditation-for-Healing. We often get stuck in cyclical thoughts and feelings, which take us away from living our lives. This is a simple...
by Samantha Lotti | Aug 31, 2015 | Biodynamic Thought, Embodiment, Exercise, Pain Management
Pain is all too often a part of our daily life, whether physical, mental, or emotional. This is a simple exercise to help manage the pain you are experiencing in this moment 1. Locate the pain you are feeling right now in your body, finding and naming the...
by Samantha Lotti | Mar 14, 2013 | Biodynamic Thought, Embodiment
Our brain is a magnificent tool. Beyond its intricately complicated physiological functions, it helps our conscious mind navigate the world. In milliseconds it can think through a circumstance, all the possible outcomes, make a decision, and initiate action on that...
